Audio Not Loud Enough

[WolfMxbee]

To start off, I have a 2019 Ford Mustang Ecoboost with base 6 speakers, I upgraded to the navigation system from the bullet and change some codes through forscan but my audio seems very low, I have it at 30 and it sounds super low for being the max

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[RagmopInKona]

Sorry I can not help. but my '20 with the B/O 12 speaker isn't all that loud.
My '06 Jeep with oem B/A audio is a LOT louder .

 

[Crew4991]

To start off, I have a 2019 Ford Mustang Ecoboost with base 6 speakers, I upgraded to the navigation system from the bullet and change some codes through forscan but my audio seems very low, I have it at 30 and it sounds super low for being the max

Are you playing music through your phone via Bluetooth or USB? If so, it is most likely the volume on your phone. Happens to me all the time when I play pandora/iHear Radio through my phone using bluetooth and my phone's volume is turned way down.

It it is just standard radio, then you might have a problem.

 

[NGOT8R]

Time to amp up and boost that signal.

 

[Cathul]

Well... as the signal is starting to clip at around volume level 16-17 with the stock system (no stock external amplifier) it will never get louder than this volume level 16-17, but only rise distortion.
If you want it louder you need to know one thing.
To double the perceived loudness you need 4-times the power from an amplifier.
So i 2nd the reply from @NGOT8R, time to upgrade your system if you want it louder. And upgrade it with big amps.

 

[15BluStang]

Could there more that needs to be updated in Forscan as the APIM is programmed for the B & O system not the base system? That is a big difference in the number of speakers and power.

 

[Cathul]

If it was programmed for B&O his volume control wouldn’t work if the 6 speakers are directly connected to the ACM. In addition you program the ACM for B&O, not the APIM. Just like you programmed the ACM for variable line output with the non-Shaker systems.

 

[WolfMxbee]

Correct and correct, I use Bluetooth and my phone will not let me adjust volume, always at max for Bluetooth to the mustang and radio is same volume (some stations slightly louder then others) but okay perfect, kinda figured, just wanna make sure mine isn't the only one that is this low for base speakers and I did have that audio volume knob issue not working during the swap but all fixed, new questions.. I did my audio system on my 05 F150, alpine type r speakers, amp to power the speakers and a 10" sub with built in amp, so very familiar with audio however not for a stock system like this 2015+, I never seen so many components just for the radio so is there a way to add an amp or will I have to do the same to the truck and wire the speakers directly to the amp then to the receiver or is there a add a amp kit that I found for the older s197's

 

[NGOT8R]

Here is what I used with my B&O stereo. I did add the Toslink adapter port and used a fiberoptic cable, so that I wouldn't have to use multiple pairs of RCA cables. Of course this is only one way of doing things, as there are always other ways.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-9bstR...MIk8aI6Ne1-wIV9oFaBR28mg16EAQYASABEgLUnfD_BwE

 

[Cathul]

Guys, he’s got a base 6-speaker system.
No need for expensive Toslink A2B adapters or stuff like that.

Just use ForScan, program the outputs to variable low level and use a T-harness and a relay to get the signal and remote turn on to your amp. Rewire the speakers and you are good to go.

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