So it does look like they are finally available. Or at least finally recognized as "going to be available" from JL audio. I'm going to call a local dealer tomorrow to see if I can order one...
Since my car stereo guy doesn't doesn't rep JL anymore, I went to my home audio guy that does. Unfortunately they won't let him sell it, as they don't let the home guys sell car audio and vice versa. They did tell him it is 2 months out and told him it was "leaked on a Bronco forum". So I'm not...
It's small (hence the name "micro"), and it's already behind my panel waiting for my sub solution. Driving all speakers. Has remote sub level controller.
Good question. I had to go look at my invoice to see what the guy put in there.
https://stingerelectronics.com/products/micro-5-channel-1000-watt-marine-amplifier
Can't wait to see the reply. If it was inexpensive, easy, high quality, and well placed, everybody (including me) would have done it by now. Instead we've seen a few custom installs and the rest of us are waiting for other solutions. This one looks good to me.
It's not really a Bronco tax. It's a Tesla tax, a Ram tax, a Toyota tax, a... well, you get the picture. You pay up for a Stealthbox no matter what the brand.
I find it funny how there are so many complaints about the price. For me it's about getting the sub off the tailgate or off a down-firing box that takes up space in the rig. That rear right-hand location is the only good spot.
I said it before, but try to go custom and you'll be paying a lot...