Audio Upgrades?

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GoGreen

Discussion Starter · Apr 5, 2017

How many of us here are big audio fans that can't leave anything alone lol? I know I can't be the only one...

With that shelf in the rear cargo area, I'm hoping we have enough room to be able to mount some shallow mount subwoofers and an amp rack underneath it. It just seems too perfect and it'll still allow all of the trunk space.

Anyone else looking into doing something like that?

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Econobox

· #2 · Apr 5, 2017

I can work with electrical to save me life unless the Ecosport comes with some kind of plug and play outlet in the cargo area. Other than that, the sound system may require some wire splicing which means bringing it to a garage and paying them to work on it.

Is the stock audio system really that bad?

WeeSUV

· #3 · Apr 6, 2017

Depends on how much you're willing to spend. I think a Bose bass in the trunk would be good enough for me and there's definitely space under the cargo cover, but the cover would vibrate unless you can figure out how to turn that speaker off when needed.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 7, 2017

Or place weight on the cover itself ?

The stock system probably is okay for the average user but being an entry level vehicle, I can imagine the audio system will get skimped on to say the least?

WeeSUV

· #5 · Apr 7, 2017

Extra weight won't really help with vibration and it'll sound weird under the cover. Hard to say how much Ford will skimp on the audio system as the demographic they're targeting does contain a lot of audiophiles.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 9, 2017

Shouldn't sound weird under the cover. It's like when people do under seat installations and what not. You'll be putting subwoofers under there, not speakers.

WeeSUV

· #7 · Apr 10, 2017

Is anyone looking into budget-conscious stereo upgrades? That's probably what I'll be looking into if the stock system really is that bad, may some coaxial speakers instead of component speakers.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 10, 2017

Hmm kind of hard to determine what would be more budget friendly because it all comes down to what brand you'll be going with. There are a ton of coaxial setups that run more than a set of components

WeeSUV

· #9 · Apr 11, 2017

what about Infinity Kappa? Heard they were quality speakers for a relatively low price with good bass output. JL Audio and Focal Performance products are pretty good too but they aren't exactly cheap.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 17, 2017

Infinity speakers are pretty good. I think some cars actually do come with Infinity as oem speakers. Hyundai and Chryslers if I remember correctly.

Econobox

· #11 · Apr 17, 2017

What kind of speakers does Ford usually come with? If the Ecosport has some nice Infinity speakers then there may not be a need to upgrade.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 18, 2017

I seen that they have upgrade kits that utilize Kicker Audio. But I also see Sony audio systems being used in the C-Max. If it is indeed Sony, those will have to be changed

WeeSUV

· #13 · May 2, 2017

Sony speakers aren't amazing, but the quality is good and their products generally sound okay from what I've read. Or perhaps I'm just not that picky when it comes to sound.

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GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 8, 2017

Never been a fan of Sony speakers. I'd rather something from Alpine and I don't like those either haha.

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Econobox

· #15 · May 18, 2017

If nothing else, Sony is reliable. MTX terminator speakers are an option too. They should be easy to install with 1" self tapping screws.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #16 · May 19, 2017

Installation should be simple once you ensure you have enough clearance and the speaker doesn't have too much depth to it. It'll vary depending on speaker models and sometimes you're required to use a spacer adapter in order to fit it. At that point utilizing something like dynamat to ensure a tight fitment is always a good idea.

workingclasshero

· #17 · Jun 17, 2017

Depending on what Beats car audio is like I might make a move on that. It just can't be as bad as their headphones.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 19, 2017

Had a laptop with Beats speakers.. those were pretty trashy too to be honest. They just try to be over-powering with the bass and in turn the audio quality just suffers.

workingclasshero

· #19 · Jun 20, 2017

It's more of a lifestyle accessory than anything else, contrary for what people buy these for, thinking they're getting something great in audio quality. But that's not to say things won't get better because being under Apple, odds are they can afford to find a better supplier of speakers.

GoGreen

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jun 21, 2017

It's definitely always a possibility for it to get an upgrade and all of that. But the Beats system was solely just because Dr.Dre was endorsing them. Everyone wants to have what Dr.Dre "produced". I'm pretty sure when Dre is in the studio, he's not using Beats headphones lmao

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