This Little Box MASSIVELY Improved The Bronco's Speakers!!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @TheChuck1960
    @TheChuck1960 Год назад +2

    I have the B&O and all I did was put in 6 1/4 kicker speakers in the rear and it woke up the system like you wouldn’t believe. Very happy with the sound quality now.

    • @MrKfcflores
      @MrKfcflores Год назад +2

      I have the b/o also and not impressed. Do you have a link for the speakers you got? That was the only change u made?

    • @YtRando69
      @YtRando69 4 месяца назад

      Yeah, it makes no difference 🤣

  • @TubeRLH
    @TubeRLH Год назад +1

    We are all dingbats when we jump into something we haven't done before, but you just made us all smarter if we do this... Thanks.

  • @BradleyJokerst
    @BradleyJokerst Год назад +11

    I just bought an entire package from Plug N Play kits. All new kicker speakers, kicker hideaway, key amp and the wiring harnesses to do the job. Can’t wait to install it when my rig arrives.

    • @matthewparrish7594
      @matthewparrish7594 Год назад +3

      What was the cost on that kit? Do you have a link?

    • @GCharlesE
      @GCharlesE Год назад +1

      Also would love an answer to this question!

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад +1

      I’ll be installing all new kicker stuff in the next few weeks!

    • @MrKfcflores
      @MrKfcflores Год назад

      @@JacobRDotydid you ever install the hideaway? Do you have the b/o system?

  • @WilliamGudgeon
    @WilliamGudgeon Год назад +1

    I replaced the stock 4" speakers with Pioneers and put Dynamat sound deadening in all 4 speaker enclosures while making the change. That improved the sound tremendously.

  • @Jasonwillcook
    @Jasonwillcook 2 года назад +8

    Good video. I did the same for my Bronco. I also bought the Kicker Hideaway 10 but have not installed it yet. I agree the Kicker Key wakes the speakers up and it is a big improvement, for the price I couldn't be more satisfied.

  • @flyfishizationjones4940
    @flyfishizationjones4940 5 месяцев назад +1

    To initially get my bronco to sound presentable out of the gate, I did have to tinker for a while between the car stereo’s EQ and the EQ in the Spotify app on your phone (Profile> Settings> Playback> Equalizer), but it sounds pretty decent now. You’ll have to customize an EQ setting depending on how you have the car’s EQ set. It’s a balancing act, but definitely worth the time if Spotify is your avenue for music streaming.

  • @7863348
    @7863348 4 месяца назад +1

    No not everyone. I have the B&O in my 2022 Lux, Sasquatch Outer Banks and I think the sound is awesome.

  • @sharkdiversc
    @sharkdiversc 2 года назад +4

    I used the Kicker speaker to replace the Ford ones on my Black Diamond Bronco. The sound 1000% better, but on the 4 inch speakers in the dashboard make sure u used a bass filter on them.

    • @YtRando69
      @YtRando69 4 месяца назад

      It does? I added Mb quarts all around and it sounds the same. 2024 B/O system

  • @d_rebs_3d
    @d_rebs_3d 2 года назад +4

    Didn't think we'd notice he's a greta fan 2:28 ROCK ON MAN!!!

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад +2

      You caught that eh? I’m seeing them here in Sac in November 🙌🏼

  • @badassgmc00
    @badassgmc00 Месяц назад

    These little amps are awesome, I want one for the infinity speakers I bought for my wife car. I have an alpine power pack in my truck and it’s plenty of power.

  • @dannylewandowski2822
    @dannylewandowski2822 Год назад +2

    I installed the kicker key 500.1 and it’s one of the smartest amps I’ve ever put in my vehicle. Sounds amazing like the bass is surrounding you.

  • @Obxhatman
    @Obxhatman 2 года назад +4

    So , my dad was into High Fidelity 70 years ago, I learned a lot from the old man, rest his soul. So one of the largest problems and this has to do with almost every car manufacturer. They use low s/n ratio speakers. Typically what this can do is at higher wattage / volume, it will slightly over extrude the cones on the speakers which is that pop sound you hear cause the cone has reached its limit outward or inward as far as travel. Now there is a couple ways to combat this. One is buy higher s/n ratio speakers that can handle more wattage with less excursion. The other is to port the box the speaker is in, to the right size so your cone has an easier and less pressure to reach those levels which will reduce the pop. Typically speaker replacement is the best option without any modification of the cabinet but that speaker may also pop if it does not have enough air volume to move and typically higher s/n ratio speakers need more air inside the cabinet. If you mod the box with an air port then you have to not only get the port the optimal size for the speaker and the volume inside the cabinet but also the length it goes inside the cabinet correct for the best sound. The other problem with porting is you typically lose some of the low end so its less Bassy. I would say, in this application , if money is not a huge issue. replace the speakers with a higher s/n ratio. Then turn the bass down on the stock setup on the head unit and add in a powered sub in the rear , the unit may have a sub line level input on the back of the unit that's not being used. Get all the bass from that , let the mids and highs come from the surround speakers. If you want to use the speakers that came in the vehicle , still add a box , but you can get inline capacitors that you can attach to the positive side with some soldering that will act as a passive EQ and block the lower frequencies , say below 1 k hertz and then you never risk over excursion. There is calculators online to figure this out based off the ohms of the speaker.

    • @rheadog9546
      @rheadog9546 Год назад +2

      A much easier way to explain is the car manufactures try to get the most as cheaply as they can. Honestly it's surprising how nice they can make junk speakers and electronics sound sometimes. Anything stock can be upgraded to sound far better. This has been the case for a long time/always. Even tho cars do sound far better than in the past, aftermarket sound is ALWAYS a vast improvement if you spend a little money and buy quality components. This Kicker amp is far from the best amp on the market. Just changing the speakers would help even more than the amp honestly. Doing both is the right way to tackle this project.

  • @garretkom
    @garretkom Год назад +1

    Can you provide details how you penetrated firewall?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад +1

      There’s actually a built in grommet on these! Super easy by the pedals

  • @hortonj63
    @hortonj63 2 года назад +4

    Depending what you want to spend, dont go cheap. Look at Audiofrong, Morel, Focal, JBL Stadium series, Hertz etc. You wont be disappointed

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      Definitely! I've had my eyes on a set from Focal and some other brands.

    • @5L_Eater
      @5L_Eater 2 года назад

      I have been thinking about this because I am interested in a bronco, and my recommendation would be to choose a speaker brand that offers more of a composite type cone with a rubber surround. This will ensure it’s more of a “weather proof” type speaker. You mentioned focal, their k2 might be a good option.

    • @Bacnow
      @Bacnow 2 года назад

      I agree! Buy Once - Cry Once! plan to rock AudioControl D series (DSP enabled) Amps pushing Morel Hybrid speakers and a JL Audio amp pushing a JL Audio sub!

    • @TheSFFV
      @TheSFFV Год назад

      If you want to so a full amp/speaker replacment the best fully integrated option is the DSR1. It will fully integrate and is mostly plug and play. The key is great solution if you want to do something simple. But if you want DSP control and want to add more amps use the DSR1.

    • @jaydawg116
      @jaydawg116 Месяц назад

      I ended up installing all audiofrog speakers in a 23 bronco for a customer recently and amplifying it with a musway 6ch dsp amp (not auto tuning but ive installed enough dsp to fully EQ it no problem). NIGHT AND DAY difference. I really like kicker key amps but 50wx4 rms isnt enough to excite, multi channel amps in todays era need to be at least 130w per channel.

  • @awesomemike8219
    @awesomemike8219 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video, 2022 Badlands stock speakers and was looking for upgrades. This Amp is gonna be my 1st to see the difference, thanks again !!!

  • @envyfollowsm3
    @envyfollowsm3 2 года назад +3

    Does Hoel still offer this harness kit? When I click the link it only shows the speaker harness.

  • @jeffreyvillarreal8619
    @jeffreyvillarreal8619 Год назад +1

    i replaced deck and pods with alpine co ax and alpine kicker panels fade back of console and what a difference now i up grading to tail gate sub for extra boost with top down lol

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад

      Did you do the ForScan mod to “turn on” the full range to the rear. This was a problem for 21-22 but they retuned from factory on 23s. That’s what I’ve read online - I haven’t heard and verified myself

  • @davidkucher5.0Coy
    @davidkucher5.0Coy 2 года назад +3

    Great job Jacob! can't wait to hear it when you update the speakers. Sounds better. 😎👍

  • @Alex_Fuerst_DP
    @Alex_Fuerst_DP 7 месяцев назад

    Wish you compared the two with the equalizer set to flat or at least the same EQ settings. Product seems legit though.

  • @scottrothbart1146
    @scottrothbart1146 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the helpful video. Just installed on my 2024 Bronco with non B&O 7 speaker setup (non-deleted sub). Highs and mids sound great, but bass has dropped out. I've seen a recommendation from others to disable the sub while running DSP. Is there an easy way to do that? Or other tuning settings to keep the lows? Will eventually upgrade sub with the 500.1 amp, but would like to have some bass in the meantime.

  • @garretkom
    @garretkom Год назад

    How did you get through the firewall? Video does not show how you did it???

  • @johndeltoro7990
    @johndeltoro7990 Год назад

    part number for wiring harness? there are a few to choose from....

  • @brentsimons3991
    @brentsimons3991 2 года назад +3

    Did you change the settings on the Kicker Key after the setup? Turn up gain, change other switches etc., than what you stated?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад +2

      Nope, I actually have them all the way down and just let the DSP run itself. The next thing I've seen is to activate the rear speakers using Forscan. Ford from factory basically nerf'd them so they're barely playing any range of audio. I have a couple of things I want to play around with in Forscan, but I have a mac. I'll figure it out and make a video soon!

    • @rickwagstaff7710
      @rickwagstaff7710 2 года назад

      I have a Mac also, so I’m curious I thought they have a crossover app

  • @jeffreyvillarreal8619
    @jeffreyvillarreal8619 Год назад +1

    no forscan yet but co ax instead of singles deck and pods was huge diff
    kickers not so much but caliber of alpine much better then stock
    all in all great bang for buck at 500 installed so far

  • @booster222jc
    @booster222jc 5 месяцев назад

    Great work and info. Maybe I missed it but does the amp also add power to the rear speaker pods or just to the 4 speakers up front?

  • @YtRando69
    @YtRando69 4 месяца назад

    I have a 2024 Lux, even with putting in Mb quarts it sounds the same. Is there a Forscan mod for this? 🙄

  • @kakrot9516
    @kakrot9516 Год назад +1

    Damn thats alot of work 😆

  • @anthonygallo3576
    @anthonygallo3576 Год назад

    When u use an aftermarket radio, it usually has a bunch of different EQ settings or an actual EQ. So upgrades with a new amp and new speakers with just a bass, treble and midrange?? Hows that actuall sound?

    • @anthonygallo3576
      @anthonygallo3576 Год назад

      I have wondered the same thing yet not one person has addressed it

  • @rubentorres5757
    @rubentorres5757 6 месяцев назад

    Does this also improve the speakers in the rear?

  • @dankpizza
    @dankpizza Месяц назад +1

    dude ive had my 23 badlands for 3 weeks and the speakers are driving me insane. it sounds like the music is "far away" or kind of like, behind a wall?? or underwater??? it fucking sucks. thanks for sharing!

  • @jtglenny9
    @jtglenny9 Год назад

    Do you know if this is compatible with the JBL sound bar from Ford parts?

  • @TheDsamonek
    @TheDsamonek Год назад

    Where can I find the links for purchase?

  • @gabehenry9404
    @gabehenry9404 2 года назад +2

    howd you manage to get the big screen in the base bronco?

    • @BroncBro
      @BroncBro 2 года назад +1

      It’s the outer banks.

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад +3

      Mine is the outer banks

  • @kampb03
    @kampb03 2 года назад

    I want to add pioneer 2000 watt amp to factory stereo (b&o), do I still need that key or I just need T harness ? from where I can get just T harness
    thanks

  • @jeffreymceloryjr4155
    @jeffreymceloryjr4155 2 года назад

    Did you ever feel the need to upgrade from the OEM speakers (after Kicker Key install)?

  • @CarStory
    @CarStory 2 года назад +2

    I have the base audio in my Bronco and it's horrible. How hard was it to get the wires through the firewall? What was the problem that you mentioned with the fuse? Is there different fuse ratings for each fuse connector?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      Easy to get through the firewall- there’s a grommet that ford has there that’s blank - ready for mods.
      The fuse was my fault because I accidentally touched wires together I shouldn’t have lol. I blew the fuse letting a ground touch when it shouldn’t lol - nothing went wrong because the fuse did it’s job

    • @KCMrecordings
      @KCMrecordings 2 года назад +1

      @@JacobRDoty did you accidentally touch the two power wires for the amp?

  • @jque35ify
    @jque35ify 2 года назад +1

    I was watching other videos and it appears you can power the kicker key 200.4 through the harness using the stereos power. Or power it directly to the battery like you did?

    • @rheadog9546
      @rheadog9546 Год назад

      Amplifiers use to much power to wire any were other than directly to the battery. Even a small amp like this should be wired the way he did it. fires in cars are very dangerous. hehe.

  • @bimma508
    @bimma508 Год назад

    does this work if you have the B&O sound system

  • @jaredwilson7217
    @jaredwilson7217 2 года назад +1

    Hey Jacob, I just got my Kicker Key. And I went to go buy the wiring harness and it’s no longer on the website. Do you know if they will be back in stock anytime soon?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад

      I do but there are literally thousands of comments per week across all of my videos. Sometimes it’s tough to keep track.
      Gus @ Hoel said they had some stock issues for some of the harness parts but they’re back in stock now 👍

  • @robbieclymore7877
    @robbieclymore7877 2 года назад

    No one complains about the Bang and Olufsen system. What are you talking about? B&O is absolutely INCREDIBLE

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад +1

      Lol. Literally was out on trails yesterday with other broncos and they said they regret the B&O. 😂😂

    • @mmatthews90
      @mmatthews90 Год назад +1

      Anyone that has the B&O system in the Bronco says it's trash and not worth the cost

    • @chriswilkins3315
      @chriswilkins3315 10 месяцев назад

      Not if you know what incredible is.@@mmatthews90

  • @MudMonsterRacing4
    @MudMonsterRacing4 2 года назад

    Sounds awesome. Definitely on my list to buy. What speakers are you planning on going with?

  • @jabber562
    @jabber562 2 месяца назад

    whats up Jacob, I have new speakers and a Kicker hideaway HS8 and the Kicker Key200.4 what plug and play harness would i need? i sent a email to the link you hooked us up with but no response. just wanted to get the right one so i can hook up my wifes bronco. thanks man! great video by the way!

  • @completelyanonymous8683
    @completelyanonymous8683 2 года назад +1

    Do you still have full articulation of the steering wheel?

    • @2Greenlid
      @2Greenlid Год назад +2

      No, he can only drive straight, but the sound is great!

  • @capt_ramius
    @capt_ramius 2 года назад +1

    Would this work on an F-150 Lightning XLT with the base/non-B&O speakers?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      I'm almost positive he can make the harness for it once the pins are established - his harness quality is top notch!

  • @brettdomangue9666
    @brettdomangue9666 Год назад

    Did you ever upgrade your speakers?

  • @damustangkid
    @damustangkid Год назад

    Can you put the volume to 30 or does it cut off?

  • @brucecampbell9412
    @brucecampbell9412 2 года назад +2

    Hope that Amp don't get hot and melt through the zip ties.

  • @NathanEjoEdmonds
    @NathanEjoEdmonds 2 года назад +1

    Jacob, I clicked on the link for the harness and ordered what the link took me to. Upon arrival it was only the “Y” harness and not the other long pieces that go to the kicker and to the battery. Do you have a link for the rest of the harness?

    • @GCharlesE
      @GCharlesE Год назад

      Hoping for an answer on this as well! Just got a Bronco and hope this is still an option! The link does unavailable now

  • @Camaro1019
    @Camaro1019 2 года назад

    Have you increased the gain at all? If I turn it more than a quarter way up the limiter lights up on the amp and the speakers pop. Wondering if they're just overpowered on stock speakers

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      Yeah that sounds like you’re clipping. I’d adjust it back down

  • @christopherbarela1974
    @christopherbarela1974 2 года назад

    Do you have a problem with the factory audio chime when you get into your bronco being extremely loud.

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      Nope! Hasn’t affected it

  • @johnnymoore3188
    @johnnymoore3188 Год назад

    Anyone you now that did this on a bo system yet? What is the difference if so?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад

      I just did my subwoofer install…poops allllll over a BO system. I’ll make a video soon!

  • @vcastag
    @vcastag Год назад

    Jacob, do you need to play the white noise through car play to do the setup?

    • @Marcus1818
      @Marcus1818 4 месяца назад

      He played the pink noise at 12:00

  • @not12listen
    @not12listen Год назад

    I am asking this is as a genuine question - not being rude about your setup.
    Doesn't the fact that you have custom EQ adjustments in the deck defeat the purpose of DSP balancing all of the sounds?
    I am of the understanding that your deck should have all of the EQ frequency ranges at a flat level (ie. 0). Then the DSP would do it's thing and adjust the sound that is going to the speakers. Am I mistaken?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад

      Yep, that’s the exact way to do it. I have mine set with everything at 0

  • @JesseMcConnell04
    @JesseMcConnell04 Год назад

    How does the 4 channel amp power 6 speakers? do you have the front speakers to 2 channels and the back to another 2?

    • @rheadog9546
      @rheadog9546 Год назад

      I would guess your right.

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  Год назад

      It doesn’t fully power the rear speakers in this config iirc. There are probably ways to do that though. I think Forscan and “activating” the rear speakers would be the best way while just amplifying the front channels.

  • @M1sterKiwi
    @M1sterKiwi 2 года назад

    Could you still use this with aftermarket speakers and see Gains?

    • @rheadog9546
      @rheadog9546 Год назад

      Of course, Speakers would help even more than the Amp if you had to pick one or the other and bought good speakers. Doing both is the right way to do it. Aftermarket speakers are what this amp needs to sound right.

  • @Bronco_Guy
    @Bronco_Guy 2 года назад +1

    Just used your video to install mine! Very helpful!
    Did you get a chance to play with the rear speakers yet? If so, what did you do and how does it sound?
    Can’t find any videos on it.

  • @steveroton2416
    @steveroton2416 Год назад

    Awesome video!!!

  • @DougVandegrift
    @DougVandegrift 2 года назад +1

    I agree the base sound is terrible BUT the B&O is amazing! Not sure why people discount it so much. My friend has the lux speakers and I think it rocks!

    • @aeromechmike
      @aeromechmike 2 года назад +6

      I've got the B&O and it's barely palpable.

    • @DougVandegrift
      @DougVandegrift 2 года назад

      ​@@aeromechmike To each his own. I experienced the B&O in an OuterBanks and I was more than impressed. I own a bronco now with the lux and I think it's wonderful. My only thought is you must have a very low tolerance to audio systems because I have zero complaints. Best to test and experience for yourself.

    • @ManifestGainsbackup
      @ManifestGainsbackup 2 года назад +1

      I have the B&O system as well, I find the sub to Be very Muddy and Blends terribly with the highs and mids. I find myself having to turn the bass lower than factory setting to avoid distortion, even on song that aren’t bass heavy. Previously I had a grand Cherokee with the alpine 10 speaker system and I loved it.

    • @rheadog9546
      @rheadog9546 Год назад +1

      sound is very subjective. If you are use to listening to stock stereos in cars and have never upgraded, The Bronco B&O could sound nice to you. If you had experience installing high end car audio into your cars as a kid in the 90's like me. You are spoiled and almost any stock stereo system sounds trashy especially and not limited to the bass. Many people are also tone deaf and they don't know it, because that's all they know and they have never been tested. Everyone doesn't hear the same. In the end, these people are not wrong. My Girlfriends Bronco with the huge screen and fancy B&O stereo sounds horrible compared to my stock mustang and my stock F-350 even. The Bronco sound was very disappointing after waiting a year and a half to get it.

    • @JerryStigliano
      @JerryStigliano Год назад

      @@aeromechmike I agree...It's WAY underpowered and the limiter kicks in and reduces bass way too early (around volume 19). I am really disappointed in the B&O set up and don't know if I want to mess with a new amp or not.

  • @ubeuonly
    @ubeuonly 7 месяцев назад +10

    No 40 to 70k Vehicles should sound as bad as a Bronco. Worst sounding system I have ever heard...I have heard hundreds

    • @matthewf532
      @matthewf532 4 месяца назад

      I would agree. Its weak sauce. It is partially due to being underpowered but also due to no insulation due to the weatherproof properties.

    • @ubeuonly
      @ubeuonly 4 месяца назад

      @@matthewf532 PFD. Poor effing design. And not knowing what their target demographic wants. Worst vehicles on the market..u cand do that to people paying 50 to 70k

    • @Splif128
      @Splif128 2 месяца назад +1

      It has a removable top with no sound properties so there’s that. Also people buying broncos don’t do so for their great sound system, it’s still a value brand where most people will spend $1k additional on upgraded trim package instead. Companies like Bose and HK are partnering with likeminded brands like Mercedes and BMW.

    • @ubeuonly
      @ubeuonly 2 месяца назад

      @@Splif128 not a single b+o speaker in it. It not a value brand. It's s m. Hype and female customers at our dealer hate everything about it. And 5% will ever see dirt.

    • @ubeuonly
      @ubeuonly 2 месяца назад

      The HK in my ram and the bose in my audi sound incredible. I work on ford's daily. The worst sounding vehicles I have ever heard...only people who never compare or drive any other brand buy ford. One of the worst rated car brands fir product and reliability...just investigate and see for yourself. Twice as many recalls as any other manufacturer. And specs and design are low rated. Why would anyone buy them???

  • @christianjmyhre
    @christianjmyhre 2 года назад

    Is the B&O in the lux package worth it?

    • @rheadog9546
      @rheadog9546 Год назад

      It's good to buy it if you want the options and do what this guy has done. For sure it's worth it.

  • @ambe9876
    @ambe9876 Год назад

    Where are you located? No joke, I’d gladly hire you to do the same to my bronco.

  • @kovani199
    @kovani199 2 года назад

    Where did you get those blacked out headlights?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      On the Bronco?

    • @kovani199
      @kovani199 2 года назад +1

      @@JacobRDoty nah man your stang I have the exact same year and your headlights housing looks way darker than mins

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад +1

      @@kovani199 Oh! I had them built and blacked out. You have to take them apart and disassemble, paint, and then re seal them.

  • @TEXCAP
    @TEXCAP Год назад +1

    You need to mount your pistol under your steering wheel.

  • @Katrina_L
    @Katrina_L 2 года назад

    Great video,Jacob! Hope you also like the JS2000

  • @HarrySquatch23
    @HarrySquatch23 2 года назад

    Will this work with the B&O?

    • @JacobRDoty
      @JacobRDoty  2 года назад

      No, I don’t think so

    • @5L_Eater
      @5L_Eater 2 года назад +1

      If you’re looking for something for the b&o look into Nav Tv. Their zen audio module will do what I assume you want to do.

  • @MGIOadventures
    @MGIOadventures Год назад

    $360 for the wiring harness!!! There has to be a less expensive option that’s plug and play.

  • @anthonygallo3576
    @anthonygallo3576 Год назад

    Great vid ,but buy yourself a portable work bench .really , trash cans!!!! Lol

  • @jeremyb_86
    @jeremyb_86 Год назад

    Did you ever upgrade the speakers?