B&O Unleashed finally fixed for $329?

[JJSnell]

What about the right side rear? Do you do the same on that side?

I'm not an audiophile at all. In fact, I used to drive in silence for many years. With the new truck, I am listening to Sirius (yes I know that contributes to the poor quality), but I noticed that the B&O Unleashed just sounds like it's missing something and everything comes out of the center of the dash. My wife's '21 Grand Cherokee L has the McIntosh system and fills the vehicle with sound! Like you, I have no interest in investing 5-10K in audio, but this might be something worthwhile for my listening level. Thanks!

Sorry yes, I should have stated that... you do the same for both sides. I just used the bottom as my example, but it does require mirroring on the other side. (I will edit and make note of that... )
Thanks for bringing to my attention.

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[rpold150]

Sorry yes, I should have stated that... you do the same for both sides. I just used the bottom as my example, but it does require mirroring on the other side. (I will edit and make note of that... )
Thanks for bringing to my attention.

Thanks! I wasn't sure if it should have been obvious, or if there was a harness running from the left side to the right. I was a bit afraid to ask.

 

[Zyvin]

I will add this since there are some on here that may be installing amps for the first time. You do still need power direct from the battery and a remote turn on (unless your amp has auto feature). I just didn’t want anyone thinking they could connect some speaker wires and be good. lol.

 

[JJSnell]

Thanks! I wasn't sure if it should have been obvious, or if there was a harness running from the left side to the right. I was a bit afraid to ask.

No worries, no such thing as a dumb Q. We are all learning.

 

[clipperqb]

I will add this since there are some on here that may be installing amps for the first time. You do still need power direct from the battery and a remote turn on (unless your amp has auto feature). I just didn’t want anyone thinking they could connect some speaker wires and be good. lol.

Thank you for saying this.

 

[mlkrouse]

@SoundsGoodStereo
what is your guy’s take on this one?

Absolute ROCK STARS...Takes some time to get once you order it but well worth the wait. Best stereo upgrade I have ever done, Hands down. Easy to install and works better them expected. Would not go any other route.

 

[JJSnell]

Absolute ROCK STARS...Takes some time to get once you order it but well worth the wait. Best stereo upgrade I have ever done, Hands down. Easy to install and works better them expected. Would not go any other route.

What was your price tag when you were done?
Not everyone has $5-$7k to throw on a stereo system.

Which I think I stated in my OP.
LOL Yeah I even said this...

 

[Abraham5G]

Where did you route your power and ground wiring? Did you route outside underneath the truck like SGS instructs in their videos, or through the firewall? If through the firewall, though which grommet?

 

[JJSnell]

Where did you route your power and ground wiring? Did you route outside underneath the truck like SGS instructs in their videos, or through the firewall? If through the firewall, though which grommet?

Good Q, I think he went inside, but let me confirm.
(Edit):
@Abraham5G
He ran them under the sill plates and through the large grommet on the driver's side.
He does not recommend running power wires under the truck, ESPECIALLY under a truck or other off-road vehicles. Says he has repaired too many wires that have been snagged, nicked, cut etc.

 

[rugedraw]

I remember when we spoke about this, I thought you wanted to repower all the door speakers which is when I told you about mixing analog/digital signals would not work. This is a good idea, though. I am actually considering doing the same. While I can hear my rear door speakers after I added components to the rear doors in place of the crap factory 6.5" two-way, I do hear some distortion coming from only the rear-door drivers/tweeters at high volumes. I am thinking the ACM is struggling to power them properly and this may resolve the issue.

 

[JJSnell]

I remember when we spoke about this, I thought you wanted to repower all the door speakers which is when I told you about mixing analog/digital signals would not work. This is a good idea, though. I am actually considering doing the same. While I can hear my rear door speakers after I added components to the rear doors in place of the crap factory 6.5" two-way, I do hear some distortion coming from only the rear-door drivers/tweeters at high volumes. I am thinking the ACM is struggling to power them properly and this may resolve the issue.

Hey bro, I didnt recall who it was and even if I did wouldnt have called anyone out.
I may not have presented clearly in the other post and Im sorry if I didnt.
I also swapped my rears for JL C2-650x's. The sound is much better but still no increase in volume.
As of now, everything is working great. I can actually hear the rear speakers without having to adjust any fade. I feel "in the middle" of my sound now.
My only regret is not going bigger. This is a small amp in size and power at 75w RMS and we only have it at about 30-35%.... I will probably go bigger, not much but a bit.
My thought was, if the install fails and I have to eat the $300 amp its not the end of the world.

 

[rugedraw]

Hey bro, I didnt recall who it was and even if I did wouldnt have called anyone out.
I may not have presented clearly in the other post and Im sorry if I didnt.
I also swapped my rears for JL C2-650x's. The sound is much better but still no increase in volume.
As of now, everything it working great. I can actually hear the rear speakers without having to adjust any fade. I feel 'in the middle" of my sound now.
My only regret is not going bigger. This is a small amp in size and power at 75w RMS and we only have it at about 30-35%.... I will probably go bigger, not much but a bit.
My thought was, if the install fails and I have to eat the $300 amp its not the end of the world.

No, I didn't take it as a call-out. If anything, I misunderstood what you were wanting to do. Either way, sharing ideas is what forums are meant for, so thanks for sharing because your idea is one I will probably implement myself. Especially since I have the perfect amp to do this collecting dust in my garage.

 

[Abraham5G]

Good Q, I think he went inside, but let me confirm.
(Edit):
@Abraham5G
He ran them under the sill plates and through the large grommet on the driver's side.
He does not recommend running power wires under the truck, ESPECIALLY under a truck or other off-road vehicles. Says he has repaired too many wires that have been snagged, nicked, cut etc.

Thanks for following up! I want to do the same, I'll look for a driver's side grommet that's easy to access, in the past I have gone thru the passenger side firewall because it's closer to the battery. Where did you route your ground, to the body of the cab or back to the battery terminal as SGS instructs in their videos?

 

[JJSnell]

Thanks for following up! I want to do the same, I'll look for a driver's side grommet that's easy to access, in the past I have gone thru the passenger side firewall because it's closer to the battery. Where did you route your ground, to the body of the cab or back to the battery terminal as SGS instructs in their videos?

Im gonna assume back to the battery as the body is aluminum and wont suffice.

Here is the grommet he used...

 

[superfordman]

I remember when we spoke about this, I thought you wanted to repower all the door speakers which is when I told you about mixing analog/digital signals would not work. This is a good idea, though. I am actually considering doing the same. While I can hear my rear door speakers after I added components to the rear doors in place of the crap factory 6.5" two-way, I do hear some distortion coming from only the rear-door drivers/tweeters at high volumes. I am thinking the ACM is struggling to power them properly and this may resolve the issue.

I just pulled the trigger on the Mobridge DSP amp which will repower everything, at least for me with a 8 speaker regular B&O. I'm curious how much difference that will make with just the stock speakers, but then that will probably lead me down the rabbit hole of new speakers all around then...

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