Shaker powered subwoofer or Rockford Fosgate loaded box?

[16DIBEBM]

I've got a 16 ecoboost premium perf pkg with the Shaker system (no subwoofer). I'd like to add a bit of bass to it, and am considering whether I should pick up a stock powered subwoofer which was built for the Shaker system (they pop up in the classifieds every now and then), or if I should go with the Rockford Fosgate unit?

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[BlueSpirit]

Rockford fosgate any day

 

[16DIBEBM]

the plug-and-play aspect of the factory option is very appealing. I don't like the idea of having to run a power wire all the way from the trunk to the battery for an aftermarket unit.

 

[scott_0]

adding a Shaker sub is not a "plug and play" deal, the harness to the sub is not there, and there doesnt seem to be an easy connection........

 

[stoli]

Don't waste your time or money on the oem sub - go aftermarket.

 

[16DIBEBM]

adding a Shaker sub is not a "plug and play" deal, the harness to the sub is not there, and there doesnt seem to be an easy connection........

I thought that if you had the Shaker system, the plug was behind the trunk trim panel?

 

[mumbles]

I thought that if you had the Shaker system, the plug was behind the trunk trim panel?

It appears that Ford save a few cents by not standardizing the harnesses, so if your S550 didn't come with a sub, the wiring is not there for one :shrug:

 

[Xantom]

I have the P300-12 and for the price I think it would be hard to beat.

 

[16DIBEBM]

I have the P300-12 and for the price I think it would be hard to beat.

Thanks ... ordered it and the converter tonight!

 

[mikes2017gt]

Does anyone know if the 2017 Shaker system radio has subwoofer preamp outs, or do you have to get a line coverter/tap into the rear speakers? I'd much rather take a pre-out signal directly off the head unit than use a line level converter.

I came to this sub-forum looking for the answer to the question "If the car didn't come with a sub, are the connections still there in the trunk?" Found that answer...unfortunately. :frusty:

Thanks for the help.

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