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This is kind of an obscure question, but I am wondering if there is a difference between the six speaker stereo, and the seven speaker stereo with subwoofer delete.

When I ordered my bronco, it was ordered with the seven speaker stereo with subwoofer delete, but when I look on the Ford website at the options my bronco has before it is built, it just says the six speaker stereo.

Iā€™m wondering if they removed the dummy subwoofer?
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The 7-speaker system has three 4" speakers in the dash, two 6.5" speakers in the kick panels, and two 4" speakers in the rear pods and then the subwoofer. The subwoofer isn't "counted" as a speaker.

The 6-speaker only has two 4" in the dash (no center one).
 

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The 7-speaker system has three 4" speakers in the dash, two 6.5" speakers in the kick panels, and two 4" speakers in the rear pods and then the subwoofer. The subwoofer isn't "counted" as a speaker.

The 6-speaker only has two 4" in the dash (no center one).
I don't think this is correct. The B&O system on higher trims has the center speaker in the dash. The regular audio with 7 speakers is including the sub. Even the Ford order guide says: "Seven (7) Speakers, including Subwoofer"
 

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The 7-speaker system has three 4" speakers in the dash, two 6.5" speakers in the kick panels, and two 4" speakers in the rear pods and then the subwoofer. The subwoofer isn't "counted" as a speaker.

The 6-speaker only has two 4" in the dash (no center one).
This is not accurate. I own the sub woofer delete model and there are only two 4 inchers in the front. The sub def counts as a speaker in the "7" speaker system.
 

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This is kind of an obscure question, but I am wondering if there is a difference between the six speaker stereo, and the seven speaker stereo with subwoofer delete.

When I ordered my bronco, it was ordered with the seven speaker stereo with subwoofer delete, but when I look on the Ford website at the options my bronco has before it is built, it just says the six speaker stereo.

Iā€™m wondering if they removed the dummy subwoofer?
This is a good question. I can see the cutout in the back where its preforated and where a speaker should be - is that there on the 6 speaker system?

I am wondering how easy it is to just go and throw a sub in that spot. I'd prob have to add an amp in the back as well but the hook ups and wiring should all be there already. Anyone done this?
 

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I am just curious how mine is going to be built now that I have seen it with two different descriptions. I have acquired a sub and amp from a working sub to put in the non-working enclose so I can flash it (having assumed I would get it).

Iā€™m really curious if they have stopped shipping the dummy sub.
 

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I don't think this is correct. The B&O system on higher trims has the center speaker in the dash. The regular audio with 7 speakers is including the sub. Even the Ford order guide says: "Seven (7) Speakers, including Subwoofer"
My apologies I was unaware there were 3 different options for the speaker system. I thought it was the "basic" 6 speaker and the "B&O" 7-speaker
 

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I am just curious how mine is going to be built now that I have seen it with two different descriptions. I have acquired a sub and amp from a working sub to put in the non-working enclose so I can flash it (having assumed I would get it).

Iā€™m really curious if they have stopped shipping the dummy sub.
I am as well. I have the $250 credit on my window sticker but says 6 speaker. I hope I get the dummy sub! MY Bronco is on its way so will know soon enough.
 

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My apologies I was unaware there were 3 different options for the speaker system. I thought it was the "basic" 6 speaker and the "B&O" 7-speaker
There aren't, really, there are only 2 and a few confused people are communicating out info that is confusing more people.

There are 2 factory Ford Bronco stereo systems (at least non Raptors, I know nothing about them):

"Base" (my term, for consistency) that is shipped with all Broncos that do NOT have the LUX trim. Through MY 2022 this system had 6 speakers - 2 4" in the dash, 2 6.5" in the kick panels, and 2 4" in the rear pods. Beginning with MY2023 Ford ADDED a subwoofer in a fashion similar to that of the Bang & Olufsen stereo described below. Several weeks into MY2023 production Ford halted the installation of a working sub system and instead installed dummy components in the same location (with a delete code on sticker like "AM/FM, 6 Spkr, SDARS" and a $250 credit).

Bang & Olufsen, or B&O, is shipped with Bronco's spec'd with the LUX trim. I see people tossing around the "7 speaker" moniker for this system but Ford pretty consistently refers to it as a 10 speaker system. It comes with a functioning amp/subwoofer installed in the same passenger rear wheel well location that the Base began using with the MY2023. Besides the functioning sub the B&O system adds a 3rd, central, 4" dash speaker and a secondary DSP unit.

So when speaking of the non-B&O system there's only 1; it's designed/built as a 7 speaker when one counts the sub but is currently shipping without the functioning sub.

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Thanks for the clarification. I have a 2022 so thats why I was focused on only two options.
 

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If the ā€sub deleteā€ broncos have the side panel with sub speaker holes (rather than ā€pocketā€ side panel) does it also have the sub speaker box?
 
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If the ā€sub deleteā€ broncos have the side panel with sub speaker holes (rather than ā€pocketā€ side panel) does it also have the sub speaker box?
So far, yes
 

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This is not accurate. I own the sub woofer delete model and there are only two 4 inchers in the front. The sub def counts as a speaker in the "7" speaker system.
2 in the kickpanels...2 on top...2 in the rear in the pods. The sub counted as the 7th. That is my build that I just received. Is a March 3 build Badlands SAS 4dr.
 

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Anyone know the OE part number for the deleted sub that fits with the standard 7-speaker system? I have the dummy enclosure and it would be nice to install the functioning unit if now available. Thanks!
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