Anything not obvious I'm missing for audio install?

[Billnchristy]

Just for reference, here's a crossover calculator, you can ignore the lowpass, put in the frequency you want to crossover at and remember, it's just a 6db filter with just a cap so you probably want to go higher than you would think. The stock cap is 100uf which is around 400hz

https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/crossover

I would personally buy a higher end capacitor such as these for audio use:
https://www.parts-express.com/speak...ylene-crossover-capacitors/capacitance/100-uF

They're significantly more expensive but garbage in/garbage out IMO. You can really up the sound of your speakers using quality components.

Changing to a second order will make it a 12db slope and decrease the amount of bass going through significantly, it does require adding a coil which increases cost, however. I'd probably build the crossover in the kick panel or somewhere other than the dash for ease of installation, even the larger, "real" audio cap is going to be maybe too big to fit up there if you go that route.

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[broncoToBe]

Also, will I need any speaker wire?

 

[Copperhorse73]

Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/PAC-BB-4PR-Pair-Bass-Blocker/dp/B009F7YM0S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=25E99UW1TA4VW&keywords=bass+blockers&qid=1667916441&sprefix=bass+blockers,aps,103&sr=8-4

And would I need to add bass blockers to just the dash speakers, or dash and the ones in the back?

Those would be good and I only ever added to the front dash, the back is already rolled off by Forscan

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

Also, will I need any speaker wire?

If you're running new wires from the amp, yes. If you're using the existing connections, no.

JR

 

[Bschurr]

I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019Z3RCG2?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_K4V9XMGHR95VB6VSVCPH&th=1 would that include all you mentioned for the amp and sub?

Perfect - that wiring kit has EVERYTHING you will need.

 

[JBMas]

Can you install the amp without an A2B dsp to translate factory head unit signal?

 

[CT203]

Sure

https://www.amazon.com/KINGLAKE-Pan...l&qid=1667875272&sprefix=pane,aps,183&sr=8-10

Very helpful.

 

[broncoToBe]

Can you install the amp without an A2B dsp to translate factory head unit signal?

I think so? I bought it from plugnplay kits with the harness, so I'm hoping it's literally plug and play

 

[JBMas]

I’ve been researching my upgrade for a few months and far from expert. However my understanding is that the head unit speaks a different digital language and you need a A2B dsp to translate like Zen or metro. This video goes really deep but discusses it.

let me know, I have an install date next week and bought a Zen that I’m not using bc going with metra. I will be selling the Zen

 

[broncoToBe]

Also, I want to mount the amp by the rear wheel well, behind the panels. I've seen many pics with them mounted there but... How exactly is it fixed in place there? Is there like a standard screw formation where I can screw in anything? Velcro? Something else?

 

[TXBronco72]

What was the difference between bass blockers and no bass blickers? Also, link to the ones you bought?

Long story short, the blockers keep the front speakers from possibly getting damaged from the excessive bass vibration plus the speakers sound like crap if you turn up the volume whatsoever.

here is what I bought

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D7G2RQW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[FellowM3]

It's really, really easy, actually, you just need to pry with the right tool at the right place.

I uploaded this video to Youtube last week:

JR

Can you send a link to the filter / adapter you showed us?

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

Can you send a link to the filter / adapter you showed us?

Here you go. He has other auctions that still have units available.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334544576382

Note that these will NOT fit the kick panel speakers.

JR

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