[MerPinXEss]

Ohh baby, Terra had me at "curvilinear cones + inverted santoprene surrounds"

 

[REF4xe]

It just goes to show, it’s all subjective. Does anyone really need to upgrade anything on these new Jeeps?
Some would say you’re nuts for upgrading your suspension or putting on aftermarket wheels and tires on a brand new Rubicon, when we all know they’re pretty downright capable right from the factory and there’s nothing wrong with the stock rolling gear.
Yes, the Alpine stereo is pretty decent, but there’s room for improvement, and I think the Terra Acoustics kit (or any other front dash replacement speaker with a dedicated tweeter) addresses the main issue with a simple plug and play speaker to improve front staging and improve the highs…..
And yes, I live in Colorado, so I am always high


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[Naylia]

None of the people saying it sounds great are using a high quality signal. Spotify is going in at 96kbps, etc. The higher CD quality / 1500kbps sources like Tidal hi-fi, etc. seem to expose the problem. It's gets really shrill and tinny sounding and the speakers occasionally pop, etc. It's not the end of the world, but hoping one of the aftermarket options works out

Hi-res signals shouldn’t make speakers pop. This sounds like you have other issues with your amp or a damaged speaker possibly.

One way to test might be to get a quality DAC connected to your source and run through the Aux in to take the digital processing of the head unit out of it for testing

 

[rmjames007]

 

[Shakes]

Stupid… the Jeep is a Jeep! It’s loud on the road. Not Alpine’s fault. I don’t think the majority of prospective buyers would want to pay $5-6k or more for a great great system. With the taking the doors and tops off, you’re limited on how much sound proofing you can accomplish. Again, this is not a luxury SUV or an electric vehicle. Know what you’re buying.

 

[zoopy123]

I used to think the sound system in my 2007 Mazda3 sounded really good. Then I bought the Jeep and thought, "eh, it's not that great other than the bass" so I bought the Terra Acoustics and installed those and thought, "they sound better, but is it a HUGE difference? Maybe not so much. But good enough to keep" Flash forward a couple months later after driving nothing but the Jeep I hop in the Mazda3 (it was passed down to my wife) and I think "damn this sounds muddy in the Mazda, why did I ever think this was great?"

It's all so subjective. If you're in any vehicle for any length of time and don't have something to compare it to, it's going to sound good or good enough. I'd still recommend the Terra Acoustics tho, no regrets there. A speaker like that should come standard with the Alpine system

 

[Naylia]

I used to think the sound system in my 2007 Mazda3 sounded really good. Then I bought the Jeep and thought, "eh, it's not that great other than the bass" so I bought the Terra Acoustics and installed those and thought, "they sound better, but is it a HUGE difference? Maybe not so much. But good enough to keep" Flash forward a couple months later after driving nothing but the Jeep I hop in the Mazda3 (it was passed down to my wife) and I think "damn this sounds muddy in the Mazda, why did I ever think this was great?"

It's all so subjective. If you're in any vehicle for any length of time and don't have something to compare it to, it's going to sound good or good enough. I'd still recommend the Terra Acoustics tho, no regrets there. A speaker like that should come standard with the Alpine system

"Comparison is the thief of joy"...said someone somewhere

The Terra Acoustics looks spot on for what I want to upgrade.

 

[rmjames007]

I am going to try the terra acoustics as well when they get more in stock

 

[josh.glandorf]

Anyone have a link to the kicker speakers?

 

[Bzinsky]

…..

 

[REF4xe]

My terra acoustics have shipped and are on their way, will report back but I think it’ll certainly help with the front staging, not interested in replacing the whole system as it’s a pretty decent kit.


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[DD_818]

I just received my Terra's, popped them in with ease. I have to say I immediately noticed a significant improvement in the highs - such a full and complete sound! Worth every penny.

Since I read no additional details on these (too lazy, and took a flyer from this thread), can't wait for these to break in and sound even better!

 

[Bzinsky]

can't wait for these to break in and sound even better!

Just a heads up for the future, I’m like 95% sure speakers breaking in is a popular audiophile myth. The speakers don’t break-in, your ears do.

It’s even recommended by speaker companies. But it’s been put to the test and there is almost no measurable difference in frequency response.

I’m going off memory here so still a 5% chance I’m wrong.

 

[Skades89]

I just received my Terra's, popped them in with ease. I have to say I immediately noticed a significant improvement in the highs - such a full and complete sound! Worth every penny.

Since I read no additional details on these (too lazy, and took a flyer from this thread), can't wait for these to break in and sound even better!

I just got mine the other day and will put them in tomorrow. So excited.

 

[dclem]

Found this topic because I have been noticing the same disparity as the original poster. My neighbor and I each have a JLUR with 8.4 inch radio and premium audio (Alpine premium). Same exact setup, except his is a 2018 and mine is a 2021. Both have soft tops. His audio sounds crisp, loud, great bass, even with top down. Mine sounds weak, tinny, and more distorted. We've compared them side by side. Why is there a difference? I know I can upgrade speakers, etc. But that doesn't answer the question. Is there some other issue impacting power to the speakers? Something in the software? Will replacing speakers just mask the issue?

 

[Mllcb42]

Found this topic because I have been noticing the same disparity as the original poster. My neighbor and I each have a JLUR with 8.4 inch radio and premium audio (Alpine premium). Same exact setup, except his is a 2018 and mine is a 2021. Both have soft tops. His audio sounds crisp, loud, great bass, even with top down. Mine sounds weak, tinny, and more distorted. We've compared them side by side. Why is there a difference? I know I can upgrade speakers, etc. But that doesn't answer the question. Is there some other issue impacting power to the speakers? Something in the software? Will replacing speakers just mask the issue?

Have you verified you have the same audio settings when comparing? Are you using the same audio input source when comparing?

 

[scott.d.fisher]

without taking time to read thru 3 months of posts ? did anyone disable the noise cancelling module and compare ?

 

[dclem]

Have you verified you have the same audio settings when comparing? Are you using the same audio input source when comparing?

We were both using the same station on Sirius XM and checked the audio settings. It just seems like the signal going to the my speakers is weaker. I understand that XM isn't going to sound great, but side by side I would expect them to sound the same at least.

 

[dclem]

without taking time to read thru 3 months of posts ? did anyone disable the noise cancelling module and compare ?

This brings up a great point (which I was not aware of because I’m still learning) - my 2021 JLUR has the 3.6L V6 and I think that means it does not have ANC (active noise cancelling). My neighbors 2018 JLUR is the 2.0 Turbo, and I think those do have the ANC. So, I don’t think the ANC is causing my issue, but who knows.

 

[scott.d.fisher]

Doubt does not have but who knows, the module is in the sound bar and not exclusive to any particular powertrain. I can say this much from a elementary observation, I recently added to my SOT a "Hot Head" inner liner, my purpose was/is exterior sound reduction. I do feel that it has changed things confusing my ANC, bass seems muddled a touch now.