STEREO SYSTEM UPGRADE EXPERIENCE IN FF

not for me, I don't like the tacked on look, but if it's for you then by all means get something nice like this pioneer

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DMC6600/Pioneer-DMH-WC6600NEX.html?tp=72357

NVS audio suggested the Sony AX7000 for the flush look and though it is a few years old, it has every feature I could ask for

 

6.5” is the stock size it’s my understanding. I’m looking at a Kenwood unit that has 6.8, and there’s also one that has 6.9. I would like for this thing to fit into the dash cleanly and not have any floating sensation. Does anybody know whether either of these two measurements will allow that?

 

I’m wanting wireless Apple CarPlay, and that appears to only come on the 6.95 size screens.

 

Has anyone had any experience with Scuderia Audio for an FF. They are a sponser on this site.

https://scuderiaaudio.com/product-category/ff/

 

I just had Car Tunes Atlanta upgrade the audio system on our 2014 FF. Components include:

Kenwood DMX957XR head unit with Apple CarPlay

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Focal ES165KX3 speakers up front

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Focal ES165KX2 speakers in rear

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Custom sub enclosure with a Helix K10S 10” 2 ohm shallow speaker that fits discretely in the original factory sub location

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Helix VTwelve 12-channel amp with DSP housed in the trunk

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Sound is phenomenal, and Emran was the consummate professional. Thanks to the OP, ttforcefed, and Caeruleus11 for the inspiration and advice.

Got a great video but not sure how to post it.

 

Looks awesome Bundy. Thank you for documenting the components with the photos. I’m guessing that the key to good sound quality is the DSP in the amp? Did your installer have a view on the relative merits of each of the component upgrades?

 

Thank you, ANOpax. Car Tunes disconnected the relatively cheap “filler” mid front and high rear soundstage speakers shown below. With the high-quality Focal Kevlar speakers and tuning, Emran felt they weren’t necessary.

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The 12-channel Helix amp allowed one unit to power all speakers, including the sub. The Kenwood Excelon head unit is apparently highly regarded and was available. Supply chain constraints are sadly pervasive in the car audio ecosystem.

The original 4 ohm sub wasn’t providing the bass they had hoped for so they switched to a 2 ohm model. I wanted the entire upgrade to be as stealthy as possible which meant they needed to find a subwoofer speaker that could fit in the area of the original factory sub.

Added discrete, built-in ALP radar and laser protection, too. Laser systems are legal in Arizona and Kentucky where we live. Automatically turns off after 7 seconds to allow an officer to get a read.

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Jealous of those non sticky buttons

 

Jealous of that radar and laser protection. Where i live, you go to jail and lose your drivers license forever, if you install sth. like that in your car…

 

Hey! I was wondering how easy/difficult was it to remove the trim for the B Pillar? I would
Love some specifics on how you did that. My speaker that’s by my left ear has been making an awful static noise so it is in need of some attention!

 

wowsers what country is that?

 

Germany. But jk. It’s about 75€ and you could loose you license for a month if you did sth. forbidden in the past.

Only our police will search every orifice of your car and body if they find such a device

 

Can anyone provide advice on removing the B pillar trim to get to the EDPL speaker? Order of operations, tips and tricks? My speaker is making a terrible static noise, and I need to check it out to see if the wire is loose or if I have a bigger issue going. Thanks

 

do you have the shop manual? it's outlined step by step in it

https://mega.nz/file/bJFSRSJC#XrgytCye7RfNjOeb3v45eUHzGRIGAM1xyOIveMNzMa0

 

Section E4.04
best of luck, If it's anything like taking the trim off to get to the headunit, I'm sure it'll have you questioning god before long

 

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Got mine done! Sony 9000ES with wireless CarPlay. Has XM, steering wheel controls, etc., and since the head unit itself has more power, it’s kinda like having an amp added. I can 100% tell, the sound system is fundamentally better. Very happy with it


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Great to read your experience. Audio on the stock unit is underwhelming so this is on my list of things to get done.

Just confirming that only the head unit was changed and the speakers were left as-is. Did your FF have the upgraded audio as a factory option?

 

Yep-just head unit (and Sirius receiver and the wheel controls). No amp, no speakers, and works with the factory speakers fine. Yes I do have the upgraded system and yes it works with it and the side speakers (I checked, ha)


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fwiw i just went with sony doubledin in a range rover, i like it way more than my pioneers - the sony feels much more oem, easy to use and sounds great. may switch the FF from pioneer to sony

 

Great thread! Focal is the way to go.

 

Great thread. Thank you

 

Where do you guys buy the headunit surround that fits an FF?