Craig bought this car completely stripped down knowing the first thing he’d change about the car is the lackluster stock audio system. After shopping around, he picked CSD audio to do the work to the Camaro. Technology upgrades were handled by a Pioneer in-dash DVD receiver that adds a 6.1″ touch screen, video iPod playback with advanced app mode, Bluetooth streaming audio and Hands free phone, and a back-up camera.
The audio system is controlled by a Mosconi 6to8 digital signal processor, sending 6 channels of crystal clear signal to the Focal Power Performance amplifiers. Focal’s K2 Power series component speakers provide the midrange and highs. CSD ran all four channels of the FPP4100 to the front speakers allowing for a perfect blend between the woofers down low and tweeters mounted up high in the doors. The speakers were hidden behind the stock grilles hidden from potential thieves. A Focal Performance 12″ Subwoofer fills in the low end providing smooth, detailed bass without overpowering the other speakers in the car.
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.
