Alpine PSS-23WRA JL Wrangler Sound System Upgrade Install & Review

[@joshabbey2582]

this was a great tutorial, thank you! I did it in 4 hours but lost 45 minutes running to the hardware store to get a T50 bolt for the seats, don't forget that! Also, getting the speaker bracket holes to align with the seat bolt holes was extremely tough! the front right one especially needed some bending, not sure why it doesn't just fit perfectly since it's machine cut. That was my only hold up, everything else went as smooth as the tutorial

[@BernardManansala]

BEST INSTRUCTION VIDEO EVER Aside from the last few pages which had the Amp & Sub settings, I pretty much ignored the factory install manual and followed this video. Thanks Quadratec!!! 2021 Jeep Gladiator OEM Head Unit.

[@Quadratec]

Glad it helped!

[@chrisreil5419]

So...... I'm an apartment dweller and had to do all of this work in the parking lot out front of my building. That being said the install took about 2 hours as mentioned here in the video (even with the difficulties I ran in to. The dash and radio came out/off as mentioned (please use a panel tool as mentioned to remove the parts). Not sure why the drivers knee/kick plate needed to come off (pointless) nothing was going on the drivers side. There are a few things/issues not shown here that I ran in to during the install: The power cable is long AF. Be prepared to stash the excess. The are 2 drain plugs in the passenger side floor pan. I picked the drain plug that was not directly under the seat for running the power cable through. I did as the video instructs and ran the power cable down an existing bundle of wires from the battery, popped a hole in the plug, ran the cable through the hole, and zip tied it in place. Easy! The hard parts: I couldn't get the passenger seat fully out. The clips (wiring harness) were impossible to remove/unhook so I removed the T-50 bolts and laid back the passenger seat I worked within the room I had at this point. Be ready for this situation if it presents itself; you will have room to move the seat back a bit and tip it in to the back seat without damaging the seat attachments and wires. Running all the cables were as easy as shown. Pulled the carpet back, removed the AC duct ran the wires along the underside of the center console, used a long zip tie to fish the wires through the dash. The wires all set up and clip in as shown. Labeled clearly, self explanatory. I reassembled the dash as shown. I have 2018 JLU and the space between the firewall and the back of the radio was tight with very little space but I made it all work without forcing! The real pain was setting the sub in place and getting the freaking seat back and bolted down. The frame for the sub is a little screwy and, well, for a lack of better terms didn't fit. I managed to get the front seat and sub brackets in and mounted first. I had to remove the back bracket from the top of the sub (4-small chrome Phillips head screws) and bent the bracket in to place, mount the bracket and seat to the floor, remount the bracket to the sub. The, the seat remounting part was the toughest and has caused me to worry about pinching the cables under the seat. We shall see. I ran the bass booster cable in to the glove box. Fired up the Jeep and adjusted the eq as to not rattle the teeth out of my head. Hope this helps!

[@rafaelcrisostomo3301]

But was it worth it ?

[@BernardManansala]

You need to do a review of the SPV-65-JLT when Alpine finally releases them.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

It's a great system. I've had mine installed for a couple weeks now....

[@kzarandooz]

Kyle Davis hey was it really worth it ? Dose it have good bass ?

[@Richboyrich26]

Does it have good bass ?

[@atlmacman]

Rob, how do you execute your delivery so smoothly? You demonstrated this as if you've installed this exact product a few hundred times. There's only one mark on your hands, too, which leads to the conclusion that you don't make many mistakes. Awesome video!

[@SobeHall]

I have the Alpine system from the factory and didn’t really know how much better it was until I rented a JL on work travel that had the normal system ... it’s 300% better, night and day sound.

[@bgj1010]

And what's better is this redesigned non-factory model now puts the sub under passenger seat so you still have all that bass with top off :) I ordered mine yesterday, can't wait. Been base system for a year too long...

[@jprock73]

Caution! You need to disconnect BOTH black battery leads from the main battery and each other!! There is a second 12v battery under the main for the start/stop feature. Leaving the two attached to each other will leave a full 12v running throughout the Jeep.

[@LEVELMotorsports]

This is correct. You still had 12V running that whole time.

[@bskarpa]

Yup, I was thinking the same thing. He still had 12v the whole time. Seems most people do not know about the second battery.

[@charlesa8501]

What is the safe way of doing this? lol Just bought this system and waiting for delivery..

[@andrewf6841]

False

[@markdarnell2792]

Charles Ancona I ordered it coming this Friday, just pull the fuse out if the positive cable, leave the neg alone, you don’t have to disconnect negative to do this plug and play install, with fuse out of pos cable. There is no current running anywhere during install

[@victorcavazos2762]

I installed the system today on my 2022 jeep gladiator rubicon with the 8.4 dash and well it didnt work, everything plugs in like normal but all the speakers sound very bad, a lot of static and the sub doesn’t work, now if I connect the subwoofer connector going to the dash to one of the front or rear speaker plugs the subwoofer turn on and sounds great but the interior speaker wont work, I removed the T harness and connected the oem back to the radio and all the speakers work like usual, again I checked everything and connected again this kit and well again a lot of static like if your 0.01 off on the radio station type of static , I think its the actual alpine crossover for the speakers, it might be faulty, so dont know if I should return them or just call customer support and see what they say

[@Aroundtheworld1019]

I agree, if it truly works well and sounds great, it is worth it for those who didn’t want a sub taking up trunk space. My question is how much vibration does this add to the passenger seat/is it worth the sound upgrade?

[@bgj1010]

Read the full description of the product. It's insane power and additional tweeters and sub to fill the gaps the factory system is missing. The sub now being under the seat won't vibrate as it's mounted securely with seat bolts and it's suspended. You'll still have bass with top off, unlike the factory upgraded system. Ordered mine yesterday, can't wait. I've had Alpine in all my vehicles. It's very high quality stuff.

[@JasonParham83]

@@bgj1010 2 years later, are you still happy with the alpine sub upgrade?

[@jimboavery8444]

DUDE!! Great job.

[@BernardManansala]

22:45 "Adjust the Bass and let the Alpines Blast"

[@Quadratec]

Did you watch all the way through to the end?

[@c130aviator]

Love its stealthyness and ease of install. Problem is, one good dip into high water and you just ruined a 1300 dollar stereo

[@jhr2jam]

I'd like to see an install for the Alpine PSU-300TCM in a Tacoma. Great video here, by the way.

[@23mariorodriguez]

Can I get this minus the tweeters ? And if so will it work with the Quadratec tweeters?

[@andibagley5212]

Where can we get your wiring harness?

[@gurjotsandhu8016]

Hello brother I have Jeep Wrangler JL 2018 I have 7 inch screen system in my Jeep, I was planning to install 1 more factory sound bar in it. For installing factory sound bad (I bought factory sound bar from accident Jeep) do I need to install AMP for it or just connect to the sound bar wires. Thanks

[@griffineaston4771]

If you have a 2 door would it still be in the compartment

[@richardrogowski4921]

Thought you would have played it for reference? ]

[@Quadratec]

No matter how hard you try, there is no way to properly represent the difference a subwoofer makes in a video.

[@kansaskid6969]

I upgraded to the 8.4 Infotainment from the 7". Will this system work with non- Alpine factory system but with a upgraded 8.4" head unit?

[@chrisreil5419]

Bout to find out myself this week.

[@Danny-ew8by]

@@chrisreil5419 how did it come out? I’m thinking of doing the same

[@ricklewellyn8205]

@@chrisreil5419 How did your 8.4 install go? I am starting mine tomorrow on my 2018 Rubicon 4 door

[@Saisei87]

This was a well put together video, except its missing one very important detail.....WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THE SPEAKERS AND SUB PLEASE

[@mutinyrider666]

No sound test translates over video .you have to be there in person

[@Saisei87]

@@mutinyrider666 We get that....still would like to hear it anyway. If you have a decent speaker setup for your PC, and you record the video with a decent camera/mic, it will actually translate rather decently..

[@rajanchahal8667]

Does this work with wranglers that come with the factory premium alpine sound system

[@ibjlgup]

Will this system fit in a Gladiator?

[@tylerbaggett5058]

Yes

[@WhenThingsGoSouthNJ]

What about the 22 wra jk version???

[@antoniocanes2221]

Good morning. Just added this to my non alpine system to my JLU but getting no sound. I rigged a speaker and was not getting sound out of the amp(ktp-445u) but I am getting sound to the input or left side. Could it be a bad amp with the kit? Any suggestions? thanks in advance.

[@briang7073]

I think I`m going to "GO AHEAD" and pick this up. go ahead

[@slightlystooopid420]

Does it bump tho?

[@Quadratec]

It bumps for sure.

[@chrisreil5419]

Yep!

[@mattquinn877]

Can this upgrade be used in a 2020 Gladiator Sport S with the 7" UConnect?

[@VENOM000023]

I was going to ask the same thing, hopefully some one has the answer

[@patrickeagan4079]

Won't the heat from the that vent be bad for the amp and the sub?

[@patrickeagan4079]

Or is that not a heater vent?

[@BernardManansala]

Will this Plug-N-Play in a 2021 Gladiator?

[@SynysterGoose]

Now if you crank the base knob up can you control it with the settings on the radio?

[@jnorm0075]

Doesnt work that way. The subwoofer has it's own knob. The bass continues to be able to be adjusted as usual by the radio knobs, but your subwoofer can be adjusted as well. You wont adjust the sub too often.

[@rcctishno2]

Wow

[@agskennedy]

Using the drain plug to run wires through seems unwise

[@jtslim32]

Around 2:20, did you say that Alpine has a new head unit for the JL?

[@Quadratec]

Stay tuned!

[@ikim28]

whattttttt Yes!

[@rob_quadratec]

I can neither confirm or deny what I may or may not have said...

[@illest_street_cars1907]

Alpine i209-WRA-JL $2395.00

[@PJSPP]

Does this work on a 2018 2dr JL Rubicon with the 7 inch screen stock headunit.. no subwoofer..

[@jmullenix2630]

No, gotta have the sliding passenger seat mechanism from the 2019 or newer JL

[@jamesdeagle6545]

What if i have the top of line alpine system in my 2 door Rubicon right now will it work with it ?

[@Quadratec]

Sorry James, unfortunately the Alpine PSS-23WRA is only compatible with the base, non-amplifed sound system found in the 4 door Wrangler Unlimited. This system will NOT work in any 2 door models.

[@aaronbalk]

This will work on the 2 door. I just posted my review on Extreme Terrain with photos.

[@Garrett-on-Guitar]

so I have the 7 inch non alpine stereo so does this add more power to the other speaker too? speaker bar and dash speakers?

[@jnorm0075]

In my research it does power up all factory speakers as well

[@VENOM000023]

Do you do any of your videos in spanish?, If not, would you guys be interested in doing so?

[@brianhamilton2236]

Would this system work on a 2019 2 door with the 7" screen?

[@mattbrew11]

Brian Hamilton he must have said unlimited 10 times. No this not for 2 doors.

[@brianhamilton2236]

@@mattbrew11 Thanks, smartass. I was asking because I wasn't sure if the floorplans were the same from the front doors forward.

[@aaronbalk]

It will definitely work on the 2 door JL. I ordered it from Extreme Terrain which showed it would fit before seeing the other websites that specified Unlimited only. I was concerned because there are quite a few comments from the so called “experts” saying it won’t work. Mine installed just fine and sounds great. The only thing I had to do was trim away a small strip of the Mopar all weather floor mat because the lip wouldn’t fit under the amp. Glad I ordered it before seeing all of the comments saying it wouldn’t work on a 2 door.

[@brianhamilton2236]

@@aaronbalk yea. Quadratec swears up and down it won't fit a 2 door!

[@brianhamilton2236]

@@aaronbalk can you post some pics of yours installed, please?

[@biggins-2178]

Uh yeah definitely need a better system for my JK

[@datcarguy2069]

I wish they had this for the Tj

[@rubenzamora9960]

1299 !!! No thanks

[@kimleng4252]

Jikalau dulu alpine sakti di hi mid nplus low

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

$1300? lol Hard pass.

[@nitescreamer]

this will work on a 2019? i'd like to have a sub but keep the factory stereo for all the options

[@jnorm0075]

Yes

[@raaah]

$1300 I can drop off my wrangler at the local shop and they would put a more powerful system for less than that.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

CoolRaul was thinking the same thing...

[@Joeyblackblue1408]

Will this work in my 2015 chrysler 200

[@Quadratec]

This is Jeep specific

[@thomasrossi31]

Is that Sub and amp resistant to water?

[@phillipcraggs6202]

not with all those non sealing wire connections.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

That groumet he popped out of the floor to get the power thru goes straight to the exposed under side of the Jeep. It's part of the self draining floor mat kit. I would find another way inside the cab instead of that.

[@thomasrossi31]

Crazy...seems well designed. But running a power lead through a water drain & not using weather pack harnesses... especially in a vehicle that is prone to getting wet... roof leaks, off reading, surprise rain shower. Alpine should’ve thought of these conditions during R&D.

[@rob_quadratec]

Scott, The grommet that the power wire runs through does indeed go straight through to the under side of the Jeep, however, it is not part of the self draining floor mat kit. This grommet is found under the carpet below the passenger seat. It does not interfere with the drain found in the Mopar all weather floor mats. Alpine designed this kit to be installed this way, as it is much easier to route the power cable to the amplifier this way, rather than running through the firewall. They did however provide plenty of length in the wiring harness that you could run it a different way if you choose to.

[@kimleng4252]

I have its bro

[@jemmanmen3284]

잘보고갑니다

[@andreb8673]

This seems not meant to be an upgrade to the factory upgraded system with the 8.4 screen, but on the website, I asked and was told it was... Have asked questions a few times on the website and received the wrong answer...

[@Quadratec]

Hi Andre. This systme is NOT intended to be an upgrade to the premium audio system from the factory with the 8.4" screen. In fact it is not compatible with that system at all. We're sorry for the incorrect answer to your question on the website. Thanks for bringing that to our attention. The answer has been updated to hopefully help future customers.

[@mj-np9sy]

That's what I'd read as well. Glad that got cleared up here.

[@notfam0us]

I have the 7-inch radio with no subwoofer, will this work on my JLU?

[@Quadratec]

It will!

[@ChrisH421]

Factory system also comes with 8.4 inch nav system

[@acecalzadilla6878]

1200 dollars are you crazy

[@drewbuckley8139]

Not crazy just ballin

[@4x4_travel]

Wow- $1300 for a sub and a pair of tweeters? Looks like you'd be better off to just pay the dealership the price of the factory Alpine system as it is the same price. It's nice that it is plug and play though.

[@parasight4]

Yeah, for people who want a sub but didn't order one it's a good solution.

[@jnorm0075]

Wasn't that easy or as cheap. Just bought a 2020 wrangler.

[@sgtshultz13]

Just spend the $1200 and get the factory sub and upgraded system

[@burtcollier402]

Can this be installed on an upgraded (from factory 5") 8.4 inch jeep sound system?

[@mattbrew11]

Burt Collier do you have a subwoofer? That answer is your answer

[@burtcollier402]

@@mattbrew11 I do not have a subwoofer. I have the stock radio. 2019 jeep wrangler unlimited sport.

[@burtcollier402]

@@mattbrew11 I have the Infotainment 8.4 inch system upgrade (no subwoofer). Will this work? Thanks.

NOT HAPPENING!

[@Quadratec]

Why not?

[@elnarutouchiha]

Why not show how it works

[@rob_quadratec]

That's a great question Diego, however it's nearly impossible to "show" just how great the sound quality improves on KZbin. The audio quality would only be as good as the speakers on your phone / tablet / computer that you're watching the video on. Trust me when I say that there is an immediately noticeable improvement to the entire audio profile with this system over the stock audio setup. The high notes become clearly defined, and the subwoofer really fills out the lack of bass found in the base audio system.

[@bizzfo]

That’s a ghetto system/install

[@RikThomas]

rip off! $1299

[@phillipcraggs6202]

so....they engineered it to suck, then they tell you it sucks and say but we have a fix for ya....but it'll cost ya....just like game developers and their DLC content. Here; we have this cool game for ya, but you need to buy add-ons to make it better...

[@Quadratec]

Alpine worked with Jeep to design the premium audio system found in the new JL. JEEP is the one that specified what they wanted in the base audio system to meet a number of factors (price / design / marketing / etc.). Alpine recognized that there were shortcomings with the base system, and that is what this system is meant to improve on. Improving on the shortcomings that the OEM builds into their vehicles for one reason or another is really what the entire aftermarket industry is all about, don't your agree?

[@Gold_Falcon_6]

Rob... PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP TALKING WITH YOUR HANDS!!

[@rob_quadratec]

would this really be a better option? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJfZYnmemcZ1eM0

[@jbrenes615]

Will this work for 2024 rubicon 4xe?