What to Look for in Jeep Speakers
Having your favorite music booming out of powerful and specifically customized speakers can enhance the sheer joy of driving along in your Jeep. You can get some impressive upgrades in Jeep speakers, and you will probably want to consider these aftermarket options if you are an audiophile. The factory-fitted speakers are average at best, and you can only get the premium Alpine system option if you have higher trim models. However, given the wide variety available in aftermarket speakers, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. Knowing what to look for can help.
Things to look for in Jeep speakers
The following tips may enable you to find a great set of speakers for your Jeep:
Power handling capacity
Before buying speakers, find out their root mean square (RMS) power handling capacity and peak power handling capacity. RMS power handling is the amount of continuous power that the speakers can safely handle, and peak power handling capacity is the maximum amount of power that the speakers can handle in short bursts.
For example, if the speakers have 30 watts RMS and a peak rating of 60 watts, you can use 30 watts of continuous power to run the speakers, and there will not be any hitch if it occasionally goes up to 60 watts. You can ruin speakers if you turn them on higher than the power they can handle, so checking the power handling capacity is crucial.
Speaker sensitivity
Check the speaker specs for their decibels. The decibels (dB) are a measure of speaker sensitivity and indicate the loudness level they can achieve with a specific amount of power. Speakers with higher sensitivity levels will produce louder sound volumes. Average speakers tend to have decibel levels of 87-88 dB, and the really good speakers will have 90-92 dB levels.
Size of speakers
Speaker dimensions can vary as per the manufacturer’s design. You can take diagonal measurements of the speaker frames to determine their size category. Next, consider the number of speakers you want in your Jeep and the amount of interior space they will require. If the aftermarket speakers are not of the same size as the factory-installed ones, you can use brackets to accommodate them/
If you get five speakers—two woofers, two roll bar tweeters, and one center dash speaker—in the front, you can install the woofers in the doors, the roll bar tweeters in the dash corners, and the center dash speaker in the dash center. You can also get an overhead soundbar and speakers for the rear doors, rear deck, and tailgate. Bigger is better when it comes to selecting speaker size, but make sure it will not cause you to sacrifice too much interior space.
Waterproof speakers
If you are likely to drive your Jeep through rough terrain where the interior might get exposed to water or rain, it is a good idea to get marine-grade speakers. These speakers are specifically for outdoor use. Look for a speaker system that comes with the designation of marine speakers or a label of 100% waterproof. These speakers will not suffer any damage even if water splashes over them, they get wet in the rain, or you direct the water hose at them.
Speaker add-ons
You can get add-ons like RGB speakers with multi-function colored LED lights and different lighting modes to enhance the appearance of your stereo system setup. You can also get portable BlueTooth speakers that are easy to install and easy to take with you after you exit the Jeep. They conveniently charge as you drive your Jeep.
High-quality subwoofer boxes
If you install subwoofers to get the booming bass sounds, you will need subwoofer box enclosures for them. Investing in high-quality subwoofer boxes is essential for safeguarding your subwoofers from being damaged by vibrations and bumps. You can get durable and thick MDF subwoofer boxes customized to fit your Jeep interior. You can also get them a carpet covering for extra protection and to match the interior look.
Aside from the safety factor, they can improve the bass sound as the enclosure prevents the rear sound radiation from colliding into the front sound waves and create a flat sound effect.
Before buying speakers, find out their root mean square (RMS) power handling capacity and peak power handling capacity. RMS power handling is the amount of continuous power that the speakers can safely handle, and peak power handling capacity is the maximum amount of power that the speakers can handle in short bursts.
For example, if the speakers have 30 watts RMS and a peak rating of 60 watts, you can use 30 watts of continuous power to run the speakers, and there will not be any hitch if it occasionally goes up to 60 watts. You can ruin speakers if you turn them on higher than the power they can handle, so checking the power handling capacity is crucial.
Speaker sensitivity
Check the speaker specs for their decibels. The decibels (dB) are a measure of speaker sensitivity and indicate the loudness level they can achieve with a specific amount of power. Speakers with higher sensitivity levels will produce louder sound volumes. Average speakers tend to have decibel levels of 87-88 dB, and the really good speakers will have 90-92 dB levels.
Size of speakers
Speaker dimensions can vary as per the manufacturer’s design. You can take diagonal measurements of the speaker frames to determine their size category. Next, consider the number of speakers you want in your Jeep and the amount of interior space they will require. If the aftermarket speakers are not of the same size as the factory-installed ones, you can use brackets to accommodate them/
If you get five speakers—two woofers, two roll bar tweeters, and one center dash speaker—in the front, you can install the woofers in the doors, the roll bar tweeters in the dash corners, and the center dash speaker in the dash center. You can also get an overhead soundbar and speakers for the rear doors, rear deck, and tailgate. Bigger is better when it comes to selecting speaker size, but make sure it will not cause you to sacrifice too much interior space.
Waterproof speakers
If you are likely to drive your Jeep through rough terrain where the interior might get exposed to water or rain, it is a good idea to get marine-grade speakers. These speakers are specifically for outdoor use. Look for a speaker system that comes with the designation of marine speakers or a label of 100% waterproof. These speakers will not suffer any damage even if water splashes over them, they get wet in the rain, or you direct the water hose at them.
Speaker add-ons
You can get add-ons like RGB speakers with multi-function colored LED lights and different lighting modes to enhance the appearance of your stereo system setup. You can also get portable BlueTooth speakers that are easy to install and easy to take with you after you exit the Jeep. They conveniently charge as you drive your Jeep.
High-quality subwoofer boxes
If you install subwoofers to get the booming bass sounds, you will need subwoofer box enclosures for them. Investing in high-quality subwoofer boxes is essential for safeguarding your subwoofers from being damaged by vibrations and bumps. You can get durable and thick MDF subwoofer boxes customized to fit your Jeep interior. You can also get them a carpet covering for extra protection and to match the interior look.
Aside from the safety factor, they can improve the bass sound as the enclosure prevents the rear sound radiation from colliding into the front sound waves and create a flat sound effect.