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LTSRIDE

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  1. Just use the high level input and tap into the wiring at the factory amp, which is located right where you will be putting your aftermarket sub & amp, I'd assume. It's super easy!! You're going to be right there anyways when you disconnect the factory sub, since you'll obviously no longer need it. All it is doing is adding distortion to your system.
  2. I have a '14 Sport w/ the Sony 12 speaker system & the overall opinion is very suggestive. One may think it's the greatest, while the next may find it complete garbage. Overall, it's nothing to get excited about, but it's not terrible. Compared to the stock B&O system on the newer Ford's, is very shameful in comparison. You can tweak the settings all you want, you're still working with the same speakers in the end. What you can do, that may help, is unplug the center channel speaker. It's a pointless speaker when it comes to audio, since audio is recorded in only 2 channels / sides. Many report that they like the sound better after making this adjustment. It can give the system a better "balance". Others will add polyfill to the factory sub enclosure and that seems to improve the overall sound also. Once again, all very suggestive. What will help, is upgrading speakers. You will get the most bang for your buck by replacing the front doors & tweeters, then the rear doors. Many, like myself, who have added aftermarket subs, upgraded mids, & amps for both, either don't run the rear pillars, center, and factory sub, or run all of them minus the factory sub through the factory amp, just to utilize what's already there and since they are very low powered compared to the other speakers, you don't notice any distortion and it's easier to simply not bypass them since the gain isn't very noticeable at all. When upgrading your doors, do NOT replace them with another 6x8. Replace them with a component set with a 6.5 driver!!! This will sound sooooo much better than a 6x8, which is a turd of a speaker. You can run just a 6.5 coaxial for the rear doors and by upgrading these 6 speakers, your overall SQ will be much better. Now, if you want this to go to another level, add an aftermarket amp to these 6 speakers and you will have a live concert sound inside your vehicle! Take it another step and add a solo sub in a customer enclosure, tuned around 28-34 hz & all of your buddies will envy your system! Best of luck!!
  3. Most just live with the factory HU & simply add an aftermarket subwoofer and amplifier. If you want a more complete / better end product, upgrade some of the key mid-range speakers & add an aftermarket 4 channel amp and you will be rocking!! The issue with aftermarket HU, you're going to lose some factory features, just depends on how many, depending on which HU / interface you use. Maestro, etc. Seat warmers, heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, are generally the most common things lost.
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