A client from here in Gainesville recently visited Sound Depot and Performance to upgrade his 2012 Ford F-250 audio system. The client wanted something that would make his hard metal music sound great and, of course, play loud! We had a look at the truck and then designed a system that would replace all the factory audio equipment with premium products to deliver the performance he wanted.
Step 1 – Kenwood Source Unit Upgrade
The new radio offers loads of features and sources.
We removed the factory CD player and installed a Kenwood eXcelon DDX9903S multimedia receiver with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. We integrated the radio with the factory steering wheel audio control switches to make using it easy. We added a SiriusXM SXV300V1 receiver so the client could listen to whatever genre of music he wants, anytime.
Step 2 – More Power with AudioControl Amplifiers
An AudioControl four-channel amp D4.800 drives the midrange drivers and tweeters in the front of the truck with up to 125 watts each. The D4.800 includes a six-channel digital signal processor that provides crossovers, signal delay and equalization settings for each speaker in the system. The amp includes a processed output to feed a subwoofer amp. To power the sub, we installed an AudioControl LC1.800 monoblock amp under the driver’s seat. We added an ACR-3 remote control so that the client could adjust the system from the front seat.
Step 3 – Hertz Front Speaker Upgrade
We installed a set of Hertz MPK1650.3 Pro components in the front the truck. The tweeters are mounted in the factory A-pillars to create a stable soundstage across the dash. We prepared the doors by applying sound deadening to the inner and outer skins of the front doors. Our fabrication team made a set of HDPE plastic mounting adapters for the woofers. Once secured to the vehicle, we installed a set of Stinger Roadkill Fast Rings acoustic baffles.
Step 4 – Custom JL Audio Subwoofer
The subwoofer enclosure fit under part of the rear seat.
Our fabrication team constructed a custom enclosure for a JL Audio 13TW5v2-2 subwoofer under the driver’s side rear seat. The client uses a wheelchair, so he needed the space on the passenger side of the truck. We finished the enclosure in grey carpet that matches the interior nicely.
Step 5 – Ford F-250 Audio System Tuning
The final step was to configure the DSP in the amplifier to create a realistic and stable soundstage and, of course, natural frequency response. The client loves the way his new Ford F-250 audio system looks and sounds. It gets good and loud while sounding crystal clear!
If you are in the Gainesville area and want to upgrade the sound system in your vehicle, drop by Sound Depot and Performance and speak with one of our product specialists. You can also reach us by e-mail using our contact page.
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