[lhsnbsaoa]

i am purchasing a 2008 f250 and i wam wondering if i can add a mild sub/amp to the stock radio. i am not looking for anything extreme, just wanting a little bit of bass in my sound. thanks!

 

[superdutydixie]

you sure can, I added a Alpine 500W and 1 JLw3 10" with my stock 6 disk charger. order this adapter and it's plug in play. It gives you 2 sets of amp outputs. It plugs into the factory plugs then the unit plugs in the back of the radio. that simple.
Amazon.com: Add-On Amplifier Interface with 24-Pin Connector - 2005-Up Ford Vehicles: Electronics

here's their website also:
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=548&CategoryID=28

 

[clutchdabomb22]

yes ^ and it sounds really good!

 

[superdutydixie]

yes ^ and it sounds really good!

he's correct sounds great, and everything works like factory!!

 

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I used a audio control lc6 it's an oem interface but it's not plug and play you have to splice the wires behind the dash

 

[Bigaustin57]

So the adapter will let me add a new amp and sub to my truck off the factory 6-disk head unit?

 

[wilsonw2]

he's correct sounds great, and everything works like factory!!

Is there a way you could show pictures of this setup? Where did you get the box from? I'm looking for some solid bass, but nothing truck rattling or ear piercing. I just want a little extra. Thanks in advance!

 

[Squirly]

So what is a decent price for a single sub & amp set up installed?
I realize the quality of components can play a huge role in this, but maybe just a gen cost over view!
The main reason I ask is I went to our local stereo shop yesterday & got a quote for a 10" memphis sub in box, amp not sure what brand installed for $455! I didn't think this was a bad deal!
What do you all think?
Thanks

 

[lhsnbsaoa]

So what is a decent price for a single sub & amp set up installed?
I realize the quality of components can play a huge role in this, but maybe just a gen cost over view!
The main reason I ask is I went to our local stereo shop yesterday & got a quote for a 10" memphis sub in box, amp not sure what brand installed for $455! I didn't think this was a bad deal!
What do you all think?
Thanks

that sounds like a pretty good price!!

 

[diesel23]

^^^^x2 , thats a great price and memphis is better then the average , like you said you didnt know brand on amp but , still great deal installed!! GDLK

 

[Squirly]

Well I just picked my truck up! The audio shop installed a memphis sr10, didn't have the correct box so at the moment its in between the front and back seat, new box will be here wed., matrix 1000 watt max I'm sure amp & all the wiring components necessary for $455 out the door! I have had big custom systems in the past & this is not 1 of them, but it adds a nice bass to the factory stereo! I say good score!

 

[lhsnbsaoa]

Is the bass adjustable just through the radio settings or is there an external adjustment?


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[OilManF250]

Good Info.

I'll let the wife know she added this to the list of things she ordered for me for Christmas today...

Bye bye weak factory sub, hello dual Kenwood 10's!

 

[lhsnbsaoa]

Looks like its time to add a touchscreen, sub and amp. I'm hoping I can get it all for $1000 or less installed??


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[superdutydixie]

I bought mine on amazon or just google aoem-frd24

 

[p8ntballn2]

so all i need to do is buy this part aoem-frd24 and i can replace the factory amp and sub?? or does it work in sequential order with the factory amp.. do you leave the factory amp in place?? i'm looking to upgrade mine as well. i just dont want to buy parts that i dont need or not buy everything i need..

 

[TheFordman87]

There are many different adapters out there. Any of them will work. There are some that you just splice into any of the speaker wires and the one you plug your stock radio cable into and plug that into your radio. On any of those boxes you will have your RCA output that you plug into and run to your amp. As far as the rest you run your power cables and when you do your remote wire you can get a test light touch the fuses and see which one turns on and off by the key. You can find one that turns the amp on only with the key forward and then when you turn the key backwards your amp won't get power and you can
Lay the radio without having to worry about killing the battery.

Btw $455 for that setup won't be a bad deal if you get a good clas d amp with it. You need to find out cuz that's a good sub and will require a decent amp to play it.

 

[TheFordman87]

Is the bass adjustable just through the radio settings or is there an external adjustment?


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The amount of bass you turn up from the radio will determine the amount of bass signal the amp will receive. But he amp also will have a gain control. So if you turn the bass up just under half way on the radio and you have a decent class d amp (almost always a one channel amp) you will be able to turn the gain up on the amp half way or better and get good quality bass and be able to turn your factory door speakers (your highs or mids) up about all the way and have a good combination of bass and voice.

 

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Looks like its time to add a touchscreen, sub and amp. I'm hoping I can get it all for $1000 or less installed??


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It's a rather simple process really. Do it yourself and save some cash! :thumb:

 

[TheFordman87]

It's a rather simple process really. Do it yourself and save some cash! :thumb:

Agreed. I can tell you right now that it is as easy as 1-2-3. It's just a time consuming process. It will take you at least 6 hours if your doing everything. Maybe less if your not putting in door speakers. Just let me know what all your going to do and I will break it down for you.