Hello All,
I'm new to JeepGrarage.org, so hello all; your posts are inspiring!
I am looking to upgrade the car audio on my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009 5.7 (with 'Premium' Audio BA and Nav). I'm going for SQ mainly and not sound window shattering
The target setup is (all Hertz Audio):
HSK 163 3 way components in the front (6.5" to replace the 6x9 in the door, mid range 3" in the dash and custom mounted 1" tweeters in the door sail panels - prefer this for sound staging).
HCX 165 2 way coax 6.5" in the rear doors (or 2 way component and similar tweeter install in door panel - tbd).
above speakers powered by a HDP 4 1000W amp
Single 12" HX 300 Sub powered by a mono HDP 1 output matched to 600W.
Question is the two amp installation location ... I have seen threads where users have installed this in the cargo tray area, or attached behind the rear seats. The installer has advised against the tray area and current stock location due to expected heat issues, and I am not particularly fond of the seat install as I would like to still use the Jeep for the odd IKEA trip (hence take out the sub and have ample cargo area). The idea is to keep everything functional (looking as stock as possible) - whilst listening to quality audio
I suggested installing either one or both amps in the current factory location where the BA amp is (noticed the side vents in the trim for ventilation), or to build a custom MDF box with air vents that holds the amps vertically and attach this to the left side wall of the cargo area (where the current stock amp is).
The challenge is mainly heat and cargo space; I live in Dubai where summers reach 115 degrees F! There is only so much full A/C and 50% window tint can cope with !
The plan is to start installing this weekend (will be outsourcing to a pro as its been a long time since I did any car audio work - and will be travelling extensively soon )
Any suggestions most welcome!
EtherealPonx
Jeep (WK) 2009 5.7L Mineral Grey, CAI, CB, Interior LED lights, 40% Sunguard Tint, tinted tail lights. More mods planned
I'm new to JeepGrarage.org, so hello all; your posts are inspiring!
I am looking to upgrade the car audio on my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009 5.7 (with 'Premium' Audio BA and Nav). I'm going for SQ mainly and not sound window shattering
The target setup is (all Hertz Audio):
HSK 163 3 way components in the front (6.5" to replace the 6x9 in the door, mid range 3" in the dash and custom mounted 1" tweeters in the door sail panels - prefer this for sound staging).
HCX 165 2 way coax 6.5" in the rear doors (or 2 way component and similar tweeter install in door panel - tbd).
above speakers powered by a HDP 4 1000W amp
Single 12" HX 300 Sub powered by a mono HDP 1 output matched to 600W.
Question is the two amp installation location ... I have seen threads where users have installed this in the cargo tray area, or attached behind the rear seats. The installer has advised against the tray area and current stock location due to expected heat issues, and I am not particularly fond of the seat install as I would like to still use the Jeep for the odd IKEA trip (hence take out the sub and have ample cargo area). The idea is to keep everything functional (looking as stock as possible) - whilst listening to quality audio
I suggested installing either one or both amps in the current factory location where the BA amp is (noticed the side vents in the trim for ventilation), or to build a custom MDF box with air vents that holds the amps vertically and attach this to the left side wall of the cargo area (where the current stock amp is).
The challenge is mainly heat and cargo space; I live in Dubai where summers reach 115 degrees F! There is only so much full A/C and 50% window tint can cope with !
The plan is to start installing this weekend (will be outsourcing to a pro as its been a long time since I did any car audio work - and will be travelling extensively soon )
Any suggestions most welcome!
EtherealPonx
Jeep (WK) 2009 5.7L Mineral Grey, CAI, CB, Interior LED lights, 40% Sunguard Tint, tinted tail lights. More mods planned