Jayce's 2013 Dodge Challenger
JL Audio gear adds serious muscle to this Mopar's sound
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rutchfield Tech Support Specialist Jayce is used to great-sounding car audio. So when he purchased this 2013 Dodge Challenger, he knew that he’d be replacing the factory stereo system eventually. He didn’t know that the installation process would wind up in one of our catalogs, but that’s the kind of thing that happens sometimes when you work here!
JL Audio’s VX700/5i 5-channel amp packs a lot of power into a compact package.
The Challenger’s stock sound system didn’t have anywhere near the bass Jayce was used to and the tweeters weren’t hitting the high notes very well, either. No lows and no highs make Jayce a very bored driver, so he started researching possible solutions. New speakers and a sub were absolute necessities, as was a new receiver, but it was JL Audio’s VX700/5i 5-channel amp and DSP that really put the plan into motion.
“When I heard that JL Audio’s new VXi amps were going to feature digital signal processors, I was really interested in checking them out,” he explained. “When I was offered the chance to install one in my car, along with JL Audio speakers and a sub, I jumped at the opportunity.”
This JL Audio Stealthbox is designed to fit right into the Challenger's trunk.
Jayce installed JL Audio C5 component speakers in the front and 2-ways in the rear deck. For bass, he chose a JL Audio Stealthbox that’s designed specifically for the Challenger. Once everything was installed, he downloaded all three of JL Audio’s tuning apps and started setting up his system for maximum performance. You can read all about the installation and the tuning set-up in this article.
Jayce installed a smartphone-friendly Alpine receiver in his Challenger
The new receiver is the Alpine iLX-207, a versatile receiver that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so it's ready for just about any smartphone. It's equipped with built-in Bluetooth®, SiriusXM connectivity, an HDMI input, an HD Radio™ tuner, and more, so whatever Jayce wants to listen to will sound awesome with this new system.
These 5-1/4" JL Audio rear speakers are a very nice addition to the Challenger's sound system
Items installed:
Alpine iLX-207 digital multimedia receiver
JL Audio VX700/5i 5-channel amp and DSP
JL Audio C5-650 6½" component speaker system (doors)
JL Audio C5-525x 5¼" 2-way speakers (rear deck)
JL Audio Stealthbox 12" custom-fit subwoofer for Dodge Challenger
JL Audio VXi-BTC Bluetooth Communicator for VXi amps
Vehicles in the Custom Car Showroom are submitted by customers and fans, and edited by Crutchfield writing staff. And yes, we also feature our own installs sometimes! You can find more of these articles on the Showroom main page.
James Wheat from Lodi
Posted on 3/22/2022
I'm looking forward to doing some audio MODS in my Dodge Challengers. His and Her's. My is a one of a kind 2015 Phantom Black R/T Plus. The car was ordered with a host of parts not exactly offered on the R/T Plus, more on that later. It came with the Harmon Karmen system. All of the speaker are being changed to Infinity Kappa, and 5 channel amp and dsp. My wife's 2020 Hellraisin Purple SXT needs the factory system tweaked a little.
Jon Paul from Crutchfield
on 3/22/2022
sal
Posted on 6/22/2020
How difficult was it to install the stealthbox? I currently am trying to install mine. Doesn't seem to fit correctly. Always sticks out too far and wont let the cover for the spare tire open. Thinking I may need to cut the liner. :(
Jon Paul from Crutchfield
on 6/22/2020
Brad from Seattle
Posted on 3/30/2020
So... How'd your upgrade your big 3? Or did you not do that? Just curious how to run a fat wire from the alternator back to the trunk?
Jon Paul from Crutchfield
on 3/31/2020
Jon Paul from Crutchfield
Posted on 9/19/2019
Mike, There are plenty of aftermarket options for the Challenger, and Crutchfield does have plenty of photos and DIY instructions for adding new gear. When you enter your vehicle's info into our Outfit My Car tool, you'll see which stereos and speakers fit your car. If you purchase the new gear from Crutchfield, we'll include our illustrated vehicle-specific instructions free with the order. You can also purchase them separately for just $10. And if you have questions, you get free tech support for the life of the gear.
Mike from OKC
Posted on 9/19/2019
It should be noted in the article that this is a base model Challenger....the SXT. It is as bare bones as it gets. You would not do this with the R/T or above models because you would lose the functionality that comes with the factory head units. I've heard a rumor that Kicker has/had a factory replacement amp for the BA or HK based systems, but I've not seen it. More pics of the speaker install would be nice for those of us that can really only replace the speakers.
Scott from Jackson
Posted on 9/16/2019
have a 2012 almost same car. Got the factory 6 speaker set up. Bought factory cables & converted to RES NAV/DVD/XM & upgraded driver to Infinity ref. BUt need 8" sub to fit center rear deck & fill in low sub freqs