Full kicker upgrade, Sub is too much-HELP.

mhb1638 · Feb 24, 2017

Gray, are you talking the factory amp?

EDIT: This?
http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ram/Mopar-OEM-Dodge-Ram-Kicker-Amplifiers-PRD29985.aspx

adrianp89 · Feb 24, 2017

He means the Kicker add-on amp.

http://www.kicker.com/PRAMCQ13

mhb1638 · Feb 24, 2017

adrianp89 said:
He means the Kicker add-on amp.

KICKER | PRAMCQ13

Gotcha....except all I need now is that amp, now the whole package anymore...wonder if I can get it separate?

HEMI_Finn · Feb 24, 2017

mhb1638 said:
Gray, are you talking the factory amp?

EDIT: This?
Mopar OEM Dodge Ram Kicker Amplifiers - AutoTruckToys.com

Is that a simple add on to the 8.4 nav with base audio?

HEMI_Finn · Feb 24, 2017

mhb1638 said:
Gray, are you talking the factory amp?

EDIT: This?
Mopar OEM Dodge Ram Kicker Amplifiers - AutoTruckToys.com

Is that a simple add on to the 8.4 nav with base audio? (non-alpine)

adrianp89 · Feb 24, 2017

HEMI_finn said:
Is that a simple add on to the 8.4 nav with base audio? (non-alpine)

No. That is a replacement.

Graygoose · Feb 24, 2017

Yes you can get the front amp separate, IF you still have factory speakers. If you've changed them out, any aftermarket amp will work fine. Just need to get the level and volume up to meet sub.

Graygoose · Feb 24, 2017

HEMI_finn said:
Is that a simple add on to the 8.4 nav with base audio? (non-alpine)

the retailed $1200 kit he posted is a replacement add on to your factory base audio. You retain the factory speakers, the amp powers them, has built in DSP with processing and time delay, and the sub comes with a 200watt 10", all plug and play. (what I have, and made a world of difference,,,,huge!)

Plus it doesn't interfere with factory warranty.

mhb1638 · Feb 24, 2017

Graygoose said:
Yes you can get the front amp separate, IF you still have factory speakers. If you've changed them out, any aftermarket amp will work fine. Just need to get the level and volume up to meet sub.

I have the full kicker system now.

mhb1638 · Feb 24, 2017

Gray....would this work? I like how clean JL is....
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13699401/JL-Audio-JX400-4D.html?tp=35782

And secondly....where can I mount this? I cant do under the seats. Would it fit somewhere in the center console? Or ?

mhb1638 · Feb 26, 2017

Odd findings today: Today I unplugged the sub and decided to run just the radio/kicker speakers. Holy ****...Even the Kicker speakers are BASS heavy. Like, I have the eq at -5 bass, -1 mid, -6 trebs. Why -6 treb? The little effin tweeters in the dash are LOUD as hell. Anyways, I found out it's not all the SUB's fault.
I'm hoping with the new JL Audio amp I ordered, I can boost the highs, and cut the bass to them (via amps xover). Hopefully I can get it all sounding right then.

Eestee70 · Feb 26, 2017

Do you feel you wasted $$$ on the kicker upgrade since you're buying another amp.

mhb1638 · Feb 26, 2017

Eestee70 said:
Do you feel you wasted $$$ on the kicker upgrade since you're buying another amp.

Well....I feel like the sub was a waste for what I wanted. It's massive overkill. That overkill is forcing me to buy an amp, wiring kit, then time to mount and run everything. If I could do it all over, I'd stop at kickers. And try get the base/tweeters to an equal level of sound.

Eestee70 · Feb 26, 2017

hope things work out for you. Which JL amp did you buy?

mhb1638 · Feb 26, 2017

Eestee70 said:
hope things work out for you. Which JL amp did you buy?

Thanks, me too. Expensive project just for descent quality sound.

I went with JL Audio JX400 amp. Decent power and small. And JL is good quality.

Eestee70 · Feb 26, 2017

Can you send the kicker setup back? The reason i'm asking is you will have to tap into the speaker wires to get a signal for the amp. If the amp doesn't accept high level inputs then you will have to run a line out converter.

mhb1638 · Feb 26, 2017

Eestee70 said:
Can you send the kicker setup back? The reason i'm asking is you will have to tap into the speaker wires to get a signal for the amp. If the amp doesn't accept high level inputs then you will have to run a line out converter.

Hmm...IDK. The JL amp does have hi level inputs, I made sure. Just kind of sucks to do all this work. I hate to say this but I miss the Alpine setup.

So...(a) return the Kicker sub [if possible] and cancel my amp order
or
(b) amp the highs, adjust the gains and xovers, and hope for the best.

Eestee70 · Feb 26, 2017

Here is what I would do if you want a decent setup. See if you can return the kicker sub. Return the 4 channel amp and buy a decent 5 channel amp. You will have less work if you do it this way. If you can't return the sub disconnect the amp from the sub. but use the sub with the new amp and the kicker speakers. You will be able to run all of your speakers and sub through one amp and then add the bass knob to control the bass output.

adrianp89 · Feb 27, 2017

mhb1638 said:
Hmm...IDK. The JL amp does have hi level inputs, I made sure. Just kind of sucks to do all this work. I hate to say this but I miss the Alpine setup.

So...(a) return the Kicker sub [if possible] and cancel my amp order
or
(b) amp the highs, adjust the gains and xovers, and hope for the best.

For your needs, if you still have the factory speakers, I would work with GreyGoose to get the Kicker Amp/DSP to help your factory speakers and power your subwoofer. I think that is the easiest and would be the best solution for you.

mhb1638 · Feb 27, 2017

adrianp89 said:
For your needs, if you still have the factory speakers, I would work with GreyGoose to get the Kicker Amp/DSP to help your factory speakers and power your subwoofer. I think that is the easiest and would be the best solution for you.

Unfortunately those cheap POS made their way to the trash. It's 2017, and these speakers looked like something from the 80's. Horrible.

So...have to work on what I have. Return sub? Or amplify the rest.

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