Need help with JBL upgrade 2021

Hi guys,

I am completely lost in audio set ups, I have a 2021 limited with jbl and I am going to upgrade to either kenwood 1057 or 1058 HU. I’m trying to sort out how to swap out the factory sub? Do I need to get another amp? I just want a 10” sub with more power to match the rest of the system. Most of the time I can’t even really hear the JBL sub. I am not in any way trying to overwhelm the cab with bass or throw back to high school when huge bass was cool. I want balanced audiophile like sound.

i would appreciate any input on what the best method will be. I’m gonna go to an audio shop tomorrow and talk to them but wanted to go in with a bit of knowledge ahead of time so i can make sure I don’t get sold on the wrong stuff.

things I’m looking for:
- louder sound overall (i hear the HU will improve that without having to swap out speakers)
- more bass
- retain steering wheel control
- i have a scan gauge 2 and would love to get trans temp etc on the HU instead of the device/maybe front camera

the last one is a nice to have not a need. What do you all recommend to get this done?

 

Call these guys

https://taylorsaudio.com/
https://tech12volts.com/

Search tech12volts on this forum. Plenty of suggestions and solutions.

 

I second this. James from Taylor's audio is currently assisting me with my project.

 

I agree the recommendations noted above are a great option. Buy both at the same time to save a little.

 

All of the factory components are seriously sub par. Head unit, amp, speakers, sub, the whole lot. But the head unit is responsible for incredibly poor sound shaping. It’s probably that way to prevent blowing the really chintzy factory speakers, over overdriving the weak factory amp. Most on here that have gone down this road will tell you the same thing. You’ll end up replacing it all to make it sound good and be happy.

 

Factory JBL sub is paper in a plastic box (literally)...

Buy a nice single 10" sub and box w/an amp to drive it, and you won't be disappointed.

Signal processing is crap w/the factory system as well.

Head unit is a good start, but to obtain 'audiophile like' sound you'll need to upgrade amp, sub, and the rest of the system...

The previous recommendations to reach out to James @tech12volts are good ones.