I'm having the EXACT same issue on my 23 BL. I had the same problem on my 22 OBX too. Tried several different phone models to no avail. It's impossible to use for calls.
I'm having issues making or receiving calls. I get no audio when the call connects. I end up having to switch to speaker then back to Bluetooth to get the audio back. Happened on both my Pixel 7 Pro and Galaxy S20+ and on both my 22 OBX and 23 BL.
I guess that's the million dollar question. My preference would be in the A Pillar but I don't think there's enough room with the duct that's there. I've been too lazy to pull the trim off since I'm not thrilled about pulling the airbag to do it. Worst comes to worst, I'll surface mount it...
I just picked up my 23 BL with the 7 speaker system but it has the dummy amp and sub.
I'm working on upgrading everything... Below is my current setup plan.
Kenwood excelon X802-5 5 channel amp
MB Quart PS1-316 6.5" 3 way speakers for front stage
Rears:
Mabett Speaker pods
MB Quart FKB116...
That's where I was thinking... Plus I figure what I'm missing with the lux can, mostly, be installed aftermarket. Living in Florida I'm not sure how often the lockers would be used but I spend a lot of time in New England so I figure it can't hurt.
UPDATE:. Didn't get quite what I was hoping for in trade, but I got the dealer to give me 50k. Well all was said and done, I walked out with the Badsquatch for about 2500 more than what I paid for the OBX.
I'm hoping I can get some objective views on this. I currently have an OBX w LUX...
Just got a call from my dealer to finalize all of my options, and he wasn't able to add LUX to my Badlands build. He says it's greyed out on all models, including OBX and Wildtrak. Looks like I'm going High package in the hopes that Lux becomes available in the near future.
Greenway was the same. My sales rep took my incessant requests for updates in stride. This was my 5th car I've bought from them and I'm putting in an order for a Badlands with then add soon as the banks open up. There are definitely some decent dealers still left.