One of the speakers on my sound bar broke (2000 wrangler) any recommendations for what to replace the broken part with, or should I just upgrade my sound bar entirely? (its the original sound bar from when it was first sold)
Posted Jan 20, 2016, 3:43 PM UTC
I replaced both of mine with a set of Kenwood 5 1/4" speakers. Pretty straight forward install. Better sound than stock.
I upgraded my entire system in my Wrangler (2005 Unlimited) to Kenwood's. The sound bar has 5 1/4" speakers. Mine are 3way, but you can choose based on your own preference. Much better than stock if you ask me. I also took the liberty of replacing my radio, dash speakers, and adding subs for a nice even sound throughout the jeep. The kenwoods do a nice job and they are rather inexpensive upgrades. Other brands to look into would be Kicker, Boston Acoustics, or Rockford Fosgate. Those are slightly more high end than the kenwoods, so depending on how much of an audiosnob you are, you may want to consider along those lines. Hope this helps!
Also check out blaupunkt..great quality speakers. If your going to do any time with the top off, marine grade would hurt either.
I got these kickers in my sound bar. Sounds amazing!
I went with these in my sound bar and kickers up in the dash. I can't recommend Crutchfield enough, sending you not only the speakers, but wiring harness, install instructions, and adaptors as needed. I went ahead and replaced the stereo too but that's just me.
Hows the install time and is there anything that would be helpful to know going in? (I haven't done much with the electrical on my car past the lights)
Installation of a stereo in a Wrangler w/ a head unit purchased from Crutchfield is really difficult to screw up. Wire colors are pretty standardized now. I installed the same head unit (App Radio 4) in my Ram then moved it to my TJ and the only tricky bits are reverse lights / parking brake sensor or dealing with steering wheel controls. I tend to just wire a manual switch for the parking brake sensor so I can override as necessary (off-road use only, of course).
edit to answer your actual question- install time -> 4 hours max. that's allowing for a lot, like cutting required for a Double Din, etc. I bet for a single din w/ no steering wheel controls/etc it's straight plug and play with a kit from Crutchfield and done in under an hour.
Exact same! And those in the dash, and sub in the two-door"trunk"
Edit: Would HIGHLY recommend, it's likely your jeep is slow so you're gonna be on the road longer, why not enjoy it?