I have heard that the soundbar design in the newer Jeeps (2015/2016) is better than in the older Jeeps (2007/2014). Does anybody know if I could swap the soundbar on my 2011 out for one from a newer Jeep? I am going to be doing a sound system rebuild (nothing huge) and have read that the dynamics of the older soundbars will be working against me because of the thin plastic used and the fact that they are one big air space.

 

yes it will fit... you the only difference is the plug.. you will have to cut it off and make your own connections.. but thats not hard to do.

 

Save yourself some money and just fill your soundbar with poly-fil when you replace the speakers and you will notice a huge difference.

Here is a video for reference.
https://youtu.be/8t-ynJk2RPA

 

ditto this comment...

 

The new sound bar has 2-6 1/2" speakers and 2- 3" tweeters and the compartments are separated from each other and they do have some foam padding in them. They are better then the old style but you still need to upgrade the speakers in it so if you can get one cheap go for it .

 

Thanks for the feedback folks.

I have already filled mine with polyfill and do plan to upgrade the factory speaker as part of my slow but steady system build. I am starting with a new HU followed by new "small" speakers followed by amps and a sub (or two). I was just curious if would be a worthwhile swap so I could keep my eyes open for one cheap.

 

Poly fil will work but not the greatest. I have mine poly filled for a few years now and it does help. I'm about to take mine out and put expanding foam in it to fill the void and take out the resination. Been wanting to do it for awhile it just comes down to time