Living with the factory stereo.
I started to get an unwanted bass buzz from the center light of my sound bar '12 JK 2dr. It was so annoying I moved the bass down and faded to the front for longer than I care to admit.
I watched several videos on JK sound upgrades, because I thought well if my speaker is shot, I'll want an upgrade. I like this Alpine system, which is plug and play and works with the factory head. Mine has Bluetooth and phone connection, I'm keeping the head.
A common thread showed up in related videos on sound deadening and damper of the plastic sound bar.
So, I'm not hating the factory setup, but obviously it can be better.
My solution:
2- 12" Dynomat sheets Amazon $25
Bag of Polyfil Holly Lobby $3.00
Results: No more buzzing, it lost some bass in the rear, but it is crisp and clear. I can live with it until I upgrade.
The process:
Removing the sound bar is super easy. 10mm x6 unclip the single connection.
One video mentioned replacing the speaker wire. Unless you replace every inch all the way to the head unit/amp you are wasting your time.
The factory wiring on the sound bar is impressively protected with foam to keep it from rattling.
I brought the sound bar into the living room because August is hot in SWFL. I removed the speakers, three T15 screws each. I flipped the bar over and traced the bottom of the speaker section, the removable paper side of the dynomat facing me and cut the shape pieces. The left overs I added to any where I could (sides, opposite section where the speakers sit, etc.) I inserted the Dynomat first then peeled off the paper. I little tricky, but it worked. I used finger pressure to make the glue secure.
Next I removed the dome light from the middle (that was were I was experiencing the rattling). I opened the Polyfil and stuffed as much as I could around the Dome light all directions.
I then added Polyfil to each cavity around the speakers (and as far as I could go inside all those tunnels) I did not add any where the speakers were inserted, so the Dynomat was clearly seen.
Knuckle knocking I could immediately tell the difference.
I reinstalled the factory speakers (Yes, these are a little unimpressive in weight). In my opinion the front speakers are always more important than the rear, just like your rear surround speakers are at home are not the main show.
Thank you for reading.
I started to get an unwanted bass buzz from the center light of my sound bar '12 JK 2dr. It was so annoying I moved the bass down and faded to the front for longer than I care to admit.
I watched several videos on JK sound upgrades, because I thought well if my speaker is shot, I'll want an upgrade. I like this Alpine system, which is plug and play and works with the factory head. Mine has Bluetooth and phone connection, I'm keeping the head.
A common thread showed up in related videos on sound deadening and damper of the plastic sound bar.
So, I'm not hating the factory setup, but obviously it can be better.
My solution:
2- 12" Dynomat sheets Amazon $25
Bag of Polyfil Holly Lobby $3.00
Results: No more buzzing, it lost some bass in the rear, but it is crisp and clear. I can live with it until I upgrade.
The process:
Removing the sound bar is super easy. 10mm x6 unclip the single connection.
One video mentioned replacing the speaker wire. Unless you replace every inch all the way to the head unit/amp you are wasting your time.
The factory wiring on the sound bar is impressively protected with foam to keep it from rattling.
I brought the sound bar into the living room because August is hot in SWFL. I removed the speakers, three T15 screws each. I flipped the bar over and traced the bottom of the speaker section, the removable paper side of the dynomat facing me and cut the shape pieces. The left overs I added to any where I could (sides, opposite section where the speakers sit, etc.) I inserted the Dynomat first then peeled off the paper. I little tricky, but it worked. I used finger pressure to make the glue secure.
Next I removed the dome light from the middle (that was were I was experiencing the rattling). I opened the Polyfil and stuffed as much as I could around the Dome light all directions.
I then added Polyfil to each cavity around the speakers (and as far as I could go inside all those tunnels) I did not add any where the speakers were inserted, so the Dynomat was clearly seen.
Knuckle knocking I could immediately tell the difference.
I reinstalled the factory speakers (Yes, these are a little unimpressive in weight). In my opinion the front speakers are always more important than the rear, just like your rear surround speakers are at home are not the main show.
Thank you for reading.
