![]() ![]() One thing worth noting in this diagram, however, is that the amplified FL, FR, RL, RR signals from the amps in the rear were wired back to the dash behind the head unit, where I tapped back into the factory wire harness via the Axxess AXDSP-X's included T-Harness. If you haven't already read these articles, I recommend doing so! They are what set the context to this article.Ĭheck out all related articles to this F-150 Custom Stereoĭiagram/mapping of all of the components I planned on installing, where and where I planned to wire them All of this work has already been completed prior to this article. This included wiring prep, building the amplifier rack, cutting and building the subwoofer enclosure and more. In part 2, I walked through all of the preparation I did before heading down to the truck to install all of the components. You can find a list of all of the parts that I used throughout this build on my 2021 F-150 Stereo Buildsheet. In part 1, I detailed out all of the various decisions and research I did in order to decide on the products and ultimately purchase everything that I needed to make this installation happen. In part 1 and 2 of this multi-series stereo install, I went through the details of planning out my system and preparing all of the components for installation. Tuning with the AudioControl SA-4100i RCA Mic & Axxess AXDSPX.Setting Gains with SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector.Setting the Factory EQ Flat via FORScan.Hoping for more once I add the front and sub upgrade. Rear speaker upgrade can't tell much of a difference yet. I used the dynamat speaker kit to insulate around the hole. ![]() The 6502 comes with a speaker adapter that is a perfect fit for our vehicle rear doors. For the rears, I cut the extra center two wires on the Metra, leaving one positive and one negative and clipped right into. You will need a 7mm socket(all doors) and a torx screwdriver set for center speaker.Ĭonfirming that indeed the Metra 72-5602 is the correct connector for our vehicles for door speakers (not center speaker). With these speakers the bigger post is the positive. Pretty easy to do with a cheap amazon kit. First time soldering anything, watched a you tube video and went at it. Speaker fit great, used 3 small metal washers under each tab and insulation that came with infinity speaker which all fit fine under SONY plate. Took connector from the SONY 3.5" speaker and soldered wires onto new speaker. Upgraded center channel in Infinity Reference X: Also trying to keep this upgrade under $800. Trying to avoid running an amp and all that involves. I decided to use the Reference X line 3005, 6502, 9603 as they are suppose to be higher sensitivity for the SONY stock radio head unit(need less power/no amp). FM radio and satellite are much worse than my '10 f150 sony system and I will let my subscription expire once done and just stay with amazon music or one of the other music apps that can download music to your phone for high quality. I can tell a difference from my center channel upgrade thus far but not much from the rears. Waiting to complete upgrade to decide whether its worth it. Nothing looks to have changed from 2015 with the addition of Sync 3.įake engine noise for my 3.5 turned off at delivery by dealership.ġst and foremost, the stock Sony system is pretty good for MP3's. '16 Platinum Sony Radio Upgrade, some good info on these boards for upgrades. ![]()
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