Full B&O System rip and replace audio build in 2 Door Badlands

[BroncoAZ]

This one ran me a little shy of $8k

The integrator I used didn’t quote them individually. I’d contact MTI directly to inquire

I couldn’t write a check for that amount of money without an itemized quote.

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[buzpro]

I had nothing but disappointment out of the OEM B&O sub for any music with bass in it - constant distortion and popping. I rented another Ford vehicle for work that had B&O and it was the exact same experience recently. Sooo…. I ripped the B&O system out, had a little bit of an upgrade put in

Zen DSP12A-A2B processor to get a clean signal without the Ford/B&O processing in the way
Gladen RC150c5 5 channel amp (90x4 + 360x1 watts RMS at 4ohms)
Mosconi 6to8 channel DSP with digital controller

Kick panel speakers Focal PS 165 FXE Flax cone 6.5” Components with tweeters in dash location, custom speaker grills with active orange accent ring

Rear pods replaced with larger pods that accept 6.5” coaxial, Focal PC 165F Flax 6.5” coax in that location

Custom full depth sub enclosure with Bronco badge, 10” Focal P25F Evo Flax cone sub - added Hammerbuilt tailgate brace

Custom window in OEM sub grill location with Ford Bronco etch

Sounds absolutely killer. Exactly what I was hoping to get out of this build. Installed at Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder, CO

how about a few pictures on the wire routing? especially to the set up in the back .... the speaker pods and the sub?

 

[2fast4u]

This one ran me a little shy of $8k

Nice install but it seems like that charged a lot.

 

[Headless Horseman]

My wife's Mach E has the B&O and it sounds amazing...never any cracking or anything...and we crank it pretty darn high. I haven't heard the Bronco's yet, but I'd be surprised if there was a lot of issues....if so, drop in some dynamat. B&O is high end and there shouldn't be a need to replace an entire system. It was developed by sound engineers for the vehicle...I tend to think that upgraded stereo units OEM are pretty good in modern vehicles.

If I'm dropping several thousand on the Bronco, it's going to go for ride parts. Don't get me wrong, I love good audio...however, I'm thinking (no offense intended) this is a solution for a problem that does not exist for most...

 

[hozer]

This one ran me a little shy of $8k

Real talk though, who made the kick panel grilles, mine rattle with the 6.5s I put in even after trimming

 

[Wolfeman]

My wife's Mach E has the B&O and it sounds amazing...never any cracking or anything...and we crank it pretty darn high. I haven't heard the Bronco's yet, but I'd be surprised if there was a lot of issues....if so, drop in some dynamat. B&O is high end and there shouldn't be a need to replace an entire system. It was developed by sound engineers for the vehicle...I tend to think that upgraded stereo units OEM are pretty good in modern vehicles.

If I'm dropping several thousand on the Bronco, it's going to go for ride parts. Don't get me wrong, I love good audio...however, I'm thinking (no offense intended) this is a solution for a problem that does not exist for most...

I have the B&O and the sound is adequate. Much better than the one that I drove without. I do have some rattles on certain songs with music in a certain frequency range (bass notes). I'm sure it would benefit greatly from some sound dampening but I really don't want to take the panels off in the cargo area to install the dampening.

 

[Richtor]

Wow. I think the standard non b&o system sounds fine. Haha

 

[Panzer948]

My wife's Mach E has the B&O and it sounds amazing...never any cracking or anything...and we crank it pretty darn high. I haven't heard the Bronco's yet, but I'd be surprised if there was a lot of issues....if so, drop in some dynamat. B&O is high end and there shouldn't be a need to replace an entire system. It was developed by sound engineers for the vehicle...I tend to think that upgraded stereo units OEM are pretty good in modern vehicles.

If I'm dropping several thousand on the Bronco, it's going to go for ride parts. Don't get me wrong, I love good audio...however, I'm thinking (no offense intended) this is a solution for a problem that does not exist for most...

Nice, how do you like the Mach E? I was thinking of getting one soon to offset my lousy Bronco mileage Seriously, I already have an older EV (Chevy Volt) and I know the tech works. I really like how the Mach E is strong competitor to the Tesla Y. They needed one and I think it delivers.

Maybe I can shed some light on the B&O for you as I have had mine since November. I didn't believe all the "B&O naysayers" either and still didnt after I first got my build. My factory B&O, although not the best factory system I have had, was good enough for me and I was happy with it, especially over the other factory alternative. Well that is until it warmed up and I started to take my top off and God forbid the doors. Fine at slow speeds but try enjoying the tunes on a freeway and you will see what I mean. Your Mach E might struggle with adequate sound too if you take its top/doors off I replaced all my speakers but the subwoofer, and I can barely hear them at speed. What I do hear is likely very distorted (that is also heard to detect at 70mph) so will likely damage them if I do that to much. Thus, those sound engineers did not test it with top down or they would have factored that in. I have an old school Jeep CJ5 that I leave the top off and its old school audio upgrades kill the Bronco. So it can be done.

But... if you never take your top/doors off, then yeah, you probably will feel the B&O is adequate. Let me know what you think when you get yours.

 

[Mr. Green]

Love everything about this, but need to think of an alternative for the Sub. I wish the JBL Nano's could fit under the front seats. It would be insane with two of those and upgrade speakers all around.

Need to keep my tailgate free of subs or taking up much space.

 

[BenderSquatch]

I had nothing but disappointment out of the OEM B&O sub for any music with bass in it - constant distortion and popping. I rented another Ford vehicle for work that had B&O and it was the exact same experience recently. Sooo…. I ripped the B&O system out, had a little bit of an upgrade put in

Zen DSP12A-A2B processor to get a clean signal without the Ford/B&O processing in the way
Gladen RC150c5 5 channel amp (90x4 + 360x1 watts RMS at 4ohms)
Mosconi 6to8 channel DSP with digital controller

Kick panel speakers Focal PS 165 FXE Flax cone 6.5” Components with tweeters in dash location, custom speaker grills with active orange accent ring

Rear pods replaced with larger pods that accept 6.5” coaxial, Focal PC 165F Flax 6.5” coax in that location

Custom full depth sub enclosure with Bronco badge, 10” Focal P25F Evo Flax cone sub - added Hammerbuilt tailgate brace

Custom window in OEM sub grill location with Ford Bronco etch

Sounds absolutely killer. Exactly what I was hoping to get out of this build. Installed at Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder, CO

It's all about that bass!

 

[Murph914]

My wife's Mach E has the B&O and it sounds amazing...never any cracking or anything...and we crank it pretty darn high. I haven't heard the Bronco's yet, but I'd be surprised if there was a lot of issues....if so, drop in some dynamat. B&O is high end and there shouldn't be a need to replace an entire system. It was developed by sound engineers for the vehicle...I tend to think that upgraded stereo units OEM are pretty good in modern vehicles.

If I'm dropping several thousand on the Bronco, it's going to go for ride parts. Don't get me wrong, I love good audio...however, I'm thinking (no offense intended) this is a solution for a problem that does not exist for most...

The bo is a piece of crap in the bronco. It sounds like three license plates rattling around inside the rear fender. It does sound better with the roof off which is kinda odd. Guess the sub has issues pressurizing the cabin.

 

[Zero_chance]

I had nothing but disappointment out of the OEM B&O sub for any music with bass in it - constant distortion and popping. I rented another Ford vehicle for work that had B&O and it was the exact same experience recently. Sooo…. I ripped the B&O system out, had a little bit of an upgrade put in

Zen DSP12A-A2B processor to get a clean signal without the Ford/B&O processing in the way
Gladen RC150c5 5 channel amp (90x4 + 360x1 watts RMS at 4ohms)
Mosconi 6to8 channel DSP with digital controller

Kick panel speakers Focal PS 165 FXE Flax cone 6.5” Components with tweeters in dash location, custom speaker grills with active orange accent ring

Rear pods replaced with larger pods that accept 6.5” coaxial, Focal PC 165F Flax 6.5” coax in that location

Custom full depth sub enclosure with Bronco badge, 10” Focal P25F Evo Flax cone sub - added Hammerbuilt tailgate brace

Custom window in OEM sub grill location with Ford Bronco etch

Sounds absolutely killer. Exactly what I was hoping to get out of this build. Installed at Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder, CO

Based on your final build it seems kinda silly that you thought you might be happy with a factory optioned radio designed for the masses and not an audiophile.

 

[FATHORSE]

I had nothing but disappointment out of the OEM B&O sub for any music with bass in it - constant distortion and popping. I rented another Ford vehicle for work that had B&O and it was the exact same experience recently. Sooo…. I ripped the B&O system out, had a little bit of an upgrade put in

Zen DSP12A-A2B processor to get a clean signal without the Ford/B&O processing in the way
Gladen RC150c5 5 channel amp (90x4 + 360x1 watts RMS at 4ohms)
Mosconi 6to8 channel DSP with digital controller

Kick panel speakers Focal PS 165 FXE Flax cone 6.5” Components with tweeters in dash location, custom speaker grills with active orange accent ring

Rear pods replaced with larger pods that accept 6.5” coaxial, Focal PC 165F Flax 6.5” coax in that location

Custom full depth sub enclosure with Bronco badge, 10” Focal P25F Evo Flax cone sub - added Hammerbuilt tailgate brace

Custom window in OEM sub grill location with Ford Bronco etch

Sounds absolutely killer. Exactly what I was hoping to get out of this build. Installed at Absolutely Creative Customs in Boulder, CO

BadAss!

 

[EquusBronsis]

Nice, how do you like the Mach E? I was thinking of getting one soon to offset my lousy Bronco mileage Seriously, I already have an older EV (Chevy Volt) and I know the tech works. I really like how the Mach E is strong competitor to the Tesla Y. They needed one and I think it delivers.

Maybe I can shed some light on the B&O for you as I have had mine since November. I didn't believe all the "B&O naysayers" either and still didnt after I first got my build. My factory B&O, although not the best factory system I have had, was good enough for me and I was happy with it, especially over the other factory alternative. Well that is until it warmed up and I started to take my top off and God forbid the doors. Fine at slow speeds but try enjoying the tunes on a freeway and you will see what I mean. Your Mach E might struggle with adequate sound too if you take its top/doors off I replaced all my speakers but the subwoofer, and I can barely hear them at speed. What I do hear is likely very distorted (that is also heard to detect at 70mph) so will likely damage them if I do that to much. Thus, those sound engineers did not test it with top down or they would have factored that in. I have an old school Jeep CJ5 that I leave the top off and its old school audio upgrades kill the Bronco. So it can be done.

But... if you never take your top/doors off, then yeah, you probably will feel the B&O is adequate. Let me know what you think when you get yours.

jeez, this is like listening to my home system, that has taken years to put together, cost a lot more than my Bronco, with the windows open in a hurricane and say it sounds like crap.

High non distorted volume is not always the judge of sound quality of a system.

 

[Slick85]

I haven't heard the B/O system but usually dollar for dollar aftermarket systems done right are way better than a factory upgrade. I want to upgrade mine but I'm just wondering if it's really necessary to put a lot of cash into upgrading the rear pods/speakers... most people seem to think it's better to just put that money towards the front components.

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