MM audio replace

[Donald]

Uploaded a bunch of pics. All start with MM_

Was not happy with OEM audio.

1. Only simple base and treble controls.
2. Ford dealer told me it was my music choice that caused a sub rattle even when volume was at default setting.

The pics of the old system pieces show the sub in place and free standing. With the foam insert off to the side. The CD unit is not Alpine. The pic of the unmounted head shows the connectors. Not the same as the CV.

My new system is a Pioneer DEH-P6500 head (single CD, removable face, 50x4 watts), a DEQ-7600 DSP audio processor and a Pioneer 6 CD changer. Replaced the OEM sub with a 150x2 watt Kicker amp and a custom enclosure holding a 10" Kicker woofer.

Now the system kicks butt. With no system rattle. May have to add some Dynamat pads to the trunk lid.

Sound guy says rear deck speakers are OK. As are the door units. But he thinks I may be happier with some Focal 2-way door units. I think he is right.

He forgot to install the unit that allows the new system to be controlled by the steering wheel buttons. Will get that done this Friday. Along with the door units and the Dynamat pads.

[martyo]

Donald:

First off, thanks for the great photo spread. It should be a big help to all.

Can you do a follow-up post when you have the converter for the dash controls installed. I know how it works in theory, I want to know how it works in a practical application.

Not to spend your $$$, but if you did all of this without flinching at the price tag, do the door speakers. The OEMs are not great and a speaker swap will really open the new system you installed. Think about the "weakest link" theory.....

Again, job well done!

[joflewbyu2]

already did speaker upgrades and am very happy. now debating to do headunit. did the pioneer mosfet 50x4 increase power output - ie.) sound louder ? better treble and bass control - ie.) more treble? if yes to previous 2 questions, i most likely will upgrade if i can get a buyer for my OEM cd changer.

[Donald]

Can't help on the bass/treble. New system has a 15 band EQ unit. Not sure yet how to defeat it. :-)

With sub turned off system does sound louder.

[DougKing77]

Where are the speaker pictures? I don't see any links.

[Donald]

Check Tech Pictures under the Photo Gallery.