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Mobridge - you will need a DSP to get what you are looking for….
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Make sure you have the polarity correct - some adapters are notorious for having the color codes swapped, and this is exactly what it sounds like when the dash speakers are wired backwards
It was a give and take for me. After I used kilmat, there was definitely decreased road noise from the cargo area and the sub seemed to have more "depth" with music. But 3 months later I installed a half-rack on the roof and highway road noise is pretty awful now. So I took one step forward and two back.
Also for those of you like me that are too dumb to read a picture that clearly shows how to wire after the green plug to the amp here you go.
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Yes. Maybe more so, as the base system starts at a lower spot and can be upgraded well for less money.
There are a ton of threads on upgrading the base system. Most are using Kicker components (which while are no where near audiophile are a great, low cost upgrade)
Most of this will apply, but you will probably use lower cost amplifiers on the base system
Yes, there is a point. I did exactly this with the base six speaker system in my 2022. No speaker changes, just tweaked Forscan, and added an amp and factory subwoofer with a Kicker 4 Ohm speaker:
Make Your own Kicker 200.4 Amp Harness
Adding A 7 Speaker Sub to a Base 6 Speaker System
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i would recommend trail seven. i just upgraded my system for the 2nd time with their plug and play and it's 1000% better than I had before. i also did the alpine select system with 2 amps and 12" sub on the tailgate. it's as perfect sound as i can get in a bronco.
I understood none of what was posted above, Build a harness, I am colorblind and never learned to solder. I could replace a harness, but not make one.
Looked at the Trail Seven but it had listed under packages "factory B&O or non factory B&D" does my vehicle not have no B&O so what is the option.
I told you I know almost nothing about audio. I am really only capable with a shopping list and detailed instructions.
Looked at the Trail Seven but it had listed under packages "factory B&O or non factory B&D" does my vehicle not have no B&O so what is the option.
I told you I know almost nothing about audio. I am really only capable with a shopping list and detailed instructions.
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It's easy to spend alot of time and money learning how and still not end up with the results you want. Having the install done by a reputable car audio shop may be a better option.
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Hey all, long story short my car got totalled so I bought a bronco. I still have my 6.5" midwoofers and 1" neodymium tweeters from my SPX-65C Skar system, so I'll be using those speakers when I upgrade my B&O system eventually. I'm wondering does anyone have a reason I couldn't (or shouldn't) put the midwoofers and tweeters here? I'm considering putting the tweeters in the speaker pods back here but I think it'd look cooler and throw sound to the driver's seat better if I have them where I put in the little sketch I did on my pic here.
P.S. If anyone has a recommendation for a med kit box, I'm all ears. Something that isn't like $100+ preferably haha.
P.S. If anyone has a recommendation for a med kit box, I'm all ears. Something that isn't like $100+ preferably haha.
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So I'm in the middle of doing this whole upgrade as per the OP's recommendations. I read through this thread twice and figured I should have learned all I will need to for a successful upgrade.
I happened to run into an issue though..... I read a few times, some of these adapters (72-5603) having incorrect polarity and users possibly having bad sound as a result. So I figure for shits and giggles I had better test this as I hook each speaker up. After doing the sub and getting it tested I started with the rear pods. I have 6 adapters, 4 from crutchfield and 2 from amazon. They are all identical. The large spade (white) is the positive and the small spade (black) is the negative. I start with the drivers side rear pod. (left rear). I plug the adapter in and test with my meter on dc volts. It shows -3.5V. Hmm ok. I figure all these adpaters must be wired wrong and have the polarity backwards. I figured I might as well test the right side rear while I'm sitting there, so I unplug the adpater from the left and plug it into the right. Hook my meter up and low and behold guess what? It shows 3.5V. (correct polarity) I switched back and forth a couple times just to be sure, Left rear shows -3.5volts, right side shows +3.5volts. Same adapter.
Someone want to explain why I'm getting these readings?
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Nope
Just wanted to say big THANK YOU to those who take the time to do these write ups and everyone else chiming in with their ideas/thoughts.
I completed the subwoofer upgrade and added the kickey key 500.1. The bass is finally present and such a big difference it makes! the B&O subwoofer is laughable compared to this.
Also great idea of putting the amp there in the roll cage. I did have to re-route a harness that was there but is easy enough passing it through the back. just make sure any sharp edges are covered and protected with tape.
I marked with black tape in the roll bar where was the key fob antenna connector so I wouldn't go higher than that. but theres lots of space to put the amp there.
Also didnt have to trim anything on the sub-box other than a tiny tab to put the kicker compR 8" sub. Only had to pry out the beauty ring of the sub and it fits perfectly there.
For reference Its a 2024 lux package Bronco with the B&O.
Thank you all!
I completed the subwoofer upgrade and added the kickey key 500.1. The bass is finally present and such a big difference it makes! the B&O subwoofer is laughable compared to this.
Also great idea of putting the amp there in the roll cage. I did have to re-route a harness that was there but is easy enough passing it through the back. just make sure any sharp edges are covered and protected with tape.
I marked with black tape in the roll bar where was the key fob antenna connector so I wouldn't go higher than that. but theres lots of space to put the amp there.
Also didnt have to trim anything on the sub-box other than a tiny tab to put the kicker compR 8" sub. Only had to pry out the beauty ring of the sub and it fits perfectly there.
For reference Its a 2024 lux package Bronco with the B&O.
Thank you all!
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