Upgraded Sound System
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Laramie, WY
One option that would bypass the whole system is to use a Bluetooth amp hooked up to some nice door speakers and a sub woofer. It will let you play music directly from a smart phone without having to integrate to the factory system.
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From: Denver, CO
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From: Canada
I've actually been thinking about upgrading the audio as well on the truck I am hoping will arrive soon. 2018 XLT CCLB with Sync3 but no Sony. I miss having a decent sound system like in my previous vehicles but have never had anything real intense. Hoping a simple speaker/amp/sub install with some deadening in the doors will do the trick, just got to track down the parts required for it.
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Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Dallas, Ga.
Very happy with the output now compared to the stock "premier" sony system. The install was simple, just popped off the door panels and replaced the speakers, I used adapters to mount the new ones and metra wire adapters that plugged into the factory harness.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Laramie, WY
I put these in the front. JL Audio 690TX , these in the rear JL Audio 650X and this one in the center dash Dayton Audio PS95-8
Very happy with the output now compared to the stock "premier" sony system. The install was simple, just popped off the door panels and replaced the speakers, I used adapters to mount the new ones and metra wire adapters that plugged into the factory harness.
Very happy with the output now compared to the stock "premier" sony system. The install was simple, just popped off the door panels and replaced the speakers, I used adapters to mount the new ones and metra wire adapters that plugged into the factory harness.
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Brentwood CA
Check my post in this link. I have the Sony system - the upgrades I did have been good and I spent under $1000 including installation.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ers-sub-3.html
Did JL Audio C2's, replaced the center channel speaker and poly filled the Sony Sub. Probably around $700 if you do the install.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ers-sub-3.html
Did JL Audio C2's, replaced the center channel speaker and poly filled the Sony Sub. Probably around $700 if you do the install.
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 472
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From: Brentwood CA
Did in mine - got more bass out of the center.
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Cargo Master
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From: Laramie, WY
Thanks, I'm guessing that the new door speakers efficiency is just out performing the stock center speakers. I'll try to listen real close when I get back to my truck.
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From: St Louis Suburbs
Thinking about jumping on the speaker upgrade path. I have the Sony system and I like the thought of upgrading the speakers as a first move towards better sound. I don't really have an interest in adding amps or anything that will take away from my storage capacity of my truck rear seat area.
The JL Audio speakers 690 and 650's look like a good balance between price and performance and they come with incredible user reviews here and also Crutchfield.
Can anyone share what kind of modifications or hardware they needed to install these speakers? I have the wiring harnesses in my cart but just curious what I may need from a mounting bracket perspective or is it as simple as taking out the OEM's and screwing in the new speakers?
Thank you guys!
The JL Audio speakers 690 and 650's look like a good balance between price and performance and they come with incredible user reviews here and also Crutchfield.
Can anyone share what kind of modifications or hardware they needed to install these speakers? I have the wiring harnesses in my cart but just curious what I may need from a mounting bracket perspective or is it as simple as taking out the OEM's and screwing in the new speakers?
Thank you guys!
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Tomball, TX
I took out the plastic tool organizer under the rear seat and added a Rockford Fosgate Punch 10 subwoofer, along with JL Audio speakers in the doors. I didn't change the center channel or pillar tweeters. To me it is a night and day difference, for hard rock you could still add a small amp for the door speakers to make it even better. There are slimmer subwoofers available but the Punch 10 was half the price of the others I looked at.
Forgot to mention that sound deadener was added to the doors when the speakers were replaced.
Forgot to mention that sound deadener was added to the doors when the speakers were replaced.
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Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 53
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From: Tomball, TX
Thinking about jumping on the speaker upgrade path. I have the Sony system and I like the thought of upgrading the speakers as a first move towards better sound. I don't really have an interest in adding amps or anything that will take away from my storage capacity of my truck rear seat area.
The JL Audio speakers 690 and 650's look like a good balance between price and performance and they come with incredible user reviews here and also Crutchfield.
Can anyone share what kind of modifications or hardware they needed to install these speakers? I have the wiring harnesses in my cart but just curious what I may need from a mounting bracket perspective or is it as simple as taking out the OEM's and screwing in the new speakers?
Thank you guys!
The JL Audio speakers 690 and 650's look like a good balance between price and performance and they come with incredible user reviews here and also Crutchfield.
Can anyone share what kind of modifications or hardware they needed to install these speakers? I have the wiring harnesses in my cart but just curious what I may need from a mounting bracket perspective or is it as simple as taking out the OEM's and screwing in the new speakers?
Thank you guys!