Those who have upgraded sound systems come on in. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

jbrad88 · 04-03-2020, 09:13 PM

So. Been looking at upgrading and replacing the old Mach460 gear. Have had a nice Kenwood headunit for a number of years but am seriously looking at upgrading to a single 5 channel with separates up front probably the same in the rear (vs a coaxial set) and probably a bass tube. May go to a 4 channel and do a powered tube Later.

Just looking for thoughts and suggestions. I would just replace the factory speakers but as we all know fords great idea of 8ohm woofers/amp makes the options kinda slim.

Was thinking a single JL audio 4 channel and 5.25 separates up front and 6.5 for the rear deck. (Focal or MB Quart)

Been away from this part of the car hobby a long time so any input is appreciated

Thanks in advance...

ab_mach1 · 04-05-2020, 05:29 PM

Gonna follow for some info too.

DSG2003Mach1 · 04-05-2020, 07:39 PM

Id highly recommend a newer head unit with apple car play/anroid auto, really brings it out of the stone age. Its a shame the way they set up these amps or you could just run a new alpine with the amp that goes on the back of the head unit.

We gutted the stock system on mine, including the amp rack etc...Circuit breaker on the firewall, power wire to the rear seat well to a fused distribution block. MB Quart separates up front with a super high tech plastic paint tray to make mounting adapters on the tweeters. MBQ 6.5s in the back. JL 300/4 for the speakers and 500/1 for 2 12" subs. The 12's fit in pre made boxes with the rack gone.

04-03-2020, 09:13 PM	#1
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Those who have upgraded sound systems come on in. So. Been looking at upgrading and replacing the old Mach460 gear. Have had a nice Kenwood headunit for a number of years but am seriously looking at upgrading to a single 5 channel with separates up front probably the same in the rear (vs a coaxial set) and probably a bass tube. May go to a 4 channel and do a powered tube Later. Just looking for thoughts and suggestions. I would just replace the factory speakers but as we all know fords great idea of 8ohm woofers/amp makes the options kinda slim. Was thinking a single JL audio 4 channel and 5.25 separates up front and 6.5 for the rear deck. (Focal or MB Quart) Been away from this part of the car hobby a long time so any input is appreciated Thanks in advance... __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

04-05-2020, 05:29 PM	#2
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Gonna follow for some info too. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

04-05-2020, 07:39 PM	#3
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Those who have upgraded sound systems come on in. Id highly recommend a newer head unit with apple car play/anroid auto, really brings it out of the stone age. Its a shame the way they set up these amps or you could just run a new alpine with the amp that goes on the back of the head unit. We gutted the stock system on mine, including the amp rack etc...Circuit breaker on the firewall, power wire to the rear seat well to a fused distribution block. MB Quart separates up front with a super high tech plastic paint tray to make mounting adapters on the tweeters. MBQ 6.5s in the back. JL 300/4 for the speakers and 500/1 for 2 12" subs. The 12's fit in pre made boxes with the rack gone. __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

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