mach 460 sound system question - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

m3j0n · 11-14-2007, 02:25 AM

i tried searching, but couldnt find an answer to a pretty simple question:

how many speakers are in the mach 460 sound system?

also, how many watts/channel? Thanks a ton!!

try846 · 11-14-2007, 06:08 AM

8 speakers total at 35 watts per channel. 4 woofers and 4 tweeters.

3150Mach1 · 11-14-2007, 06:35 AM

This is one of the only things I hate about this car. They put in a stereo system that can not be upgrade with any aftermarket speakers. Just to get better speakers you have to get new everything. Unless someone has found speakers that truely work with this goofy wired stock system.

try846 · 11-14-2007, 02:13 PM

Upgrading is probably the best thing to do in my opinion. Started with the speaker upgrade then did everything.

wutang61 · 11-14-2007, 02:48 PM

once you get new speakers you'll be like WOW the mach460 sucked! haha

Shinigami · 11-14-2007, 03:35 PM

anyone done a 1000 swap?

blown03Mach1 · 11-15-2007, 01:48 PM

Not a swap, but added the 1000's amps and subs. It sounds ok, but I think your money would be better spent elsewhere.

lavasnake · 11-15-2007, 04:12 PM

Just re-do the whole stereo, you wont regret it if you do it right the first time. The stock amp rack is a @&#^$ to take out, but its probly 20 pounds of extra weight not needed. I kept ALL wires intact incase i ever wanted to throw the stock speakers, amp rack & headunit back in if i sold the car. Thats the only good thing i found about this system, every wire is connected through a wiring harness type of deal so no cut / spliced wires.

Edit: I thought i would tell you what i have in my new system.

-Panasonic head unit - Looks nice but EQ sucks but thats why i got...
-kicker EQ (mounted right above the head unit)
-Infinity Kappa 6X8 speakers all around (14 guage wire going to all 4)
-Kenwood 4 channel amp (had it laying around decided to use it)
-MTX mono amp 801D 800 watts RMS for subs
-Two 12" Atlas subwoofers in a ported box
-4 guage power wire running from battery to a distribution block, then two 8 guage wires going to ams, and 4 guage ground for each amp.

Outcome:It sounds great, but i would NOT sure infinity Kappa without subs, WAY too much treble lol

CompOrange · 11-15-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lavasnake

Outcome:It sounds great, but i would NOT sure infinity Kappa without subs, WAY too much treble lol

Yeah, Kappa's need a good sub with them or else the lows are just way to overpowered by the mids and highs the kappa's are capable of producing. I had Kappa's in my last car and **** are those good speakers...the clarity is great.

Unrealford · 11-15-2007, 06:08 PM

I love my stock Mach stereo. Its plenty loud and never gives me any problems

m3j0n · 11-16-2007, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by try846

8 speakers total at 35 watts per channel. 4 woofers and 4 tweeters.

thanks a ton!

wutang61 · 11-16-2007, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CompOrange

Yeah, Kappa's need a good sub with them or else the lows are just way to overpowered by the mids and highs the kappa's are capable of producing. I had Kappa's in my last car and **** are those good speakers...the clarity is great.

yup. the calarity is great. oh and i got a "sub" to go with them in my mach :THUMBSUP:

wutang61 · 11-16-2007, 02:05 PM

heres the link to my system setup.. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...759#post895759

lavasnake · 11-16-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutang61

heres the link to my system setup.. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...759#post895759

Nice setup, done very clean. I'm thinking about going with two beter 10" subs so i can get a smaller box. I cant get my spare tire in with my current box lol. Its freaking huge. How hard is it for you to get your spare tire in and out?

wutang61 · 11-16-2007, 08:01 PM

i dont keep my spare in my mach lol

jdoug · 12-03-2007, 12:22 AM

The main wiring harness that goes to all the rear gear-- can you pull it out easily? I couldn't find the "beginning" of it after I removed the amp/speaker enclosure thing but I didn't want to tear the car apart too much.

Lonestar7 · 12-03-2007, 12:08 PM

They make an adapter to plug into factory harness then change head unit and speakers and amps. Its expensive I have looked at fry's they had a Kenwood system priced for 2K with navagation. I have seen one here someone did that even had tuning for the car.

LS

11-14-2007, 02:25 AM	#1
m3j0n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 80	mach 460 sound system question i tried searching, but couldnt find an answer to a pretty simple question: how many speakers are in the mach 460 sound system? also, how many watts/channel? Thanks a ton!!

11-14-2007, 06:08 AM	#2
try846 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 414	Re: mach 460 sound system question 8 speakers total at 35 watts per channel. 4 woofers and 4 tweeters. __________________ 2003 Azure Mach1 Fully forged shortblock w/ ARP hardware, JAN 05 heads, 8 rib setup IW 10% OD CS, RR 2.90 Pulley, Thump RR tensioner with KB 2.1 @18psi ,Accufab TB;AFCO dual pass HE,SCT X3,FAST 02 meter, Full JBA exhaust,Centerforce DFX Cl, Fidanza al FW, FRPP al. DS, FRPP traction lok rear w/FRPP 3.73 gears and FRPP 31 spline axles, FRPP rear axle girdle, UPR coil overs with tubular K member, Wilwood 6 pis. calipers w/ 2 piece , 03 cobra bumper. DYNO 550/550 16PSI

11-14-2007, 06:35 AM	#3
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: mach 460 sound system question This is one of the only things I hate about this car. They put in a stereo system that can not be upgrade with any aftermarket speakers. Just to get better speakers you have to get new everything. Unless someone has found speakers that truely work with this goofy wired stock system. __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

11-14-2007, 02:13 PM	#4
try846 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 414	Re: mach 460 sound system question Upgrading is probably the best thing to do in my opinion. Started with the speaker upgrade then did everything. __________________ 2003 Azure Mach1 Fully forged shortblock w/ ARP hardware, JAN 05 heads, 8 rib setup IW 10% OD CS, RR 2.90 Pulley, Thump RR tensioner with KB 2.1 @18psi ,Accufab TB;AFCO dual pass HE,SCT X3,FAST 02 meter, Full JBA exhaust,Centerforce DFX Cl, Fidanza al FW, FRPP al. DS, FRPP traction lok rear w/FRPP 3.73 gears and FRPP 31 spline axles, FRPP rear axle girdle, UPR coil overs with tubular K member, Wilwood 6 pis. calipers w/ 2 piece , 03 cobra bumper. DYNO 550/550 16PSI

11-14-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
wutang61 CAT MASTA! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 3,406	Re: mach 460 sound system question once you get new speakers you'll be like WOW the mach460 sucked! haha __________________ 04' Torched *6-speed* Build Date: 02/25/2004 Ported Eaton @7psi Viper T-56 Built 8.8,4.10's 441/402

11-14-2007, 03:35 PM	#6
Shinigami Death God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 770	Re: mach 460 sound system question anyone done a 1000 swap? __________________ Black, 5spd, IUP, 4.10, SCT, MGW, BBK X, Borla Stinger Catback, K&N intake, PHP intake spacer :: Jon Lund tuned 300/332 Mustang dyno Since Tune: JLT RAI, Cobra 10th AE wheels, 90mm MAF, Accufab, March pulley set

11-15-2007, 01:48 PM	#7
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: mach 460 sound system question Not a swap, but added the 1000's amps and subs. It sounds ok, but I think your money would be better spent elsewhere. __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

11-15-2007, 04:12 PM	#8
lavasnake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 390	Re: mach 460 sound system question Just re-do the whole stereo, you wont regret it if you do it right the first time. The stock amp rack is a @&#^$ to take out, but its probly 20 pounds of extra weight not needed. I kept ALL wires intact incase i ever wanted to throw the stock speakers, amp rack & headunit back in if i sold the car. Thats the only good thing i found about this system, every wire is connected through a wiring harness type of deal so no cut / spliced wires. Edit: I thought i would tell you what i have in my new system. -Panasonic head unit - Looks nice but EQ sucks but thats why i got... -kicker EQ (mounted right above the head unit) -Infinity Kappa 6X8 speakers all around (14 guage wire going to all 4) -Kenwood 4 channel amp (had it laying around decided to use it) -MTX mono amp 801D 800 watts RMS for subs -Two 12" Atlas subwoofers in a ported box -4 guage power wire running from battery to a distribution block, then two 8 guage wires going to ams, and 4 guage ground for each amp. Outcome:It sounds great, but i would NOT sure infinity Kappa without subs, WAY too much treble lol __________________ 2004 Black Mach1 Auto--- Born 4/5/04 ~3520 Pounds Without driver, and 1/4 tank of gas -Mac Offroad H Pipe -Flowmaster American Thunder 2.5 Inch Catback -Diablo Handheld Tuner -K&N drop in filter -Kenwood H/U, Infinity Kappa 6x8", Kenwood 4chnl amp -2 Atlas 12"Subwoofers & MTX 800W RMS Amp -36 Sq. ft of Dynamat xtreme -Smoked tail light covers

11-15-2007, 06:08 PM	#10
Unrealford Mustang owner since 1984 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,515	Re: mach 460 sound system question I love my stock Mach stereo. Its plenty loud and never gives me any problems __________________ 2012 Kona Blue Metallic BOSS MOMS Racing... 11.92@115.43 stock besides drag radials http://www.dragzine.com/news/moms-ra...2013-schedule/

11-16-2007, 02:05 PM	#13
wutang61 CAT MASTA! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 3,406	Re: mach 460 sound system question heres the link to my system setup.. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...759#post895759 __________________ 04' Torched *6-speed* Build Date: 02/25/2004 Ported Eaton @7psi Viper T-56 Built 8.8,4.10's 441/402

11-16-2007, 08:01 PM	#15
wutang61 CAT MASTA! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 3,406	Re: mach 460 sound system question i dont keep my spare in my mach lol __________________ 04' Torched *6-speed* Build Date: 02/25/2004 Ported Eaton @7psi Viper T-56 Built 8.8,4.10's 441/402

12-03-2007, 12:22 AM	#16
jdoug Regular Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoFla Posts: 329	Re: mach 460 sound system question The main wiring harness that goes to all the rear gear-- can you pull it out easily? I couldn't find the "beginning" of it after I removed the amp/speaker enclosure thing but I didn't want to tear the car apart too much. __________________ J Doug

12-03-2007, 12:08 PM	#17
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: mach 460 sound system question They make an adapter to plug into factory harness then change head unit and speakers and amps. Its expensive I have looked at fry's they had a Kenwood system priced for 2K with navagation. I have seen one here someone did that even had tuning for the car. LS

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