OEM-1 Interface + “ADD-CHR2” and “AMP-RCA” cables. OEM-1 Interface + “ADD-CHR” and “AMP-RCA” cables. The ground wire for the amp can be attached to the vehicle body near the amplifier mounting location.Īlthough costing at least $100, this adaptor package makes installation a lot easier for owners upgrading their amp as it saves tapping into the 8 input wires (as in option 2b below) and has the signal level converters built in. The new amplifier will need a power feed run directly to the battery. See “New amp to speakers connection” diagram below. You will also need to tap into the factory speaker harness under the rear seat (6 speakers=12 wires) and run those to the amplifier speaker output terminals (or run entirely new wiring from the amp to all of the speakers). RCA wires and one remote wire will have to be run from the OEM-1 at the head unit back to the location of the new amplifier. One of the cables plugs into the OEM-1 and the factory radio, and the other is a short harness offering 4 channels of RCA output and the trigger feed for the amplifier. The OEM-1 has built-in signal level converters. Installation option 2a: (using OEM-1 adaptor) When upgrading the amplifier it is also recommended to replace the factory Infinity speakers with high quality aftermarket speakers. OEM-1 Interface and cables for adding a new amplifierThis option replaces/upgrades the factory Infinity amplier with a higher quality and more powerful version. Some speakers will fit in the same space as the factory speakers but the adaptor plates make for a tighter and better fit).
E30 premium sound deck lid install#
# 11 Speaker mounting templates (to install 6.5″ speakers in rear 6.5 opening. # 11 Speaker mounting templates (to install 6.5″ speakers in front 6×9 opening). # 10 Aftermarket speaker to factory speaker harness. Rear doors (Full-range): 2x 6.5″ speakers A new amplifier and/or head unit as well as other components can be added in the future.ĭash: 2x 2.5″ tweeters (some brands of 3″ tweeters can be used but require custom fitting)įront doors (Bass): 2x 6.5″ speakers (or 2x 6″x9″ speakers)
E30 premium sound deck lid upgrade#
However, many owners use this as a “first step” in their upgrade path, especially when budget is a consideration. The stock Infinity speakers are well matched to the head unit and amplifier so changing out just the speakers does not result in a very noticeable sound improvement. The easiest and least expensive upgrade is to simply replace the stock Infinity speakers. OEM-1 Interface and cables for adding a new amplifier Keep factory head unit and Infinity amplifier, replace Infinity speakers Option 1999-2004 WJ Infinity system upgrade optionsĬlick on the # in the Option column for additional informationįactory or replace speakers + add subwooferĪdding auxiliary audio sources to the factory radio This section will be expanded in the months ahead to clarify and describe the many different options as best as possible. The goal of the “Options” section below is to try and sort out the variations of possible upgrades to the WJ factory system and to define what is needed or recommended for the upgrade and installation. By studying different systems and installation techniques you’ll be amazed at what you will learn, not to mention saving yourself a lot of time, trouble and expense on your own installation. Additional information can also be found on the mobile audio related web sites listed at the bottom of this web page. Spend some time visiting (or participating in) web message boards such as the Stereo and Electronics forum at Jeeps. Research is essential and the more the better. Different radio head units, upgraded speakers, more powerful amplifiers, subwoofers and more. There are a lot of different options (and opinions) depending on what your ultimate goal or upgrade intention is, and of course your budget. Whether it be the standard system or the Infinity Gold system, dramatic improvements can be obtained, as with any vehicle, by upgrading some or all of the components. The factory head unit was retained.< One of the “mods” that many Grand Cherokee owners put near the top of their list is an upgrade of the factory sound system. Hris Henry’s 550-watt JL Audio® system upgrade included the Stealthbox subwoofer.