2020-up Jeep Gladiator JL & 2018-up Wrangler JL OEM Alpine vs Metra JP-1014 Dash Speaker Pods & Test

Brief comparison of the OE Alpine dash enclosures and speakers vs the Metra JP-1014 Speaker pods & JL Audio C5-650.

[@chriswhite4596]

Good job man .... I have a Stereo Shop in South Mississippi and we do Tons of Jeeps, you did a Great Job

[@jeffkashat3298]

Thank you!

[@stephendove2850]

Man that is nuts just to reach two pods. Switching the 3.5 upper dash and sound bar versions is super easy

[@iGioffroad]

Jeff, thank you for great video. Did you had any issues with the fact that grill/opening on the knee panel is 4" wide and woofer is 6.5" ? Any vibrations of the dash ? Thanks

[@jeffkashat3298]

There is a bit of vibration/buzzing at high volumes. Nothing some sound deadened shouldn’t take care of.

[@hbk01z87]

I’m getting ready to build my system. Is there a reason you didn’t use a full range speaker in the lower dash? I know in the factory configuration, they are for bass only. I’m going the ampPRO for pre outs and full system

[@jeffkashat3298]

I play on full active 3 way components, with individual amplifier channels for each speaker. Basically, a higher quality setup.

[@jeffkashat3298]

Hbk01 Z you’ll get much better sound out of component speakers over coaxials.

[@hbk01z87]

Jeff Kashat thank! I just wasn’t sure with the newer vehicles.

[@jeffkashat3298]

Thank you!

[@gvsukids]

so you had the factory alpine audio system and found it inadequate? would I be better off not having the alpine system and having an audio system installed aftermarket? how would I install a sub behind the seats? I'm over in GR.

[@thekashathomesellingteam5971]

The Alpine System is NOT BAD by any means. As a former Car Audio Guy, I just didn't feel that the factory system was good enough. Most people would be satisfied with Alpine system. If you are considering a full upgrade, to my understanding, it's actually easier to upgrade with the Alpine system to begin with. Stay tuned, full system upgrade coming soon. Hint Hint... JL Audio Stealthbox.

[@RedsmokeRaptor]

Nice gladiator. Are those 35s or 37s?

[@jeffkashat3298]

37's, no lift, yet!

[@hollywood4n6]

It's great abs all but you spent more time on talking about the products in both videos (the dash access was helpful) but it takes people 1 video to do an entire install including the dash access but now after 2 videos, it feels like you'll never get to putting them in until video 4 or 5. And I run a shop in NC. I just needed a quick video reference to show customers now that we are back to business post-COVID.

[@Mechpg]

Was the difference in sound worth the work?

[@jeffkashat3298]

Mid-bass is definitely improved in my opinion. Real benefit will be once I add in the aftermarket amplifiers. I'm replacing everything with JL Audio, and will be installing their new Stealthbox, once it arrives.

[@Mechpg]

Jeff Kashat Thanks. More mid-bass is what I’m look for. Just wanted to make sure that the mid-bass was a noticeable before going for it. Also, you wired them the up minus the crossovers right?

[@jeffkashat3298]

Mechpg minus the crossover. Going to go full active with the JL Audio VX series amplifier.

[@MrK133n]

Have you installed the amps yet? OEM+ has a plug&play system but it’s $3000! I’d be willing to put in some work for a full JL system if it saved me $1000.

[@BrandonPrentice]

Can you link us to the exact speakers/tweeters you purchased?

[@jeffkashat3298]

www.jlaudio.com/collections/car-audio-speakers-c5/products/c5-650-car-audio-speakers-c5-speaker-systems-99104 www.jlaudio.com/collections/car-audio-speakers-c3/products/c3-650-car-audio-speakers-c3-convertible-systems-99022 www.jlaudio.com/collections/car-audio-stealthbox/products/sb-j-jtglad-10tw1-car-audio-stealthbox-94681