Speaker upgrade kit installed on my TA

[imagine]

Stock system in my '14 TA is absolute garbage. Thought it was some 3-speaker weight saver until I read this thread. Cure = mute button + engine.

[ViperSmith]

I had an issue that the image they pulled down from Chrysler was incorrect.

[TitanSnake]

Did some digging and came up with this for the 18 speaker system amp

http://www.moparpartsoverstock.com/p...8224519AD.html

[Voice of Reason]

I had this done on my TA by Roanoke and I'm certain it's working. Base hits so much harder than before I can feel it in my back. Combined with the additional door tweeters I now have to turn the music down if I want to hear the exhaust.

One note - 95% of what I listen to is from my iPhone via USB. Radio itself is weaker and I didn't renew Sirius when it expired.

[ViperSmith]

Yeah, bluetooth won't be nearly as good as SD Card or USB to your phone.

I only use SD Card now because my phone would get wonky at times with the UConnect connection

[donk_316]

You sure this is the same thing?

This is a $1500 (something like that) dollar upgrade when ordering... Why would the speaker kit be only $585?

[TitanSnake]

It's only for the amp, doesn't include the speakers. A few guys were saying the new subs did not work, and it's because there are different amps for the different systems.

[ViperSmith]

It's only for the amp, doesn't include the speakers. A few guys were saying the new subs did not work, and it's because there are different amps for the different systems.

The issue is there is a software switch to get the subs working.

The $5xx kit is all you need to get the extra speakers and subs.

The software is the issue.

[Coloviper]

I thought the 18 speaker factory system has different amps altogether? Isn't it more than just the speaker count? The $5XX system gets you the speakers, car is already pre-wired but it does not have those high end amps in the 12 speaker system. 9 speaker was an anomaly and should never have ben offered. 3 speaker system should have just not even come with speakers it is that bad.

[donk_316]

Makes sense that the factory upgrade would be amp and speakers. The kit in this thread is just the speakers.

Yeah a quick Google search shows the difference is more than this speaker package guys... Your amps are different. HK 18 speaker system uses a 32v amplifier vs whatever the hell the stock system would be. Never seen a system rated by voltage before unless it's pre outs.

[TitanSnake]

What 3 speakers come in the ACR? Anyone know off hand?

[roadrunner]

The ACR has the left and right dash tweeters and the dash center "unity" which appears to be a tweeter and upper-mid. It's loud enough to get the news and use the handsfree.

[ACR]

The ACR has the left and right dash tweeters and the dash center "unity" which appears to be a tweeter and upper-mid. It's loud enough to get the news and use the handsfree.

Wow the lightest of all speakers used, also the crappiest. Oh well, just need it for phone calls

[1.8t]

The issue is there is a software switch to get the subs working.

The $5xx kit is all you need to get the extra speakers and subs.

The software is the issue.

So I should have my dealer do the software steps again? The surround sound option showed up once they did it the first time so I thought they were successful. I guess I will ask them to go back through the steps in hopes that they get it right this time.

[Voice of Reason]

So I should have my dealer do the software steps again? The surround sound option showed up once they did it the first time so I thought they were successful. I guess I will ask them to go back through the stepson hopes that they get it right this time.

Set your base to max in the equalizer, turn the volume to 18+, and pull up your favorite rock song via USB. If it's not kicking you in the back through your seat then something didn't take with the software.

[donk_316]

You still need the correct amplifier. You only bought the speakers

[ViperSmith]

You still need the correct amplifier. You only bought the speakers

Do you actually have proof of this or are you just saying what you think?

The kit is advertised as the exact same system as the HK system.

[TitanSnake]

So I guess the next logical question would be which amp does the ACR come with? Does it have its own, or is it a 12 speaker system amp?

[donk_316]

I posted it earlier in this thread. The HK amp is a 32v output amp (I have no idea what that means) the 13 speaker system is not.

Google dude.

Yeah the speakers are advertised as the same speakers as the HK system... Doesn't say anything about the amplifiers. Reread the description.

[TitanSnake]

Do you actually have proof of this or are you just saying you think?

The kit is advertised as the exact same system as the HK system.

Did you install your system or did the dealer? An easy way to make the add on subs work would be to run them off the subs that already work. Given the specs on the upgraded amp, I'd say you need it to drive the extra subs correctly.

[TitanSnake]

Volts to watts conversion yields 800 watts given the 25amp fuse rating. What's the 12 speaker system rated at?

[darbgnik]

If you have a 12 speaker system in the car, that amplifier is already set up for the extra "subs", I checked my amplifier, and the wires for the additional "subs" are there and connected, as well as at the speaker locations. I also have the wiring pin-out in the garage somewhere. I bought the speaker kit, plugged in the door tweeters, and they started working right away.

I didn't bother to get the "subs" turned on, as I installed a real JL 10" sub in the side cubby of the rear hatch.

By the way, what they call "subs" are extra 6X9's behind the seats.....

[ACR]

If you have a 12 speaker system in the car, that amplifier is already set up for the extra "subs", I checked my amplifier, and the wires for the additional "subs" are there and connected, as well as at the speaker locations. I also have the wiring pin-out in the garage somewhere. I bought the speaker kit, plugged in the door tweeters, and they started working right away.

I didn't bother to get the "subs" turned on, as I installed a real JL 10" sub in the side cubby of the rear hatch.

By the way, what they call "subs" are extra 6X9's behind the seats.....

Yeah it seems they went 6x9 happy on this thing, odd, not the most "hi-fi" route

[darbgnik]

Yeah it seems they went 6x9 happy on this thing, odd, not the most "hi-fi" route

Well to be honest, if they're only producing low frequencies, the added surface area is more beneficial than the loss of accuracy, but I'm used to subs being, well, subs, not large speakers. But they do work.

[donk_316]

Brad,
Here's what I found as I am kicking around adding this to my car. Factory upgrade from 13 speaker to 18 speaker 800w system is $1850 CDN. This includes updated amplifier and more speakers.
The speaker kit for $585 USD is the speaker portion of the upgrade kit.

So when I asked "how come the factory upgrade is 3 times the cost of the added speakers" it was then found that the amplifiers are different and put out more boom-boom.

Having said that, I'm still on the fence with the 18 speaker- amp upgrade. All I listen to is AM630...