baespey Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I have several questions about a custom sound system. I know this is a lot, but it would be great if I could get at least some insight into the best way of doing this since I've never done this with a car before. I have a 2007 Ford Edge SE. Receiver: I would like a radio receiver to replace the stock Ford one that has Bluetooth capabilities with A2DP streaming so that I can pair my iPhone and play it whenever I get in the car, even if it's in my pocket. I would also like to be able to make phone calls with it. There may even be a way to utilize Siri in that when I have my headphones, all I do is hold down a button to active Siri (even my wireless Bluetooth headphones). So this seams possible. It would be nice if it had an LCD touchscreen (prefer at least 7") to utilize all of this. USB Input: A USB input that can either be located in the center console (preferred) or the receiver itself. Something that can charge the USB device as well as accept audio and video input (for example, to stream a movie to the LCD screen). Speakers: I'm thinking 6 speakers is a normal option for custom built sound systems, right? Two in the front, two in the middle, and two in the back. There is a huge section in the center console (once you take out a cover) that goes all the way to the ground level basically. That seems like a good option for an amp. Is this how things are normally done? Let me know. Controls: I have the basic Ford steering wheel controls on the left side for cruise control and empty slots on the right side. Newer models have audio controls for MyFord Touch in place of those blank ones. It would be great to add controls for the new receiver that do volume, track control, mute, and possibly that Siri/headset button. Also a remote control would be handy (though I can use the iPhone as that). I know a lot of receivers come with a remote control already. Extra: Down the road I would like to add a rear-view camera and I know that a lot of LCD receivers have the capabilities of displaying that, so it would be nice to find a receiver that can. Also, it would be nice to have AC power jacks (at least 1) on the front panel. I'd like to get a price quote on both of these. What I think may be a good idea is to go to Custom Sounds, get some perspective on things and possible units. Then I can go to Best Buy or online and purchase the hardware a lot cheaper, then go back to Custom Sounds and have them do it (or stay at Best Buy if that can do a comparable job). So as a review, here's what I'm looking for: - Receiver - Bluetooth (A2DP) - LCD touch screen - USB input - Charges devices - Audio and video input - Located in center console (preferred) or receiver - Speakers (6) - Amp - Ford steering wheel controls - Volume - Track control - Headset button - Mute - Remote control - Rear-view camera - AC power jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy_audi0 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I also have a 2007 Here is what the dbl din Nav unit from Kenwood looks like installed full steering wheel controls backup cam and sirius radio, pandora control, HD radio, DVD. Installed Hybrid Audio technologies C51-2 speakers front and rear color matched the tweeters to the OEM Powered by Jl Audio Amp under the back seat JL Audio Stealthbox to save room For an audio system like mine look at spending about $5500/6700 depending on options and amps/sub setup. This car sounds VERY VERY GOOD! here are some links to the gear I used. http://hybrid-audio.com/ http://www.jlaudio.com/ http://kenwoodusa.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baespey Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Wow that's awesome. Thanks for the pictures. I may end up doing something similar. Though, that is a high price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock79 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Not sure why it cost you more than 3 grand for all that equipment. It does look good but the installer hit you up good and if you did the install yourself then where ever you bought that stuff got you good. Not sure if you have 2 sets of those components and your exact amp/s but someone killed you on the price. JL stealthbox 509 brand new shipped to door, hybrids 425 a set 850 for the pair shipped to door. Can't put a price on the amp not sure what you have exactly, but being that it is a slash amp and you have a stealthox no more than 400 for the amp 500 if it is the 5 channel version. And that is a when they were first released price. And 835 for the kenwood ( should have went Pioneer or Alpine in the dept.) That's 2700 for everything brand new, not including Rca's, wires, HU plate and other odds and ends. And priced for one amp. If you got this installed should have only payed 100 for the amp, 150 for all four speakers, 80 bucks for the sub and the HU should have been 75 or under. I would seriously not go back to that shop or I would shop around next time. I got a 1500 price difference on equipment alone between 2 different dealers when I bought my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Brock: I wouldn't say that. Considering I am shopping for something similar, I am realizing that the costs are coming from the components as well as install. Edited August 12, 2012 by PrinzII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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