Minimal Bass - B&O Sound System

[infinitemberstang]

Finally someone who shares my viewpoint. The bass defo is on the lower end - i also have a focus ST with sync 3.2 and the equalizer settings are the same - but on the DH - the bass is just too low!

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[horned-toad]

I've been looking for folks that have replaced their subwoofers and if it helps or not. The bass is awful.

EQ and rolloff problems aside, the speaker has no echo box for starters. It's aimed sideways which again doesn't help at all. If you want good bass you're looking at a PROPER enclosure nestled behind the seats and a dedicated driver and an EQ/Amp to balance everything out.

The $1200 for the factory system was a total waste. Same money on OTS equipment would have accomplished wonders.

The S650 seems to have a LOT more sound-deadening, but I suspect Ford didn't adjust the amp from S550/Focus days to match.

 

[erocker]

Yeah, I'm going to throw this in with some polyfill and call it a day. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082FR4BX7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2AYCV40O40YOV&psc=1

 

[Drewmandoo]

I ripped my B&O sub out and put my Skar 12" rear firing sub and box in with a 600-watt amp powering it. Used a LC2i with the source of the factory sub providing the input and couldn't be happier with bass after that. I didn't trust the side firing sub and loved the Skar in my Focus, so it carried over Still have a decent amount of trunk space too.
Custom made floor too so I can access the amp without messing up the plastic factory flooring

 

[The Ghost]

that's not what real men call bass. Yes it's a nice beat to wiggle your ass to, sure...
Listen to a cello or even actual string bass (not guitars).

I'm a girl so... wiggle away I guess.

 

[Zig]

Not to be rude but using Billie Jean as your benchmark for good bass isn't really what I would expect a modern sound system to react to.
Try A Milli by Lil Wayne on volume 20 and let us know how that goes.
Also if your source is garbage, you're going to have bad bass. What're you listening to?

Or better yet dazed and confused by zeppelin.

 

[MrSpookypants]

My GT came with the 10-speaker system (no sub), and the bass is practically non-existent. I'm trying to find a solution that will add some punch without taking up my entire trunk. Any suggestions for $1K or less?

 

[DCS]

Not to be rude but using Billie Jean as your benchmark for good bass isn't really what I would expect a modern sound system to react to.
Try A Milli by Lil Wayne on volume 20 and let us know how that goes.
Also if your source is garbage, you're going to have bad bass. What're you listening to?

You could also try "Where we're going" from Interstellar (He he). The last minute.

 

[ZBOBMAN]

The bass is a little weak but I dont listen to bass-thumping songs. My problem is cow bell. I have to have more cow bell.

 

[Dena]

Oh yeah. I threw on "Billie Jean" and popped the trunk open. Bass sounds pretty good in the trunk but not in the rest of the car.

I was listing to the Piano Man on the radio today and I thought the base was a bit heavy. Might have been my hearing because I can't hear anything above 5k but I can clearly hear base that will rumble your stomach. I think the solution to the lack of base is to fold the back seats down. They have to be soaking up a good deal of base.

 

[Upacurb]

Weird - it hits pretty good in my S550 hmmm

Wait- why you all listening to music- roll down your windows and listen to the exhaust scream...best music out there : )

 

[Dxm]

Try these settings. This is what I have. It has a satisfying “pop” of the bass.

 

[509Mike]

Weird - it hits pretty good in my S550 hmmm

Wait- why you all listening to music- roll down your windows and listen to the exhaust scream...best music out there : )

I love music and have a tendency to crank it. However when driving my 24 GT I find myself turning the volume down and listening to the Coyote speak to me!

 

[Gregs24]

Pointless threads 'R' us.

For every audio thread on the Mustang you will get somebody say it is rubbish and somebody else say it is fine!

It is entirely down to preference so go with what you like!

 

[goodlettjr]

This setting works great. Thanks for sharing,.

Try these settings. This is what I have. It has a satisfying “pop” of the bass.

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