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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Excursion sub?

I was wondering if you guys found a line out adapter for the ford factory radio?
I want to add a sub woofer to enhance the existing radio!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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i bought a universal line out converter, tapped the drivers far rear speaker and added my 15" RF sub and 800w amp(need a bigger amp) its been working flawlessly in 3 different Ex's for 3 years. you can find a LOC(line out converter) really easy online or at a local radio shop. they are pretty cheap and easy to install.

heres my set-up...dont mind the other crap in the back lol

 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:45 AM
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heres my set-up...dont mind the other crap in the back lol

That's something you don't see every day, a sub and a snowblower right next to each other!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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lol well i still use my trucks as trucks nomatter what. i've had 8 tires/wheels back there. the sub just makes it alittle more of a pain in the butt.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AlaskanEx
the sub just makes it alittle more of a pain in the butt.
Some would probably argue that it just makes it that much better...
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:25 AM
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Alaskan-ex did you notice any noise or sound delay from that type of install?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Curt's05
Alaskan-ex did you notice any noise or sound delay from that type of install?
Curt, Rattles and noises come to mind from looking at his additional sound proofing material!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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I put a Fosgate 10" powered sub in mine and it had speaker level Inputs already. Ran power and spliced off if rear speakers. It's got a lot of boom for its size.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Curt's05
Alaskan-ex did you notice any noise or sound delay from that type of install?
not at all, its how i've done all my sub installs. i dont like aftermarket head units so i've always had to use a LOC to hook the amp up. it sounds great!
 
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Originally Posted by Curt's05
I was wondering if you guys found a line out adapter for the ford factory radio?
I want to add a sub woofer to enhance the existing radio!
Google Dave Navone Engineering. Best LOC you'll find.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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are the good LOC expensive? i thought you would just use leads for your rear speakers to go to an amp to go to the subs, but my radios always sound bad, so what do i know, thats why i stick with stock, i dont like rap anyhows
 
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no they can be had for about $25. i dont think it would work right if you just connect the speaker wires directly if your using it for a sub.

bass is not just for hiphop/rap its great in all kinds of music!
 
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