The amp is mounted on the new back wall trim piece. The output of the Alpine radio feeds an ARC Audio X2-450.4 four-channel amplifier. The system doesn’t play CDs or DVDs but has a USB port to connect a memory stick for MP3 or WMA digital audio files. These technologies allow the client to use his phone’s voice recognition features to make phone calls, send text messages or select an entertainment option. The Alpine radio includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. A custom ABS plastic trim ring around the radio face gives the installation a clean and tidy appearance. This design let us complete the installation without having to modify any of the support structure in the dash. The Alpine radio has a single-DIN chassis behind the double-DIN 7-inch touchscreen display. Had to cut a notch for the seat belt bracket to fit.The new radio offers the client the latest in-dash technology.įor the audio system, we started by mounting an Alpine iLX-207 multimedia receiver in the dash to replace the receiver that came with the truck. This is the before sound deadener and speaker install I had to trim about 1/4" off where the amp sits. Installed the amp and DSP on a piece of stained wood I had laying around. I'm still waiting on the rest of my orders to arrive, I'll post pictures and update soon. However it's still not where I want it to be. The sound is much improved in both the front and back seat. So far I've installed the speakers and sound deadener on all 4 doors, still running on the factory amp. I know I bought the ecoboost v6, no need to pretend there's a v8 under there. ![]() I'm putting sound deadener over the doors to block sounds, certainly don't need silly sounds playing from speakers. There's already a write up on this forum for that. Prior to this I did go ahead and cut the wires that play the V8 sound over the speakers. The goal is to retain factory look and function, and make it easy to put back to factory when I sell the truck. These are the connectors that plug into the door wire panels. I also bought a terminal tool to remove the connectors from the old connector, since I will keep using the Sony DSP to push the center channel. ![]() I wanted to use this instead of hacking up my old one. Motorcraft WPT1145, this is the connector that plugs into the Sony DSP. Infinity Reference 3002CFX for the center According to Crutchfield they don't fit this truck, but I can promise you they do.Īudison Bit Ten D to sum all the channels Also for the door speakers I bought 2 sets of Metra 72-5602 from Crutchfield. I used the supplied speaker adapter as well. Polk Audio DB652 6.5", also from Crutchfield. They came with the adapter brackets and it works great. So far I have.ĪudioFrog GS693 6x9's in the front door, bought from Crutchfield. The plan is to replace all speakers, add an amp, add a subwoofer, and have all the speakers except the center processed trough a DSP, and add sound deadener to the doors. So just going to start this small, then build on it. ![]() And if they are Sony systems most just upgrade the speakers. So I've seen a few posts on here about upgrading speakers, but most of them apply to the non-Sony systems.
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