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Old May 12, 2021 | 04:43 PM
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If in wrong thread let me know. I have a 2021 F150 Lariat 502A with the B&O system but it has no bass compared to my 2016. It has a sub behind the rear seat but I don't know where it draws the power from. HAs anyone had issues with this and upgraded or know of a way to without adding an entire amp/sub combo?

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Old May 13, 2021 | 07:38 PM
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Ummm, it draws its power from the amp that’s also behind the seat.

The only way to improve bass is by going to the aftermarket.
 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 07:39 PM
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Ummm, it draws its power from the amp that’s also behind the seat.

The only way to improve bass is by going to the aftermarket.
From the silver b&o box?
 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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From the silver b&o box?
Correct.
It’s aluminum with heat sink fins.
 
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Originally Posted by GABAR
Correct.
It’s aluminum with heat sink fins.

hoping they come out with a bigger badder unit to swap out to get some more juice out of the speakers and sub. Pretty pitiful for a 65k truck!
 
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The system has protection built in, at what volume level does the bass drop out? The sync 3 would drop bass above level 21 and there was another feature if the sound stage wasn't set for center and the bass was set high it would cut earlier.
 
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The system has protection built in, at what volume level does the bass drop out? The sync 3 would drop bass above level 21 and there was another feature if the sound stage wasn't set for center and the bass was set high it would cut earlier.

bass sucks all the time compared to my 16. It’s like the sub isn’t even there
 
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Originally Posted by jjgolson
bass sucks all the time compared to my 16. It’s like the sub isn’t even there
Is this using FM or Bluetooth? I know with sync 4 and Bluetooth it is using the equalizer on the paired equipment. I left Sirius out because that is a whole different subject and they have expanded cutting frequencies so it's useless for SQ.
 
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Carplay/XM/FM all of the above it does it on sad to be honest.
 
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I don't even have the Sony system or a sub and I have plenty of bass. If you are wanting that unnatural booming bass that rattles the windows you are going to have to go aftermarket. And in a few short years you won't be able to hear chit except for the ringing in your ears.

Enjoy!
 
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