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Gotcha. If I do what you describe then I’d be making 4 new connections (tweeters and door speakers) as opposed to just 2 (door speakers) since the door speakers are not currently connected to the crossovers. The crossover is tapped into the tweeter factory wiring under the dashboard, which just...

Maybe 🤔. I am basically just trying to keep the rear alarms as audible as possible as they’re already a little low. I’ve also tried fading the sound out in the rear to mimic what it might sound like without power and I’m not a big fan. I do like the balance the rear fill it provides too. I know...

The key 200.4 is wired under the center console. Right under where the transmission rotary dial is. Looks like they cut into the wires coming off the harness. So the wires feed in then feed back out. Yes, I have seen that the easiest way to route the wires is the way you described, but being...

It would definitely be better (and easier) but I am trying to avoid using bi-amp mode because I want to keep the key200.4 in 4 channel mode. I already paid to upgrade the rear speakers (might as well get the most out of them), and the rear back up sensors and cross traffic alarms are linked to...

Went back in today and decided to take pictures in hopes of getting further guidance. This shows the connection point with the original wiring harness. Here is that connection leading into the crossover. Here is a better view of all the wiring. As you can see the midwoofer output was cut...

I’ll need to go back and look again. I didn’t play close enough attention but I know for sure one of the input wires on the crossover was snipped. I could only assume it was the midwoofer that they snipped since the tweeters are working well and the voice coils haven’t blown. The midwoofers are...

Update 6/14/26 I finally had some time to trace all the wiring. I found the tweeters are the only speakers connected to the passive crossovers, the midwoofers were left off and in fact the midwoofer wiring was just snipped 😒 This probably explains why my sound is so harsh/bright, they’re playing...

Agreed that your choice of equipment is solid, but as rallyshark said, you can get more bang for your buck if you downgrade and still end up with a quality audio system you will enjoy. I decided to go the cheaper route and I’m pretty darn happy. Focal auditor components, focal acx 100 rears...

Thanks for the info and reply. I have some understanding of this and it makes total sense. This might be the reason why running the Key in Bi-amp mode produces better results. It ups the tweeter crossover to 3200 Hz and increases the db slope from -12 to -24, thereby limiting the beaming effect...

Update Finally got around to testing things. I tried the easiest thing first which was to re-calibrate the Key with the microphone facing forward on the head rest (approximately where my ears sit). What a difference! As soon as I started playing music I noticed an immediate difference. The...

Thanks for your reply. I have heard bi-amping with the Key is the way to go due to the higher slope on the crossover and the higher crossover point. I may end up doing that, but trying to avoid additional work and expenses if possible. I forgot to mention In the original post that my HS10 is...

Thanks so much for your reply. Appreciate the time and effort. The crossovers on the Key 200.4 are set to 80hz as recommended by the manufacturer and installer. I briefly ran them at 60 Hz and liked the sound too, but then once the subwoofer was installed it seemed to have too much overlap and...

Howdy, Looking for any helpful tips on tuning or getting better sound out of my set up. Specifically the front stage. Focal ASE 165 6.5in components with passive crossovers- front Kicker Key 200.4 - non bi-amp mode Focal ACX 100 4in coaxials- rear Kicker Hideaway HS10 subwoofer- behind rear...

Not sure if you’re still considering an AWD Hybrid, but for what it’s worth I’ve had mine since September and absolutely LOVE it. The fuel savings is incredible and the fact this little truck has a substantial payload and towing capacity is a no brainer. Like yourself, I too would’ve liked the...

I returned to the audio and explained to the installer what Ford said, He said he didn’t touch the battery. Now I’m curious where he pulled the power from 🤔 He made several connections to the fuse box under the glove compartment. The kicker key amp is stowed away in a cavity in the front part of...