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F150 Audio Upgrade
Posted on 10/9/14 at 11:37 am
Posted on 10/9/14 at 11:37 am
I have an 09 F150 Lariat without the Sony Audio upgrade and the sound is pitiful. I want to upgrade the sound system while keeping the factory receiver. Are there any options here? I know I can replace the factory speakers with quality aftermarket speakers but am looking for a little more power too. Not necessarily wanting a ton of base, just some better speakers with more kick.
Can you hook a small amp up to a factory receiver? I'm half ignorant on car audio.
Can you hook a small amp up to a factory receiver? I'm half ignorant on car audio.
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Posted on 10/9/14 at 11:43 am to Slickback
Crutchfield has good resources. Those name brand upgrades are typically a bitch to deal with.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 11:44 am to Slickback
I'm interested as well because my non-sony BLOWS. Also, I think this should be moved to the tech board.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 11:49 am to Slickback
You don't have the subs?
Posted on 10/9/14 at 1:06 pm to Slickback
You will need what is called a line level convertor to go from speaker wires to RCA to the amp. Then, you will have to run wires to the speakers.
IIRC, some new speakers are designed to work with factory impedance, like the 3-ohm Bose. If you run say a 4-ohm speaker on a 3-ohm amp, you just want get all of the power
I haven't messed around with car speakers in years, but I think that is right
IIRC, some new speakers are designed to work with factory impedance, like the 3-ohm Bose. If you run say a 4-ohm speaker on a 3-ohm amp, you just want get all of the power
I haven't messed around with car speakers in years, but I think that is right
Posted on 10/9/14 at 1:23 pm to Slickback
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Can you hook a small amp up to a factory receiver? I'm half ignorant on car audio.
Yes you can. Just upgrade those door speakers and get a line level converter for the amp. They make harnesses that hook up straight to the factory unit.
Also, it's bass
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 10/9/14 at 1:29 pm to Slickback
I know you dont want to but if
then getting an aftermarket deck will have enough juice to power higher quality upgraded speakers. If you must keep the factory deck, a small amp hooked up to a pair of quality 6x9's (6x8's in Ford's?) would give you a vast improvement and 6x9's are great overall balanced speakers as far as high/mid/low. All of the major brands are solid (Pioneer, Alpine, JL, Polk, Kenwood) but I have a preference to Infinity because I feel they have the purest sounds and their high note frequencies are stellar. Bang for the buck and great quality I'd look at Pioneer's mid-tier stuff.
Here are all the options for an '09 Lariat on Crutchfields website filtered by the gear that would be compatible with your truck.
If it were my truck and money was not an option then a pair of Infinity Kappa 682.11cf 5x7/6x8 would be going in the front doors and I would uprgade the deck to an aftermarket deck. This will be a massive upgrade. Cost effective, I would go with a pair of Pioneer TS-A6885R front door speakers and power them with the existing stereo.
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I know I can replace the factory speakers with quality aftermarket speakers but am looking for a little more power too.
then getting an aftermarket deck will have enough juice to power higher quality upgraded speakers. If you must keep the factory deck, a small amp hooked up to a pair of quality 6x9's (6x8's in Ford's?) would give you a vast improvement and 6x9's are great overall balanced speakers as far as high/mid/low. All of the major brands are solid (Pioneer, Alpine, JL, Polk, Kenwood) but I have a preference to Infinity because I feel they have the purest sounds and their high note frequencies are stellar. Bang for the buck and great quality I'd look at Pioneer's mid-tier stuff.
Here are all the options for an '09 Lariat on Crutchfields website filtered by the gear that would be compatible with your truck.
If it were my truck and money was not an option then a pair of Infinity Kappa 682.11cf 5x7/6x8 would be going in the front doors and I would uprgade the deck to an aftermarket deck. This will be a massive upgrade. Cost effective, I would go with a pair of Pioneer TS-A6885R front door speakers and power them with the existing stereo.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:03 pm to Slickback
They make interfaces to be able to hook up aftermarket amps to factory receivers. Last I checked they were a couple hundred bucks or more, aftermarket head unit can be had for that. Or a ballin aftermarket unit for a little more.
Aftermarket unit will make a small difference alone because it will put out more power to factory speakers, but what you probably want is a component system.
But, I'd probably look at the interface thing/aftermarket headunit and alpine makes type s components that wouldn't need an additional amp to power, and then add some decent speakers to the back doors. Maybe a small amp and small low powered sub or bazooka tube under the back seat.
Another option that may not help much but is still badass is the iPad mini to replace the head unit. I think CP3 did this.
Aftermarket unit will make a small difference alone because it will put out more power to factory speakers, but what you probably want is a component system.
But, I'd probably look at the interface thing/aftermarket headunit and alpine makes type s components that wouldn't need an additional amp to power, and then add some decent speakers to the back doors. Maybe a small amp and small low powered sub or bazooka tube under the back seat.
Another option that may not help much but is still badass is the iPad mini to replace the head unit. I think CP3 did this.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 2:11 pm to Slickback
You could order a Kicker auto kit for your truck. $320
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This Package Includes the Following Items:
1 x Kicker 11KS68-N Car Audio 6x8" 5x7" 2-Way 120W KS Series Coaxial Speaker Pair
1 x Kicker 11KS68-N Car Audio 6x8" 5x7" 2-Way 120W KS Series Coaxial Speaker Pair
1 x Metra 72-5600 Speaker Adapter for Select Ford Vehicles
1 x Metra 72-5600 Speaker Adapter for Select Ford Vehicles
1 x Kicker ZX350.4 R 4-Channel Amp 350 Watts 2010 ZX Series (10ZX3504)
1 x Sound Quest By Stinger SQK8 600 Watt Amp Kit Blue
1 x Sound Quest by Stinger SQIB17 Car Audio Amp 17 Foot Stereo RCA Cable
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This Package Includes the Following Items:
1 x Kicker 11KS68-N Car Audio 6x8" 5x7" 2-Way 120W KS Series Coaxial Speaker Pair
1 x Kicker 11KS68-N Car Audio 6x8" 5x7" 2-Way 120W KS Series Coaxial Speaker Pair
1 x Metra 72-5600 Speaker Adapter for Select Ford Vehicles
1 x Metra 72-5600 Speaker Adapter for Select Ford Vehicles
1 x Kicker ZX350.4 R 4-Channel Amp 350 Watts 2010 ZX Series (10ZX3504)
1 x Sound Quest By Stinger SQK8 600 Watt Amp Kit Blue
1 x Sound Quest by Stinger SQIB17 Car Audio Amp 17 Foot Stereo RCA Cable
Posted on 10/9/14 at 3:54 pm to Slickback
The line level converters mentioned work well, but if you're really wanting to get great sound from a factory head unit you need something like a JL Clean Sweep. You won't need the line level converters if you get one of these and your sound quality will be nicer. If you're wanting some not over the top bass, like a single 10", check out Fox Acoustics site. It's a guy in Houma, makes awesome boxes that are very discreet.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 4:02 pm to Slickback
Throw some 15" L7's in there
Posted on 10/29/14 at 4:07 pm to Slickback
Email me want to ask you a question mine is armandsmith@bellsouth.net
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