Our new T&C Touring-L does not have the amp and subwoofer that only the Limited got (can't speak as to which Dodge versions got it). I was playing around with the sound fade/balance, and it's much richer in the front than it is in the back. I thought I might replace the rear 6x9's and add a sub in the stock location, and add an amp to power the new speakers, leaving the rest stock.

For 6x9's, I've read about a couple options that fit easily.



For the sub, one can get the stock sub, new or used, for around $100, and it is branded Infinity. Is it worth sending up to 200 watts to the stock sub, or should I still use the stock sub enclosure, and put in something that can handle a bit more power? It looks like an 8" sub, probably a shallow mount.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-10-11-12-13-CARAVAN-TOWN-COUNTRY-Infinity-Subwoofer-5107087AE/261467020086?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23423%26meid%3D7687012499369675089%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10050%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D151269639055&rt=nc
I'm assuming that the stock amp has connections that are hard to duplicate or utilize if the stock harness does not include the connections.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-2013-Caravan-or-Town-and-Country-Infinity-Amplifier-05107086AH-/331223487932?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item4d1e7555bc&vxp=mtr
Any thoughts? I'd definately avoid adding a sub enclosure that would need to sit somewhere other than the stock location.

 

Where is the stock sub supposed to go? I wouldn't use a stock sub box as they are plastic and do not produce quality bass because they tend to flex quite a bit. I've thought about adding a sub to the left compartment where the jack is stored. I think a box could be fabbed to fit flush in the side right there. Also check out Kicker's CX line of amplifiers, they are ALOT smaller than most amps so you have more options in places to install the amp and they still provide plenty of power. Also, I wouldn't count on the rear 6x9s to give off any rich bass since they are not sealed. The reason the fronts sound better is because Dodge did a pretty good job of sealing the door panels.

 

The stock sub goes in the cubby above the jack storage pocket.

 

I just added the new 6x9 Kenwood KFC-6985PS speakers to the rear of my 2008 DGC a few months ago. I told the shop the problems people reported of finding speakers that fit in the rear. They said they installed them without a problem. The tech told me they fit just fine, no special adjustments needed.

 

I installed Kicker 6x9 speakers in the rear of my 2014 GC and while they are a big improvement over the stock speakers, the base is not as improved as I would have expected - possibly for the reason you mention. Is there any way to improve the sealing of the area where the rear 6x9s are installed?

 

There's really not a whole lot you can do without putting the 6x9s in a ported box. I suppose you could take it to an audio shop and ask them about some options for fabricating an enclosure using the existing mounting location out of fiberglass, but that could be pricey as they'd want to remove the entire panels to get in there to work. Also fiberglass work in itself can be expensive.