![]() This was made possible by installing an Audio Control LCQ1 interface to the factory system. We knew we could achieve our goals without eliminating the factory Sync package and all other associated features. There was absolutely no reason to replace the radio in the dash. Since this was a Platinum Series F150, it came with the Ford Sync system and navigation. To solve this, we installed Hushmat Ultra Damping Padding in all four doors. ![]() A small rattle can make that really nice speaker completely lose it’s appeal. One issue that needs to be addressed in any type of vehicle where we install a nice stereo is the vibrations in the doors. Once the truck was all finished you would never have known the speakers had been touched just by looking at it. As you can see in the attached photos of the install, the tweeters and woofers fit in the original locations. We were looking for something that could handle real power and would deliver, and the C5’s exceeded expectations as usual. The speakers deliver a crisp clear sound even at much higher volume levels. ![]() This line of speakers from JL Audio is a force to be reckoned with. We installed JL C5 component speakers in the front factory locations, and C5 coax speakers in the rear. The first thing that we knew needed to be done was to install a better quality speaker package. We were honored to have the ability to bring the stereo of one such truck to a whole new level for a good customer of ours. ![]() Even with the upgraded factory Sony package, the stereo doesn’t give the “ Platinum” name any justice. The one big feature missing… is a good sounding stereo. Had to cut a notch for the seat belt bracket to fit.A 2011 F150 Platinum edition comes with more options than you might think, for a pickup truck. This is the before sound deadener and speaker install I had to trim about 1/4" off where the amp sits. Installed the amp and DSP on a piece of stained wood I had laying around. I'm still waiting on the rest of my orders to arrive, I'll post pictures and update soon. However it's still not where I want it to be. The sound is much improved in both the front and back seat. So far I've installed the speakers and sound deadener on all 4 doors, still running on the factory amp. I know I bought the ecoboost v6, no need to pretend there's a v8 under there. I'm putting sound deadener over the doors to block sounds, certainly don't need silly sounds playing from speakers. There's already a write up on this forum for that. Prior to this I did go ahead and cut the wires that play the V8 sound over the speakers. The goal is to retain factory look and function, and make it easy to put back to factory when I sell the truck. These are the connectors that plug into the door wire panels. I also bought a terminal tool to remove the connectors from the old connector, since I will keep using the Sony DSP to push the center channel. I wanted to use this instead of hacking up my old one. Motorcraft WPT1145, this is the connector that plugs into the Sony DSP. Infinity Reference 3002CFX for the center According to Crutchfield they don't fit this truck, but I can promise you they do.Īudison Bit Ten D to sum all the channels Also for the door speakers I bought 2 sets of Metra 72-5602 from Crutchfield. I used the supplied speaker adapter as well. Polk Audio DB652 6.5", also from Crutchfield. ![]() They came with the adapter brackets and it works great. So far I have.ĪudioFrog GS693 6x9's in the front door, bought from Crutchfield. The plan is to replace all speakers, add an amp, add a subwoofer, and have all the speakers except the center processed trough a DSP, and add sound deadener to the doors. So just going to start this small, then build on it. And if they are Sony systems most just upgrade the speakers. So I've seen a few posts on here about upgrading speakers, but most of them apply to the non-Sony systems. ![]()
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