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ByrdD · 04-26-2009, 08:32 PM

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SUB WOOFERS x2 = MTX Thunder5500 T5510-04 10" 4-ohm subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

MTX Thunder5500 T5510-04

SUB ENCLOSURE (free) = Bass Slammer BS210S Sealed subwoofer enclosure for dual 10" subs at Crutchfield.com
Bass Slammer BS210S

AMP = Clarion APX2180 2-channel car amplifier 90 watts RMS x 2 at Crutchfield.com

Clarion APX2180

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RECEIVER = Clarion DXZ385USB CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

Clarion DXZ385USB

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SPEAKERS x4 = Infinity Reference 5022i 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com

Infinity Reference 5022i

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MISC

StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable = StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket at Crutchfield.com

Amp Wiring Kit = EFX 8-gauge Amplifier Wiring Kit Power and signal connections for your new amp at Crutchfield.com

Reciever Wire Harness = Receiver Wire Harness For select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Eagle, and Plymouth models, 1984-up at Crutchfield.com

In-dash Receiver Kit = In-dash Receiver Kit For select 1974-up Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Jeep, and Plymouth models Chassis size E at Crutchfield.com

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Any help is much appreciated, see anything wrong? Know a better deal? This is my first real installation.
I can't spend much more then I already am.

**littleblackxj** · 04-27-2009, 12:00 AM

Stay away from crutch field. Those prices will kill you. Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers I have always had excellent service here and the prices are unbeatable.

**littleblackxj** · 04-27-2009, 01:47 AM

BTW, what are you looking for as far as bass goes? Are you wanting something to add some depth to your tunes or something that will cause your mirrors vibrate so badly they are worthless?

_StationWagon_ · 04-27-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleblackxj

Stay away from crutch field. Those prices will kill you.

The man speaks the truth. Unbelievable prices.

4.3L XJ · 04-27-2009, 09:49 AM

Hey I'm no expert on sound systems, but I am wondering if the 5 1/4" speakers are a little small for what you are doing. I know they will fit in the doors. but so will 6". I have 6X9" in my tailgate and they are great with good sound range and lots of volume if I need it.

**littleblackxj** · 04-27-2009, 11:59 AM

Eh, don't try and fit 6" speakers in there. I did that and it rattles like you wouldn't believe. There is no good way to make them fit in there without hitting your door panel. I would just run 5 1/4" component speakers in the front and whatever your jeep has stock in the rear.

4.3L XJ · 04-27-2009, 03:14 PM

I used Pioneer 6" speakers in the door. The trick is to get the new screws into something solid. No rattles.

jerman75 · 04-27-2009, 03:38 PM

i am the audio expert. MECP certified since 1997. shoot your question this way.

**littleblackxj** · 04-27-2009, 03:39 PM

Eh idk man. It's not that the speaker rattles because its not secure, it rattles because it hits the door panel. I even made a new mount out of sheetmetal but it still does that.

jerman75 · 04-27-2009, 03:43 PM

we could go back and forth on these forums all day. easiest way to start is for you to give me a call when you get a few minutes and we can hash out all the questions i have for you to make sure you get everything your looking to get from your system without spending more than nesisary. <~~ im a car guy, not a secretary. forgive the spelling now and till....um... forever. 585-331-8848

jerman75 · 04-27-2009, 03:45 PM

the sound diference between a 5 1/4 and a 6" isnt noticable enough to justify the work needed to get them to fit properly. better off getting a beter quality 5 1/4 and sending the proper sounds to it than fight with the wrong size speaker

jerman75 · 04-27-2009, 03:49 PM

good sound quality is more about quality products and proper adjustments than it is how big can i fit under my seat. i can make a $200 system from walmart sound as good as a $2000 system from Crutchfield installed improperly.

ByrdD · 04-28-2009, 06:37 AM

I know the 5 and a qaurters will fit, the infinities I listed above are decent speakers with decent reviews, they seem priced 'relatively' cheap at Crutchfield. Thats $70 per pair with free shipping and some other free junk.

I'm fairly resourceful, but I'm concerned about 3 things:

1# Getting a sub/amp/box that hits hard enough to give my tunes some body. For under 300.

2# Making that sub small enough that it won't be seen by every nefarious bastard walking by it. I was even considering one of those 12" sub Bazooka tubes and just mounting it behind the drivers seat since my only passenger is my chick. My windows have the stock tint which does a decent job, but if the subs are big enough you're going to see them. The ones I listed above are a little bigger then I would like, but the price is right, heard good things, and the box is big enough to give them some room to breath.

3# Wiring it correctly. I've seen a lot of info on this, I have a pretty good idea of what I am doing, but any diagrams for a 98 XJ would help.

**littleblackxj** · 04-28-2009, 11:57 AM

Currently, I am running this subwoofer.
Infinity Reference 1052W 10" Component Subwoofers Car Subwoofers Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix

It hits really hard and hits lows really well for such a small sub. I put it in a 1.75 cubic ft ported boxed tune to about 33hz.

For an amp, I would run run this
Lanzar MXA252 2-Channel Amps Car Amplifiers Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix

Evol · 04-28-2009, 02:54 PM

Yeah my friend has that same Infinity woofer and it sound great.

Plenty of bass for the money.