Stereo set ups in crew cabs

billpinsc · #1 (**permalink**) 11-25-2008, 10:57 PM

I was looking to add some aftermarket speakers in my Crew cab. I was looking into 10'' subs. Can any of you guys post pics of your set ups. Thanks

motometal04F350 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-25-2008, 11:36 PM

check out supercrewsound.com

The Gambler · #3 (**permalink**) 11-25-2008, 11:45 PM

I just installed two seperate 12" kicker boxes behind my twin rear captains chairs in my king ranch for a small box they really hit well.

ReAX · #4 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 01:23 AM

Two 10" subs in my own box.

patrickke · #5 (**permalink**) 11-26-2008, 01:27 AM

jl has a box for your truck that is custom and sounds amazing...i believe they have them on their site

Beerstalker · #6 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 09:48 PM

Here is my Photobucket slideshow of my sound deadening/stereo install. I haven't had a chance to upload the rest of my pics yet but I will try to do that soon.
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TNT in Round Rock · #7 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 11:33 PM

had a custom box made - holds (4) 10" subs .. they sound.. GREAT ..

BADAS03SVT · #8 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 12:53 AM

Bringing this back instead of making a new thread.

Anyone else? Where did u guys mount your amps? Setups look great! I'm wanting a flushmiunt screen up front for radio/cd/DVD w/ a backup cam and 2 or 3 10" subs

ReAX · #9 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 10:09 AM

I built a box the same dims as the speaker box which houses the Symmetry EPX, Amp, cap and dist box. When I rebuild, I'm going to inset the amp into the speaker box.

BADAS03SVT · #10 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Yone have issues with the amps getting too hot and shutting down?

And what about moving the seat up 1"? Hard to do? I'm a fan of the kicker L7s and JL stuff and they have a deeper mounting depth

ReAX · #11 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 11:26 AM

Class D amps run a little cooler, and mine hasn't been warm enough to deform the plexi it's mounted to.

jxdrl · #12 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 08:31 PM

I moved my seats up (captain's chairs). There were two holes from I believe the bench set up and then I had to drill 2 more to make mine fit. I had a box custom made that fits around the rear window motor to get the most volume in the box. I have 2 12" Alpine shallow-mount subs that sound great. My two amps are under the rear seat to run the subs and the speakers I replaced. They do not overheat despite not having a ton of room.

try this link for some other ideas and pictures. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/72...5-crewcab.html

BADAS03SVT · #13 (**permalink**) 06-30-2009, 09:12 PM

good stuff. i dont want to go too crazy. I listen to mostly rock/metal but some rap/r&b. doesnt need to be ear shattering but have some umph when I want it. I have a rear bench so a premade box will be fine.

would 3 8" subs have more to it than 2 10" subs? I believe back in the day when I was into this, bigger subs could go deeper in the sound spectrum.

ReAX · #14 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 08:21 AM

It's my understanding that the larger dia, the easier it is for them to reach lower freqs. Meaning that smaller speakers can have the same dynamic range, but it takes more power for a 10" to produce 20hz than a 12" to produce 20hz. There is a slope like in a crossover, so you have to use an EQ to draw the upper freqs down so they all are flat.

I skipped box building week, so I'm not an expert on subs.

playboy4aday · #15 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 10:11 AM

You have to take in account for cone mass, for how low a sub can play. Just think about home stereos they have light paper cones and play higher snappy bass where as really nice car subs (thick paper cones and plastic or metal even) play really low bass with ease. Given the box design port volume etc etc.....