I've always had a ton of junk to store in the truck – from rags, jump starters, tie downs and etc. I wanted to retain some extra storage underneath the rear bench seats.I also didn't want to spend weeks on this stereo considering I have a full time job! Easier said than done though for people like me, so we'll see how much time/work I end up putting into this one. I don't have my own shop, nor do I have all of the tools required for a competitive, custom system. I want most of this to be as DIY as possible.One 12″ subwoofer is enough for me for the purpose of this build. In terms of sound, I want a well-rounded system with plenty of mid-range and mid-bass.Everything must be out of sight or look like it's designed to be there. No custom A-pillars for a 3-way speaker setup, no holes in my door panels or dash or amplifiers tucked under my driver seats. I wanted everything to look and feel like a factory stereo.Since I'm going to be doing the installation, wiring and etc I think this is more than do-able. High-performance stereo products come at a cost, so my budget for this stereo is around $2,500-$3,000.In terms of speaker quality, I wanted high-performance products.Therefore, this will include speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers and any accessories that are necessary for the build. First of all, I wanted a full stereo upgrade while retaining the 12″ touchscreen and all of the core features, controls and functionality that are built into the factory head unit.So here's a list of my goals and considerations. This is the first thing I outline in any of my documented builds because it dictates the choices of products that I make, how I plan the install, how much custom work I do and how much money I'm ultimately going to spend. Let me start this article series by stating my goals for this stereo. It has a 7 speaker system (not the Bang & Olufsen system) which includes a four door panel speakers, two a-pillar tweeters and a mid-range in the center of the dash. It has the 302A tech package which means it has things like the 12″ touchscreen, 8″ instrument cluster screen, power and heated front seats, remote start and tailgate release, push start and LED exterior ‘zone' lighting. The truck that I'm using for this installation is a 2021 Ford F-150 XLT FX4. Interior/dash of the F-150 with the 12″ touchscreen If you're interested in seeing a list of all of the products, check out my 2021 Ford F-150 Stereo Build Sheet.Ĭheck out all related articles to this F-150 Custom Stereo So in this article, I'll give an overview of some of the core details and decisions that guided me towards the right products for this setup. Planning involves lots of research, especially for new vehicles that haven't been on the market long. This is part 1 of my 2021 Ford F-150 stereo upgrade, where I'll walk through some of the key steps I took when planning my truck's upgrade before purchasing product and installing it. Or at least know what your goals are for the system. Before you start looking for products, or even go into your local installer's shop, you should always put together a plan. You might want to add some bass with a shallow car subwoofer and monoblock amp, add some volume with some speakers and amplifiers, or replace a blown speaker. I did disconnect the tweeters though - I ran my own.There are a few reasons why you're probably interested in upgrading your F-150's stereo. Here is a brief overview of how mine is wired:Ĭut wires after factory sony amp, I tapped the front mids and rears and sent to DSP.Ĭenter channel is still hooked up and playing as factory - I have retained all SYNC features no issues. Well perhaps you could get away with something a little cheaper - maybe a JL audio cleansweep but it'll take some experimenting. Thanks and have a great day.You can find my thread on here it's not really a how to but I did use a DSP and you will have to if you want to retain SYNC features. A link(s) for this would be greatly appreciated. I also would like to stay away from having to purchase a DSP. I have seen several write-ups but none are what I would like to accomplish. Has anyone added an amp for the door speakers and left the center speaker and tweeters alone? If so, how. I have heard that messing with the center channel upsets the navigation so I want to stay away from that. What I want to do is add a Memphis Audio 16- PR 100.4 to give the 6x8s a little extra push. For me, the sound is great but the factory Sony amp falls short. I replaced the four door speakers with Rockford Fosgate 6x8s. I have already upgraded the factory sub with an SAS Bazooka Double Ended tube with dual 8"s and replaced the stock subs with Rockford Fosgate drivers. I have a 2014 FX2 Supercrew with the factory Sony setup. I'm sure this question has been asked many times before but please bear (bare) with me.
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