JAECOO

Upgrade your Jaecoo’s factory audio system with Focal Inside Plug & Play speaker kits from Focal Australia. Each vehicle-specific package is designed for OEM fitment, using original mounting points and plug-in connectors so there is no cutting, no splicing and no permanent modification to the cabin. Installation is clean, fast and fully reversible, making these kits ideal for new, leased or family vehicles where you want better sound without altering the interior.

By replacing the standard speakers with high-performance Focal drivers, these Plug & Play kits deliver a clearer, more dynamic soundstage with stronger mid-bass, more detailed vocals and smoother highs than the factory system can provide. You keep your original head unit, controls and safety features, while enjoying a far more engaging in-car listening experience every time you drive your Jaecoo.

Upgrade your JAECOO factory audio with a professionally designed Focal speaker, amplifier, DSP, subwoofer and acoustic-treatment system.

JAECOO vehicles combine large infotainment displays, connected technology, camera systems, intelligent voice control and increasingly sophisticated factory audio. Depending on the model and equipment grade, the original system may range from a conventional six-speaker arrangement to a premium 14-speaker Sony system with driver-headrest speakers.

The current Australian JAECOO range includes selected:

• JAECOO J5 petrol
• JAECOO J5 EV
• JAECOO J5 SHS-H
• JAECOO J7 petrol
• JAECOO J7 SHS-P
• JAECOO J8 petrol
• JAECOO J8 SHS-P

Other international JAECOO vehicles include the J6 EV and additional versions of the J5, J7 and J8. Overseas-market vehicles may use different speakers, infotainment systems, wiring, connectors and electrical architectures from Australian-delivered vehicles.

Depending on the model, drivetrain and equipment grade, a JAECOO may have:

• Six-speaker factory audio
• Eight-speaker factory audio
• Eight-speaker Sony audio
• 14-speaker factory audio
• 14-speaker Sony premium audio
• Separate factory tweeters
• Centre-channel speaker
• Surround or spatial-audio processing
• Driver-headrest speakers
• Large central infotainment display
• Digital instrument display
• AM and FM radio
• DAB+ digital radio
• Bluetooth telephone and audio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wireless Android Auto
• Intelligent voice control
• Factory microphone
• Steering-wheel audio controls
• 360-degree camera display
• Parking information
• Navigation prompts
• Driver-assistance warnings
• Vehicle settings
• Factory amplifier or signal processing

Equipment can differ between petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions of what appears to be the same model.

Focal Australia currently displays products including:

• IS TOY 165
• IS TOY 165 TWU
• IC TOY 165
• HILO V3 high-low level converter

The compatibility guide also indicates that speaker-connector adaptation may be required.

These products should therefore be treated as potential components for a professionally assessed installation rather than automatically described as dedicated JAECOO Plug & Play kits.

The IS TOY 165 and IC TOY 165 were developed primarily for selected Toyota and Lexus applications. Their appearance within the JAECOO category indicates potential physical or electrical suitability for selected speaker positions, but it does not guarantee direct fitment in every JAECOO.

Compatibility must be confirmed against the exact:

• Model
• Production date
• Equipment grade
• Drivetrain
• Factory audio system
• Speaker position
• Speaker dimensions
• Factory impedance
• Mounting-hole pattern
• Installation depth
• Factory connector
• Signal configuration
• Amplifier arrangement

An Authorised Focal Australia Dealer may also create a customised installation using suitable products from ranges including:

• Auditor
• Universal
• Access
• Slatefiber
• Flax Evo
• K2 Power
• K2 Power M
• Utopia M
• Focal amplifiers
• Focal DSP solutions
• Focal subwoofers
• Focal BAM acoustic treatment

Depending on the vehicle and desired result, a JAECOO audio upgrade may include:

• Replacement front speakers
• Replacement rear speakers
• Component speakers with separate tweeters
• Custom mounting adaptors
• Factory connector adaptation
• Factory-infotainment retention
• Factory-amplifier integration
• Additional amplification
• Digital signal processing
• Compact subwoofer integration
• Strategic acoustic treatment
• Professional acoustic measurement and tuning

A correctly designed Focal system can provide clearer vocals, stronger mid-bass, improved treble detail, better stereo imaging, deeper bass and cleaner performance without compromising the technology and safety functions built into the vehicle.

1. Can a JAECOO factory audio system be upgraded with Focal speakers?

Potentially, yes.

Many JAECOO factory audio systems may be improved with correctly selected Focal speakers, amplification, signal processing, subwoofers and acoustic treatment.

An upgrade may provide:

• Clearer vocals
• More natural instrumental detail
• Stronger mid-bass
• Smoother treble
• Better tonal balance
• Improved stereo imaging
• Cleaner sound at higher volume
• Better telephone-call clarity
• Greater bass extension
• Reduced distortion
• A more enjoyable everyday listening experience

However, the correct upgrade depends on the exact factory system.

A basic six-speaker J5 may require a very different installation from a J7 equipped with Sony audio or a J8 SHS-P with a 14-speaker Sony system and driver-headrest speakers.

Compatibility can be affected by:

• Model and production year
• Petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric drivetrain
• Equipment grade
• Number of factory speakers
• Speaker dimensions
• Speaker locations
• Mounting-hole pattern
• Installation depth
• Factory connector
• Factory speaker impedance
• Existing amplifier
• Active factory crossovers
• Factory equalisation
• Warning-sound routing
• Available full-range audio signals
• Vehicle sleep and wake behaviour

Potential upgrade stages include:

• Replacing failed factory speakers
• Upgrading the front speakers
• Upgrading the rear speakers
• Adding separate tweeters
• Adding acoustic treatment
• Installing a compact amplifier
• Installing a DSP amplifier
• Adding a compact subwoofer
• Creating a fully amplified and tuned system

Speaker diameter alone is not enough to confirm compatibility.

The installer should also measure:

• Actual speaker cut-out
• Basket shape
• Magnet clearance
• Window clearance
• Door-card clearance
• Factory grille clearance
• Required adaptor thickness
• Original speaker resistance
• Available source-unit power
• Frequency response
• Signal polarity

A properly designed installation should improve the audio while retaining the JAECOO’s original infotainment, cameras, controls, telephone functions and safety-related sounds.

2. Is there a genuine Plug & Play Focal speaker kit for JAECOO vehicles?

Focal Australia currently displays several potentially compatible Focal Inside products within the JAECOO category.

However, they should not automatically be described as dedicated JAECOO Plug & Play kits.

The current compatibility information indicates that speaker-connector adaptation may be required. This means the installation may not be a completely connector-for-connector replacement.

A genuine vehicle-specific Plug & Play installation should provide:

• Correct speaker diameter
• Correct mounting-hole pattern
• Suitable installation depth
• Correct factory connector
• Correct signal polarity
• Suitable impedance
• Required mounting adaptors
• Factory-grille retention
• Safe tweeter integration
• No interference with windows
• No interference with door trim
• No interference with airbags
• Compatibility with the factory audio system

The IS TOY 165, IS TOY 165 TWU and IC TOY 165 may be adaptable to selected JAECOO speaker locations. Nevertheless, these products were primarily developed for compatible Toyota and Lexus applications.

A JAECOO installation may require:

• Connector adaptation
• Custom wiring looms
• Mounting-ring modification
• Alternative mounting screws
• Additional sealing
• Custom tweeter mounting
• Polarity correction
• Acoustic treatment
• Amplifier integration
• DSP configuration

Where these modifications are required, the installation is better described as:

• Professionally adapted
• OEM-style
• Vehicle-integrated
• Custom-installed

It should not be promoted as requiring no cutting, no splicing or no permanent modification unless the actual installation method has been documented and verified.

Before a particular package is described as JAECOO Plug & Play, Focal Australia or an authorised installer should confirm:

• Exact model
• Compatible equipment grades
• Production-date range
• Factory audio system
• Compatible speaker locations
• Mounting adaptors
• Connector compatibility
• Original speaker impedance
• Required wiring changes
• Installation limitations
• Retained factory functions

Until those details are confirmed, professional vehicle assessment remains essential.

3. Which JAECOO models may be suitable for a Focal audio upgrade?

A professionally designed Focal installation may be possible in many JAECOO vehicles.

Current Australian applications may include selected versions of:

• JAECOO J5 Track
• JAECOO J5 Summit
• JAECOO J5 EV Summit
• JAECOO J5 SHS-H Summit
• JAECOO J7 Track
• JAECOO J7 Ridge
• JAECOO J7 SHS-P Track
• JAECOO J7 SHS-P Summit
• JAECOO J8 Track
• JAECOO J8 Ridge
• JAECOO J8 SHS-P Summit AWD

International or privately imported applications may include selected:

• JAECOO J6 EV
• Earlier JAECOO J7 variants
• Overseas JAECOO J8 variants
• Alternative-market J5 models
• Fleet vehicles
• Demonstration vehicles
• Pre-production or early-import vehicles

This is not a confirmed product-fitment list.

Different versions can have different:

• Speaker counts
• Speaker positions
• Factory amplifiers
• Speaker impedance
• Mounting brackets
• Connectors
• Infotainment software
• Factory equalisation
• Warning-sound routing
• Electrical architecture
• Cabin trim
• Driver-headrest speakers

Registration year alone may not accurately identify the vehicle.

The installer should request:

• Production month and year
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Exact model
• Equipment grade
• Drivetrain
• Australian-delivered or private import
• Factory audio description
• Photographs of the dashboard
• Photographs of the speaker locations
• Details of previous audio modifications

A product that fits an overseas JAECOO J7 or J8 should not automatically be assumed to fit an Australian-delivered version.

The compatibility guide currently contains a J7 II entry beginning in 2026, but no specific Focal speakers are mapped to that entry. Products should not be assumed compatible with the later vehicle until the speaker installation and electrical system have been inspected.

As the JAECOO range is developing rapidly, production changes may occur without a major change to the public model name. Compatibility records should therefore include the production date, equipment grade and factory audio configuration.

4. What factory audio systems are installed in Australian JAECOO vehicles?

The factory system depends on the model and equipment grade.

Published Australian specifications indicate configurations including:

• Six-speaker audio
• Eight-speaker audio
• Eight-speaker Sony audio
• 14-speaker audio
• 14-speaker Sony premium audio
• Driver-headrest speakers

For example, selected published configurations include:

• JAECOO J5 Track: six-speaker sound system
• JAECOO J5 Summit: eight-speaker sound system
• JAECOO J5 EV Summit: eight speakers comprising four speakers and four tweeters
• JAECOO J5 SHS-H Summit: eight-speaker sound system
• JAECOO J7 SHS-P Track: six-speaker sound system
• Selected higher-grade J7 vehicles: eight-speaker Sony sound system
• JAECOO J8: 14-speaker sound system
• JAECOO J8 SHS-P: 14-speaker Sony premium system with driver-headrest speakers

Published speaker counts do not reveal every detail required for an aftermarket upgrade.

They may not confirm:

• Speaker diameter
• Installation depth
• Factory impedance
• Mounting-hole pattern
• Connector design
• Speaker polarity
• Crossover arrangement
• Factory amplifier location
• Frequency range supplied to each speaker
• Factory equalisation
• Maximum clean output
• Warning-sound routing
• Active noise-control functions

An eight-speaker system does not necessarily contain eight full-range speakers. It may consist of:

• Four woofers
• Four tweeters

A 14-speaker system may include:

• Door woofers
• Door tweeters
• Centre speaker
• Surround speakers
• Cargo-area speakers
• Headrest speakers
• A factory subwoofer
• Other specialised drivers

The exact J8 arrangement should be confirmed before products are selected.

Before recommending an upgrade, the installer should:

• Identify every speaker location
• Inspect the original mounting
• Measure available depth
• Measure original speaker resistance
• Identify signal polarity
• Measure frequency response
• Determine whether each channel is full range
• Check factory equalisation
• Identify any factory amplifier
• Determine how telephone and warning sounds are routed
• Test output behaviour at different volume levels

This prevents an upgrade from being designed around the published speaker count alone.

5. Can a faulty, distorted or not-working JAECOO speaker be replaced with a Focal speaker?

Potentially, yes, but the cause of the fault should be diagnosed before replacement speakers are ordered.

Common symptoms include:

• No sound from one speaker
• Distorted audio
• Buzzing
• Rattling
• Crackling
• Weak bass
• Intermittent sound
• Uneven volume
• Missing treble
• Sound cutting out over rough roads
• Distortion at particular volume levels
• A headrest speaker not operating

These symptoms do not automatically prove that the speaker has failed.

Possible causes include:

• Damaged speaker cone
• Failed voice coil
• Loose speaker mounting
• Damaged wiring
• Loose connector
• Corroded connector
• Broken wire in a door loom
• Water contamination
• Faulty source-unit output
• Factory-amplifier fault
• DSP or software problem
• Incorrect balance or fade setting
• Incorrect sound-mode setting
• Poor previous installation
• Loose door or dashboard trim
• Low 12-volt battery voltage
• Vehicle software issue
• Interference from another accessory

The dealer should test:

• Speaker resistance
• Wiring continuity
• Connector condition
• Source-unit output
• Factory-amplifier output
• Signal polarity
• Frequency content
• Left-to-right output
• Speaker mounting
• Trim-panel vibration
• Moisture exposure
• Infotainment settings

In a multi-speaker Sony system, the apparent failure of one speaker may be caused by:

• Active channel processing
• Surround-mode selection
• Driver-only listening mode
• Telephone-audio routing
• Navigation-prompt routing
• Factory amplifier protection
• Software configuration

If the original speaker has failed, a compatible Focal replacement may improve sound quality rather than simply restoring factory performance.

Conventional left and right speakers should normally be replaced in matched pairs.

Replacing only one side can create differences in:

• Output level
• Sensitivity
• Impedance
• Tonal balance
• Bass response
• Treble response
• Power handling
• Stereo imaging

A centre speaker, factory subwoofer or driver-headrest speaker may perform a specialised role and should not be replaced with a conventional door speaker without confirming its signal and function.

6. Which Focal products are currently displayed for JAECOO vehicles?

The current JAECOO category displays:

• IS TOY 165
• IS TOY 165 TWU
• IC TOY 165
• HILO V3 high-low level converter

The presence of these products should be treated as a starting point for professional product selection rather than proof of universal JAECOO compatibility.

The IS TOY 165 is a component-speaker system with separate woofers and tweeters.

A component system may provide:

• Improved tweeter positioning
• Better soundstage height
• Greater vocal clarity
• Improved stereo imaging
• More flexible tuning

Installation may still require:

• Connector adaptation
• Mounting adaptors
• Polarity confirmation
• Tweeter-mounting assessment
• Crossover placement
• Additional sealing
• Careful wiring

The IS TOY 165 TWU provides an alternative tweeter configuration, but its suitability depends on:

• Factory tweeter location
• Available mounting space
• Grille clearance
• Factory crossover arrangement
• Signal supplied to the tweeter
• Required output level

The IC TOY 165 is a coaxial speaker with the tweeter incorporated into the main speaker assembly.

It may be considered where:

• A coaxial factory speaker is fitted
• There is no suitable separate tweeter location
• A simpler rear-speaker upgrade is desired
• High-frequency output from the original speaker position is appropriate

The HILO V3 is a high-low level converter that may be used to obtain a low-level signal for selected aftermarket equipment.

It is not automatically required for every JAECOO.

Its suitability depends on:

• Factory output voltage
• Available speaker-level signal
• Factory equalisation
• Whether the selected channel is full range
• Signal load requirements
• Amplifier input design
• Required turn-on method
• Vehicle sleep behaviour

Higher-performance Focal products may also be suitable where custom mounting, amplification and tuning are available.

Potential ranges include:

• Access
• Slatefiber
• Flax Evo
• K2 Power
• K2 Power M
• Utopia M

Premium speakers should be selected as part of a complete system design rather than on speaker diameter alone.

7. Can the JAECOO J5 petrol, J5 EV and J5 SHS-H use the same Focal speakers?

They should not automatically be assumed to use identical speakers or installation methods.

The current Australian J5 family includes:

• J5 petrol
• J5 EV
• J5 SHS-H hybrid

Published factory audio configurations include:

• Six speakers in the J5 Track
• Eight speakers in the J5 Summit
• Eight speakers in the J5 EV Summit
• Eight speakers in the J5 SHS-H Summit

Even when two vehicles have the same published number of speakers, they may differ in:

• Speaker locations
• Speaker dimensions
• Mounting brackets
• Connectors
• Original impedance
• Available installation depth
• Factory equalisation
• Electrical architecture
• Infotainment software
• Cabin trim
• Noise profile

The J5 EV uses a fully electric drivetrain.

The J5 SHS-H uses a hybrid drivetrain that does not require external charging.

The petrol J5 uses a conventional internal-combustion drivetrain.

These differences can affect:

• Background noise
• Low-voltage power behaviour
• Available amplifier power
• Charging behaviour
• Electrical interference
• Equipment mounting locations
• Safe cable routes
• Vehicle sleep behaviour

The J5 EV specification describes its eight-speaker system as four speakers and four tweeters. That does not automatically confirm whether IS TOY 165 or IC TOY 165 fits each position.

The installer should inspect:

• Front door speakers
• Rear door speakers
• Factory tweeters
• Speaker connectors
• Door-card clearance
• Window clearance
• Factory speaker resistance
• Signal supplied to each position

A successful installation in a petrol J5 should not be used as the sole evidence for an EV or SHS-H installation.

8. Do the JAECOO J7 petrol and J7 SHS-P use the same audio system?

Not necessarily.

The Australian J7 range includes petrol and plug-in hybrid versions with different equipment grades.

Published configurations include:

• Six-speaker audio in selected J7 SHS-P versions
• Eight-speaker Sony audio in selected higher-grade J7 vehicles

Differences may exist between:

• J7 Track
• J7 Ridge
• J7 SHS-P Track
• J7 SHS-P Summit
• Different model years
• Later J7 II production
• Australian and overseas vehicles

The Sony-equipped system may have:

• Different speakers
• Different impedance
• Additional tweeters
• Factory amplification
• Active frequency filtering
• Factory equalisation
• Different signal routing
• Different maximum output
• Different diagnostic behaviour

These details must be measured rather than assumed.

The J7 SHS-P also includes:

• High-voltage traction battery
• Electric-drive equipment
• Charging equipment
• Power electronics
• Low-voltage electrical system
• Vehicle-control modules
• Battery cooling and monitoring

An audio upgrade must only use a suitable approved low-voltage supply.

It must not interfere with:

• Orange high-voltage cables
• Traction-battery connections
• Charging components
• Electric-drive equipment
• Battery enclosure
• Power electronics
• High-voltage service areas
• Manufacturer safety labels

The compatibility table also contains a separate J7 II entry beginning in 2026 without confirmed speaker products. That vehicle should be assessed independently before any existing J7 speaker package is recommended.

9. Can the 14-speaker JAECOO J8 or J8 SHS-P system be upgraded?

Potentially, but these vehicles require a more detailed integration strategy than a conventional speaker replacement.

The J8 petrol is published with a 14-speaker system.

The J8 SHS-P is published with a 14-speaker Sony premium system that includes driver-headrest speakers.

A 14-speaker system may use:

• Multiple speaker sizes
• Different impedance at different positions
• Active factory crossovers
• Centre-channel processing
• Surround processing
• Factory time alignment
• Factory equalisation
• Dedicated bass channels
• Headrest audio
• Telephone and navigation routing
• Driver-assistance warnings
• Factory amplifier diagnostics

Replacing only selected speakers without measuring the system may cause:

• Incorrect tonal balance
• Excessive treble
• Weak mid-bass
• Reduced output
• Overloading of the factory amplifier
• Crossover gaps
• Phase problems
• Inconsistent surround performance
• Poor integration with the headrest speakers
• Loss of warning or telephone audio

The first step should be a complete factory-system assessment.

The installer should identify:

• Every speaker location
• Factory amplifier location
• Speaker impedance
• Output voltage
• Frequency response for each channel
• Signal polarity
• Crossover frequencies
• Factory equalisation
• Volume-dependent processing
• Surround-mode behaviour
• Headrest-speaker operation
• Warning-sound routing
• Telephone-audio routing
• Navigation-prompt routing

Possible upgrade approaches include:

• Replacing selected speakers that have verified compatibility
• Retaining specialised factory speakers
• Adding a DSP amplifier
• Adding an aftermarket subwoofer
• Correcting selected frequency-response limitations
• Rebuilding the system around a suitable multi-channel DSP
• Creating a fully tuned premium system

It should not be assumed that IS TOY 165 and IC TOY 165 alone provide a complete 14-speaker J8 upgrade.

10. Are special precautions required for JAECOO electric and hybrid models?

Yes.

The JAECOO range includes:

• Battery-electric vehicles
• Conventional hybrid vehicles
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Petrol vehicles

Electric and hybrid models contain systems that are not present in a conventional petrol vehicle.

These may include:

• High-voltage traction battery
• High-voltage cables
• Electric-drive motor
• Inverter
• Power electronics
• Charging equipment
• Battery-management system
• Battery cooling
• DC-to-DC converter
• Regenerative-braking components

Aftermarket audio equipment must not be connected directly to the high-voltage traction battery.

The installer must identify:

• Approved low-voltage power source
• Available low-voltage current
• DC-to-DC converter capacity
• Suitable earthing point
• Vehicle sleep behaviour
• Start-up and shutdown sequence
• Maximum acceptable standby current
• Safe cable routes
• Restricted installation areas

High-voltage cables are commonly identified by orange insulation or covering. They must not be:

• Cut
• Spliced
• Re-routed
• Used as mounting supports
• Drilled near
• Cable-tied to
• Probed as an audio power source

Equipment must not obstruct:

• Battery ventilation
• Battery cooling
• High-voltage service access
• Charging equipment
• Battery inspection areas
• Manufacturer warning labels

The completed audio system should be tested during:

• Vehicle start-up
• Vehicle shutdown
• Electric driving
• Petrol-engine operation
• Regenerative braking
• AC charging
• DC charging where applicable
• Vehicle sleep mode
• Vehicle restart

The installer should also check for:

• Switching noise
• Charging-system noise
• Amplifier turn-on noise
• Amplifier shutdown noise
• Unexpected battery drain
• Radio-frequency interference

An installer experienced with modern EV and hybrid electrical systems is strongly recommended.

11. Can the original JAECOO infotainment, cameras, voice control and safety functions be retained?

In most installations, retaining the original infotainment system will be the preferred approach.

Depending on the model, the factory system may manage:

• Radio
• DAB+ digital radio
• Bluetooth
• Telephone calls
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Factory microphone
• Navigation
• Intelligent voice control
• Steering-wheel controls
• Reversing camera
• 360-degree camera
• Parking information
• Vehicle settings
• Climate information
• Driver-assistance information
• Audible warnings
• System updates

Removing or replacing the factory source unit may affect functions unrelated to music.

A suitable amplifier, DSP or signal interface may allow the audio system to be upgraded downstream from the original infotainment system.

Before installation, the dealer should test:

• Speaker-level output
• Output voltage
• Frequency response
• Factory equalisation
• Signal polarity
• Available full-range channels
• Volume behaviour
• Telephone-audio routing
• Navigation-prompt routing
• Warning-sound routing
• Voice-control operation
• Camera operation
• Start-up behaviour
• Shutdown behaviour
• Vehicle sleep behaviour

After installation, the dealer should confirm:

• Radio operation
• DAB+ reception
• Bluetooth audio
• Telephone calls
• Factory microphone
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Navigation prompts
• Intelligent voice control
• Steering-wheel controls
• Reversing camera
• 360-degree camera
• Parking information
• Driver-assistance warnings
• Vehicle settings
• Amplifier start-up
• Amplifier shutdown
• Acceptable standby current

In a premium multi-speaker system, the installer should also confirm:

• Centre-channel operation
• Surround modes
• Headrest speakers
• Factory sound profiles
• Driver-focused modes
• Passenger-focused modes
• Balance and fade controls

The new system should improve the audio without sacrificing the JAECOO technology the owner uses every day.

12. Does a JAECOO speaker upgrade require an amplifier or DSP?

Not every JAECOO upgrade requires both.

Efficient and electrically compatible Focal speakers may provide an improvement when powered by a suitable basic factory source unit.

This may suit an owner seeking:

• Clearer vocals
• Improved treble detail
• Better tonal balance
• Stronger mid-bass
• Cleaner moderate-volume performance
• Improved telephone clarity

However, a factory source unit normally has limited clean power.

An amplifier may provide:

• Greater clean volume
• Improved speaker control
• Stronger dynamics
• Better mid-bass
• Reduced distortion
• Increased headroom
• Power for an additional subwoofer

The amplifier must be selected according to:

• Speaker impedance
• Required RMS power
• Available source signal
• Number of channels
• Power-supply capacity
• Mounting location
• Cooling
• Earthing
• Vehicle sleep behaviour

A DSP can allow the installer to:

• Measure and correct the factory signal
• Set crossover frequencies
• Balance individual speakers
• Apply corrective equalisation
• Adjust time alignment
• Improve stereo imaging
• Integrate a subwoofer
• Manage centre and surround channels
• Tune primarily for the driver
• Correct differences between front and rear signals

DSP may be particularly useful where:

• The vehicle has Sony audio
• The factory system has active crossovers
• Factory equalisation is substantial
• Different speakers receive different frequency ranges
• A subwoofer is being integrated
• A premium Focal speaker range is selected
• The system contains many factory speakers
• The system is tuned primarily for the driver

A DSP cannot recreate frequencies that are completely absent from the chosen input signal.

The available signals must therefore be measured before the system is designed.

Correct gain structure is also essential.

Excessive amplifier gain does not produce additional clean power. It can increase noise, cause early distortion and place the speakers at greater risk of damage.

13. Can a subwoofer be added to a JAECOO without losing practicality?

In many JAECOO vehicles, yes.

A correctly integrated subwoofer can provide:

• Deeper bass
• Greater low-frequency impact
• Improved bass control
• Reduced demand on the door speakers
• Cleaner moderate-volume performance
• A fuller and more balanced sound

Potential Focal bass solutions may include:

• ISUB ACTIVE
• ISUB ACTIVE 2.1
• ISUB TWIN
• Specialised Subwoofers
• Compact sealed enclosures
• Under-seat installations
• Cargo-area side enclosures
• Removable enclosures
• Custom spare-wheel-area installations

The correct solution depends on:

• Exact JAECOO model
• Available clearance
• Seat adjustment
• Rear-passenger space
• Factory audio system
• Available source signal
• Required bass output
• Electrical capacity
• Cargo requirements
• Spare-wheel access
• Battery and charging equipment
• High-voltage component locations

An under-seat subwoofer must be physically measured before installation.

Apparent space may be occupied by:

• Seat mechanisms
• Airbag wiring
• Floor contours
• Carpet thickness
• Factory control modules
• Ventilation ducts
• High-voltage equipment
• Rear-passenger foot space

A cargo-area installation must account for:

• Luggage capacity
• Folding rear seats
• Spare-wheel access
• Charging-cable storage
• Cargo-floor movement
• Battery ventilation
• Emergency equipment
• Vehicle service access

Correct crossover frequency, polarity, phase, level and signal delay are essential.

Poor integration can make the subwoofer sound disconnected from the front speakers or cause cancellation that reduces bass at the listening position.

Any removable enclosure must be properly restrained. A heavy subwoofer enclosure should never be left unsecured during emergency braking, off-road driving or a collision.

14. Can Focal BAM acoustic treatment improve a JAECOO?

Strategically installed Focal BAM acoustic treatment may provide a worthwhile improvement.

Even a relatively quiet modern SUV can experience:

• Tyre noise
• Road noise
• Wind noise
• Large door-panel resonance
• Interior trim vibration
• Speaker energy escaping through metal panels
• Reduced mid-bass performance
• Rattles at particular bass frequencies

Electric and hybrid models can make tyre, wind and trim noises more noticeable when the petrol engine is not operating.

Focal BAM treatment may help:

• Strengthen the speaker mounting environment
• Reduce door-panel resonance
• Reduce sound escaping through the outer door skin
• Improve mid-bass response
• Reduce selected rattles
• Reduce selected road and tyre noise
• Improve clarity at motorway speeds
• Create a more controlled acoustic environment

Potential treatment areas include:

• Front doors
• Rear doors
• Speaker mounting surfaces
• Cargo-area side panels
• Rear hatch
• Selected floor areas
• Loose trim interfaces

Treatment must not interfere with:

• Door drainage
• Window mechanisms
• Door locks
• Wiring
• Side airbags
• Pressure sensors
• Seat-belt mechanisms
• Cabin ventilation
• Battery ventilation
• High-voltage equipment
• Vehicle-control modules
• Manufacturer service access
• Identification and warning labels

Acoustic treatment should be applied strategically.

Covering every available surface can add unnecessary weight and cost without providing a proportionate improvement.

The best result normally comes from treating:

• The speaker mounting surface
• The outer panel behind the speaker
• Large resonant sections of the door
• Trim interfaces responsible for rattles
• Areas where useful sound is escaping

BAM treatment will not make a vehicle completely silent. Its purpose is to improve the speaker environment and reduce selected resonance, vibration and sound transmission.

15. How do I confirm compatibility, and what will a JAECOO audio upgrade cost?

Begin by collecting the vehicle’s complete information.

Provide the dealer with:

• Exact JAECOO model
• Production month and year
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Equipment grade
• Petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric drivetrain
• Australian-delivered or private import
• Factory infotainment system
• Factory audio description
• Number and location of speakers
• Existing factory amplifier
• Previous audio modifications
• Preferred listening position
• Cargo and storage requirements
• Desired performance
• Available budget

Physical compatibility can be affected by:

• Speaker diameter
• Basket shape
• Mounting-hole pattern
• Magnet diameter
• Installation depth
• Factory connector
• Grille clearance
• Window clearance
• Door-mechanism clearance
• Tweeter position
• Required mounting adaptor
• Moisture protection

Electrical and acoustic compatibility can be affected by:

• Factory speaker impedance
• Factory source-unit output
• Factory amplifier
• Active frequency filtering
• Factory equalisation
• Signal polarity
• Available full-range signals
• Telephone-audio routing
• Navigation-prompt routing
• Warning-sound routing
• Headrest-speaker integration
• Vehicle sleep and wake behaviour
• EV or hybrid electrical architecture

The cost depends on:

• Exact JAECOO model
• Factory audio configuration
• Focal speaker range
• Number of speakers
• Custom mounting adaptors
• Connector adaptation
• Tweeter installation
• Acoustic treatment
• Amplifier installation
• DSP integration
• Subwoofer selection
• Interior disassembly
• Custom fabrication
• High-voltage installation precautions
• Final measurement and tuning

Replacing a pair of speakers in a compatible six-speaker J5 may be considerably less complex than integrating a multi-channel DSP and subwoofer with a 14-speaker J8 Sony system.

It would be misleading to provide one standard JAECOO audio-upgrade price without identifying and assessing the exact vehicle.

The products displayed within the JAECOO category are starting points for professional product selection. They do not replace model-specific compatibility confirmation.

Upgrade Your JAECOO with Focal Sound

Whether you drive a JAECOO J5, J5 EV, J5 SHS-H, J7, J7 SHS-P, J8, J8 SHS-P or an international J6 EV, there may be a professionally designed Focal audio upgrade available.

The Focal products currently displayed within the JAECOO category include:

• IS TOY 165
• IS TOY 165 TWU
• IC TOY 165
• HILO V3 high-low level converter

These products should only be promoted as compatible after their suitability for the exact model, production date, equipment grade, speaker position and factory audio system has been confirmed.

The current compatibility information indicates that connector adaptation may be required. The installation should therefore not automatically be described as completely Plug & Play, requiring no splicing or using identical factory connectors.

Where mounting, connector, tweeter or wiring adaptation is required, the system should be described as an OEM-style or professionally customised installation.

An Authorised Focal Australia Dealer may create a system using suitable products from ranges including:

• Auditor
• Universal
• Access
• Slatefiber
• Flax Evo
• K2 Power
• K2 Power M
• Utopia M
• Focal amplifiers
• Focal DSP solutions
• Focal subwoofers
• Focal BAM acoustic treatment

Depending on the vehicle and desired result, an installation may include:

• Front speaker replacement
• Rear speaker replacement
• Separate tweeters
• Custom mounting adaptors
• Factory connector adaptation
• Factory-infotainment retention
• Factory-amplifier integration
• Additional amplification
• Digital signal processing
• Additional bass reinforcement
• Strategic acoustic treatment
• Professional measurement and tuning

JAECOO factory systems vary substantially.

A six-speaker J5, eight-speaker J7, Sony-equipped J7 and 14-speaker J8 should not automatically receive the same products or installation approach.

Electric and hybrid vehicles require additional precautions around their traction batteries, high-voltage cables, charging equipment, power electronics and low-voltage power systems. Audio equipment must only be connected to a suitable approved low-voltage supply.

The J8 and J8 SHS-P require particular care because of their 14-speaker systems. The J8 SHS-P also incorporates driver-headrest speakers, making complete signal measurement and system planning especially important.

A correctly designed and professionally installed Focal system can provide stronger mid-bass, clearer vocals, improved stereo imaging, deeper bass and cleaner performance while retaining the JAECOO’s infotainment, cameras, voice control, steering-wheel controls, safety warnings and practical interior.

For professional advice, compatibility confirmation and installation, contact an Authorised Focal Australia Dealer.

All vehicle manufacturer names, vehicle model names and other brand references appearing on this website are used solely for identification, informational and compatibility purposes, including to assist consumers in identifying Focal aftermarket audio products that may be suitable for their vehicle.

Focal products displayed within vehicle-specific pages are aftermarket audio products and are not represented original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts unless expressly stated otherwise.

References to vehicle manufacturers, makes and models are intended only to describe the application, compatibility or intended use of the relevant Focal aftermarket product and should not be interpreted as indicating any commercial relationship, partnership, sponsorship or endorsement by the referenced vehicle manufacturer.

Vehicle compatibility may vary according to model year, vehicle specification, factory audio system, equipment level and market configuration. Compatibility information should therefore be used as a guide, and customers should consult an Authorised Focal Australia Dealer to confirm suitability before purchasing or installing any aftermarket Focal product.