You can get all that except the volume knob and Sweeney on the Sony XAV-AX9000, and it’s very nice.
Upgrading the sound system on your Jeep Wrangler TJ
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You can get all that except the volume knob and Sweeney on the Sony XAV-AX9000, and it’s very nice.
DeltaNu1142
TJ Enthusiast
I wanted a knob, but it turned out I was undisturbed by the lack of it on the Sony. I got the 6000 because I didn’t want more than one camera.
The XAVAX1000 has a volume knob and can be had for close to $200. Add a $50 wireless carplay dongle to it.
DeltaNu1142
TJ Enthusiast
I LIKE THAT PLAN. Going on the list. Here's one on fleabay for $160.
There's even room in there for the dongle, since it doesn't take up two DINs for the whole height.
Best Buy had it for $219 the other day but they are back up to $299 now. If you prefer new over used watch for sales.
DeltaNu1142
TJ Enthusiast
I always prefer new over used. That's why I'm flexible on the whole Sweeney thing.
John9999
TJ Enthusiast
I have that Sony HU and while I really like it, the volume knob is tiny and it's the one thing I don't like about it (i.e. I wouldn't buy it for that feature). I have a JVC KW-Z1000 in my truck that has big physical buttons. They are much easier to use.
DeltaNu1142
TJ Enthusiast
Having an intuitive interface is more important than having a dial knob IMO. On all my SD’s I had to tap two buttons and turn the dial multiple clicks to find a setting. If it wasn’t the right setting I had to tap another button to back out and keep using the dial knob to try to find the right setting. It’s very annoying.
The higher end units have higher voltage pre-amp outputs, which is perhaps similarly overlooked in terms of value.
A 3-year warranty is also good insurance.
The higher end units have higher voltage pre-amp outputs, which is perhaps similarly overlooked in terms of value.
A 3-year warranty is also good insurance.
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
anyone been able to get better sound out of the stock sound bar in these things? i have zeroooo mid bass and its super annoying. really dont want a subwoofer.
For starters it’s a poor place for mid bass. But it is what it is. I’ve stuffed mine and bumped
up to 6.5’s and not much different.
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
I’ve read those are a good option.
I have one 8” sub and feel like it resolves the sorry 4-speaker stock setup.
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
I installed a box and slimline sub under the rear seat. Here's a pic and description. After this pic I added a speaker grille. It sounds fantastic.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/05-flame-red-tj-build.3998/post-1635313
JEEPSTEVENANAIMO
TJ Enthusiast
How is this Sony model on your short list? It has a built in amplifier which you specifically said you did not want.
DeltaNu1142
TJ Enthusiast
I can’t find a head unit with everything I want. It doesn’t exist… thus, the Sweeney joke.
SlippyFist
Member
i have a '05 Wrangler Sport, i'm wiring up a new head unit for the first time (eeep!) lol. i got the old head unit out (fortuntaely the previous owner didn't cut out the factory harness) and i've looked at enough youtube videos and whatnot to where i'm pretty much good to go, i just had a couple of quick questions:
i got a red wolf wiring harness to plug into the factory harness, and as i go to wire it up to the harness that came with the new head unit (Kenwood Exceleron KCD-X305) it has 2 yellow and 2 black wires. is that so you can run a power/ground wire out to something like an amp? do i need to comb9ine both of them with the corresponding single yellow/black wire on the radio harness? or can i just pick one and leave the other covered up?
Also, the harness that came with the radio has a really long black ground wire, its like twice as long as the other wires for some reason. is it supposed to go to it's own ground screw? i'm thinking i can just cut it to the same size as the other wires and wire it up to one of the black wires in the red wolf harness.
sorry if these are dumb questions, i was always scared to do this back in the day.
i got a red wolf wiring harness to plug into the factory harness, and as i go to wire it up to the harness that came with the new head unit (Kenwood Exceleron KCD-X305) it has 2 yellow and 2 black wires. is that so you can run a power/ground wire out to something like an amp? do i need to comb9ine both of them with the corresponding single yellow/black wire on the radio harness? or can i just pick one and leave the other covered up?
Also, the harness that came with the radio has a really long black ground wire, its like twice as long as the other wires for some reason. is it supposed to go to it's own ground screw? i'm thinking i can just cut it to the same size as the other wires and wire it up to one of the black wires in the red wolf harness.
sorry if these are dumb questions, i was always scared to do this back in the day.
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