mkenny28

Keep an eye on this site http://maestro.idatalink.com for them to release a version for the Mustang. It only works with Non-MyFordTouch setups so they should be working on one for the V6.

SD CALSPCL

Admittedly, I have only put 111 miles on the 2015, but I believe $1795 for the top line 12 speaker system is a waste of money and yes, I have this system.

It does not compare to the Sony system that was in my 2013 SHO. I will play around with the settings when I have a chance, but right now I would advise people to go to the dealer, take one for test drive and decide for yourself if you want to spend that money.

Other peoples opinions (including mine) really don't matter. It is your money, insist on the test drive and take whatever device you are going to use and connect with the system. I had 32 CD's on a USB memory stick and plugged it in for comparison, since I had just removed it from the SHO.

mkenny28

Well you have to remember the Blind Spot/Cross Traffic and Memory Seats go into that $1795 too so it is more like $795 for speaker system (total guess, could be more or less). But that is still a bunch of money for it.

SteelTownStang

I believe that the out-going Shaker Pro was $1,295. I don't think that the price of the 401A pkg is too crazy. If the cost of the "new" Shaker Pro is the same, then the additional $500 for the other features that you had mentioned doesn't seem too bad.

m05fastbackGT

I want to upgrade my rear speakers, but just as others have mentioned, I'm also not very comfortable in removing the rear panels just to change them..

My fox bodies were so easy to work on, as all that was required was to remove the speaker covers and they would pop right out lol.

SteelTownStang

I guess that I should have prefaced my above comment to say "if" the system sounds great, as described eariler, then the price for 401A pkg isn't too bad. If subpar, like my Shaker 1000, then

I thought that the rear speakers were easier to remove on pre '07 models:
https://themustangsource.com/forums/...0-pics-482936/ - Post #3

JeffreyDJ

I have the 12 speaker 201a Shaker Pro system. It's not earth shattering, but it is clear and clean. I am good with it and won't be changing.

You do need to play with the settings - to my taste I would not do the 'driver' only setting. It sounded "off" to me and definitely lost both oomph and clarity. I also sent the fade two notches to the back.

As others have mentioned, the worst source by far is SiriusXM. It's not even close.

Now, others are going to have different opinions on the sound. Some will love it, some will really like it (me) and others will think it's junk. I say find a dealer car if you're unsure and try out the different settings. Just because I, or others like it (or not) it doesn't mean you will!

Edit: When my car was being fixed I had a 6 speaker base V6. It was not good. Not the worst OEM I've ever heard, but I wouldn't be able to live with it.

SteelTownStang

Isn't the Entertainment Group, which includes the Shaker Pro System, the 401A Package?

JeffreyDJ

On an EB it's 201a.

m05fastbackGT

I don't know if the pre 07's are easier or not ? I just assumed they're all the same for all 2005-14's..

I do hope your right though

Cavero

My '06 has plastic speaker grilles that you pop off w/ easy access to the torx screws. No need to take the entire rear shelf out.

Easy is a relative term though since there's not a lot of clearance w/ the back window.

Not sure when Ford got rid of the grilles.

m05fastbackGT

I know exactly what you mean about the clearance issue with the rear glass.. As it's such a PITA

It looks as though Ford changed the design by getting rid of the grilles in 2007 but don't understand why and for what purpose

At least it's good to know the entire rear shelf doesn't have to come out on the pre 07 models though

SteelTownStang

2007

m05fastbackGT

I'm very curious as to why and what purpose Ford had behind getting rid of the grilles to begin with ? Doesn't make much sense as far as I'm concerned

SteelTownStang

I remember reading a few years ago that the speakers added less reflective sound distortion by being moved under the rear deck cover as opposed to being positioned on top... Seems like a reach, but even if it were true the differece would negligible.

Maybe Ford saved a few pennies on the grilles... Maybe weight reduction. I heard that the '07s were a few ounces lighter

Kidding aside, a torx bit in a thumb-ratchet should make this task pretty easy for your '06.

Cavero

I'd definitely say it was a $$$ thing. To not have to punch holes in the shelf or snap in the grilles probably saved $10 and 10 sec on the production line

Yup, that's exatly what I did a couple years ago. Used an adjustable wrench on the torx bit to break the screws loose and torque them back down when I was done.

And then got some glass wipes to clean knuckle prints off the glass

m05fastbackGT

Just another fine example of the bean counters over at Ford taking short cuts just to pinch a few more pennies as usual

m05fastbackGT

Yes indeed ! Just imagine how much $$$ they saved on each car and time on the production line.. Priceless

bill0754

I had the 500 in my 2014 Shelby, and it always sounded muddy. The base was there, but the mid and highs were muted. I have the 401a package in my 2015 and it sounds incredible. Great seperation, crisp mids and highs, and awesome base as well. I highly recommend opting up to the Shaker Pro. It is a SUPER improvement over my 2014 Shaker 500

LMS007

Either of these drivers are relativity weak motors and we know because its an IB style driver which means is generally a weak hight Q motor because it has to be. The Qts (electrical dampening) needs to be low in order for it to have a flat response. The mustang's amp will not have the voltage to EQ a low Q driver flat in that system.