I have the base car (6 speakers), I'd like full sound range and a sub in the trunk. I'm fine with the stock head unit and SYNC if it can give good overall sound and bass.Yes for the most part, they are right.
What are your goals with the system? Replace the base model's tiny 4" screen? External amps and or subwoofer?
Lots of good info on this forum. The base radio can be reprogrammed to give you variable line outputs using a program called Forscan and a ELM327 ODBII programmer (must have the toggle switch for HS/MS Can-bus) No need for a LOC (Line Output Converter) device before your amplifiers. Also read this thread, lot's of great info for you or your installer: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/stereo-information-wiring-upgrades-etc.25501/unreadI have the base car (6 speakers), I'd like full sound range and a sub in the trunk. I'm fine with the stock head unit and SYNC if it can give good overall sound and bass.
I will read that thread. Can you briefly explain what having "variable line outputs" will do for me?Lots of good info on this forum. The base radio can be reprogrammed to give you variable line outputs using a program called Forscan and a ELM327 ODBII programmer (must have the toggle switch for HS/MS Can-bus) No need for a LOC (Line Output Converter) device before your amplifiers. Also read this thread, lot's of great info for you or your installer: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/stereo-information-wiring-upgrades-etc.25501/unread
Here are the hex codes you need to adjust in the ACM (Audio Control Module) leave the x's alone and adjust the others accordingly:
This mod can be done with FORScan w/ODBLink MX Adapter:
727-01-01 xx59 F8x8 xxxx - Enables Line Level with Optional Subwoofer (Aux 1) and Front Center (Aux 2) Outputs Enabled*
727-01-02 00xx - Disables Factory EQ Processing <- THIS IS THE ONLY ONE TO CHANGE IF KEEPING THE FACTORY AMPLIFIER
* This string breaks down as follows:
5 = Variable Line Level Audio Output
9 = Enable External Subwoofer (AUX 1) and Internal Amplifier (Aux 2) (0 - Disable)
F = Disable Open Speaker Circuit Detection (w/Active FM Radio Antenna - Otherwise use a D)
8 = Front Tweeters Present
8 = Aux 1 Type: Mono Subwoofer and Aux 2 Type: Front Center
It means that your volume knob will work normally when using external amplifiers. The variable line outputs (up to 4 volts) can be considered as the equivalents to RCA outputs or low-level outputs. Speaker-level outputs are considered high-level outputs.I will read that thread. Can you briefly explain what having "variable line outputs" will do for me?
You will be able to use your factory wiring speaker outputs as a "line" connection to the input of your new external amplifiers. You will then need to reconnect your speakers back to your external amp out puts. This eliminates the need to put a line converter in between the factory outputs and your amp. Read through the link I provided. It should cover it.I will read that thread. Can you briefly explain what having "variable line outputs" will do for me?
Variable line out would be like having a pre amp than controls an external amplifier. Your head unit becomes a preamp.I will read that thread. Can you briefly explain what having "variable line outputs" will do for me?
Would he be better off just buying something like this? https://www.americanmuscle.com/raxiom-jlaudio-base-stereo-upgrade-1517.html
You need to run them from the battery through passenger side. There is a big opening passenger side fender.Where is the best place to run power cables to the trunk?