Need audio advice

[Vargil]

Ok so let’s just say I haven’t messed with car audio since you had to buy a separate device to have XM radio and install the antenna!
Now that we have established my age, what I’m trying to figure out is that I have changed the 6 factory speakers to try to improve the sound but not much has changed. I was considering getting a 6 channel amp and running everything into it but the 3.5s are 50 RMS while the doors are 90 RMS. I’d love to add a single sub also just to give a little bass.
Can I run just the door speakers to an amp and bridge the other two for a sub, while leaving the dash on the radio output? If not will I blow the dash if I go 6 channel amp that is 100 RMS and do a separate mono amp for the sub?
I’ll take any suggestions on equipment also.

 

[Vargil]

While I’m asking, if anyone knows of a custom enclosure for a single 10 for the 5th Gen I’m all ears.

 

[MannymanX]

First of all, You definitely need to use a cross for the dash speakers or at least install a bass blocker on them, that will solve your wattage problem.
Second, One amp to power all 7 speakers? I don't think that's a good idea.
I don't think the dash speakers are going to be loud enough as the amplified aftermarket speakers, so you need to hook the dash spkrs to an amp too.


Sub box: https://www.ebay.com/i/254549341346...549341346&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2386202&algv=Default

 

[All_Black_Lone_Star]

In the base 6 speaker setup the dash speakers and the front door speakers are ran parallel with each other. Under the driver seat you will have the ANC system which gives you the prefect spot to get the signal for your amp. I recommend using a ANC bypass harness and cutting into that instead of the factory wires. The six channel amp will work and will eliminate the need for more equipment. But the dash and door speakers will be sharing that 100watts RMS from the amp.

 

[Waterfowler41]

While I’m asking, if anyone knows of a custom enclosure for a single 10 for the 5th Gen I’m all ears.

I’d be happy to share my dimensions but here’s my single 10” box I built. Fits in the OEM underseat enclosure.

I have the base 6 as well. I replaced all my speakers with Infinity References. I also run a 5 channel amp and an audio control lc7. 4 channels for speakers and 1 for my sub. Cleaned up the muddy sound and gave the music more depth.

 

[Vargil]

First of all, You definitely need to use a cross for the dash speakers or at least install a bass blocker on them, that will solve your wattage problem.
Second, One amp to power all 7 speakers? I don't think that's a good idea.
I don't think the dash speakers are going to be loud enough as the amplified aftermarket speakers, so you need to hook the dash spkrs to an amp too.


Sub box: https://www.ebay.com/i/254549341346?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid=1110001&algo=SPLICE.SIM&ao=2&asc=20160908110712&meid=d6ab52c2e9ea466db9f957aa0dce10ea&pid=100677&rk=7&rkt=30&mehot=none&sd=254517738234&itm=254549341346&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2386202&algv=Default

Appreciate it. My hope was to avoid running two amps

 

[Vargil]

I’d be happy to share my dimensions but here’s my single 10” box I built. Fits in the OEM underseat enclosure.

I have the base 6 as well. I replaced all my speakers with Infinity References. I also run a 5 channel amp and an audio control lc7. 4 channels for speakers and 1 for my sub. Cleaned up the muddy sound and gave the music more depth.

I don’t have that under seat storage. I like that though

 

[5thGenRebel_AMK]

First of all, You definitely need to use a cross for the dash speakers or at least install a bass blocker on them, that will solve your wattage problem.
Second, One amp to power all 7 speakers? I don't think that's a good idea.
I don't think the dash speakers are going to be loud enough as the amplified aftermarket speakers, so you need to hook the dash spkrs to an amp too.

would you suggest this? https://www.crutchfield.com/p_007BB600/Crutchfield-Bass-Blockers-600-Hz-cut-off.html

 

[MannymanX]

Yes, you need this part for the dash speakers.

 

[MikeyLikey619]

While I’m asking, if anyone knows of a custom enclosure for a single 10 for the 5th Gen I’m all ears.

I just dropped $1200 on a sound system yesterday that’s being installed currently. I went with a JL 10 wt3 power wedge box. Fits perfect under my back seat and doesn’t take too much room. You can find options. I love JL AUDIO.

 

[ramButz]

In the base 6 speaker setup the dash speakers and the front door speakers are ran parallel with each other. Under the driver seat you will have the ANC system which gives you the prefect spot to get the signal for your amp. I recommend using a ANC bypass harness and cutting into that instead of the factory wires. The six channel amp will work and will eliminate the need for more equipment. But the dash and door speakers will be sharing that 100watts RMS from the amp.

where can i find that "Anc Harness"?

 

[MannymanX]

where can i find that "Anc Harness"?

Very good quality from what i've heard:

https://lljcustoms.com/store/ols/products/2019-ram-anc-bypass

 

[All_Black_Lone_Star]

where can i find that "Anc Harness"?

This is the least expensive out there but gives you all of the speaker cables and allows you to completely remove the anc computer from under the seat.

iDatalink bCH3

Noise cancellation bypass harness for select 2017-up Chrysler Pacifica and 2019-up Ram trucks without a factory amplifier

www.crutchfield.com

 

[Diamondback]

I have the base 6 as well. I replaced all my speakers with Infinity References. I also run a 5 channel amp and an audio control lc7. 4 channels for speakers and 1 for my sub. Cleaned up the muddy sound and gave the music more depth.

You should have been able to mount that amp behind the smaller seat (maybe with a couple stand-offs if you have some modules back there). Give you some more storage back .. I love the install, though!!

 

[RichInMN]

My 2 cents, a 5 or 6 channel amp, but run new wires to the dash and put them on their own channels, while running front and rear doors together on the other set of channels.

This allows you to independently adjust crossover point and power of those dash speakers. Good luck!

 

[Waterfowler41]

You should have been able to mount that amp behind the smaller seat (maybe with a couple stand-offs if you have some modules back there). Give you some more storage back .. I love the install, though!!

I agree completely with relocating to free up storage, on the flipside where the amp is at now simplified my wire runs. I’m lazy so I took the easy way out lol!

 

[Diamondback]

AND

you did it for testing prior to finalization -- we will go with that answer

 

[Waterfowler41]

AND

you did it for testing prior to finalization -- we will go with that answer

Finalization with an open deadline lol

 

[ramButz]

how about a "T-harness by pass"?where to find them?