danny21

Maybe I should have worded my question different. Can I just swap out the front door 6X9 for a 2-way 6X9 or 6.5 2-way without changing the stock oem tweeters???? I'm not sure if that will mess with the impedance of the system? I don't want to change the tweeters. If this was my system I would change them, but it's not. I don't want to deal with adding component speakers where I have to add a crossover or have to remove the radio. I'm trying to keep this cheap and easy. If I want to listen to high quality sound in the car I'll drive mine.

dhh3, Did you have to change the tweeters in the pillars as well? If I could just swap out the front door speakers with 2-way 6X9 I would do it, but If I need to run aftermarket tweeters and a crossover I'll end up just leaving the stock speakers in.

You are absolutely correct. First rule in car audio is "If you want a good system, tear out EVERYTHING that came from the factory" The extra bass from the Kicker sub made my wife totally happy. I'm checking out options for new interior speakers now because I'm used to a much higher quality of sound, but since my wife is very happy now I may just leave well enough alone and let her enjoy her new car. My review of her system was more for people looking for a simple, easy way to improve the sound in a Journey without tearing apart all the door panels to swap out speakers.

Kicker Hideaway review! Mine will read just like dhh3's previous review of this product in a Journey (thanks dhh3!!). Sounds great for what it is!!!! My wife couldn't be happier once I got it dialed in. This is the standard journey audio system with the Kicker Hideaway added. Nothing else was changed and I have to say her system sounds very well rounded now. I actually have the bass boost at almost zero! We listen to more of rock type music so we aren't trying to set off car alarms. This little all in one system has more power than we are using! Now, I have all six speakers in my chevy malibu swapped out for upper end JL's, a high quality JL 5 channel amp and one square solo baric Kicker sub. Every component was paired perfectly to the rest of the system.Plus I put a nice head unit in and ran all new kicker wiring through out the system with sound deadening material. One time I started to add up all the money I spent on my system and I thought I was going to puke and pass out!!! lol. That being said, when I'm driving, even on the highway it feels like i'm sitting on stage with the band i'm listening to. I only mentioned that so people who read this know I have listened to a really nice and well balanced system to compare this too. For one small sub and amp combo under the drivers seat (we have kids and couldn't afford to lose the space even a small box takes up) this unit has exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to deal with spending tons on their radio but would like something WAY better than their factory one. Little side note.... this thing is easy to install, even if you pay someone to do it they won't have to tear your whole car apart. I left out a few of the horror stories I have from when my JL system was installed.... I love my system, but I would never spend the time and money to do it again.

Little update..... Dodge has agreed to pay for the Kicker Hideaway along with installation from Best Buy (roughly $450). I'm having it put in on Thursday, then I'll bring Dodge the bill for them to reimburse me. I feel much better about this solution compared to them tearing the whole car apart to retro fit the premium system. Plus, I'm pretty confident I'll like this small hidden Kicker amp and sub better than what they would have installed from the factory. I'll post up a review for the Kicker Hideaway after it's installed. Should be a great option for anyone looking for a well balanced system, oppose to rattling mirrors and pissing off the guy next to you at a stop light with your bass! LOL.

Thanks journeyman425 for the help, but I've seen the actual equipment list and for some reason I'm a little weary of posting any numbers from my actual vin(i'm sure it's fine but haven't looked into it). As of today my dealer is going to go to Chrysler with the issue. I have to say I'm a little upset at the fact that when I talked to my salesman TODAY he was still waiting to go to Chrysler with this issue. I did mention to him the option of running the Kicker hideaway under the seat instead of pulling all the panels out of my wife's journey to replace the speakers and add a sub. Plus, I still haven't gotten a straight answer about the factory amp....Is the 368 watt amp from the premium system the same amp as the standard system????? Just wanted to keep everyone posted. I hope my dealer steps it up and makes something happen soon or that survey they seem to be SO SO worried about getting a 10 on is going to have a much much lower number on it when I send it back! Rant over. Thanks all.

Thanks dhh3. I did see your post on your aftermarket system. I'm going to look into prices now. All my wife really needs is a hidden sub and amp. I saw Kicker makes a hideaway combo 8" sub and 150W amp which would be perfect. If I can get that plus installation for the $ the dealership offers me, I'll take it. I know the factory Premium audio systems can't hold a candle to a decent aftermarket system, but this is more about principle. I'll keep you guys posted for sure, but if I can afford the hideaway Kicker combo plus install for the money they offer me i'll gladly swallow my pride and except the offer. Aftermarket vs factory...... I'll take aftermarket every time.

The premium audio system was a deal breaker for me and I made that clear to my salesman. I also explained to the salesman while inspecting the journey that I didn't hear a sub woofer and did not see any ALPINE badges like I expected to see. He assured me the vehicle matched the vin on the window sticker so it did have the premium audio. I have always put aftermarket audio systems in my cars, but as many of you know in these new cars it's a huge pain in the butt to mess with the stock system. I'm very curious to know if the factory amp and 6 speakers are exactly the same in the standard audio system vs. the premium audio system. Does anyone know which components are different? Thanks again.

Hey all, brand new here. Just bought a 2015 crossroads. Window sticker said it has the premium sound system with 368 watt amp, 6 premium speakers and sub woofer. I was pretty sure after listening to it that It did not have a sub woofer. After some research I found this forum and a post about entering your vin # to a dodge site to get the factory equipment list. Sure enough it says " 6 speakers" that is it! So, the dealership said this has never happened before and are talking to Chrysler. I've given them a few days to figure this out. They first said they would knock the $400 off the journey which I declined instantly. I said " I paid u for car with a premium audio system, basically you lied to me to sell me this car". My questions are, 1. What components are different in the premium audio ( just a sub, or everything) 2. Has anyone ever had to deal with a window sticker not matching the actual equipment on the car? Thanks all.