My journey to audio nirvana -- upgrading the 2023 Maverick B&O sound system

[converseguy]

I have a 2023 Lariat Hybrid with B&O sound system. It was ok but even age age 69 I sometimes feel the need to blast Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc.

My first upgrade was swapping out the front door speakers and dash tweeters to Rockford Fosgate R1675-S.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_575R1675S/Rockford-Fosgate-R1675-S.html

I had previously tried upgrading the B&O sub with a Dayton Audio DCS165-4 6-1/2" Classic Subwoofer. The existing B&O amp did not make this a worthwhile upgrade. Wasted about $100 with all accessories. I decided to add something bigger but still relatively low cost.

I got a Rockville W10K6D4 V2 10" Car Audio Subwoofer with Box Enclosure from one of the better Ebay sellers for $132.90. I had something like this in the back of my Toyota Tacoma and it sounded great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303258114245

Amazon sells just the bare sub for $84.00 (4/5 star reviews at 88%)
https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-W10K6D4-V2-Subwoofer-Compliant/dp/B07BN65GTG/

I also got an Audiozerone class D mono amp 350W RMS into 2 ohms from Amazon for $68.00. (5 star reviews at 90%)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMCKR2MS

I installed them the other day. The sealed box is way too big for under the seat or behind the seat. Since I rarely have passengers in the rear seats (I use my Prius for passengers) I put the sub on the seat and strapped it in with a seat belt. I have to say it sounds amazing. It turns the amp on and off quickly with the existing sub connection (no remote wire needed). I mounted the amp under the rear seat. All the connections I needed were right there so it was very easy. The source for the amp is the existing subwoofer wire. I left the old subwoofer in place but disconnected. I also used Forscan to set to Flat EQ which was very easy. I did not yet swap out the center speaker but I might at some point. The rear speakers are not worth upgrading. I will probably disconnect them.

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[The Cyber Orange Guy.]

I bet the bass and frequency difference between the stock vs that one is night and day!

Enjoy.

 

[ripperAZ]

I have a 2023 Lariat Hybrid with B&O sound system. It was ok but even age age 69 I sometimes feel the need to blast Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc.

My first upgrade was swapping out the front door speakers and dash tweeters to Rockford Fosgate R1675-S.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_575R1675S/Rockford-Fosgate-R1675-S.html

I had previously tried upgrading the B&O sub with a Dayton Audio DCS165-4 6-1/2" Classic Subwoofer. The existing B&O amp did not make this a worthwhile upgrade. Wasted about $100 with all accessories. I decided to add something bigger but still relatively low cost.

I got a Rockville W10K6D4 V2 10" Car Audio Subwoofer with Box Enclosure from one of the better Ebay sellers for $132.90. I had something like this in the back of my Toyota Tacoma and it sounded great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303258114245

Amazon sells just the bare sub for $84.00 (4/5 star reviews at 88%)
https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-W10K6D4-V2-Subwoofer-Compliant/dp/B07BN65GTG/

I also got an Audiozerone class D mono amp 350W RMS into 2 ohms from Amazon for $68.00. (5 star reviews at 90%)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMCKR2MS

I installed them the other day. The sealed box is way too big for under the seat or behind the seat. Since I rarely have passengers in the rear seats (I use my Prius for passengers) I put the sub on the seat and strapped it in with a seat belt. I have to say it sounds amazing. It turns the amp on and off quickly with the existing sub connection (no remote wire needed). I mounted the amp under the rear seat. All the connections I needed were right there so it was very easy. The source for the amp is the existing subwoofer wire. I left the old subwoofer in place but disconnected. I also used Forscan to set to Flat EQ which was very easy. I did not yet swap out the center speaker but I might at some point. The rear speakers are not worth upgrading. I will probably disconnect them.

I bet like spinal tap you turn it up to 11. Who needs passengers when you can have a subwoofer. .. Rock on dude ….

 

[converseguy]

I bet the bass and frequency difference between the stock vs that one is night and day!

Enjoy.

Between the front speaker upgrades and the subwoofer, the difference is indeed night and day.

 

[710-oil-614]

The stock system was such ass in my Tremor it was a decent upgrade to get a stock Honda system.

I can’t imagine I won’t be fine with what the B&O lays down.

 

[oysterville]

I seem to remember conflicting information around here about whether B&O owners should set the equalizer to flat. As a result I've not yet done it.

 

[CurtisB]

I need to get forscan. I will make this my Christmas present.

 

[converseguy]

I need to get forscan. I will make this my Christmas present.

I got this from Amazon for cheap. Works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3B11S7F
I used an older Windows 10 laptop for the software and got a free license from https://forscan.org/download.html
Once you get used to the interface you can turn on and off the EQ to try it.

 

[White Thunder]

I have a 2023 Lariat Hybrid with B&O sound system. It was ok but even age age 69 I sometimes feel the need to blast Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc.

My first upgrade was swapping out the front door speakers and dash tweeters to Rockford Fosgate R1675-S.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_575R1675S/Rockford-Fosgate-R1675-S.html

I had previously tried upgrading the B&O sub with a Dayton Audio DCS165-4 6-1/2" Classic Subwoofer. The existing B&O amp did not make this a worthwhile upgrade. Wasted about $100 with all accessories. I decided to add something bigger but still relatively low cost.

I got a Rockville W10K6D4 V2 10" Car Audio Subwoofer with Box Enclosure from one of the better Ebay sellers for $132.90. I had something like this in the back of my Toyota Tacoma and it sounded great.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303258114245

Amazon sells just the bare sub for $84.00 (4/5 star reviews at 88%)
https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-W10K6D4-V2-Subwoofer-Compliant/dp/B07BN65GTG/

I also got an Audiozerone class D mono amp 350W RMS into 2 ohms from Amazon for $68.00. (5 star reviews at 90%)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMCKR2MS

I installed them the other day. The sealed box is way too big for under the seat or behind the seat. Since I rarely have passengers in the rear seats (I use my Prius for passengers) I put the sub on the seat and strapped it in with a seat belt. I have to say it sounds amazing. It turns the amp on and off quickly with the existing sub connection (no remote wire needed). I mounted the amp under the rear seat. All the connections I needed were right there so it was very easy. The source for the amp is the existing subwoofer wire. I left the old subwoofer in place but disconnected. I also used Forscan to set to Flat EQ which was very easy. I did not yet swap out the center speaker but I might at some point. The rear speakers are not worth upgrading. I will probably disconnect them.

This might’ve been asked already, but does a big thing sit on your rear seat all the time?

 

[converseguy]

This might’ve been asked already, but does a big thing sit on your rear seat all the time?

As of now it is always on the seat but if I push the rider seat all the way forward I think there is enough space for it to sit on the floor behind the seat.

 

[Carlitos_92]

I'd be worried about that very visible thing walking off. Even if it is the cheapest box/woofer there is, some dummy will smash your window and cut the wires if they think they can get $20 for it. Maybe you have that mitigated already...

 

[Ryom]

Some people will smash your window for a nickel, because it's not their window but it could be their nickel.

 

[converseguy]

Some people will smash your window for a nickel, because it's not their window but it could be their nickel.

I had a large subwoofer in the back of my Toyota Tacoma for 15 years. No one ever broke my window. Also we have good security where I work and a garage at home and the city I live in has a very low crime rate. If I am away from home I park in high traffic areas. I do not worry about theft from my vehicles.

 

[NedF]

After reading the thread, I have to say I am a little disappointed as I was expecting it to be about Seattle grunge music...

I am a few months away from 61 and I am fairly happy with the B&O system. It sounded like crap when I first drove it off the lot (coming from an stock 8 speaker system in my Vue), even my wife said as much. It took me a little while to play with the equalizer and balance but I think I have it dialed in. This is the first vehicle I have had that has a subwoofer so I think I am good for now. It gets the center rearview mirror vibrating without making all of the exterior trim pieces vibrating.

 

[converseguy]

After reading the thread, I have to say I am a little disappointed as I was expecting it to be about Seattle grunge music...

I am a few months away from 61 and I am fairly happy with the B&O system. It sounded like crap when I first drove it off the lot (coming from an stock 8 speaker system in my Vue), even my wife said as much. It took me a little while to play with the equalizer and balance but I think I have it dialed in. This is the first vehicle I have had that has a subwoofer so I think I am good for now. It gets the center rearview mirror vibrating without making all of the exterior trim pieces vibrating.

If it is any consolation I listen to Nirvana on my car system and I wear Converse sneakers just like Kurt.
It is probably just as well you cannot hear what my system sounds like. If you did, you could never go back to the stock B&O imo.

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