My soundbar speaker replacement (non-Infinity)

[SoCal_JK_2dr]

I replaced the speakers in the sound bar (non-Infinity system) and am happy with the results. I've posted some photos of the process.

1. Removed the grill (3 screws) and the speaker "falls" right out.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_02.jpg

2. Wiring connector that attaches to the speaker
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_02a.jpg

3. with an aftermarket connector, no splicing is necessary
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_01.jpg

4. Stock speaker
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_03.jpg http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_04.jpg

5. Stock speaker vs. aftermarket speaker- (stock speaker is 6.75" and the aftermarket is 6.5" -- however, the magnet and components are no comparison.)
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_05.jpg

6. The aftermarket speakers are held by four (4) holes, whereas the stock speakers "sandwich" between the sound bar and the grill which has three (3) attachment holes. Therefore, I had to drill new holes into the sound bar (red circles)
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_06.jpg

7. Placed foam with adhesive back around base of speaker
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_07.jpg

8. Used retaining clips over the holes that were drilled into the sound bar to secure the speakers.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/Rear_Speaker_Install_08.jpg

That's about it. With Speaker-wiring adaptors, no cutting of wires was necessary.
So far, it sounds better, but the next project should really wake things up: amp and new head unit.

[JackMac4]

Looks great! Thanks so much for posting the pics. Looks like you bought from crutchfield? I like the adapters..they don't look cheaply made.

[bbkoz]

What infinity speakers did you put in the soundbar? Thanks again for the pictures.

[freeswimmingfish]

I swapped mine out (front too) with Polks. I also packed the boxes and soundbar with LOTS of polyfill, I think it made a BIG differance. A lot less vibration.

[mikeyfl]

i just ordered a headunit from crutchfield.

i was wondering if i should order some cheap speakers so i can get the installation kit with the adapters and then sell the speakers and use the ones i have at home from my other car... giving me free install kits.

but then i was thinking, how do the adapter wires work with the front component speakers? i havent looked back there yet, but arent the mid wires seperate from the tweeter wires? :thinking:

[mikeyfl]

I swapped mine out (front too) with Polks. I also packed the boxes and soundbar with LOTS of polyfill, I think it made a BIG differance. A lot less vibration.

how much polyfil did the soundbar accept?

[JackMac4]

but then i was thinking, how do the adapter wires work with the front component speakers? i havent looked back there yet, but arent the mid wires seperate from the tweeter wires? :thinking:

I was wondering the same thing.

[SoCal_JK_2dr]

I found that during my installation of the front speakers (components), I did have to splice wires because, yes, there are different leads (wires) going to the "woofer" and the tweeter.
I didn't include photos of the wire splicing on my front speaker install because there are numerous different ways of doing it; and, I didn't want to be held responsible. However, I can give a brief explanation of how I did it.

The wire adaptor was used inside the speaker box. I installed the new tweeter, using the new wiring that came with the tweeter, and connected it to the crossover. I cut the wire leading to the woofer part of the stock speaker, and spliced wires to it, and then re-used the connector to attach the lead FROM the crossover to the speaker box. The wires that originally went to the woofer, were spliced and directed to the "line in" on the crossover. My plan is, as soon as the new head unit arrives, is to re-wire the "line in" wire from the amp directly. However, now, it seems to work pretty good.

I wish I would have had the forethought to use some foam in the speaker boxes as well. Oh well, I can pull them apart with the vibrations are too bad.

[SoCal_JK_2dr]

In the sound bar, I used:
Infinity Reference 6022i
6-1/2" 2-way car speakers For 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" openings (purchased from Crutchfield.com)

The stock speakers, I believe, are considered 6-3/4". Obviously, 6-1/2" speakers are much easier to get; and, they seem to fit just fine.

[freeswimmingfish]

how much polyfil did the soundbar accept?

I dont know the exact amount, but I used most of a BIG bag for the sound bar and front speaker "pods".

[j0ker]

First off, Must say... this is my first Post on this messageboard! Glad to be a part of this community. Secondly, I picked up my JK 2dr about 2 days ago and i'm already switching the above speakers. As I removed the first speaker, I noticed the clip and not 2 separate wires being clarified as "positive" and "negative"... Would anyone happen to know which wire is Positive or Negative? The Green or the Blue? I'm about to splice them but I'd like to know beforehand on which is which. Thanks!

[dgore2]

Either I got lucky or it doesn't matter. I'm guessing it doesn't matter.

I've replaced the four factory speakers and installed a new head unit, amp and subwoofer and haven't worried about + or -. Everything works and sounds fine.




First off, Must say... this is my first Post on this messageboard! Glad to be a part of this community. Secondly, I picked up my JK 2dr about 2 days ago and i'm already switching the above speakers. As I removed the first speaker, I noticed the clip and not 2 separate wires being clarified as "positive" and "negative"... Would anyone happen to know which wire is Positive or Negative? The Green or the Blue? I'm about to splice them but I'd like to know beforehand on which is which. Thanks!

[j0ker]

Either I got lucky or it doesn't matter. I'm guessing it doesn't matter.

I've replaced the four factory speakers and installed a new head unit, amp and subwoofer and haven't worried about + or -. Everything works and sounds fine.

Thanks. I'll be splicing the wires first thing in the morning tomorrow... And as I saw your sig, I have the same model... '07 X 2Dr. So hopefully it really doesn't matter bc the speakers I bought (Infinity's) have prongs and the larger prong is Positive, the smaller/thinner prong is negative.

[8000ft]

Guys the +/- is EXTREMELY important!
It tells the cone which way to move, in vs out.

Example: two speakers, a left and right, if the "blue" is hooked to the + and the "green" is hooked to the - on the Right speaker and a drum note is produced so that the cone moves OUT upon impact of the drum stick BUT the Left speacer is hooked up in the opposite manner (Blue - and Green +) the drum stick impact will make the left cone move INWARD.

The two opposing movements will cancel each other out and the note will sound very flat.

the +/- isn't as critical as getting all the speakers hooked up in sync.
Example: all "blues are + and all greens are-.