JBL Sound Bar accessory review / impressions?

[BaseSquatch]

Please do not post information that you do not know. If you know it only connects via Bluetooth, show us how you know, as many want confirmation either way.. I keep seeing you or others posting it only connects to unit through Bluetooth.

You need to relax, and reread what I said. I never said it ONLY connects via Bluetooth. You want proof? Here it is.

The speaker connects to the vehicles stereo via Bluetooth. After it’s installed, the service department has to flash the stereo system so that it recognizes the speaker and amplifies the sound. Not sure if it can be hardwired.

This information is TRUE. Might be outing myself here... But this information came straight from Ford Accessories - SFA.

You can take back what you said about me not knowing now.

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[Tricky Nick]

You need to relax, and reread what I said. I never said it ONLY connects via Bluetooth.



This information is TRUE. Might be outing myself here... But this information came straight from Ford Accessories - SFA. Look at their Facebook page, a couple posts down (in the comments).

You can take back what you said about me not knowing now.

THanks. Sorry for inferring you were saying it only connects by Bluetooth. I did read it wrong. I understand that this distributor of Ford Accessories said that it connects via Bluetooth, but I tend to question that it only connects via Bluetooth. I am looking for confirmation that it has hard wire connections also. I did find the video below of a guy that bought the one I posted (JBL Stadium UB4100) has an amp and the one that comes with Ford does not have a built in amp...still cannot confirm whether or not the one for the Bronco has hard wire though. If it is really not hardwired on the install, I would rather have the one in the video that is hardwired and has the amp built in.

 

[BaseSquatch]

THanks. Sorry for inferring you were saying it only connects by Bluetooth. I did read it wrong. I understand that this distributor of Ford Accessories said that it connects via Bluetooth, but I tend to question that it only connects via Bluetooth.
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No worries buddy! We are all really passionate about this Bronco. And I think the frustration from delays and non-answers over the past year, have put a lot of us on edge. I myself am also guilty of losing my temper with forum members. I blame Ford

In all seriousness, I wish the dedicated Bronco hotline had the capability to handle these types of questions. If not on an actual call, then on an “I’ll find out and get back to you” basis.

 

[Ksjrb03]

THanks. Sorry for inferring you were saying it only connects by Bluetooth. I did read it wrong. I understand that this distributor of Ford Accessories said that it connects via Bluetooth, but I tend to question that it only connects via Bluetooth. I am looking for confirmation that it has hard wire connections also. I did find the video below of a guy that bought the one I posted (JBL Stadium UB4100) has an amp and the one that comes with Ford does not have a built in amp...still cannot confirm whether or not the one for the Bronco has hard wire though. If it is really not hardwired on the install, I would rather have the one in the video that is hardwired and has the amp built in.

Was just about to post this video. This seems like the soundbar you want. The rear speakers on both base and B&O systems are laughably bad. I'm gonna wait and see what other options become available though, don't want this huge thing hanging on my roll bar.

 

[Krisegon]

You need to relax, and reread what I said. I never said it ONLY connects via Bluetooth. You want proof? Here it is.



This information is TRUE. Might be outing myself here... But this information came straight from Ford Accessories - SFA.

You can take back what you said about me not knowing now.

Is it just me, or do the pictures tell a conflicting story? It's got to be either powered, or hardwired or both...perhaps bluetooth is an OPTION for like disconnecting it and taking it into your tent, etc?

 

[Bronc-O]

This is the sound bar from the manual you posted:

This is the sound bar for the Bronco:

Are you sure they’re the same sound bar?

There are 2 versions of this as the screenshots show. The one for Bronco is non amplified. That would indicate it needs to be hardwired in order to get power.

 

[ex_nyer]

Artie can you share confirmation of this?

Yes, it's listed in the FORD accessories catalog and was confirmed by my dealer (consider the source lol)

 

[1IH]

Yes, it's listed in the FORD accessories catalog and was confirmed by my dealer (consider the source lol)

Thank you, saved me a ton of time.

 

[Tricky Nick]

Yes, it's listed in the FORD accessories catalog and was confirmed by my dealer (consider the source lol)

what is he confirming?

 

[DubC]

I was at the Bronco Off-Roadeo Texas last week as well and saw the Rapid Red Outer Banks with the soundbar installed, but also noticed the rear speakers were missing. Some of us were asking the staff there about it and they said to install it you actually have to remove the two rear speakers and use the wiring from them to power the soundbar. They also mentioned it’s only compatible with the non-B&O system.

 

[hellahella]

Nobody going to mention the fact that it all but blocks rear visibility…

It’s only blocking the part where the wipers don’t reach

 

[1IH]

what is he confirming?

That it is a no go with the B&O system.

 

[1987DangerRanger]

The Ford JBL soundbar is hardwired into the vehicle in place of the rear speaker pods. It replaces the factory 4" cardboard cone coaxial speakers with 4x 4" subs and 2x 2" tweeters. It is not self powered via an integrated amp, but when the dealer flashes the ACM it reconfigures the EQ sending 200W to the soundbar. Specs below, install instructions attached.​

Frequency Response: 50Hz-20kHz
Maximum SPL: 100dB
Power Handling: 100Wx2
Driver Complement: 4 x 4" (100mm) long excursion
woofers; 2 x 2" (50mm) Edge-Driven Dome Tweeters

 

[Rebel Bronc]

But can I hear Van Halen with the roof off on the Interstate with this thing?

 

[Mama_Dropt_Me]

Nobody going to mention the fact that it all but blocks rear visibility…

Yeah… that thing is obnoxious.

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