14 LE JBL Dash Speaker Replacement

[DarthYota]

so got the passenger in.

80mph, highway, all windows down and sunroof open. Max volume. Can hear it well, but yeah seems a little less volume and filling than before. Sadly can still hear myself singing now. And still wishing for a bit more, but that was true for the stocks too.

If nobody had told me, I would think they were stocks for just a serviceable upgraded stock system. I actually really liked the stock JBL system. Was probably the best one out of my 2010 Equinox, 2004 Audi A6, and 2001 Passat. My 99 528i had the standard stock system which was great on the highs but 0 bass. Had added an infinity self amped sub to it. it was still mediocre.

For grins I tested the stock JBL passenger speaker which was still good. On the mid terminals it measures 1.9/2.0 ohm. On the tweeter terminals (top) it measures 6.1 ohm. Ummm...wtf.

just ordered the red wolf harnesses and the infinity 3032cf. Will be here tuesday. I just had to know since they are .3 ohm less and 2db of sensitivity higher. will report back next weekend or whenever I get to put them in.

 

[matoolie]

so got the passenger in.

80mph, highway, all windows down and sunroof open. Max volume. Can hear it well, but yeah seems a little less volume and filling than before. Sadly can still hear myself singing now. And still wishing for a bit more, but that was true for the stocks too.

If nobody had told me, I would think they were stocks for just a serviceable upgraded stock system. I actually really liked the stock JBL system. Was probably the best one out of my 2010 Equinox, 2004 Audi A6, and 2001 Passat. My 99 528i had the standard stock system which was great on the highs but 0 bass. Had added an infinity self amped sub to it. it was still mediocre.

For grins I tested the stock JBL passenger speaker which was still good. On the mid terminals it measures 1.9/2.0 ohm. On the tweeter terminals (top) it measures 6.1 ohm. Ummm...wtf.

just ordered the red wolf harnesses and the infinity 3032cf. Will be here tuesday. I just had to know since they are .3 ohm less and 2db of sensitivity higher. will report back next weekend or whenever I get to put them in.

Thanks for all the feedback and follow-ups. The GX328's are on my list as possible upgrade, but seems they are similar to stock with some subtle differences as you pointed out. I tend to agree your comments based on your video.

The 3032cf are also on my list so I am looking forward to your results.

For what it is worth, I changed out my headunit on my '14 Limited to a Kenwood unit to get Carplay and most aftermarket radios have multiband EQ's that allow much better adjustments than just treble, mid, bass on OEM headunit. As a result, I was able to get the system to sound the way I wanted with the OEM JBL speakers. But swapping out the headunit on my '21 is not an option so why I've been looking at possible speaker upgrades and your posts have been helpful. Thanks again!

 

[DarthYota]

Thanks for all the feedback and follow-ups. The GX328's are on my list as possible upgrade, but seems they are similar to stock with some subtle differences as you pointed out. I tend to agree your comments based on your video.

The 3032cf are also on my list so I am looking forward to your results.

For what it is worth, I changed out my headunit on my '14 Limited to a Kenwood unit to get Carplay and most aftermarket radios have multiband EQ's that allow much better adjustments than just treble, mid, bass on OEM headunit. As a result, I was able to get the system to sound the way I wanted with the OEM JBL speakers. But swapping out the headunit on my '21 is not an option so why I've been looking at possible speaker upgrades and your posts have been helpful. Thanks again!

so I ordered the 3032cf's from amazon. 3032cfx's (True 4ohm whatever the hell that means) showed up. Returning and ordered the 3022cf's. At 2.65ohm I'm less inclined that they will be any better than the 328's.

When you did the HU change on your 14 did you swap out the amp and/or everything else or were able to just do the HU?

 

[matoolie]

When you did the HU change on your 14 did you swap out the amp and/or everything else or were able to just do the HU?

I only swapped out the headunit. Kept the JBL amp and speakers. Got everything from Crutchfield and they provided all the harnesses and adapters to make everything work.

 

[DarthYota]

so I ordered the 3032cf's from amazon. 3032cfx's (True 4ohm whatever the hell that means) showed up. Returning and ordered the 3022cf's. At 2.65ohm I'm less inclined that they will be any better than the 328's.

well guess what...once again 3032cfx's showed up from amazon instead of the ordered 3022cf's. I give up. ymmv. returning the red wolf wiring harnesses since I only needed them for the infinity's.

However part of the reason I'm giving up is the GX328's have settled in quite nicely. After a few weeks of running them, I am happy with them just not blown away by them. Not sure if they needed a little "break in" period or if I just adjusted to them, but I'm no longer considering going back to full stock or trying other options.

So I now have a perfectly functioning passenger side stock JBL dash speaker. Dont think it matters whether passenger or driver. I've clipped the harness right against the terminals but other than it's in good shape...for an 8 year old speaker. If anyone wants it, just pay shipping and it's yours.

 

[NYRunner]

well guess what...once again 3032cfx's showed up from amazon instead of the ordered 3022cf's. I give up. ymmv. returning the red wolf wiring harnesses since I only needed them for the infinity's.

However part of the reason I'm giving up is the GX328's have settled in quite nicely. After a few weeks of running them, I am happy with them just not blown away by them. Not sure if they needed a little "break in" period or if I just adjusted to them, but I'm no longer considering going back to full stock or trying other options.

So I now have a perfectly functioning passenger side stock JBL dash speaker. Dont think it matters whether passenger or driver. I've clipped the harness right against the terminals but other than it's in good shape...for an 8 year old speaker. If anyone wants it, just pay shipping and it's yours.

[MENTION=248103]DarthYota[/MENTION]

If the passenger side dash speaker can fit in the drivers’ side space I’d love to take that off your hands!

 

[Frasher4Runner]

sub'd

 

[SkidPalace]

[MENTION=248103]DarthYota[/MENTION]
PM'd

 

[DarthYota]

[MENTION=248103]DarthYota[/MENTION]

If the passenger side dash speaker can fit in the drivers’ side space I’d love to take that off your hands!

I believe the speakers are identical. If anything the bracket might be different.

As of the moment it's spoken for but I will let you know if that falls through.

 

[arcticsilver]

well guess what...once again 3032cfx's showed up from amazon instead of the ordered 3022cf's. I give up. ymmv. returning the red wolf wiring harnesses since I only needed them for the infinity's.

However part of the reason I'm giving up is the GX328's have settled in quite nicely. After a few weeks of running them, I am happy with them just not blown away by them. Not sure if they needed a little "break in" period or if I just adjusted to them, but I'm no longer considering going back to full stock or trying other options.

So I now have a perfectly functioning passenger side stock JBL dash speaker. Dont think it matters whether passenger or driver. I've clipped the harness right against the terminals but other than it's in good shape...for an 8 year old speaker. If anyone wants it, just pay shipping and it's yours.

looking for one of the stock jbl speakers to replace a blown tweeter if you still have it

 

[sympley76]

It does. The JBL system uses a separate amp and 8" sub in the rear cargo area and all 2 ohm speakers, which makes replacement with aftermarket speakers difficult to impossible without losing a lot of power from the OEM amp.

Is the amp in 2021 Limited same? Anyone has a pin out for the harnesses that plug into it?

Was thinking of using something like 2 of the Kicker key 200.4 and pushing more power to the speakers in doors and dash.

Something along the lines:

Head unit -> OEM JBL AMP -> Key200.4 -> speakers

The harnesses would have to have + and - wires for all 8 of the speakers. If that is the case this should be somewhat straight forward.

 

[Jeckhart83]

taking notes

 

[DarthYota]

looking for one of the stock jbl speakers to replace a blown tweeter if you still have it

already sent it to another member...sorry

 

[dafritz]

This is a painful thread to read. Going through the same thing with my '19 TRD Pro right now. Tried the pioneers with massive failure and was just about to try the GX328.

 

[Swami_Kimg]

I bought the JBL GX328 after reading this thread and they do not fit in the steel harness in the dash where the old tweeter was. Also the 328 baseplate was magnetic and didn't play nice with the steel harness. Back to the drawing pad.

 

[RichN]

I bought the JBL GX328 after reading this thread and they do not fit in the steel harness in the dash where the old tweeter was. Also the 328 baseplate was magnetic and didn't play nice with the steel harness. Back to the drawing pad.

Don't use the factory brackets. Attach the speaker directly to the dash on one side and fabricate a bracket for the other side, if needed. I only used one on the driver's side. See pictures of mine at this link.

Dash Speaker for 2019 Limited

 

[Everlong]

So nobody tried 3032cf speakers? It seems i can order them locally. Anyone?

 

[Everlong]

Anyone try these???

PNW-35 3.5" Car Audio Coaxial Speakers, 25W RMS (Pair)
— AudioControl