upgrading speakers
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upgrading speakers
I have a base unit....I am thinking of replacing the stock speakers....front and back....I am not looking at adding a amp to power a subwoofer.....at least not yet..
So what is suggested? What size fits in the front doors and the back deck? Who do you recommend and who not?
So what is suggested? What size fits in the front doors and the back deck? Who do you recommend and who not?
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I replaced all 4 with polk db571s. I got them for $50 a pair on amazon. I've been pretty happy with them.
5x7s fit. I think I've heard that 6x8s will fit too, but I haven't tried them.
5x7s fit. I think I've heard that 6x8s will fit too, but I haven't tried them.
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I would say start with the HU to get the most improvement though. I also have the base stereo, and am piecing a system together as well. The base system, as im sure you all have realized, is horrible.
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A new HU is probably my next upgrade on my 2014 as well. I think I'll go single din though so I have the shelf to put my phone and sunglasses. I like the look of a double din better but I love that shelf. Too bad we have to buy an entirely new panel with AC controls in it instead of just the head unit.
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A new HU is probably my next upgrade on my 2014 as well. I think I'll go single din though so I have the shelf to put my phone and sunglasses. I like the look of a double din better but I love that shelf. Too bad we have to buy an entirely new panel with AC controls in it instead of just the head unit.
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I have in my 99 F-150 a high Alpine single din.....Love it....but then so does my boys who drive it mostly now....
So in a single din unit.....what about loss of sync or steering wheel controls???
I have entertained the idea of Kenwood DDX9801HD unit....with the Idatalink Maestro facing for it.
I want to add a Sirius XM Connect when I do do this.....
Suggestions then....
So in a single din unit.....what about loss of sync or steering wheel controls???
I have entertained the idea of Kenwood DDX9801HD unit....with the Idatalink Maestro facing for it.
I want to add a Sirius XM Connect when I do do this.....
Suggestions then....
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I have in my 99 F-150 a high Alpine single din.....Love it....but then so does my boys who drive it mostly now....
So in a single din unit.....what about loss of sync or steering wheel controls???
I have entertained the idea of Kenwood DDX9801HD unit....with the Idatalink Maestro facing for it.
I want to add a Sirius XM Connect when I do do this.....
Suggestions then....
So in a single din unit.....what about loss of sync or steering wheel controls???
I have entertained the idea of Kenwood DDX9801HD unit....with the Idatalink Maestro facing for it.
I want to add a Sirius XM Connect when I do do this.....
Suggestions then....
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Just upgraded my speakers
Front Focal PS165FX
Rear Focal AC570
Amp JL XD7005V2
Subs 2 JL10W1V34
Sounds great! Lost no trunk space. Put Hushmat in the doors. Amazing how that stuff deadens the doors. Best of all it looks stock. Except for the tweeter being mounted on the a pillars. Head unit still shaker 500.
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Custom made sealed box seating in the spare tire well. Now what to do with that spare tire pump?
Front Focal PS165FX
Rear Focal AC570
Amp JL XD7005V2
Subs 2 JL10W1V34
Sounds great! Lost no trunk space. Put Hushmat in the doors. Amazing how that stuff deadens the doors. Best of all it looks stock. Except for the tweeter being mounted on the a pillars. Head unit still shaker 500.
![upgrading speakers-image-1250662128.jpg](https://themustangsource.com/forums/attachments/f803/161965d1458687415t-upgrading-speakers-image-1250662128.jpg)
Custom made sealed box seating in the spare tire well. Now what to do with that spare tire pump?
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Just upgraded my speakers Front Focal PS165FX Rear Focal AC570 Amp JL XD7005V2 Subs 2 JL10W1V34 Sounds great! Lost no trunk space. Put Hushmat in the doors. Amazing how that stuff deadens the doors. Best of all it looks stock. Except for the tweeter being mounted on the a pillars. Head unit still shaker 500. Custom made sealed box seating in the spare tire well. Now what to do with that spare tire pump?
I'm looking at some Polk audio components; and I have never mounted tweeters before but have worked with just about everything else.
I guess the only 3 places for a decent sound stage are:
1) The A pillar 2) The triangle piece under the A pillar 3) The area where the power mirror switch sits now, and then relocate that.
Trying to see what looks the best and requires the least amount of hassle.
Just looking at some Polk audios on amazon, but it seems crutch-field has the same options for about $100 less.
Just trying to figure out what "fits" and disregard crutchfields info. They only say a few brands for for the front doors.
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Would you be so kind as to post a picture of your A-pillar tweeters please? I'm looking at some Polk audio components; and I have never mounted tweeters before but have worked with just about everything else. I guess the only 3 places for a decent sound stage are: 1) The A pillar 2) The triangle piece under the A pillar 3) The area where the power mirror switch sits now, and then relocate that. Trying to see what looks the best and requires the least amount of hassle. Just looking at some Polk audios on amazon, but it seems crutch-field has the same options for about $100 less. Just trying to figure out what "fits" and disregard crutchfields info. They only say a few brands for for the front doors.
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[QUOTE="Toad 185;6828867"]Thanks Joe and Steve. Wish I could have had them in a more discrete location. But this is growing on me. Really loving the sound that these speakers produce!![/QUOTE
You've definitely done a fantastic job.
Looks OEM. Not too protruding.
I drive a 2013 Ford F-150 for work. And I just noticed that it has tweeters in the A pillars. Not a "loud" stereo, but listening to songs this week has really opened my ears compared to the mustang. I'm hearing all new vocals and horns and guitar I haven't heard in my mustang.
You've definitely done a fantastic job.
Looks OEM. Not too protruding.
I drive a 2013 Ford F-150 for work. And I just noticed that it has tweeters in the A pillars. Not a "loud" stereo, but listening to songs this week has really opened my ears compared to the mustang. I'm hearing all new vocals and horns and guitar I haven't heard in my mustang.
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A new HU is probably my next upgrade on my 2014 as well. I think I'll go single din though so I have the shelf to put my phone and sunglasses. I like the look of a double din better but I love that shelf. Too bad we have to buy an entirely new panel with AC controls in it instead of just the head unit.
I believe that is incorrect because the factory satellite tuner is removed when the old radio is removed. So you have to buy an add-on SiriusXM tuner.
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and for speakers...has anyone tried the Kenwood plate speakers KFC-P680C? I thought these might be a good alternative to components. I don't want to add an amplifier either (except for a sub). My plan is a new HU with Maestro (probably Kenwood), new speakers and then either a JL Stealthbox or MTX Thunderform.