This client had a chance to listen to the CSD Audi v3 and was immediately hooked. The challenge though, was to design a system that exhibited may of the same qualities of the reference system while sticking to a limited budget. We chose the control center of this unit to be the Pioneer DEH-80PRS. We used the front channels to power the midranges of the Pioneer D Series component speakers and used the rear channels of the head unit to power the tweeters. This allowed a precise blend between the sound of all 4 front speakers and allowed us to use the time delay features of the DEH-80PRS to ensure the output of all the speakers in the car arrives at the listening position at the same time. This gives the amazing sense that the music is coming out of the windshield, making it sound far more ‘real’ than most car stereo systems. A Pioneer 12″ Championship Series Pro woofer rounds out the system and provides punchy, accurate bass. For less than $1500 for the entire system, the sound in this car is truly amazing!
Day after day at CSD Audio, vehicles come in for substantial sound upgrades but often aren’t featured on the website because great lengths are taken to maintain the integrity of the factory interior cosmetics. There’s not much to see once the system is complete! For this F-150 project, you get to see some of the details that comprise a great sounding and nearly invisible audio system.
Technology upgrades include a Digital Media Receiver which features a 2″ color screen, and USB connection which controls an iPod, iPhone or other mass storage class USB device. A Bluetooth hands free system was connected to allow the customer to safely talk on the phone while the vehicle is in motion.
This system delivers crystal clear, detailed sound powered by 7 channels and nearly 1300 Watts of amplifier power. The front speakers are bi-amplified using the electronic crossover built in to the Audison LRX amplifier and an Alpine Imprint processor adds a parametric equalizer, phase shift & time delay to optimize the listening environment in this brand new Ford.
2012 Ford F-150
Interior
After thorough application of sound deadening to the door, the black vapor barrier is reinstalled and the Focal K2 power midrange is mounted to a custom built adapter plate.
Two JL Audio shallow 13″ woofers are tucked under the rear seat
At only 2.5″ deep, these 13″ woofers provide very detailed and accurate bass, while consuming very little space.
Alpine IDA-X305
You can see the significant difference in build quality between the stock speaker (right) and the Focal K2 Power midrange. (left)
You can see the significant difference in build quality between the stock speaker (right) and the Focal K2 Power midrange. (left)
Focal 5″x7″ mounted in the rear doors sealed with a foam gasket
The 5 Channel Amplifier is tucked behind the back seat.
A 150 amp fuse protects the system and is connected to the battery using zero gauge wire
0 gauge power & ground along with speaker & subwoofer connections.
The sound deadening material lowers road noise, reduces vibration and provides an air-tight seal for the speaker against the door providing the best possible midbass response.
Inverted Aramid Fiber (Kevlar) Dome Tweeter
A substantial upgrade in materials & craftmanship over stock.
