Installing a sub for JK with no factory sub. Amps?
Thread Starter
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
That's correct but it also depends on which amplifier model you get because they are different channel amps they come 2 channel 3 channel 4 channel and a 5 channel. 4 a regular jk and not an unlimited a 3 channel or possibly a 4 channel would work depending on how many subs you want to run
Would I be able to just swap those component and tweeter speakers with the factory ones? Is there a stock crossover I can simple swap out?
Last edited by matt852; Sep 24, 2010 at 08:09 PM.
Thread Starter
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
if you wish to power those classic kicker comps AND that JL sub your gonna need a 4 channel amp. something like a 75X4 should have enough snot to power the speakers and put out close to 300 watts bridged mono. now the big question is budget. those PDX amp cost a few bucks (gotta pay for that /////ALPINE name) this brings me back to Arc Audio. the XXD4080 and the KAR KS300.4. both have a small foot print and plenty of power to make that little JL play
I think I'll pay as much as 400$ for an amp will this be sufficient? amazon.com/Alpine-PDX-5-Amplifier-4-channel-Mono-power/dp/B0016AJS5Q
Last edited by Absolute; Sep 30, 2010 at 08:39 PM. Reason: clickable links to non vendors
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
From: Yonkers, NY
Have you considered this:
crutchfield.com/p_113KSCSW10/Kenwood-KSC-SW10.html?search=powered+subwoofer[/url]
I used an older version in my TJ and it sounded way better than expected. I hooked it up so I could easily take it out for off roading or when I needed to haul something. I think its worth a look.
crutchfield.com/p_113KSCSW10/Kenwood-KSC-SW10.html?search=powered+subwoofer[/url]
I used an older version in my TJ and it sounded way better than expected. I hooked it up so I could easily take it out for off roading or when I needed to haul something. I think its worth a look.
Last edited by Absolute; Sep 30, 2010 at 08:40 PM. Reason: no clicky links to non vendors
JK Junkie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,908
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
If you want to go with those kicker speakers and just had 1 sub a 3 channel amplifier would do just fine you can always get a 4 channel if you plan to add extra speakers in the future. Take a look at this website they have real good prices on their equipment they undercut crutchfield by 100 dollars
w ww.sonicelectronix.com/
w ww.sonicelectronix.com/
Last edited by Absolute; Sep 30, 2010 at 08:41 PM. Reason: no clickable links to non sponsors
JK Junkie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,908
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
When looking at any kind of speaker being a full range a subwolfer or component speaker what you wanna look that is not the max watts but the RMS watts. The higher the RMS the better and that also goes for a head units, don't get fooled by the max watts each product advertises
Thread Starter
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
When looking at any kind of speaker being a full range a subwolfer or component speaker what you wanna look that is not the max watts but the RMS watts. The higher the RMS the better and that also goes for a head units, don't get fooled by the max watts each product advertises
w ww.sonicelectronix.com/item_11537_Kicker+08ZX550.3.html
would this be enough to power my the kickers and the 1 sub?
Last edited by Absolute; Sep 30, 2010 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Please refrain from posting direct links to companies who are not sponsors of Project-JK.com.
JK Junkie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,908
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Yes that would be more than enough to power all your speakers. Just keep in mind That in the car audio department technology is constantly getting better any person should not become loyal to just 1 brand, research and find what works for you.
Thread Starter
JK Junkie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
So true haha all my friends tell me this for amps that for subs. Sweet now I can't wait to find a good place
JK Junkie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,908
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Go to this website and look at thier instructional videos it's a bit long winded but full of good information. They have like 4 or 5 videos watched them all.
w ww.tacotunes.com/
w ww.tacotunes.com/
Last edited by Absolute; Sep 30, 2010 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Please refrain from posting direct links to companies who are not sponsors of Project-JK.com.
