Any simple audio upgrades

[DonBlakeAnderson]

Hello just got my Maverick XLT, all-wheel-drive FX4 package. My last vehicle was a titan that had the premium sound and I know and didn’t expect or need to get that type of sound quality. I’m sure this is a little redundant but if anybody could tell me if they’ve made one simple upgrade on the xl.t sound system in the Maverick that really helped out a lot I would appreciate it. Maybe somebody did just the door speakers or maybe just the back speakers and if it was worth it or not or any advice thank you.

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[colinl]

Door speakers will make a huge difference. If you're not planning to install an amplifier, I recommend installing bass blockers because I don't know what if any filtering the stock system is doing and I don't like blowing up perfectly good speaker.

I have a set of Focal RSE-165 that I enjoy, and they're sometimes on sale for $150. Rockford makes a decent 6.5 component set for under $100. Kicker KS series are probably the most I'd spend without an amp, and I saw they're on sale at Crutchfield for $200 (normally like $250-300). Everyone's ears are different but I personally don't like the entry-level Hertz (I think it's the Uno series).

It is a little fiddly getting the grilles off the dash tweeters and you'll probably have to remove any trim from a tweeter to make it fit, and then double-stick tape them in place. Check the sticky thread pinned in this forum for descriptions and install pics.

 

[DonBlakeAnderson]

Thank you I will look at those!

 

[BoxxerDad@50]

Door speakers will make a huge difference. If you're not planning to install an amplifier, I recommend installing bass blockers because I don't know what if any filtering the stock system is doing and I don't like blowing up perfectly good speaker.

I have a set of Focal RSE-165 that I enjoy, and they're sometimes on sale for $150. Rockford makes a decent 6.5 component set for under $100. Kicker KS series are probably the most I'd spend without an amp, and I saw they're on sale at Crutchfield for $200 (normally like $250-300). Everyone's ears are different but I personally don't like the entry-level Hertz (I think it's the Uno series).

It is a little fiddly getting the grilles off the dash tweeters and you'll probably have to remove any trim from a tweeter to make it fit, and then double-stick tape them in place. Check the sticky thread pinned in this forum for descriptions and install pics.

sticky thread pinned? is this a post?

 

[colinl]

sticky thread pinned? is this a post?

Yep. Sticky threads are always at the top of the subforum.

This particular subforum only has one right now, but others have several.

 

[Leand60]

I replaced the door speakers with Morels from Crutchfield. Big improvement.

 

[mspmms]

I replaced the door speakers with Morels from Crutchfield. Big improvement.

I agree, the front speakers can and will make a big difference.
I went with a pair of Infinity Reference REF-6532IX, along with some sound deadener and based on several posts here at MTC - I decided to leave the original back pillar speakers and front tweeters in place. I have some other changes coming with a DSP (because I budgeted for it) but am quite pleased with the sound.

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