Re: Jeep Sound System Upgrade/ terrible sound !!

James wrote:

> Perhaps some of you experienced guys can give me some ideas as to why I
am
> not satisfied with my updated HU and front/rear speakers in my 1997 Jeep
> Wrangler.

Because it has an open top and therefore there's almost no bass ?


> My  HU is the Alpine 9857.   This radio is rated at 18 watts per
channel,
> but many folks consider that a very conservative rating on this
particular HU.

'Many folks' are talking out of their backsides. Also the power ratings
for car
audio are hugely inflated compared to hi-fi etc. Typically the power
output is
measured at around 10% distortion !


> I am not yet running an amp, although I  plan to install one, probably a
4
> channel
> amp of at least 70 watts per channel.

Good idea.


>  But, I don't want to install an amp until I understand why I am not
> getting anywhere near "decent" sound with what I now have.

More info needed.

Graham