Part 1: Introduction and Conclusion of B&O Sound System Upgrade

[Mav_Owner]

This is the first of five long posts; on the B&O sound system upgrade of my 2024 Ford Maverick with Lariat trim. Here are the titles of the 5 posts:

Part 1: Introduction and Conclusion of B&O Sound System Upgrade

Part 2: B&O Front Door, Tweeter and Rear Speaker Replacement

Part 3: B&O Center Speaker Replacement with a 4 inch Speaker

Part 4: B&O Subwoofer Replacement

Part 5: B&O Upgrade, Subwoofer Amp Installation


I would like to acknowledge the invaluable info provided by this post found on this forum:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...he-maverick-b-o-sound-system-diy-howto.14291/

Here are some videos that which provide info on panel removal for speaker replacement:
Front Doors:



Front Tweeters:

FORD MAVERICK UPPDER DASH SPEAKER REPLACEMENT! (Improve your poor audio)

Rear Speakers:


Here is the list of components I used for the upgrade:
Front Speakers:
- Infinity Reference REF607FSL Reference Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers (shallow mount)
- Metra 72-5602 Speaker Wiring Harness
- Metra 82-5605 Speaker Mounting Brackets

Dash Tweeters:
- Infinity Reference REF757T Reference Series 3/4" textile dome tweeters
- Metra 72-5605 Speaker Wiring Harnesses

Center Speaker
Infinity Reference REF407F Reference Series 4" 2-way car speaker

Rear Speakers:
- Infinity REF-4032CFX Reference 4 Inch Two-Way Car Audio Speakers
- Metra 72-5603 Speaker Harness

Subwoofer:
- KICKER 48CWRT672 CompRT 6.75" Subwoofer, DVC, 2-ohm
- Door Speaker Adapters Fit for Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep 6X9 to 6.5 Inch Black

Subwoofer Amp:
- KICKER 46CXA4001T CXA400.1 400w Mono Class D Car Audio Amplifier Amp
- KICKER 46KISL K-Series Interconnect, Speaker Wire to RCA Adapter
- RD Rock Direct True Spec 8 Gauge Car Audio Cable Amp Wiring Kit - 2 Channel CCA Power Cable Amplifier Install Wiring Kit with Tinned OFC RCA Cable

If you purchase the speakers from Crutchfield they provide complementary installation kits; wire harness and door adapters. Otherwise everything is available from Amazon.

I went with the Infinity Reference speakers because of their moderate price, Frequency response and high Sensitivity. I always stay with the same brand and line of speakers when making upgrades. This ensures a consistent and matching tone between the speakers. Mixing speaker brands may result in a system where the high and lows, between speakers, do not exactly sound in sync. My opinion of speaker matching does not apply to subwoofers. Here you purchase the size subwoofer and power you want to spend.

I use speaker wire harness adapters to avoid splicing and soldering into the truck wire harness. Plus it ensures correct speaker polarity. To plug into the OEM wire harness I did have to solder the wiring for the Center Dash speaker and Subwoofer. This work was done on a workbench, outside of the truck.

Conclusion:
The system sounds great. What I thought was a VERY GOOD OEM sound system has been upgraded. The system has improved clarity with uniform and deep bass which emanates from all areas, front and back. The Surround Mode is drastically improved by setting a moderate bias to the rear speakers.

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[Backin15]

Great write up - thank you!

 

[ValenciaOrange]

Great videos. Thank you

 

[DustyMav]

Rough cost all in?

 

[MysticalMan]

Rough cost all in?

Would love to know as well.

If I have time I might just hit up crutchfield and add everything to the cart.

 

[scottjl]

Crutchfield:
Front - Infinity Reference REF607FSL - $110/pair
Tweeters - Infinity Reference REF757T - $110/pair
Center Dash - Infinity Reference REF407F - $110/pair (can't buy a single)
Subwoofer - KICKER 48CWRT672 - $130
Amp - KICKER 46CXA4001T - $200

Amazon:
Rear - Infinity REF-4032CFX - $69/ea (need two, wasn't available from Cruchfield)

Not including miscellaneous parts, looking at about $800.

 

[Mav_Owner]

These are prices that were paid. Purchased during Christmas holiday. It appears some items are more expensive now. If I were purchasing the center speaker, I would use the the less expensive, Infinity Reference 3032cfx 3.5" round speaker ($65/pair). It should install without any major modification to the dash. If you really want the 4" then I would go with the Infinity REF-4032CFX, which still have to be bought as a pair.

Front Speakers:
Infinity Reference REF607FSL Reference Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers (shallow mount)	$ 81.45
Metra 72-5602 Speaker Wiring Harness	free
Metra 82-5605 Speaker Mounting Brackets	free
Dash Tweeters:
Infinity Reference REF757T Reference Series 3/4" textile dome tweeters	$ 81.45
Metra 72-5605 Speaker Wiring Harnesses	free
Center Speaker
Infinity Reference REF407F Reference Series 4" 2-way car speaker	free
Rear Speakers:
Infinity REF-4032CFX Reference 4 Inch Two-Way Car Audio Speakers	$ 69.00
Metra 72-5603 Speaker Harness	$ 10.00
Subwoofer:
KICKER 48CWRT672 CompRT 6.75" Subwoofer, DVC, 2-ohm	$ 106.00
Door Speaker Adapters Fit for Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep 6X9 to 6.5 Inch Black	$ 16.00
Subwoofer Amp:
KICKER 46CXA4001T CXA400.1 400w Mono Class D Car Audio Amplifier Amp	$ 173.00
KICKER 46KISL K-Series Interconnect, Speaker Wire to RCA Adapter	$ 15.00
RD Rock Direct True Spec 8 Gauge Car Audio Cable Amp Wiring Kit - 2 Channel CCA Power Cable Amplifier Install Wiring Kit with Tinned OFC RCA Cable	$ 14.00
Total	$ 565.90

 

[MysticalMan]

Crutchfield:
Front - Infinity Reference REF607FSL - $110/pair
Tweeters - Infinity Reference REF757T - $110/pair
Center Dash - Infinity Reference REF407F - $110/pair (can't buy a single)
Subwoofer - KICKER 48CWRT672 - $130
Amp - KICKER 46CXA4001T - $200

Amazon:
Rear - Infinity REF-4032CFX - $69/ea (need two, wasn't available from Cruchfield)

Not including miscellaneous parts, looking at about $800.

Thanks for putting this together.

I ran out of time last night

 

[alex lobos]

The 2 amps I bought for mine

 

[JP&R]

When I set up my friend, thank you so much for all the information & details.

 

[daddio211]

I 'm running Infinity speakers (door, c-pillar and center channel) in my current Maverick and honestly I'm a little disappointed.

In my previous Maverick I installed Rockford Fosgate (minus center channel) and it sounded MUCH better than the Infinity speakers.

Of course, sound is subjective.

 

[kidshelleen]

I 'm running Infinity speakers (door, c-pillar and center channel) in my current Maverick and honestly I'm a little disappointed.

In my previous Maverick I installed Rockford Fosgate (minus center channel) and it sounded MUCH better than the Infinity speakers.

Of course, sound is subjective.

I put Infinity speakers in my Miata (doors and headrests) along with a Sony ES head unit, and have been quite pleased with them. They're very clean and handle a wide variety of music well. I'm leaning toward the OP's config, as it's straightforward and relatively inexpensive.

The B&O setup is pretty disappointing out of the gate. It seems fairly muddy. The Bose I had in the Mazda6 was _much_ better.

I value clean and balanced over loud. My ears tend to clip before the amp, anyway...

 

[daddio211]

I put Infinity speakers in my Miata (doors and headrests) along with a Sony ES head unit, and have been quite pleased with them. They're very clean and handle a wide variety of music well. I'm leaning toward the OP's config, as it's straightforward and relatively inexpensive.

The B&O setup is pretty disappointing out of the gate. It seems fairly muddy. The Bose I had in the Mazda6 was _much_ better.

I value clean and balanced over loud. My ears tend to clip before the amp, anyway...

The factory B&O flat out SUCKS. The Infinity speakers are a huge upgrade, but in my experience the Fosgates were cleaner, clearer, and more responsive. Again, sound is subjective. The Infinitys are still a great choice.

Not going to hijack this thread, but if you're interested in what I did my build thread is below.

 

[Snowbird]

I have Infinity REF6532 IX in the front doors and REF6432 in the rear with the base 23 XL system and am very happy with the clean sound.

They were recommended by others on this forum.

 

[TonyP19]

I'm not an audiophile. For me the B&O sounds good. I don't need great. On the flip side, I did upgrade the system on my Harley because it truly sucked.

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