Mopar/Kicker audio upgrades

quietpeen · Jul 22, 2010

that's what I was just gonna say. I thought the kicker upgrade was designed for the infinity system. and it gave you better speakers and a bigger amp....and thats how it was plug and play........I could be wrong though.

0212353 · Jul 22, 2010

well, here's instructions for the amp install

http://www.kicker.com/sites/default/files/mopar/pdf/KICK35.pdf

I don't consider that plug n play......if you have to run a power wire to the battery - might as well do it for an aftermarket one!

quietpeen · Jul 22, 2010

0212353 said:
hell, I might just be crazy

that goes without saying :Wedgie:

0212353 · Jul 22, 2010

here is the one for the sub.

yeah.......that is NOT plug n play.

http://www.kicker.com/sites/default/files/mopar/pdf/KICK17AB.pdf

Danimal77 · Jul 22, 2010

maybe plug and play was not the word I was looking for with the amps and sub. But I like the idea of them being specific to my truck with step by step install directions and pictures. Like I said.....this audio **** is not in my comfort zone, so trying to play it safe, so to speak.

0212353 · Jul 22, 2010

ahhhh, I gotcha man.

Well....... I think when they hit you with the price you are going to need some toilet paper.

quietpeen · Jul 22, 2010

0212353 said:
ahhhh, I gotcha man.

Well....... I think when they hit you with the price you are going to need some toilet paper.

lol

Eaton · Jul 22, 2010

I've had both the 4 speaker system, and the Infinity system; both sounded ******** to me. I ditched both of them for an aftermarket Infinity system. I don't have experience with the Kicker upgrade, but I doubt it's better than the base aftermarket gear. My upgraded OEM infinity speakers had paper-coated cones, and foam surrounds; that doesn't scream quality...

Like Jeremy said, aftermarket is the way to go. Even if audio components are not your comfort zone, you can go to Crutchfield and learn a ton; they have tons of schematics, wire diagrams, and free technical help on your install.

Danimal77 · Jul 22, 2010

Eaton said:
I've had both the 4 speaker system, and the Infinity system; both sounded ******** to me. I ditched both of them for an aftermarket Infinity system. I don't have experience with the Kicker upgrade, but I doubt it's better than the base aftermarket gear. My upgraded OEM infinity speakers had paper-coated cones, and foam surrounds; that doesn't scream quality...

Like Jeremy said, aftermarket is the way to go. Even if audio components are not your comfort zone, you can go to Crutchfield and learn a ton; they have tons of schematics, wire diagrams, and free technical help on your install.

good call.... i've been over at crutchfield for the last hour reading up on things. The JL Audio stuff looks nice.... I dunno what i'm gonna do....just so damn tired of the base speakers.

quietpeen · Jul 22, 2010

Danimal77 said:
good call.... i've been over at crutchfield for the last hour reading up on things. The JL Audio stuff looks nice.... I dunno what i'm gonna do....just so damn tired of the base speakers.

i don't blame you. Surprisingly though in my truck I had an aftermarket deck runinng the stock speakers and then a sub and I was fine with it. Just adding a sub and being able to cut the bass from going to the stock speakers made a huge difference.

AF_Hemi · Jul 22, 2010

danimal did you get my PM?

Danimal77 · Jul 22, 2010

I deleted by accident before I even read it. Re-send it AF

AF_Hemi · Jul 22, 2010

haha sent

ramhunter9 · Jul 22, 2010

you cant use the kicker upgrade with a aftermarket HU ... my buddy just tried this . we had to do some major wire work to get it to work .

go aftermarket .

Danimal77 · Jul 22, 2010

I could always put my REC navi back in, then you could buy my Kenwood Dave....just kidding

ramhunter9 · Jul 22, 2010

well for that conversion you will have to , unless you like to wire up some getto ****

Danimal77 · Jul 22, 2010

na....I like **** to be nice and clean....I'm pretty fussy that way. PS Dave, I sold my 05 Rincon on Tue, so now I have $5500 for new toys. Going to put a big chunk into my Ram...wheels/tires, lift and such. Going to be fun!

ramhunter9 · Jul 22, 2010

you need help you got my number ...

Danimal77 · Jul 22, 2010

ramhunter9 said:
you need help you got my number ...

Werd Brother.....werd

Danimal77 · Jul 23, 2010

What do you guys think of JL Audio???? I read a ton of great reviews on their products. I'm leaning that direction. Dual 10" foxbox with 2 JL subs and amp. 4 door speakers and amp. I have a buddy whose brother works in Chi-town for a JL dealer. I talked to the guy and he can get me anything JL makes at his cost. I'm looking at spending a grand so I figure I ought to be able to get some pretty nice ****.

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