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Any way to upgrade just the JBL subs?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by 2015Crewmax, Aug 10, 2018.

  1. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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    Looks like different speaker wire.. Did you run new wire to the amp?
     
  2. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:04 PM
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    It's just larger speaker wire crimped on to the factory connector to give some slack in the line.
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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    thinking about ordering as well. It sounds like it will suffice until I can afford to do the JL stealth box, new head unit and component speakers. Sounds like it's worth the $200.
     
  4. Jan 4, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    keep me posted on the group buy as well...
     
  5. Jan 4, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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    Just checking, is this just the sub you guys are swapping or the entire enclosure?
     
  6. Jan 4, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    Sub and box combo
     
  7. Jan 4, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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  8. Jan 4, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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  9. Jan 4, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    Count me in as well.
     
  10. Jan 4, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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  12. Jan 9, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    yessssssss

    Another satisfied customer! Easy install and it really makes the factory JBL sound as it should have stock. I didn't need to make any modifications to the seat back.

    20190109_124646.jpg
     
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    Nice!!!!!
    I cant wait and neither can 50 other guys lol
     
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    Does the seat bolt right back in and sit flush?
     
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  15. Jan 9, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    Yeah
     
  16. Jan 21, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    Here are pics of the sub box, amplifier and LC2i audio controller.
     
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    I'm assuming your not JBL equipped?
     
  19. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    I ordered a 12Volts JBL replacement for my 2010 CrewMax Friday. I have a Pioneer amp running a JL sub now that is much smaller. I have reasonable bass now.

    I removed that side of the panel where the JBL sub was and would like to put it back. First, how did you guys secure the sub and how did you retain the cover panel that is behind it?

    Thaik you!
     
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    Can anyone confirm ohm reading of JBL system factory installed Subwoofer??? Does it read 1 ohm across OEM speaker posts or 2 ohms??? Sorry guys both numbers can be found in every posting on the www. Just wondering if the factory changed the design at some point in production and might explain different results for different members doing a speaker only upgrade.
    Let you know what my '16 JBL reads, when I remove it. THANKS for all the help. I can't argue any route you take to improve your bass response, factory output is close to non-existent!!!!!
     
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    Ever figure anything out on the ohm reading?
     
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    Where can I get a box like this???
     
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    My 2016 JBL subwoofer resistance was just shy of 2 ohms. So I installed a
    Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81
    like CARMAN suggested ($112 @ Crutchfield). I wired the dual 1 ohm voice coils in series for a 2 ohm load on the amp. It is a DISTINCT improvement over stock JBL sub. It is NOT like having twin 12" subs behind the seat. Only twin 12s will give you that. The mod is well worth the $112 & 1 hour install time, IMO. Follow CARMAN's instructions and you will not have problems. I also taped the original faster holes closed, put a small amount of polyfill in and taped the enclosure seams.
     
  24. Jan 10, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    Yea I'm good with doing that option, I would rather have two 10's or 12's behind the seat with some decent power going to them though.
     
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    I got two ohms on mine before i tossed it.
     
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  26. Jan 16, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    No I wasn't.
     
  27. Jan 16, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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  28. Jan 19, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    so is it a factory option I'm assuming then?
     
  30. Jan 27, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    Definitely worth it!
    Visually you can see very quickly how much more air gets moved between boxes. Bass is now present and low, doesn't sound muffled like the factory sub sounded. Solid 30 minute install...
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