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51 minutes ago, shawnmason01 said:

I have mine working. I had to reprint the parts with PETG filament to make them UV and sunlight resistant. The first ones warped.

 

I wired in a power switch as there are times I will use the system without the tailgate down (for example when camping and I have my hitch in). I also, just ran a standard amp wiring kit along the undercarriage rather than cutting into or modifying my 7pin connection. The 10 Gauge wire was much cheaper than buying the $90 pigtail.

 

BT Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WVTS4R4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

4" Marine Speakers - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P7CKXBD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB port - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SWZRFRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Wiring Harness and Wire - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FRRC4RN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7O7Z68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Power Switch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P68NFXZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

3d Printer STL Files (I printed them with PETG, and only did supports on the speaker mounts).
 

- Speaker mounts (these have a lip the slides under the tailgate metal, is is tightened down when you screw the speakers in https://www.tinkercad.com/things/cYdAZhWyiD6

 

- Blue Tooth Controller https://www.tinkercad.com/things/j6kqISHpcYt

 

- USB Port Panel - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ldsRsnBkZs0

 

 

Here are the components I used

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Thats all great and all, but just curious, why go this route vs getting the KICKER system thats avail specifically for our tailgates?

I only ask this because you still only have 2 speakers versus the 4 speaker set up which is posted in OP.

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For those of you looking to setup your own MultiPro tailgate speaker system, well HERE YOU GO! Wiring harnesses and amplifier brackets to make your project super easy!! No splicing or hacking away at

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this is wicked cool!

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awesome! i can't wait to install this

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24 minutes ago, Offroadman00 said:

Thats all great and all, but just curious, why go this route vs getting the KICKER system thats avail specifically for our tailgates?

I only ask this because you still only have 2 speakers versus the 4 speaker set up which is posted in OP.

Kicker system ~$600

This ~$150

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56 minutes ago, Offroadman00 said:

Thats all great and all, but just curious, why go this route vs getting the KICKER system thats avail specifically for our tailgates?

I only ask this because you still only have 2 speakers versus the 4 speaker set up which is posted in OP.

I am an audio engineer and trust me, you only want the 2 speakers.  One for the left channel and one for the right.  When you put 2 speakers playing the same thing next to each other like that, they actually interfere with one another.  The science of it is complicated but its called comb filtering.  Feel free to go down that rabbit hole.  

The basic principle is you put a speaker where you want sound to be.  If you want more volume, use more power to drive that speaker (as long as it can handle it) and not more speakers.

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14 minutes ago, Offroadman00 said:

Well that explains it :) lol

Any pics of how you wired everything up?

I don't, i just followed the standard wiring diagram that came in the box. The amp wires were ran thru the tailgate, above the spare tire, then along the chasis, up along the firewall under the hood and to the battery. I used zip ties to secure the wiring .

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The best analogy I can come up with is that it sounds about like playing music through your cell phone speakers vs using Bluetooth through a real radio. You really should listen to one before you buy.


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On 4/16/2021 at 1:58 PM, Curt Matyjasik said:

I am an audio engineer and trust me, you only want the 2 speakers.  One for the left channel and one for the right.  When you put 2 speakers playing the same thing next to each other like that, they actually interfere with one another.  The science of it is complicated but its called comb filtering.  Feel free to go down that rabbit hole.  

The basic principle is you put a speaker where you want sound to be.  If you want more volume, use more power to drive that speaker (as long as it can handle it) and not more speakers.

Sorry to OP about the tangent, but had to ask...

 

This is a bit extreme, but some wakeboat owners go nuts with multiple tower speakers.  Would they have an issue with comb filtering?

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On 4/16/2021 at 12:06 PM, shawnmason01 said:

I have mine working. I had to reprint the parts with PETG filament to make them UV and sunlight resistant. The first ones warped.

 

I wired in a power switch as there are times I will use the system without the tailgate down (for example when camping and I have my hitch in). I also, just ran a standard amp wiring kit along the undercarriage rather than cutting into or modifying my 7pin connection. The 10 Gauge wire was much cheaper than buying the $90 pigtail.

 

BT Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WVTS4R4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

4" Marine Speakers - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P7CKXBD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB port - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SWZRFRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Wiring Harness and Wire - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FRRC4RN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7O7Z68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Power Switch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P68NFXZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

3d Printer STL Files (I printed them with PETG, and only did supports on the speaker mounts).
 

- Speaker mounts (these have a lip the slides under the tailgate metal, is is tightened down when you screw the speakers in https://www.tinkercad.com/things/cYdAZhWyiD6

 

- Blue Tooth Controller https://www.tinkercad.com/things/j6kqISHpcYt

 

- USB Port Panel - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ldsRsnBkZs0

 

 

Here are the components I used

IMG_2493.jpg

IMG_2494.jpg

IMG_2495.jpg

 

This looks so cool, can you provide the 3d print files either through thingiverse or yeggi? 

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Jeep Life

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On 3/29/2021 at 2:30 PM, shawnmason01 said:

I am trying a slightly different approach on this. I have a 3D printer, so I have designed replacement panels along with panels that have recesses for the bluetooth controller and an aux port.

Once I get the marine speakers in, I will print panels that have mounts for them as well.

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On 4/16/2021 at 10:06 AM, shawnmason01 said:

I have mine working. I had to reprint the parts with PETG filament to make them UV and sunlight resistant. The first ones warped.

 

I wired in a power switch as there are times I will use the system without the tailgate down (for example when camping and I have my hitch in). I also, just ran a standard amp wiring kit along the undercarriage rather than cutting into or modifying my 7pin connection. The 10 Gauge wire was much cheaper than buying the $90 pigtail.

 

BT Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WVTS4R4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

4" Marine Speakers - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P7CKXBD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB port - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SWZRFRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Wiring Harness and Wire - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FRRC4RN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7O7Z68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Power Switch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P68NFXZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

3d Printer STL Files (I printed them with PETG, and only did supports on the speaker mounts).
 

- Speaker mounts (these have a lip the slides under the tailgate metal, is is tightened down when you screw the speakers in https://www.tinkercad.com/things/cYdAZhWyiD6

 

- Blue Tooth Controller https://www.tinkercad.com/things/j6kqISHpcYt

 

- USB Port Panel - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ldsRsnBkZs0

 

 

Here are the components I used

IMG_2493.jpg

IMG_2494.jpg

IMG_2495.jpg

Actually do you have your 3d model or cad file or whatever you used? I'd like to modify the speaker one to use bigger speakers

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shawnmason01 Enthusiast

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On 5/5/2021 at 3:18 PM, jpamp0817 said:

 

This looks so cool, can you provide the 3d print files either through thingiverse or yeggi? 

I posted my thingiverse links where you can download the stl files.

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On 4/16/2021 at 11:06 AM, shawnmason01 said:

I have mine working. I had to reprint the parts with PETG filament to make them UV and sunlight resistant. The first ones warped.

 

I wired in a power switch as there are times I will use the system without the tailgate down (for example when camping and I have my hitch in). I also, just ran a standard amp wiring kit along the undercarriage rather than cutting into or modifying my 7pin connection. The 10 Gauge wire was much cheaper than buying the $90 pigtail.

 

BT Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WVTS4R4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

4" Marine Speakers - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P7CKXBD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

USB port - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SWZRFRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Wiring Harness and Wire - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FRRC4RN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7O7Z68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Power Switch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P68NFXZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

3d Printer STL Files (I printed them with PETG, and only did supports on the speaker mounts).
 

- Speaker mounts (these have a lip the slides under the tailgate metal, is is tightened down when you screw the speakers in https://www.tinkercad.com/things/cYdAZhWyiD6

 

- Blue Tooth Controller https://www.tinkercad.com/things/j6kqISHpcYt

 

- USB Port Panel - https://www.tinkercad.com/things/ldsRsnBkZs0

 

 

Here are the components I used

IMG_2493.jpg

IMG_2494.jpg

IMG_2495.jpg

 

Did you mount the amplifier inside the tailgate? If so, how did you mount it?

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