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Your input appreciated -
Does anyone know what the best improvement to the stock head unit would be?
I would like to retain my stock head unit as it controls the "Rear-seat entertainmeng package" on my 2002 F150 Lariat.
What I was wondering is how I could boost the power, sound ouf of that unit - or is it just a hopeless cause?
I would love to be able to add some kind of a cross over that would allow the use of a sub-woofer and then retain the factory speakers as mid-tweeters.
Another idea I was thinking about would be a powered sub woofer (if there's a lead from the head unit) - then I could turn the bass down on the head unit allowing me more volume control without distortion.
Thanks,
Todd
2002 F150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4
I would like to retain my stock head unit as it controls the "Rear-seat entertainmeng package" on my 2002 F150 Lariat.
What I was wondering is how I could boost the power, sound ouf of that unit - or is it just a hopeless cause?
I would love to be able to add some kind of a cross over that would allow the use of a sub-woofer and then retain the factory speakers as mid-tweeters.
Another idea I was thinking about would be a powered sub woofer (if there's a lead from the head unit) - then I could turn the bass down on the head unit allowing me more volume control without distortion.
Thanks,
Todd
2002 F150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4
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I'm highly doubting you will have an audio out on the back of that, but since it does have the entertainment package perhaps it does. I would pull it out and look. If there isn't, I would pull out the back speakers and splice the wires and run speaker wire the the high input(speaker wire side of an amp) to an amp and hook a subwoofer to the amp. It wouldn't hit real low, but it would improve the bass some. It's only a suggestion, and you might want to consult a professional. Hope I could help.
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You can boost the sound and keep the factory HU. How much bass do you want? Definitely replace the factory speakers and power them with an aftermarket amp. The sub will hit low if you have it setup right.
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From: Elk Grove USA
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"how much bass do (I) want"
I'd like to keep the system as "stock" looking as possible and am willing to spend $2k for improvements.
What I'm used to in my Honda I have Boston Ac. speakers front and rear - rears are powered by the "high powered 25watt deck" - these are just to "fill-in the sound." Front two pieces are powered by a small "Linear" amp (60 watts) with the built in cross overs on the BA speakers. Then, I have a "Bazooka" powered Subwoofer (8") that I have a switch to turn on/off. This provides me plenty of clean power when I reduce the bass to negative 3 and powerup the sub.
This whole system is very clean (with the exception of the small tweaters in the door and the removable bazooka in the trunk it looks stock) and was relatively inexpensive (less than $3k including HU).
Thanks,
Todd
I'd like to keep the system as "stock" looking as possible and am willing to spend $2k for improvements.
What I'm used to in my Honda I have Boston Ac. speakers front and rear - rears are powered by the "high powered 25watt deck" - these are just to "fill-in the sound." Front two pieces are powered by a small "Linear" amp (60 watts) with the built in cross overs on the BA speakers. Then, I have a "Bazooka" powered Subwoofer (8") that I have a switch to turn on/off. This provides me plenty of clean power when I reduce the bass to negative 3 and powerup the sub.
This whole system is very clean (with the exception of the small tweaters in the door and the removable bazooka in the trunk it looks stock) and was relatively inexpensive (less than $3k including HU).
Thanks,
Todd
