I finally fixed the audio quality in the Maverick. Complete speaker replacement and 10" sub install.

[Toddman45]

I installed Hertz K170 component speakers in the front doors and dash locations. Then kicker csc4 in the rear pillars. A welcome change in high frequencies and mid bass definitely. I installed a 10" kicker Comp RT dvc 2 ohm sub under the ps seat storage area, in a ground shaker box. I powered the sub with a Alpine mono class D amp and installed the Alpine sub bass gain knob in the headlight switch panel. I went with a ground shaker box for the passenger side, it's a well-made box. I had them send me one without the plastic plate screwed into it no need for extra holes.

I'm really pleased with the results and took my time wiring and running everything being sure to cover all the added wires and Tessa tape, to avoid any newly added rattles or vibrations.

I used Amazon basics sound deadening mat behind the front and rear speakers as well as the front & rear doors also under the rear storage areas. I used 1/8" speaker foam tape around the adapter plates and speakers for a good seal. I also used 1" foam speaker rings around the front 6 & 3/4 midrange drivers, and even put some of the sound deadening sheets in the rear doors, which gave them a more thud sound when closing, vs the hollow echo they had before when closing the rear doors. I also put sound deadening material under both sides of the rear under seat storage areas. The deadening material gets rid of the vibrations under the rear storage area. Completely.

I originally only tapped my rear speakers for the shorter run for a audio signal to my sub amp. But in the end I wound up also tapping the front speakers as I tend to fade the sound more towards the front and I didn't want any bass loss when doing so. As the rear speakers sit right at ear level with the fader set to dead center it was just too much for the rear passengers and even myself as well.

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[AVC]

Any measurements?

 

[Toddman45]

Any measurements?

For ?

 

[zach57x]

Let’s see what the sub looks like

 

[Toddman45]

Let’s see what the sub looks like

I bit the bullet and went with a ground shaker box for the passenger side. I've been working the last 20 days straight, decided to go the lazy route.

 

[OneAlienBoi]

Look at us go lads. Improving the speaks, Ford's improving the battery situation, third parties are improving the CV axles. All small changes that are taking this from a good, to a great truck.

 

[PNWMaverick]

The night I sat in my truck and turned the radio on for the first time I actually laughed. I think my 80's Honda had a better system from the factory.

 

[Hoosier.]

How to did you mount the amp board?

 

[BeardedMarine]

I installed Hertz k170 component speakers in the front doors and dash locations. Then kicker csc4 in the rear pillars. A welcome changed in high frequencies and mid base definitely. Then I installed a 10-in kicker Comp RT dvc 2 ohm sub under the ps seat storage area. I powered the sub with a Alpine mono amp and installed the Alpine sub bass gain dial.

I'm really pleased with the results and took my time wiring and running everything being sure to cover all the added wires and Tessa tape, to avoid any newly added rattles or vibrations.

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Looks great Todd, I did the same thing and ordered the ground shaker box when my system was installed.

 

[Toddman45]

How to did you mount the amp board?

I purchased a 12 x 12 x 1/4" sheet of plastic from Amazon and mounted it to the existing bracket used for the B&O amp.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZM5WY5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Toddman45]

Looks great Todd, I did the same thing and ordered the ground shaker box when my system was installed.

Thanks Darrin, I really wanted to build my own as I have in the past. Sadly with all the ot we've been working freetime has been limited. So lucky for me purchasing the box instead of building it was a nice time saver.

It's supposed to arrive Monday.

 

[KEMeyer]

Reminds me of my late 60’s audiophile days in college when I designed and built a hi fi vacuum tube sterio preamp/amp in my Industrial Tech Electronics class. It was fed by a Garrard diamond stylus turntable feeding the best speakers I could get on a shoestring budget. Old school, but it could blow speakers before reaching distortion levels. It's great to see audiophiles are still among us.

 

[Hoosier.]

I purchased a 12 x 12 x 1/4" sheet of plastic from Amazon and mounted it to the existing bracket used for the B&O amp.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZM5WY5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Any idea what size bolts fit in the bracket?

 

[Toddman45]

Any idea what size bolts fit in the bracket?

Not off hand. I thought I might have some that would fit, but wound having to use some 1/2" self tappers I already had.

 

[colinl]

interesting, you were able to remove the trim rings from the original and your Hertz tweeters, and then put the Hertz tweeter in the factory ring to re-install it? that's pretty cool.

regarding the pre-built sub enclosure, I probably would use a ground shaker or sound decisions box at this point myself. I built my own box and shared the dimensions here, but it doesn't look anywhere near as good as sound decisions. there's a 3rd option for pre-built just coming onto the market now, I can't recall what it is offhand but you already bought the ground shaker so you're good, lol.

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