Thanks. Just what I needed to hear.
SO the is the 77KICK18 and 77KICK18AB the same amp?Da1Chief said:Here is a Link to the Speaker Amp Installstion... You can get an idea as to the difficulty and the tools needed...
Ok the RC comes factory with the RCY build code which is the 8 speaker infinity, w/subwoofer and RDQ code which is the 508 watt amplifier. The factory infinity amp has more watts than the kicker one has. Hope this helps
Da1Chief said:Yes, I did the FULL upgrade... 77KICK11AB, 77KICK32, 77KICK18AB (Speaker Amp), 77KICK17AB (Sub and Sub Amp). The Kicker Amps actually is what brings the speakers to Life. Instead of a normal 22-24 sound volume I now have normal at 12-14 volume setting. By leaving the center speaker connected I didn't have to deal with the Pos/Neg aspect of the speaker also if you disconnect that would take it out of play as well.
Actually when I ask the Kicker Tech Support they said I could leave it as it or disconnect for more seperation. To them it was more of a personal preference. The guy I mentioned at Kicker ([email protected]) would be better to answer that question, I just know mine turned out fine for me. EVERYTHING with the exception of the Dash Speaker (Tweeter) connections was a Direct Fit and there was NO modifications needed, even the sub box fit perfect. The only part number that changes on the RC is the Sub and Amp that that is P/N 77KICK13.
I got the Sub and Sub Amp from Santeen when he upgraded his system and I got the rest Here (Ask for Ted).
He is a great guy to do business with and is Very Knowledgeable on the Mopar Sound Systems (He is the individual that developed the JET Audio Harness that allows for the install of Uconnect as a Factory Install not the Aftermarket).
Da1Chief said:I simply went to the Kicker web page and got the phone number for Tech Support... Wish I had a better answer for you but that is how I got to him...
his email is: [email protected]
blackviper said:Well here is the write up on the Kicker audio upgrade. I went back to the Infinity amp and subwoofer. The overall sound is much improved as now I can get a lot more midbase and not get overwhelmed by the Kicker sub. My setup is a bit unique as I am using the head unit off a 2007 Jeep SRT-8 with a Lockpick which sets the default of the unit in VES surround mode. The VES mode improves the quality of the sound as well as increases the volume. I do however recommend the speaker upgrade as the midbase is much tighter.The plugs on the Kicker dash speakers have to get modified in order to work on the 2006s.
For those of you that stick to the factory head unit, I would recommend upgrading to the Kicker amp simply because it gives you the surround sound option.
I guess the Kicker sub is a matter of preference. If you enjoy really hard hitting base that overwhelms everything else, then this maybe for you.