On todays episode of Getting Dirty with the Dog, we're going to upgrade the soundbar speakers in a 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon..
I'm your host, Rowdy, the Worlds Most Enthusiastic Dog. And this is my assistant, Peyton.
The Wrangler soundbar is a wonderful thing. From the factory, they are equipped with a pair of 4 Ohm 6.75" full range speakers. Full range speakers are ok, but let's be honest. They are never going to sound as good as dedicated woofer, mid range, and tweeter combinations. Fortunately, the aftermarket is bursting at the seams with options for upgrades. I went with the Rockford Fosgate P1675. It is a 6.75", 3-way speaker rated for 60W RMS and cost about $100 for a pair. The headunit I am using puts out 45W, so we're good.
The box includes the speakers, grills, mounting hardware, and adapters for several different mounting options. Tools needed were a T15 torx bit, a 3mm hex bit, wire strippers, crimpers, and a couple pairs of spade connectors.
I started by removing the OEM stuff. The grill and speaker are held in place by three T15 torx screws. Remove them, and the whole assembly drops right out. The OEM speaker uses a specific connector. The R/F speakers are regular spade connectors. You could splice in, if you think you might ever want to go back. I will not, so I just cut the connector off.
Speakers aren't much to look at, generally speaking, but the R/F just looks like a better speaker.
I stripped the wires and put spade connectors on them. Make sure you pay attention to positive and negative when you hook them up.
You will need to drill new mounting holes. A 1/8" bit is perfect. I used the speaker as a template. Bolt the new speaker into place. I chose to re-install the OEM grills, because they fill the space properly.
There is a notable improvement in sound reproduction even after replacing just these two. I'm sure replacing the others will yield equally good results.
I'm your host, Rowdy, the Worlds Most Enthusiastic Dog. And this is my assistant, Peyton.
The Wrangler soundbar is a wonderful thing. From the factory, they are equipped with a pair of 4 Ohm 6.75" full range speakers. Full range speakers are ok, but let's be honest. They are never going to sound as good as dedicated woofer, mid range, and tweeter combinations. Fortunately, the aftermarket is bursting at the seams with options for upgrades. I went with the Rockford Fosgate P1675. It is a 6.75", 3-way speaker rated for 60W RMS and cost about $100 for a pair. The headunit I am using puts out 45W, so we're good.
The box includes the speakers, grills, mounting hardware, and adapters for several different mounting options. Tools needed were a T15 torx bit, a 3mm hex bit, wire strippers, crimpers, and a couple pairs of spade connectors.
I started by removing the OEM stuff. The grill and speaker are held in place by three T15 torx screws. Remove them, and the whole assembly drops right out. The OEM speaker uses a specific connector. The R/F speakers are regular spade connectors. You could splice in, if you think you might ever want to go back. I will not, so I just cut the connector off.
Speakers aren't much to look at, generally speaking, but the R/F just looks like a better speaker.
I stripped the wires and put spade connectors on them. Make sure you pay attention to positive and negative when you hook them up.
You will need to drill new mounting holes. A 1/8" bit is perfect. I used the speaker as a template. Bolt the new speaker into place. I chose to re-install the OEM grills, because they fill the space properly.
There is a notable improvement in sound reproduction even after replacing just these two. I'm sure replacing the others will yield equally good results.
