ST102688

Hey guys,

I purchased my F-150 last October and it's in serious need of a stereo upgrade. I have a supercrew without nav or any audio options (except SYNC if you count that). I had an 09 Escape that I put 2 12W3V3's and some JL components in and made a custom enclosed that fit snug against the back seats.

I'm not thinking about as much noise in my truck as I had in my escape. I am going to put components in (6-1/2's with adapters?) and an 8", or 10" shallow mount sub. I have a JL 500/1 amp that I am hopefully going to use as well.

With this thread I am hoping for links to anything that has worked for you guys in the past while minimizing the amount of space taken from my back seat. Pictures are always welcome! I'd like to make this as seamless as possible. I don't plan on using a sound processor, just a line out converter or something alike. Any help is appreciated, especially pictures!

Steve

JoeBoost

Narrow down your sub choices and either build or have a custom box built for said sub that uses minimal space under the seat. Otherwise a google search should provide you with a few different prefab single sub box options.

A quick search here for sub boxes returned 248 threads..

GATORB8

You don't have to confine yourself to shallows, you can fit most regular depth 10s.

If you want to stay with a single, Atrend has a single 10 box: http://www.atrendusa.com/atrend/vehi...category_id=25

If you want a stock mount for your tweeter, the Sony A-pillars are available.

WorknProgress

I reccomend purchasing your box from Fox Acoustics. Check out this link for some pics of the box...pretty badass IMO especially with the ford emblem.

Seems like your already settled on an amp so you're all good there. As for subs, look at the specs on that box and just match one up that fits into both your budget and that box.

I'm guessing your won't be amping your components? Didn't see anything about a 2/4 channel...

Guinness68

Heads up. I think that box will stick out from under the rear bench. My measurements has the box at 12.5".

If you want a .7cuft sealed 10" box, I have one for sale. Doesn't work for my driver, so I need to build another one.

ST102688

I can't find a single 10" box on that website. Where did you find yours?

I probably wont be amping my components immediately. Any new components out there in the $130-$180 range? I'll just buy something for the back doors to match the fronts, nothing fancy.

Also, I haven't run a single sub before, any subs out there that you guys know sound alright that wont run me $300+? Anything is better than stock, not looking to break the bank!

Thanks guys

GATORB8

You'd have to cut down the one for the supercab.

Start shopping sonicelectronix and woofersetc, tons of nice stuff in your price range.

ST102688

If I have a 500 watt amp, I probably can't safely run a 400 watt sub can I?

GATORB8

Sure can, that's one of the reasons for the gain ****.

ST102688

Perfect, I had always taken it somewhere to have it adjusted. I appreciate the help!

Is there a thread anywhere explaining (preferably with pictures) where people have located a switch to run my remote wire from?