2/29/2024 0 Comments 2015 f150 stereo upgrade kit![]() ![]() I hate using the phrase, "Trust Me", but in this case it applies and the quality of the source signal will be Night & Day compared to the OEM head unit. If you don't want to replace the OEM head unit, then my suggestion would be to use a portable DAP, iPhone/iPad, or Android Smartphone connected directly to your DSP via USB Digital, Digital Coaxial or Optical, or Analog Line Level out of a good DAP. (Again) My personal experience with a multitude of Ford's MyTouch/MySync/MyFord OEM source units is that the output signal is pure rubbish. They will be releasing a 10" version as well.) (EDIT there is also an 8" "floating display" head unit with digital optical output from Stinger called the ELEV8. ![]() And they have beautiful, HD, capacitive-touch displays.the best on the market. Those will guarantee pristine, full range, unadulterated 5v preamp outputs that do not clip even at full volume. For ultimate SQ & overall features I would highly recommend the 20 Kenwood eXcelon Reference head units.the 2019 DDX996XR or DNX996XR (NAV) or 2018 DDX9905S or DNX995S. With either one you could install a high-quality aftermarket double-DIN Touchscreen of your choice. It should retain nearly ALL of the OEM features, HVAC controls & backup camera, etc.įast-Forward to 7:46 and then again to 25:38 in the following video by 5 Star Car Stereo. I'm not certain that it will fit & work with your exact F-150 MY & OEM stereo options, but you should check it out. It's the PAC RadioPRO 4 #RPK4-FD2101 + RPA-16P5V Expansion Harness. Here is the Beta-Test install of the just released iDataLink Maestro MFT1 8" Ford F-150 MyFord Touch radio replacement kit.Īnd PAC Audio is releasing a complete dash kit that allows you to replace the 8" OEM Head Unit as well. ![]() I'm going to copy & paste my own quote from another similar thread. Needless to say, the owners of both systems were stunned by the difference. In both, when playing identical tracks and switching between the Ford Sync OEM source an both the RCA analog or coaxial digital output of my inexpensive and older portable iBasso DX90 DAP, the output quality and clarity from the DAP was NIGHT & DAY better. In two of the Ford Sync vehicles that I've personally installed systems in, I also pre-ran a pair of separate analog RCA's and a digital coaxial & Toslink optical cable from the DSP to the glove box in the vehicle for later upgrading. My experience with several of the OEM Ford Sync systems is less than stellar in terms of SQ, and that includes getting a clean, full-range signal to feed your subwoofer amplifier. I realize that a lot of people really like the Ford Sync features, but if you're going for truly good SQ, the OEM system is less than ideal. ![]() I know I rambled a bit but hope this helps you out.Regarding the F-150 underseat subwoofer boxes, also check out: Let me tell you it was a night and day change. I do installs on the side for fun and my buddy wanted to see how significant of a difference sound proofing would be before he changed anything on his factory system. This will help with road noise, vibrations and sound response. If you find this happens when you upgrade your speakers my number one suggestion to resolving this would be doing some sound proofing in the doors. I know a lot of times when people upgrade just their speakers they feel they should get a much better low end response but a lot of the time that falls short. If I had decided I was never going to put subs in the car I would have gone with either an alpine type r because of the awesome high end response and the clean low end or I would have gone with an Infinty Kappa's for the same reasons. Because I was running subs I wasn't too concerned about the lows that came from them. I had tested a bunch of other 6x8 and 5x7 models before purchasing them and found a 5x7 is more responsive on mids and highs. In my previous car I had JL audio C2 5x7 speakers. I personally haven't upgraded my f-150's speakers yet but have experience with both comonpent and coaxial speakers that fit this truck. ![]()
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