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Old 01-10-2017, 11:03 PM
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Just picked up my 2016 xlt screw last week. Have the 301a with 8' sync 3, love the truck, but sound is bad compared to the 14 Grand Cherokee Limited system I was used to.
Went to the store today and made an impulse buy- here is what I went with, this took care of the bass, the sound is better than before but I know it could be improved.
Replaced speakers-
Front: focal ISS690
Rear: focal R-165c
Sub under middle of back seat: pioneer TS-SWX2002
Amp powering sub: kicker cxa300.1 (mounted under passenger seat)

Had it installed in about 2.5 hours.

Looking back I think I should have held off on the sub and amp, and went with processor/amp to power door speakers.
Any feedback on what I should do next, and any brands that would be reccomended?

Thanks!

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Old 01-11-2017, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Msv1823
Just picked up my 2016 xlt screw last week. Have the 301a with 8' sync 3, love the truck, but sound is bad compared to the 14 Grand Cherokee Limited system I was used to.
Went to the store today and made an impulse buy- here is what I went with, this took care of the bass, the sound is better than before but I know it could be improved.
Replaced speakers-
Front: focal ISS690
Rear: focal R-165c
Sub under middle of back seat: pioneer TS-SWX2002
Amp powering sub: kicker cxa300.1 (mounted under passenger seat)

Had it installed in about 2.5 hours.

Looking back I think I should have held off on the sub and amp, and went with processor/amp to power door speakers.
Any feedback on what I should do next, and any brands that would be reccomended?

Thanks!
Nice start. I would ditch the Kicker amp, and get a 5 channel to run the whole system. Then you just have to pick out a processor. Below are links to what I used in my setup. You definitely want an amp for those Focals. Good luck!

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-JAD900.5.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...Processor.html
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Originally Posted by Msv1823
Just picked up my 2016 xlt screw last week. Have the 301a with 8' sync 3, love the truck, but sound is bad compared to the 14 Grand Cherokee Limited system I was used to.
Went to the store today and made an impulse buy- here is what I went with, this took care of the bass, the sound is better than before but I know it could be improved.
Replaced speakers-
Front: focal ISS690
Rear: focal R-165c
Sub under middle of back seat: pioneer TS-SWX2002
Amp powering sub: kicker cxa300.1 (mounted under passenger seat)

Had it installed in about 2.5 hours.

Looking back I think I should have held off on the sub and amp, and went with processor/amp to power door speakers.
Any feedback on what I should do next, and any brands that would be reccomended?

Thanks!
Add an amp to those Focals in the doors. They need power
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Thanks! I think next week I am going to go back and switch the amp out for the 5 channel one that can drive all speakers and the Woofer.
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Thanks! I think next week I am going to go back and switch the amp out for the 5 channel one that can drive all speakers and the Woofer.
I think you'll be happy! Let us know how it turns out.




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