New Stereo Upgrade
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New Stereo Upgrade
After months of debate and research, I finally caved in and had a local stereo shop order the components to upgrade the system in my 2017 Lariat Ultimate. I had high hopes for the stock Sony system but found it left a lot to be desired.
After talks with a local DFW stereo shop, I decided to go with the following.
Front Doors: Component JL Audio C2-650
C2-650 - Car Audio - C2 - Component Systems - JL Audio
Rear Doors: Coaxial JL Audio C2-600X
C2-600x - Car Audio - C2 - Coaxial Speakers - JL Audio
Amp/DSP: Kenwood XR600-6DSP
XR600-6DSP | eXcelon | CAR ENTERTAINMENT | KENWOOD USA
Amp Interface: Maestro AR
iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro AR
Behind Seat Subwoofer: JL Audio 8W3v3-4 8" Ported MicroSub
http://www.jlaudio.com/cp108lg-w3v3-...-systems-93133
They are also going to install Dynamat in all four doors at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing what results I can get and have faith that the new Kenwood DSP is the way to go. See the link to the video below as it shows the factory integration of the Kenwood amp using the Maestro AR.
After talks with a local DFW stereo shop, I decided to go with the following.
Front Doors: Component JL Audio C2-650
C2-650 - Car Audio - C2 - Component Systems - JL Audio
Rear Doors: Coaxial JL Audio C2-600X
C2-600x - Car Audio - C2 - Coaxial Speakers - JL Audio
Amp/DSP: Kenwood XR600-6DSP
XR600-6DSP | eXcelon | CAR ENTERTAINMENT | KENWOOD USA
Amp Interface: Maestro AR
iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro AR
Behind Seat Subwoofer: JL Audio 8W3v3-4 8" Ported MicroSub
http://www.jlaudio.com/cp108lg-w3v3-...-systems-93133
They are also going to install Dynamat in all four doors at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing what results I can get and have faith that the new Kenwood DSP is the way to go. See the link to the video below as it shows the factory integration of the Kenwood amp using the Maestro AR.
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After months of debate and research, I finally caved in and had a local stereo shop order the components to upgrade the system in my 2017 Lariat Ultimate. I had high hopes for the stock Sony system but found it left a lot to be desired.
After talks with a local DFW stereo shop, I decided to go with the following.
Front Doors: Component JL Audio C2-650
C2-650 - Car Audio - C2 - Component Systems - JL Audio
Rear Doors: Coaxial JL Audio C2-600X
C2-600x - Car Audio - C2 - Coaxial Speakers - JL Audio
Amp/DSP: Kenwood XR600-6DSP
XR600-6DSP | eXcelon | CAR ENTERTAINMENT | KENWOOD USA
Amp Interface: Maestro AR
iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro AR
Behind Seat Subwoofer: JL Audio 8W3v3-4 8" Ported MicroSub
CP108LG-W3v3 - Car Audio - Subwoofer Systems - MicroSub? - JL Audio
They are also going to install Dynamat in all four doors at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing what results I can get and have faith that the new Kenwood DSP is the way to go.
After talks with a local DFW stereo shop, I decided to go with the following.
Front Doors: Component JL Audio C2-650
C2-650 - Car Audio - C2 - Component Systems - JL Audio
Rear Doors: Coaxial JL Audio C2-600X
C2-600x - Car Audio - C2 - Coaxial Speakers - JL Audio
Amp/DSP: Kenwood XR600-6DSP
XR600-6DSP | eXcelon | CAR ENTERTAINMENT | KENWOOD USA
Amp Interface: Maestro AR
iDatalink - Maestro - Maestro AR
Behind Seat Subwoofer: JL Audio 8W3v3-4 8" Ported MicroSub
CP108LG-W3v3 - Car Audio - Subwoofer Systems - MicroSub? - JL Audio
They are also going to install Dynamat in all four doors at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing what results I can get and have faith that the new Kenwood DSP is the way to go.
Im a big JL Audio fan. I feel like they don't get the respect they deserve. They make some VERY nice speakers at a decent price.
I'm interested in the dynamat. My truck is fairly quiet as is but I feel like adding more insulation can only be a good thing.
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I like this idea a lot. Are you running everything off that one amp? Are they going to be able to remove the entire sony setup behind the rear seat (mini-amp and sub)? I read some reviews online saying that people couldn't get it to work with Sync... Hope that isn't the case. Keep us updated on the install!!!
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Yes, it does.
https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_794HA...2-Harness.html
https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_794HA...2-Harness.html
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I like this idea a lot. Are you running everything off that one amp? Are they going to be able to remove the entire sony setup behind the rear seat (mini-amp and sub)? I read some reviews online saying that people couldn't get it to work with Sync... Hope that isn't the case. Keep us updated on the install!!!
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They told me that the sub will fit and the amp replaces the Sony amp in the stock location.
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OP, looks like you're on your way to a great sounding ride! Let us know how you like it when you get it all installed. That Kenwood amp oddly has a >1.00% THD, which has to be a typo, hopefully its not that noisey. Love those JL's, can't go wrong there!
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That's because you're using a product that dampens vibrations, not sound. You needed a MLV or mass loaded vinyl product if you wanted to dampen outside noise.
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Yes, it does.
https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_794HA...2-Harness.html
https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_794HA...2-Harness.html
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interesting. Thanks for the info.
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