Anyone remove Jensen speakers for extra storage?

Tabaz
Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
in Modifications & Upgrades
I never use the two round speakers and would like to do something with those spaces.  Also would like to install a few USB ports near them to recharge the electronics.  Can I simply tie into the wires for the accent lights near the speakers (12V)?
2016 Outback 320
2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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  • klenger
    klenger Member Posts: 309
    You could hook up the speaker wires to the 12 VDC power where the radio is installed and use that to power the USB ports.  I may think about removing the speakers too since I have removed the Jensen radio in favor of a Bose Soundbar.  I can just put them in the box with the radio should I ever sell the T@B.
    T@B 320 manuals and electrical drawings
    Considering a 2024 TaB 400 with all the option packages (full lithium), 
    2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport S, Max Tow Package.  
  • larrygon
    larrygon Member Posts: 255
    I have removed the speakers and replaced them with a soundbar so my wife uses the existing holes as storage for her socks and PJs.
    "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
    2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
  • BrianZ
    BrianZ Member Posts: 1,770
    @klenger & @larrygon, can you show us where/how you installed your soundbars & which models you used?  Nice idea, as I suspect the existing speakers are nothing special.
    -Brian in Chester, Virginia
    TV: 2005 Toyota Sienna LE (3.3L V6)
    RV: 2018 T@B 320S, >100 mods 
  • klenger
    klenger Member Posts: 309
    Check out this page on my website.  The sound bar is mounted on top of the driver's side shelf AFT of the AC unit (320S model).

    http://www.klenger.net/entertainment.html
    T@B 320 manuals and electrical drawings
    Considering a 2024 TaB 400 with all the option packages (full lithium), 
    2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport S, Max Tow Package.  
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    That Insignia TV looks interesting.  Did the mounting holes match the existing T@B bracket and is the resolution much better than the stock Jensen?
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    Larry - did you do anything to cover the screw holes and raw wood in the round openings - or does it look OK as is?
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • webers3
    webers3 Member Posts: 436
    @klenger Very impressive website re: T@B specs and mods. Excellent source of tech reference all in one place
    2017 T@B 320S   2019 Jeep Cherokee - Southern Connecticut
  • klenger
    klenger Member Posts: 309
    Thank you.  I've  been doing this website for about 18 years.  
    T@B 320 manuals and electrical drawings
    Considering a 2024 TaB 400 with all the option packages (full lithium), 
    2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport S, Max Tow Package.  
  • wooper
    wooper Member Posts: 75
    Just curious...I don't have my T@B at the house at the moment.  Does the standard monitor that comes in the 2017 320s have a plug for a sound bar?  I'm not sure I want to permanently attach the sound bar because I worry about someone breaking in, but would be interested in bringing one along.  The original speakers are marginal at best.  I was considering replacing them, but I have a sound bar at home already that I could possibly use.

    2017 T@B 320S, 2011 2WD Honda Pilot, Coming out of The Woodlands, TX....Mark & Carolyn
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    It has one HDMI port and two RCA "Audio Out" outputs (L and R).
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.
  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,674
    I pondered doing the same thing with my unused speakers, but the spaces behind them are uselessly small for my purposes, and I did think the hole would need some prettying up. I ultimately decided it wasn't worth the bother and left the speakers in place. YMMV.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
  • klenger
    klenger Member Posts: 309
    wooper said:
    Just curious...I don't have my T@B at the house at the moment.  Does the standard monitor that comes in the 2017 320s have a plug for a sound bar?  I'm not sure I want to permanently attach the sound bar because I worry about someone breaking in, but would be interested in bringing one along.  The original speakers are marginal at best.  I was considering replacing them, but I have a sound bar at home already that I could possibly use.

    The TV I installed has an optical audio output which I use to feed the sound bar.  You could also use the RCA output with the Jensen TV.  In my case, the new TV was only $80 from Best Buy with 2 HDMI ports and better picture.  The downside of the new TV is that it requires 120 VAC power, which is not readily available at the TV location.  Regarding security, if someone breaks into my T@B, a $200 sound bar will be the least of my worries. 
    T@B 320 manuals and electrical drawings
    Considering a 2024 TaB 400 with all the option packages (full lithium), 
    2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport S, Max Tow Package.  
  • larrygon
    larrygon Member Posts: 255
    Tabaz said:
    Larry - did you do anything to cover the screw holes and raw wood in the round openings - or does it look OK as is?
    I was going to make a couple of rings to cover the holes but the wife says that it does not bother her so I have not done anything yet
    "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
    2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
  • larrygon
    larrygon Member Posts: 255
    edited August 2019
    BrianZ said:
    @larrygon, can you show us where/how you installed your soundbars & which models you used? 
    You can see what I have done in this thread. The sound bar is a Visio.
    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/1869/t-b-audio-and-video-modification

    I have gone through a few streaming options since then. I used a Roku for awhile. I now use a wireless HDMI streaming unit that plugs into the TV and connects to my cell phone via Wi-Fi. It seems to work OK. I have not used it too much, so I cannot vouch on how dependable it is but for now I have not had any issues.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PNP7GTF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


    "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
    2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
  • wooper
    wooper Member Posts: 75
    Is there a connector on the radio for an external speak..aka sound bar?

    2017 T@B 320S, 2011 2WD Honda Pilot, Coming out of The Woodlands, TX....Mark & Carolyn
  • larrygon
    larrygon Member Posts: 255
    edited August 2019
    @wooper What model of stereo and/or TV do you have? You can send the sound from the TV too if it has audio outputs.
    "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
    2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
  • wooper
    wooper Member Posts: 75
    edited August 2019
    @larrygon I don't have my trailer at home, but it's whatever came with the 2017 T@B 320S.  Tabaz mentioned the TV has and HDMI and L&R audio outs so I think I can easily connect a soundbar.  And the radio probably has an audio out...just not sure.  I'll be checking this weekend.

    2017 T@B 320S, 2011 2WD Honda Pilot, Coming out of The Woodlands, TX....Mark & Carolyn
  • wooper
    wooper Member Posts: 75
    @larrygon With the wireless HDMI, do you stream Netflix or some other movie channel from your phone?  How's the picture?
    2017 T@B 320S, 2011 2WD Honda Pilot, Coming out of The Woodlands, TX....Mark & Carolyn
  • larrygon
    larrygon Member Posts: 255
    edited August 2019
    @wooper yes, depending on the soundbar left and right out can be used with a soundbar.

    I stream Netflix and Amazon from the phone. The picture is amazing with the HDMI streaming device.
    "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
    2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.
  • wooper
    wooper Member Posts: 75
    edited August 2019
    @larrygon Thanks...just found this video on how to hook up with my Android phone....  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcD3auxmhi0
    2017 T@B 320S, 2011 2WD Honda Pilot, Coming out of The Woodlands, TX....Mark & Carolyn

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