What Sub In A Modeo Is A Good Un

[scrumpynut]

Hi all, My Mondeo Tit X has the sony 6 cd head unit along with the 8 Speakers, now to be honest it does sound a lot better then I thought it would and has a nice bit of bass at low levels.
But has anyone had a sub fitted into the boot or one of the under seats ones and was it worth it.

Many thanks.

Steve.

[Lenny]

Hi all, My Mondeo Tit X has the sony 6 cd head unit along with the 8 speakers, now to be honest it does sound a lot better then I thought it would and has a nice bit of bass at low levels.

But has anyone had a sub fitted into the boot or one of the under seats ones and was it worth it.

Many thanks.

Steve.

Hi Steve,

JL audio are a top manufacturer of quality sub's in both under seat and enclosure fitments

Check out www.soundevo.co.uk online for best UK prices.

I've not fitted to a Mondeo I've a focus but bass is the same if fitting a sub JL Audio are the business.

[tazzman600]

Hi Lenny. Have you fitted a sub in your Focus? If so how did you do it and which did you use? I'm looking into uprating the system in my now Focus.

[Lenny]

Hi Lenny. Have you fitted a sub in your Focus? If so how did you do it and which did you use? I'm looking into uprating the system in my now Focus.

I've fitted two amps a 10" sub and upgrade all Speakers,

My 4 channel amp is fitted to a removable stealth panel with ability to revert back to headunit internal amp when rear seat is fold down.

See my guide here:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/63695-guide-fitting-custom-amp-sub-enclosure-mk2-mk25-focus-2005-2011/

And build thread from page 50 onwards:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/41443-taking-oval-to-blue-horizon-lennys-build-thread-2010-2015/

Also headunit upgrade guide:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/63689-guide-fitting-aftermarket-headunit-mk25-focus-2008-2011/

Any advice required I can help mate,

You don't need to go aftermarket with the headunit to fit a sub or amp, you can fit a hi or low pass. Filter to speaker line which gives you RCA outputs for the amp.

My full list of guides can be viewed here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/user/14733-lenny/

Or if your logged on via the app click here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/68214-full-list-lennys-guides/

[tazzman600]

Wow Lenny. Thanks for the reply. I've read one link and you remind me of myself from the 80's when I did installs lol. Personally I'm initially intend to introduce a sub and see from there. May upgrade the Speakers but I'll have to get some kind of processor as the cars own amp will need re profiling. Thanks again pal. I've still got more of your reading to do.

[GingerFlame]

If you'd rather make your own enclosure to save money on buying one premade, the first section of my build log is dedicated to doing so

[Lenny]

Wow Lenny. Thanks for the reply. I've read one link and you remind me of myself from the 80's when I did installs lol. Personally I'm initially intend to introduce a sub and see from there. May upgrade the speakers but I'll have to get some kind of processor as the cars own amp will need re profiling. Thanks again pal. I've still got more of your reading to do.

I wasnt born until mid 80's lol

Cars were real fun in the 80's though Toyota Starlet KP60 which was rear wheel drive 1.3 Turbo later replaced with the EP82 Starlet GT another awsome car was the Toyota Corolla Levin AE86 Twin cam,

Even the Nissan Micra was supercharged back then yo!

See videos:

https://youtu.be/WqGOcImHKXk

https://youtu.be/B8f2n1OOAgA

no remap's then it was a simple bleed valve on a turbo, cam shaft upgrade, fixed VTi cam conversions and piggy back ecu systems.

Not like today's rubbish with EGR, DPF, ESP and ABS all designed to restrict drivers control.

Anyways back on topic :)

JL Audio also manufacture sound processors, they call it a "clean sweep"

These are very good and do what they say on the box but in my opinion for a little more money and a lot more comfort;

You can remove and sell your existing headunit, bluetooth module etc.

And fit a nice pioneer headunit such as the AVH-8600BT from DynamicSounds in London, which has all the existing factory features you would expect from a headunit aswell as a built in self calibrating digital sound processor,

Carplay: which will read your emails or text messages on command and respond to texts or emails using your voice aswell as guide your navigation on request.

Also reverse camera and DVD compatable.

Carplay video:

https://youtu.be/MDWFs1yHRmo

Well worth considering in my opinion.

The sub is a good start though mate,

I've purchased the 10" carpeted sub enclosure from RadioWorld they were cheapest supplier at the time,

Fits tidy in the boot and performs well.

[tazzman600]

I've been reading up on the cleansweep after hearing about it on another forum. As with everything there's pro's and cons. As for the head unit. I'd rather keep it as I can't see a replacement looking any good especially at a strange angle (my car being the mk3 focus as yours). After a drive up to Leeds listening to The Race by Yellow I'm not going to bother with a cleansweep simply because the standard system coped remarkably well just lacking low bass but an external amp will improve things and suit aftermarket Speakers better and a re wire (have to have good speaker wire)

[Lenny]

I've been reading up on the cleansweep after hearing about it on another forum. As with everything there's pro's and cons. As for the head unit. I'd rather keep it as I can't see a replacement looking any good especially at a strange angle (my car being the mk3 focus as yours). After a drive up to Leeds listening to The Race by Yellow I'm not going to bother with a cleansweep simply because the standard system coped remarkably well just lacking low bass but an external amp will improve things and suit aftermarket speakers better and a re wire (have to have good speaker wire)

Ow rite your focus is a Mk3 model, i understand your reasons for preferring to retain the stock headunit,

The Mk3 ST focus came with an optional factory fitted sub; one would assume this item to be a good item to fit but apparently its a pile of dirt here's an owners review

Link: https://youtu.be/J7JHFPHxJ2Y

The crossovers that ford factory fit inside the tweeters don't detect a lot of high tone aswell.

I recommend JL Audio C3 Speakers excellent upgrade from stock see video:

https://youtu.be/OtmylQX2ifo

BoomMat speaker baffles also aid bass response.

Ive used and highly recommend Vibe 16SPK flatflex high definition audio cable

And

Vibe 13SPK flatBass hi definition solid core audio cable this one is designed specifically for sub install

Check out these videos for cable reference on speaker upgrade with the Mk3 Focus

https://youtu.be/ZnRalCCXuSc

https://youtu.be/XusYyM-1S7g

https://youtu.be/itYPtXGlAJo

[tazzman600]

Wow Lenny your knowledge is worth of my tipping my hat to you. As for cabling I've read and heard many many reasons to use such a cable and such a cable. Ok I've been out of touch with what's happening and available in the car hifi world for near 20 years but for me QED 79 strand is all I've ever used or will do. Oxygen free and proven in the audiophile world years ago plus I've got loads of it left lol. Blimey bass baffle boards and the like? On the way back home I played an album by Senser called All Stacked Up. I set treble up 3 spots. Mid up 2 spots and bass 2 also. Blimey just standard unit had my cars mirror distorting my rear view and the amp was getting quite warm lol. Me thinks priority is lots and lots of sound deadening then listen again. Then bring out an old Rockport Fosgate punch 150 out of retirement and an Alpine 3554 too. Old skool champions. Got my thinking head on now which is rare lol. Time is what is needed. Thanks for the links. I'll read them probably Sunday.

[Lenny]

Wow Lenny your knowledge is worth of my tipping my hat to you. As for cabling I've read and heard many many reasons to use such a cable and such a cable. Ok I've been out of touch with what's happening and available in the car hifi world for near 20 years but for me QED 79 strand is all I've ever used or will do. Oxygen free and proven in the audiophile world years ago plus I've got loads of it left lol. Blimey bass baffle boards and the like? On the way back home I played an album by Senser called All Stacked Up. I set treble up 3 spots. Mid up 2 spots and bass 2 also. Blimey just standard unit had my cars mirror distorting my rear view and the amp was getting quite warm lol. Me thinks priority is lots and lots of sound deadening then listen again. Then bring out an old Rockport Fosgate punch 150 out of retirement and an Alpine 3554 too. Old skool champions. Got my thinking head on now which is rare lol. Time is what is needed. Thanks for the links. I'll read them probably Sunday.

Thank you sir,

I appreciate your feedback and its a pleasure to have communicated :)

I suggest purchasing a Haynes manual takes a lot of hassle out of removing panels etc. It shows where every nut and bolt is hidden,

Fellow members "Mr.Spock" "Hassan" and "GingerFlame" have installed a level of sound deadening in there cars with good reviews,

I personally didn't bother in the end due to weight concerns anywa;

Here are links to there build threads if desired to contact them regarding sound deadening materials or methods:

Mr.Spock:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/44150-guide-to-complete-stereo-installation-focus-mk2/

Hassan:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/52338-hassens-ford-focus-16-tdci-build-thread/

GingerFlame:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/63471-mk6-fiesta-flame-14-build-log-was-fiesta-mk6-5-door-custom-sub/