Sound Bar

JVIS speaker enclosure gives Jeep® Wranglers audio that looks as good as it sounds.

An industry-leading Tier 1 audio supplier was tasked to provide a sound bar solution for the Jeep® Wrangler. They had the speaker knowledge, but needed help from JVIS for the enclosure. Using technology and innovation, JVIS stepped in to design, engineer, and manufacture a sound bar enclosure that looks and performs better than ever before.

THE OPPORTUNITY

In past model years, the Wrangler was deemed one of the Jeep® vehicles most in need of an audio upgrade. The speakers were enclosed in an unappealing enclosure and delivered below average sound quality. FCA knew Jeep® drivers demanded more and that this had to change. They contacted an industry-leading audio manufacturer for help. And while the audio company knew how to build speakers, they needed assistance to make them operate at peak performance in the Jeep® Wrangler. They knew the JVIS team could make it happen by designing an enclosure that was both aesthetically pleasing and high performing.

Overview
Design
Engineering
Validation
Assembly
Manufacturing

The JVIS Solution

Design

The previous Wrangler sound bar enclosure was a hollow, blow-molded design. Not only did this not have the best visual appeal, but, more importantly – this hollow design resulted in a less than optimum audio experience. JVIS experts designed the new enclosure with premium acoustics in mind. The new enclosure features multiple sealed chambers, as well as an interior lighting chamber. This design technology offers a big improvement in sound quality to both front and rear seated passengers compared to older model sound bars.

The JVIS Solution

Engineering

To ensure that they’d be using the most optimal design to produce the highest quality product, JVIS engineers played a key role in the success of the acoustic sound enclosure. This included incorporating a technically advanced joining technology that had never been utilized for sound enclosures. Aware that the joining of the two sound enclosure halves was vital to achieve the best sound performance and most appealing appearance, JVIS used a unique process that created the ultimate bond to form an airtight seal all the way around the enclosure. This bond keeps the sound contained within each individual chamber, and the water/air out, ultimately protecting the speaker from the elements.

The Results

From the bottom to the top.

Using their innovative thinking and vertically integrated expertise, the JVIS team delivered a sound enclosure solution that helped the Wrangler become one of the best performing vehicles in the Jeep® fleet. This sound bar enclosure delivered a much-improved audio experience for Wrangler drivers, both in appearance and audio performance.

Nearly one million JVIS acoustic assemblies have been produced for satisfied Jeep_® Wranglers owners. As a result of this success, JVIS is now recognized within various industries as a key acoustic integration partner.