Builds: 2018 F-150 Ecoboost Bass Upgrade (JL Audio Stealthbox) | AnthonyJ350
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- The 2018 Ford F-150 Limited is a really nice truck right out of the box. But it was lacking a little in the bass department. We solve that problem using JL Audio's Stealthbox with an XD600 amplifier and using Audio Control's LC2i to integrate with the factory system.
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2019 f150 XLT complete sound system upgrade. Focal 2way composites in the 4 doors. 2 jl audio amps mounted on back wall. 2-12in jl audio downfiring Stealthbox under my back seat. Big 3 electrical upgrade under the hood. Absolutele awesome sound.
Thanks for sharing!
Man play the damn music ,we want to hear the system
BAYNES1 BAYNES It's on my Facebook page.
Lol came here to listen and this guy pushes to his Facebook page smh crazy
starzandmarz I didn't have any good royalty free music to play on the system. Also how can you tell how it truly sounds unless you're there in person? How are you replicating the sound because I'm not using a very good mic to record sound systems anyways.
I just had Car Toys put a 150 w Kicker in my F150. Sounds great !
Awesome!
Not sure all these shops said that they can not install any stereos systems in new ford pickups Obviously it works You did it I was gonna try to install myself But have never done it before Was looking for just some tips on the wiring
Check my "How to" section. I have a lot of different topics that specifically go over basic audio including grounding amplifiers and wiring them.
Reading through some of the comments ppl have a point, look at it this way. You got us all worked up on what looked to be a nice system then just left it at that, not even a sample. I get that you want to put your best foot forward and play something that would show it off, but it does kinda suck to get that far and then just have the video end without any type of demo. Just some cunstructive criticism.
But how do you know what these speakers sound like unless you're listening to it in person? Whatever you're watching this video on won't sound like whatever I'm showing, especially because I don't use a high end mic.
@@AnthonyJ350 we as audio enthusiast have been using UA-cam to shop for what sounds the best since 2005. Who are you to tell us we can't tell a difference? It's a simple formuma..You play sound with the stock speakers, then play sound with your speakers, we hear it and decided what we like. Not interested in the orientation of the logo on your equipment..especially without a demo. This also applies to exhaust systems.
@@LilPres0 Because different speakers sound different from one another. And sound reproduction will he poor because I don't use a good mic.
What a clean install. Love seeing people take pride in their work. On that note, I've kicked the idea around for awhile. Some days the factory sub is enough bass for me, and other days, I wish it had a little more in her. I'm a huge fan of JL Audio, so it's nice to see they make a stealthbox for the F-150. Quick question, does the auto start/stop affect an aftermarket stereo?
It can affect voltage depending how strong your battery is. You also have to find an "amp turn on signal" that doesn't cycle off when the engine turns off.
I know how the factory sub sounds and its alright and there is a HUGE difference when adding an aftermarket subwoofer. I have a 2015 f150 with dual JL 8 inch sub and sounds badass. It's better to hear it in person but other then that nice video Man !!
Eduardo Galvan what dimension did you use? I’m trying to install some subs in my 2017 f150
Thanks for watching a sharing your experience!
This was a great video until you mentioned going to Facebook.
Why because I can play music there that would sound better and not take a penalty on my channel? Funny how offering an alternative offends people. Definitely going to start doing less of these videos since noone appreciates the effort and FREE content. If you paid me to make this video you would have a right to complain. So you can hit the next button or unsubscribe.
@@AnthonyJ350 what a sissy. Cry more.
Those oem subs only get about 75 watts, put 200 watts on them and they sound nice
That's interesting. Do you put sound deadening in the enclosure as well?
I agree, all that shit for nothing. Should have just added the demo to the video.
Nick Eminoski To be fair, have you ever listened to an F150 with the stock sub then after with an aftermarket version that is bigger, has more power and is better built?
Can you do a video for if you want to put the sub behind the seats? I don't want to sacrifice floor space
Matt Matt I can if I ever get one for a custom enclosure. You would have to go with flat subs or small 8s.
AnthonyJ350 I have been searching the internet for shallow mount subs that would fit
Matt Matt JL Audio TW10 or Kenwood
Is there a box designed for behind the seats or would you have to go custom?
Looks nice. You have needed the LC2i for the regular non premium ford systems? I think most JL amps will accept 8v high level input.
I use the LC2i whenever possible. Most vehicle's have bass roll off to deal with.
Great video showing quality workmanship. I have a new 2018 F-150 STX with the 6 speaker sync 3 touchscreen system. I was looking to add a little more bass to round out the sound but did not want to go full custom or lose the space under my rear seat because I already installed a Husky Under-seat Storage which holds all my work stuff nicely. Do these new trucks already have the factory wire harness pre-installed for a factory sub and what is a good plug & play option? Thank you in advance for your time.
I don't believe it does. I have the Sync 3 system and looked behind my rear seats and carpet and I did not see the wire or harness.
@@TPA_JW Thank you for the reply but on the 2018 it is suppose to terminate at the pillar at the rear of the driver's side rear door.
Zecro67 so I should see the wiring there?
@@TPA_JW hey, if you pull the rear driver's side pillar plastic off, you'll see it. It's a gray female (I believe it's female at least) harness
You'll have to run your own wires. JL audio 8" sub CP108 sounds great in F-Series trucks.
Are these the same as a 2020 raptor? Does it require an lc2i or a pac loc with a remote turn on work?
Should be the same. Raptor pipes in engine noises through the speakers I believe.as well.
@@AnthonyJ350 huh
Great video! So I am adding 2 JL 8”w3s with a JL 500/1 mono amp. I am tapping into the sub harness and enabling it through forscan. Do you suggest I also add the LC2i ?
I would yes, the LC2i will help make certain corrections and give a proper audio signal to your amp.
I really wish there was a way I could get better base out of my '17 SuperDuty with the stock stereo.
There is, what we did in the video and add sound deadening
ua-cam.com/video/IHUmEEM9ze4/v-deo.html
I added Dynamat to the doors and changed the door speakers but it didn't really seem like it was better bass response. Something plug and play without losing any factory functionality of the truck and stereo features.
@@toolguy1964 What we did here you don't lose anything and it one of the better solutions
Hey man great video! Quick question, did you run an extra ground or just used the factory ground ?
I recommend running a long ground on these trucks and use a factory location in the kick panel. This is do to the aluminum to avoid corrosion.
@@AnthonyJ350 Great Idea! How about a direct ground to the battery?
@@StreetMobTruckin That works well too if you have enough cable.
I've got a 2019 platinum. What would you charge?
I'm out of the public sector now. You'll want to contact Certified AutoSound for a quote.
Hey ANTHONY quick question on the audio control LC2i. On the 2018 f150 did you pick up your signal from the rear door speakers or from the factory subwoofer ?
I grabbed it from the sub but you can get it from the door if it's full range.
Anthony awesome video! Helped alot only question I have is what colors go to left/ right +- on the lc2i. I have grey, yellow, green with purple stripe and purple
@@cristianvega7030 were you able to sort this out ? I need to hook up my lc2i but don’t know how to
Could you mount that behind the seat where the factory sub was?
The new sub enclosure is much larger. You would have to go custom.
Thanks, Anthony.
Just bought a 2018 King Ranch with B&O. While it sounds good at HIGH volumes (20+) it positively sucks at "normal" volumes. I mean it sounds as bad any basic OEM radio.
Does this address that issue at all, or should all speakers be replaced? Also, what's the price range for an install like yours?
We found the system is good at a basic level. Adding this particular setup corrects the low end bass. Imagine a sound bar set up but you turned off the sub and just the sound bar is playing.
Install shown here with everything and labour is about $2,000.
If you are trying to make it sound better all around you might want to look into a 5 channel amp with a DSP and a master volume knob to have complete control.
Thank you!
bwanadave76 I have a second hand Alpine 5 channel amp and a DSP I may be willing to get rid of ..atxjohnny6@hotmail.com
Ok thank you for the help
No problem.
Sad that this factory sound system was so expensive for nothing to start with.
I think the speakers it comes with are decent. It definitely needed help in the bass department. I would have also added sound deadening in the doors to help clean up the mid-range bass.
Just bought a 2018 King Ranch with B&O. While it sounds good at HIGH volumes (20+) it positively sucks at "normal" volumes. Put me in the "disappointed" column.
On the amp did you just glue some wood with liquid nails or how did you do it ? Also did you cut part of the paneling ? I’m also doing an install for lc2 and amp but don’t know where to hook up the speaker wires to.
You can use 2 part body panel adhesive or PL Premium to hold plywood to the back wall so you don't drill holes in the sheet metal.
Thanks. What wires did you use for your lc2? I’m installing one with a jl amp. Also where did you get your remote from ?
@@flightmedic7169 In the passenger kick I used a fuse tap and found an accessory fuse.
@@flightmedic7169 This video is very important to watch ua-cam.com/video/ETG3ND09A4g/v-deo.html
Was looking to install a new sub setup as well but was curious if I needed to leave the stock Sony amp that’s behind the seat for the rest of the stereo system. And if I do need to leave Is there anything to change since I’m not using the stock sub? Or can I just leave it the way it is and just unplug the stock sub?
You need the factory amp. It's also a good idea to install Audio Control's LGD (load generating device) inline as well on the signal input of the LC2i.
I have the stock sub that comes with my 2017 lariat. The amount of bass is just fine for me. The whole truck rattles because of the bass so much even with half volume. Any tips or suggestions on how to fix this
Sound deadening will help out a ton. Check this video out ua-cam.com/video/IHUmEEM9ze4/v-deo.html
How did you remove that piece where u mounted the knob I can’t figure out how to get it off
I use this ua-cam.com/video/CNPyMEPGAi0/v-deo.html
I live in Gardena CA, where can I get this done in my 2018 f150 lariat
I'm not sure which shops are close to you. You might have to do a Google search and check reviews.
Great video. I recently got my JL 2 12TW3's installed and I have a slight issue. The bass goes in and out by itself with the factory head unit. Did you have any issues like I had with the aftermarket sub?
Did you use an Audio Control LC2i to get signal?
@@AnthonyJ350 yes I do have the LC2i audio control. It was done at an audio shop. Supposedly it's a known issue but I can't accept that.
@@eyesite24 When does the bass drop? Is it consistent?
@@AnthonyJ350 at high volumes. I asked if I needed to install an LGD but the guy said fords don't need it. When the bass drops out, over time it comes back so I'm stuck with using the bass knob often.
@@eyesite24 The threshold on the LC2i probably needs adjustment. It's not compensating for bass roll off enough then
Hey bro i have one last question for you. When grabbing the signal from factory sub wire. What wire did you use ? I have yellow , gray , purple and green
I used the wires that were right at the sub woofer.
So when you bolt up the new sub and amp how do you seal up the hole you left so water doesn't enter? Unless that metal is thicker then I think or double walled.
Jordan DeVelle For the amp? I painted and glued a piece of plywood to mount the LC2i and amplifier.
Oh yeah sorry I meant the amp
But thank you
I have a 2018 f150 Stx package and comes already pre wire to connect a subwoofer what you recommend me to do and installed
How much bass do you want from the truck? You also have to test if there is a signal coming from those wires.
Hey Anthony i have the same exact truck. Live in Nj. I have a lc2i Alpine pdx1000. And Jl tw5. But all local shops told me that it won’t work with new f150 Can you send me details how to hook this up. Gonna try it myself since locals shops are no help. Thanks
broham112485 Why wouldn't it work? It's easier, there's no V8 noises in the new ones and the amp is easy to get at.
Any idea how much box you can fit under a 2018 supercab? Tons of stuff out there for the crew cab but....that's not what I went with lol.
The JL Audio CP108 8" sub with enclosure should fit and it gives quite a bit of bass for a small sub woofer.
@@AnthonyJ350 Do you think the dual 8" microsub would fit behind the back seat? I don't have the B&O or anything so afaik there isn't anything on the back wall lol.
@@Dougie085 I would look into Kenwood's thin series sub woofers. They have a 6" version that works really well. You'll have to build a custom enclosure.
@@AnthonyJ350 I just pulled the seats down and I think with the pad on the wall trimmed and flat padding added there would be plenty of space for the CP208LG-W3v3.
@@Dougie085 Nice, I think you'll like that sub a lot.
Can i just connect the Sony factory sub output to my Amp (Alpine MRV-M500) high level inputs? Does it give the proper frequency since it's already going through the stock EQ? I ask because the research I have done talks about frequency, clipping etc. I am only adding the one amp and one 12" sub. Might upgrade the door speakers but will run them off the stock amplifier.
Thanks
What's the input voltage the amp can handle?
AnthonyJ350 . .4v - 10v
AnthonyJ350 I also read a lot about using Forscan to level off the EQ or using PAC AP4-FD21to solve issues with these new F-150's. This simple sub install is going to turn into a full system. I am probably thinking to much into this. I prefer balance and clarity over window shaking bass.
@@9377jeff You can use the PAC followed with a DSP like some Audio Control piece piggy backed. The AP4 is great but you can't really adjust it.
AnthonyJ350 ok thx for the info. Probably wait and see before i go with the pac. That would definitely double.the cost. So that amp input is max 10v. Is that stock subwoofer output gonna be ok or should i get the Lc2i?
Clean install. How did you connect the factory amp to the LC2i? I’ve been wanting to do the same with the factory JBL amp on my Tacoma.
J Chavez The LC2i can handle a lot of voltage. I just connected it right up to the sub woofer output of the factory amp.
Yes, but how do you do that? I have a 2018 F150 lariat with the factory B&O sound system. I also have an Audio Control Lc6i and need to connect it to the factory amp. Any suggestions?
@@earlyblackmz I'm waiting for info too. I have a 18 f150 with b&o and I wanna change it out. I'm told the zen-a2b is the ticket but it is $850.00
I'll wait for more solutions.
@@earlyblackmz did you ever find a solution?
Wayne, Crutchfield has a PAC AmpPRO AP4-FD21 Interface that says will fit. I haven't gotten it yet but I do plan on it. You should check out their website and put in your truck specs .
Hey why didn't you use the PAC AP4-FD21 for the installation then the lc2i ?
Fernando Gutierrez I'm honestly fresh out (only carry 1 at a time). Also for mono block I don't see the need. Isn't the PAC piece only going to benefit me for the EQ for the mid-range and make sure all the features work correctly if I do a 4 or 5 channel?
Fernando Gutierrez Also I didn't check compatilbility for the AP4, can it be updated for 2018? Because this isn't the Sony system, they changed it.
Ok I see now thanks
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Did your door chimes change after adding the amp ?
Didn't seem to, no
So is the gain control the same thing as bass knobs?
Yes this just gives you easier access to it.
What kind of glue was used?
PL Premium
Great install and explanation of procedures. These idiots are to stupid to understand that on here or on Facebook you will not be able to truly appreciate sound quality unless you are live in person. Plus they can’t afford the set up. I did a similar procedure with JLs replacing the bose system on my 2016 Sierra Denali 2500hd with 2 12s on custom underseat box.
Thanks. Ya for some reason, people think what ever speakers and sub they are listening to, will replicate EXACTLY the system I installed. Your system sounds like it would it pretty hard and clean!
How do I know if my 2018 F150 has a factory amplifier?
If it's not the factory Sony system, you don't have a factory amp.
@@jbone247 Thank you for the reply
Did you have to use the zen a2b converter that integrates with the b&o system
Do this and check to see if there's an amp behind the rear seat. ua-cam.com/video/mzYXtwE-9o4/v-deo.html
Is it with Bo sound system?
This one did so you don't have to deal with the fake engine noises.
Hi Anthony, I don't have a fb page so I can't go over there to check out how it sounds. Was the owner pleased with the outcome? Did it yield a nice clean undistorted sound at almost all volume levels?
The customer was very impressed with how much deeper and cleaner the bass was for sure. Keep in mind there is also a break in period.
How do you connect the factory amp to a LC6i?
Zigman Find the speaker outputs, test with an RTA to see if they give enough bass and solder on to the wires.
Zigman On a vehicle like this is you're looking to do the lci6 I would look into PAC Audio Amp Pro for this vehicle.
Ok. I have a truck like this (2018 F150 Lariat with the B&O sound system crew cab) . I wanted to retain the factory sound but also add my LC6i with my 5 channel amplifier, subwoofer and more speakers. Could I do this tapping off my factory sub amp like you did in this video?
Zigman You're better off with the amp pro from pac for that application if you're running that many channels. LC2i is just for bass. You'll have to figure out the speaker outputs with the LC6i. The amp pro is plug and play.
Ok, I will look into it. Thanks for the help and quick responses!👍
Looks good. How much an instal like that run, ballpark?
jj jj Labour was $220 plus product
the JL box is well over $900 and that amp is easily $400 wiring kit about 60 dollars plus the labor so all in its probably a $1800+ job
rick e Hey if commenting like this makes you feel good like you need to prove something that's your business. Not sure why you're calling my install garbage. I'm not attacking your install which I can't see or critique. Let me guess you have a big lift on your truck too with 35" mudders.
AnthonyJ350 labor was only $220 for that install? Shut up and take my money and do this to mine! Lol, I can install a subwoofer myself but I just don't have the patience for it.
This was a basic installation, we did charge a little extra for the mount and hiding the wiring but it was routine for the most part.
Where in Canada are you located?
Midnight Vancouver Lower Mainland.
What's the intro BGM on 00:15 ?
"Above and Beyond" by Jack Elphick
Great video until click into fakeblock
I have no idea what you're talking about?
All that shit for nothing ? Im out
Efrain Lopez What do you mean? I said you can listen to the system on my Facebook page.
Not everybody has facebook
bmmland123 Sorry can't help you then.
lol "Not everybody has facebook"...because it's so expensive only the rich can afford it, right? gtfo...
xxdemonshitxx ha ha funny guy Facebook gets alot of people in trouble so no need for me to get on it.
man no audio hella wack video
The video where we play the system is on my Facebook page.
Bla.bla.bla.
Jesus Valdez Yup there's talking in a video that explains things.
Soooo we really don't get to hear the upgrade ? Wow , 1st and last video on your channel, over 5 minutes of my life wasted that I WILL NEVER GET BACK. Bet you heard my upgrade.
How can you here THIS system unless you're here in person? I have people with your attitude complain systems don't sound good because it distorts the mic. I honestly don't want people that think like you watching my videos and getting good ideas. Good luck in life.
I said in the video you can check it out on my fb page. Sorry for the FREE info.
STFU and make your own video then.
Go to your facebook page pffft, unsubscribed
That small request made you unsubscribe? Maybe I don't want you as a viewer then.
@@AnthonyJ350 you just took 5:48 of our time just so you could get us to go to your facebook page!!
@@logantic Ya because people want to see what the work looks like. You do know unless you're listening to the same exact setup you won't know what it truly sounds like. That's why I don't demo it cause it never does it justice. I don't use a good mic to capture all the frequencies properly to begin with, so people with think half the systems sound bad. Are you listening to my videos on a PC hooked up to an amp with a really nice sub woofer?
Thank you for wasting my time.......
No problem! Now you see where if everything is run and installed. And yes it sounds good.