Audio upgrade questions

[Av8ing1]

Longer term update:

I have been very happy with this install. I've got probably 10 hours or so in the car with this JL sub and have had no issues. No cooling problems so far with two hour stretches of moderate bass play. I've dialed my input sensitivity down to about 50% for nice bass but not overpowering amounts. I can now enjoy listening to music! Sounds like it should and much more like I would have expected from a nearly $2k upgraded audio option. Plenty of bass gets through to my ears so I don't plan on cutting holes in the tire well cover or removing the unused factory woofer in the center of the parcel shelf. Bass is just how I like it, clean and tight with no distortion. No rattles from the car and not overpowering. If you want more bass, it can do a lot more, its just a quick adjustment to the input sensitivity. I'm also happy that the head unit equalizer bass slider does have a decent effect on the subs output. So you can get a bit more or a bit less bass easily while driving.

 

[trancein]

Ill be adding an amp & sub soon, good to know to use the rear driver side speaker

 

[808Charger]

Longer term update:

I have been very happy with this install. I've got probably 10 hours or so in the car with this JL sub and have had no issues. No cooling problems so far with two hour stretches of moderate bass play. I've dialed my input sensitivity down to about 50% for nice bass but not overpowering amounts. I can now enjoy listening to music! Sounds like it should and much more like I would have expected from a nearly $2k upgraded audio option. Plenty of bass gets through to my ears so I don't plan on cutting holes in the tire well cover or removing the unused factory woofer in the center of the parcel shelf. Bass is just how I like it, clean and tight with no distortion. No rattles from the car and not overpowering. If you want more bass, it can do a lot more, its just a quick adjustment to the input sensitivity. I'm also happy that the head unit equalizer bass slider does have a decent effect on the subs output. So you can get a bit more or a bit less bass easily while driving.

Your install looks very clean and I would be interested in copying it. Quick question. Is your amp under the speaker box? If so would it be possible to get a pic of the inside of our foam tire well without speaker box? Any help would greatly be appreciated!

 

[fubar569]

The acs110lg-tw1 is self powered. Amp is built into the box itself.

You run a signal, power, ground and you're done.

 

[trancein]

Ill be adding an amp & sub soon, good to know to use the rear driver side speaker

 

[Av8ing1]

Your install looks very clean and I would be interested in copying it. Quick question. Is your amp under the speaker box? If so would it be possible to get a pic of the inside of our foam tire well without speaker box? Any help would greatly be appreciated!

Thank you! As fubar569 stated, it is a self powered sub as in the amp is integral to the box. Primary advantage of this option is simplicity. Normally self-powered options are not known to be particularly high quality. A complicated, expensive and more professional install would definitely include sperate amps. As I was only looking for improved bass and clean simplicity, this option worked out well. I like JL stuff and this self-powered little sub seems like a legit bit of kit. It sounds great and I don't feel like much was compromised. It fits well with no loss of trunk space! Wiring is very simple, power, ground, and high level input harness. Sorry I don't have a picture of the foam well without the self-powered amp in it.

 

[Scatpack2023]

Thank you! As fubar569 stated, it is a self powered sub as in the amp is integral to the box. Primary advantage of this option is simplicity. Normally self-powered options are not known to be particularly high quality. A complicated, expensive and more professional install would definitely include sperate amps. As I was only looking for improved bass and clean simplicity, this option worked out well. I like JL stuff and this self-powered little sub seems like a legit bit of kit. It sounds great and I don't feel like much was compromised. It fits well with no loss of trunk space! Wiring is very simple, power, ground, and high level input harness. Sorry I don't have a picture of the foam well without the self-powered amp in it.

AV8ing1,
I realize this is a almost four year old post but I am ready to do this same install with the JL Audio ACS110LG-TW1 in my 2023 Challenger Scat Pack with Alpine 10 speaker system. It's seemingly a very similar issue as the Charger HK set up with the 8 inch sub in rear deck that just doesn't do it for bass.
Question I have is the JL fits really tight in the Styrofoam liner. I noticed they all superceed to 05030175AF but this latest looks slightly different than your pictures. I still think it's doable but could use some advice on the amounts and locations you shaved, cut, deleted the foam in your install to obtain that below level clearance would be very much appreciated.

 

[1971demon]

AV8ing1,
I realize this is a almost four year old post but I am ready to do this same install with the JL Audio ACS110LG-TW1 in my 2023 Challenger Scat Pack with Alpine 10 speaker system. It's seemingly a very similar issue as the Charger HK set up with the 8 inch sub in rear deck that just doesn't do it for bass.
Question I have is the JL fits really tight in the Styrofoam liner. I noticed they all superceed to 05030175AF but this latest looks slightly different than your pictures. I still think it's doable but could use some advice on the amounts and locations you shaved, cut, deleted the foam in your install to obtain that below level clearance would be very much appreciated.

Say hello first...call us old fashioned...but we kinda like a bit of foreplay..

 

[Scatpack2023]

Hello, hello,
Sorry, not meaning to be rude!
I'm on my second Scat Pack Challenger now, the first one came with the Harman Kardon 18 speaker system and twin sub box in the tire well. I was happy with that sound system. Fast forward, I upgraded to a higher end Scat Pack Challenger in all area's except the sound system. It has the 10 speaker Alpine which sounds decent but is lacking in bass most of the time. Once I happened on to these links and idea of using the JL Audio powered sub in the tire well Styrofoam, I knew this is what I wanted to try. My research questions have pretty much all been answered except the best way to clearance the foam liner. I'd very much appreciate additional input on this and thanks much for the advice.
Cheers, ScatPack2023

 

[1971demon]

Hello, hello,
Sorry, not meaning to be rude!
I'm on my second Scat Pack Challenger now, the first one came with the Harman Kardon 18 speaker system and twin sub box in the tire well. I was happy with that sound system. Fast forward, I upgraded to a higher end Scat Pack Challenger in all area's except the sound system. It has the 10 speaker Alpine which sounds decent but is lacking in bass most of the time. Once I happened on to these links and idea of using the JL Audio powered sub in the tire well Styrofoam, I knew this is what I wanted to try. My research questions have pretty much all been answered except the best way to clearance the foam liner. I'd very much appreciate additional input on this and thanks much for the advice.
Cheers, ScatPack2023

Much better ScatPack2023..and welcome to our slice of Mopar heaven...I never (well almost never) turn my radio on so I'm no help...but I'm sure somebody on here will be able to help ya

 

[Scatpack2023]

Much better ScatPack2023..and welcome to our slice of Mopar heaven...I never (well almost never) turn my radio on so I'm no help...but I'm sure somebody on here will be able to help ya

Thanks much!

 

[GNBRETT]

U need a dedicated sub amp for that JL Stealthbox. I’d replace them junk front speakers as well.

don’t need to do shit to the rears they are just fill.

5 channel amp. 1 channel for sub 4 channels for for the tweeter’s and mid range.

I would opt for a DSP and run them active. It’s a really small foot print so ull just need fronts and a sub