STEREO UPGRADE - Audio System Worthy of a Raptor

Hey guys - loving my new G2, but was VERY disappointed with the "premium" Sony audio system in the 802A. Really lame. It's a shame that Ford doesn't offer a kick-ass audio system option for an SVT vehicle like this (I know, I know - this is an off-road truck - but who doesn't want to blast some ACDC while screaming across the Baja ?!!)

So... I decided to do something about it. My Raptor underwent a major audio transformation last week.

Many thanks to Matt at Luxury Details in MA for an outstanding professional install. Very clean install - can’t even tell anything was done to the interior.

Got to keep all the functionality of the stock head unit and the best part is that all the components were installed behind the rear seats with no encroachment on my limited Scab floor space !!

Components:

• Audio Control DM810 – necessary to allow communication between stock head unit/amp with new amp and speakers
• JL Audio HD900/5 Amp – 900 watts with 500 going to subwoofers
• 2 Pioneer TS-SW2002D4 8" Subwoofers – installed in custom enclosure
• Focal Es165K Front Speakers – includes separate tweeters mounted in front pillars
• Focal 165AC Rear Speakers
• Remote volume control for subwoofers mounted on steering column
• Dynamat soundproofing in all doors and behind rear seats.

Complete project was just under $6k and took 4 days of installation.

I know this price tag might be high for some, especially on top of what we paid for our Raptors, but now I feel I have a kick-ass audio system worthy of being in this Beast !!









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BlackScab said:

Complete project was just under $6 and took 4 days of installation.



I know this price tag might be high for some,

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Hell no dude!! Just under 6 bucks is perfect I'm SOLD!! Truck looks good tho nice install lol.


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Azholley said:

Hell no dude!! Just under 6 bucks is perfect I'm SOLD!! Truck looks good tho nice install lol.


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I suspect there are some missing zeros there. Probably 3 of them. If not, I'm heading to Luxury Detail in MA and get mine done.

Ya, my bad - left off the "k". (I told my wife it was $6 !!)
It was just under $6,000 - worth every penny IMHO...

BlackScab said:

Ya, my bad - left off the "k". (I told my wife it was $6 !!)
It was just under $6,000 - worth every penny IMHO...

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So much for my road trip to MA.....

BlackScab said:

Ya, my bad - left off the "k". (I told my wife it was $6 !!)

It was just under $6,000 - worth every penny IMHO...

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Lmao and she still was probably like "I could've got it done for 4 bucks" damn yea I just cancelled my road trip 6k to rich for me.


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crash457 said:

So much for my road trip to MA.....

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I haven't been there in a couple years, but I plan to stop by Custom Sounds by South County mall. Just to see what they can offer me. I want quality audio in this vehicle.

MRxGREEN said:

I haven't been there in a couple years, but I plan to stop by Custom Sounds by South County mall. Just to see what they can offer me. I want quality audio in this vehicle.

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When it comes to electronics, especially audio, no one touches my truck but me. I've seen too many "Quality" shops with wires twisted together and wrapped with electrical tape.

crash457 said:

When it comes to electronics, especially audio, no one touches my truck but me. I've seen too many "Quality" shops with wires twisted together and wrapped with electrical tape.

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What about audio express?? "The home home home of the 1 dollar wire fire"


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I will have to reach out to Matt! Thanks for the write up. I need some better sound.
Any pics of the steering wheel sub control?