Can the center dash speaker be added

[Bellime]

Can the center dash speaker be added? Would it simple enough to buy the center speaker grill so that I can add a center speaker on the dash to connect to a two way radio set? Or would require a whole new dash assembly.

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[BlarneyStoned]

The under dash has the hole and mounting tabs (but not the metal clips that go on the tabs), obviously the upper dash would need to either be replaced from a trim level that has the LUX package or your installer would have to do something custom. The Sounds Good Stereo youtube channel has some bronco install videos where they installed a speaker in the center of the dash of a model that did not come with LUX.

 

[omi205]

It's not clean/easy. It's more than just plug and play. You will also have to do some forescan updates too. It's possible but for me it was not worth the work. Have the high package and looked into it. It was so much work for little added benefit. There are other updates you can do to the existing speakers that will make more of impact with not as much work.

 

[da_jokker]

Completly different dash and without the BO system, I don't think there is a channel available to power it anyway.

You don't need a center speaker. If you don't like the sound, upgrade the speakers. That part IS easy.

 

[RagnarKon]

@BlarneyStoned, @omi205, and @da_jokker are all correct.

Like most things… anything is possible with enough money.

It would cost ~$600 - $800 in parts if you were to do a full factory-like setup. Which… in my opinion is absolutely not worth it for a single 4” speaker.

 

[Ducati1098]

It’s not a completely different dash.
Only the upper dash trim is different, which is ~$165.

If you plan on using an aftermarket amp for other speakers, it honestly wouldn’t be that bad of an idea to put one there.

 

[Bellime]

I guess I did not come across very well, I am NOT adding to the stereo. I am adding an external speaker to a CB/two-way radio.

 

[Bellime]

Well, finally found that the trim is a solid piece cause I don’t have the LUX package

 

[MatteOBX]

It’s not a completely different dash.
Only the upper dash trim is different, which is ~$165.

If you plan on using an aftermarket amp for other speakers, it honestly wouldn’t be that bad of an idea to put one there.

would you have the part #. I’m redoing my stereo and want to add a Center channel

 

[RagnarKon]

would you have the part #. I’m redoing my stereo and want to add a Center channel

• Center speaker grille - M2DZ-18978-AG
• Dash - M2DZ-78044E82-DA

HAHA I WIN @Ducati1098

Also, obligatory disclaimer than the center speaker grille comes with spot for the dash USB ports that are standard on the Lux package. Those ports obviously won't be wired—and neither will the speaker, so you'll have to run those wires yourself.

 

[Bellime]

I did mine and used the center speaker for different purpose.

M2DZ-78044E82-DA M2DZ-18978AG

Defroster Grille Grill center speaker

about $300

 

[Ducati1098]

• Center speaker grille - M2DZ-18978-AG
• Dash - M2DZ-78044E82-DA

HAHA I WIN @Ducati1098

Also, obligatory disclaimer than the center speaker grille comes with spot for the dash USB ports that are standard on the Lux package. Those ports obviously won't be wired—and neither will the speaker, so you'll have to run those wires yourself.

You finally got me

 

[RagnarKon]

You finally got me

 

[MatteOBX]

• Center speaker grille - M2DZ-18978-AG
• Dash - M2DZ-78044E82-DA

HAHA I WIN @Ducati1098

Also, obligatory disclaimer than the center speaker grille comes with spot for the dash USB ports that are standard on the Lux package. Those ports obviously won't be wired—and neither will the speaker, so you'll have to run those wires yourself.

appreciate the fast reply.
One other quest. Will the high dash speaker grills for left/right fit this dash or do I need to buy the lux ones?

 

[j_anderson]

appreciate the fast reply.
One other quest. Will the high dash speaker grills for left/right fit this dash or do I need to buy the lux ones?

Yes, the left and right speaker grilles on your high trim Bronco will fit the Lux defroster panel. I wanted to add the dash usb ports so, I swapped out that panel and bought the center speaker grille.

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