Upgrading the B&O Sound System

[98jfuentes]

Are there any improvements you’ve made to the sound system? From roughly inspecting the set up, it looks like the OEM system doesn’t have any sort of amplifier for the speakers or the sub. They all seemed to be powered and equalized by the head unit.

I might start with a mono amp and a sub. Debating on swapping the enclosure for a wooden assy but I’ve heard people have had significant improvements retrofitting a sub to the existing plastic one.

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[scainerrt]

I know JL Audio makes a stealthbox for the subwoofer in the truck. I'm looking into this as well but I have to make sure it will fit a '24 dark horse.

 

[Gregs24]

B&O 10" sub replacement guide | 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (GT, EcoBoost, GT350, GT500, Bullitt, Mach 1) - Mustang6G.com

The sub is the same as the S550 - lots of info here

 

[Magic88]

B&O 10" sub replacement guide | 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (GT, EcoBoost, GT350, GT500, Bullitt, Mach 1) - Mustang6G.com

The sub is the same as the S550 - lots of info here

I just did this swap and, in my ears, is a drastic improvement over the stock B&O sub. No, it's not a massive boom shaking your windows and trunk lid, but the bass comes in well around level 11 and my back really feels is at 14. Never had to turn down the radio at a stop light, now I do so I don't feel stupid jamming out being a 50 year old .

Fyi, I broke every clip but 1 on the trim ring, lol. Followed every bit of advice in the 550 thread, but obviously am not patient enough. This grille and a little velcro settled it in perfectly. Great investment for around $100.00.

 

[98jfuentes]

Anybody installed an amp to the OEM box? I’m thinking about wiring one. When you drop the mids & raise the treble/lows, you get crazy bass….. but high mids and treble gets you crisp sound. Thinking about getting a separate amp to drive the lows better.

 

[Magic88]

Anybody installed an amp to the OEM box? I’m thinking about wiring one. When you drop the mids & raise the treble/lows, you get crazy bass….. but high mids and treble gets you crisp sound. Thinking about getting a separate amp to drive the lows better.

If you figure that out, please let us know how you did it (no sarcasm). I've looked everywhere for that exact thing and have come up with nothing. I've got friends who have the B&O system in other vehicles, have gone to stereo shops. All have ended up with separate sub and amp systems with a stand alone dial mounted within reach to adjust the gains. To the tune of $1,200 to $1,500... golf clubs are a tight fit already, no way they'd fit with a big ole box full of subs . Adding the Pioneer sub, was my way to go, and more than pleased

 

[RLE55]

Hmm, I've found the stock B&O audio to be just fine. Maybe I don't have the "young" ears anymore..

 

[Gregs24]

Hmm, I've found the stock B&O audio to be just fine. Maybe I don't have the "young" ears anymore..

The main issue with the stock sub is the bass is flabby and boomy. The speaker is a VERY cheap paper cone and it just pushes out a lot of 60Hz poorly controlled noise. The Pioneer is much tighter and more musical without being much louder.

 

[kgautam28]

I know JL Audio makes a stealthbox for the subwoofer in the truck. I'm looking into this as well but I have to make sure it will fit a '24 dark horse.

It fits and works great

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/s650-aftermarket-sound-system.158638/post-3327856

 

[scainerrt]

It fits and works great

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/s650-aftermarket-sound-system.158638/post-3327856

I had one put in a few months ago along with upgrading the entire system and it sounds awesome.

 

[steveo1960]

To my ears, the factory sub has too much mid-bass thump and lacks a solid honest lower end.
I have the Pioneer replacement but have not had a chance to install yet.
TBH, aside from that, my biggest complaint is a lame EQ system on the stock head unit.
Three bands?
No parametric?
Heck a $199 cheap Pioneer, Kenwood, etc unit does better than that.
Of course minus the screens in the Mustang but still.

 

[Gregs24]

To my ears, the factory sub has too much mid-bass thump and lacks a solid honest lower end.
I have the Pioneer replacement but have not had a chance to install yet.
TBH, aside from that, my biggest complaint is a lame EQ system on the stock head unit.
Three bands?
No parametric?
Heck a $199 cheap Pioneer, Kenwood, etc unit does better than that.
Of course minus the screens in the Mustang but still.

You only have to look at the Pioneer next to the OEM sub to see the gulf in quality

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