Adding amp to 2014 W/ Sony....I know another one.
#1
Sarge
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Adding amp to 2014 W/ Sony?....I know another one.
I know this thread has been discussed a million times and have read through several threads but I just want some insight from those that have done this or know what they are doing.
My 14 came with the 8" Sony w/Nav set up with the factory sub. Obviously the sub is not up to par so I'd like to replace it. Currently I have a 10" Image Dynamics sub in an Atrend Box that I'll be using from a previous F150. I need to pick up an amp and other obvious install items but my question is:
How to supply signal to the new amp?
From what I've read, use an AudioControl LC2i to tap into the front speaker signals. Everything after that is just a normal amp install correct?
I couldn't find one, but is their a write up for this?
Which wires to tap into and are they under the front door sills?
Also to add, I was running a 500 Kicker single channel to power the amp before. Anyone have a suggestion for a new amp?
My 14 came with the 8" Sony w/Nav set up with the factory sub. Obviously the sub is not up to par so I'd like to replace it. Currently I have a 10" Image Dynamics sub in an Atrend Box that I'll be using from a previous F150. I need to pick up an amp and other obvious install items but my question is:
How to supply signal to the new amp?
From what I've read, use an AudioControl LC2i to tap into the front speaker signals. Everything after that is just a normal amp install correct?
I couldn't find one, but is their a write up for this?
Which wires to tap into and are they under the front door sills?
Also to add, I was running a 500 Kicker single channel to power the amp before. Anyone have a suggestion for a new amp?
Last edited by 96grimreaper; 10-23-2016 at 04:52 PM.
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I know this thread has been discussed a million times and have read through several threads but I just want some insight from those that have done this or know what they are doing.
My 14 came with the 8" Sony w/Nav set up with the factory sub. Obviously the sub is not up to par so I'd like to replace it. Currently I have a 10" Image Dynamics sub in an Atrend Box that I'll be using from a previous F150. I need to pick up an amp and other obvious install items but my question is:
How to supply signal to the new amp?
From what I've read, use an AudioControl LC2i to tap into the front speaker signals. Everything after that is just a normal amp install correct?
I couldn't find one, but is their a write up for this?
Which wires to tap into and are they under the front door sills?
Also to add, I was running a 500 Kicker single channel to power the amp before. Anyone have a suggestion for a new amp?
My 14 came with the 8" Sony w/Nav set up with the factory sub. Obviously the sub is not up to par so I'd like to replace it. Currently I have a 10" Image Dynamics sub in an Atrend Box that I'll be using from a previous F150. I need to pick up an amp and other obvious install items but my question is:
How to supply signal to the new amp?
From what I've read, use an AudioControl LC2i to tap into the front speaker signals. Everything after that is just a normal amp install correct?
I couldn't find one, but is their a write up for this?
Which wires to tap into and are they under the front door sills?
Also to add, I was running a 500 Kicker single channel to power the amp before. Anyone have a suggestion for a new amp?
Your new sub amp will depend on your budget.
#3
Sarge
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From what I read, I thought it was better to tap into the front or rear speakers as opposed to the factory sub wiring...but I'll fully admit I'm very ignorant to this.
Thank you
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#5
Sarge
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Way over kill. You could use the front but the sub is already crossed over in the Sony. This is all you need.
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#6
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Originally Posted by 96grimreaper
Great, thank you.
I'm exactly where you were back in October....just trying to figure out the best spot. I really don't want to run a remote turn on wire so I am either going to get an amp with the signal sensing turn on or just get the LC2i and use it mainly for the remote turn on feature because it's a bit overkill for just a LOC. I do like that it has that bass roll-off correction but I've never messed around with that type of stuff before. I've only wired my systems to aftermarket headunits which is child's play.
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This is what I ended up buying and not needing. I still have it and it's been set up to work with an amp already (Cutting the RCA input wires to use for direct feed from your source wire, I.E. the factory amp harness) if you want it.
Unless, of course, the amp you choose has this stuff built in.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unless, of course, the amp you choose has this stuff built in.
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#8
Sarge
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This end up working for you?
I'm exactly where you were back in October....just trying to figure out the best spot. I really don't want to run a remote turn on wire so I am either going to get an amp with the signal sensing turn on or just get the LC2i and use it mainly for the remote turn on feature because it's a bit overkill for just a LOC. I do like that it has that bass roll-off correction but I've never messed around with that type of stuff before. I've only wired my systems to aftermarket headunits which is child's play.
I'm exactly where you were back in October....just trying to figure out the best spot. I really don't want to run a remote turn on wire so I am either going to get an amp with the signal sensing turn on or just get the LC2i and use it mainly for the remote turn on feature because it's a bit overkill for just a LOC. I do like that it has that bass roll-off correction but I've never messed around with that type of stuff before. I've only wired my systems to aftermarket headunits which is child's play.