Base System Subwoofer Install

[VictoryLights]

I upgraded all 6 speakers to Infinity Reference, and it’s definitely an upgrade over stock but I feel like a subwoofer would really finish it off nicely.

I’ve never installed a subwoofer, but it looks like you need access to both right and left channels. This seems tricky. Do you need to splice into the 6.5” speaker lines on each side and then run them to subwoofer? The consensus is that the rear pods are bass limited by the head unit so tapping in there won’t work.

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[fschael]

Subwoofer are not stereo as far as I know. You might pinch it with one of the kick panels.

 

[jhenson81]

For best results, you should use both left and right channels as inputs for the amplifier. Then bridge the output (if using a 2-channel amp) for 1 sub. The reason being that some recordings may only have bass on the left or right channel. It would be easier if you splice into the speaker wires at the radio. That way you can run the wires together down one side of the truck. Also make sure you get an amp with Line Level inputs, if you're tapping into the factory speaker wires.

I'm sure YouTube has plenty of videos on basic subwoofer installs with factory head unit, just nothing Bronco specific.

 

[bigblueboing]

Who’s gonna be the one to crack the dash and see if the factory stereo has pre amps

 

[F OR D]

I upgraded all 6 speakers to Infinity Reference, and it’s definitely an upgrade over stock but I feel like a subwoofer would really finish it off nicely.

I’ve never installed a subwoofer, but it looks like you need access to both right and left channels. This seems tricky. Do you need to splice into the 6.5” speaker lines on each side and then run them to subwoofer? The consensus is that the rear pods are bass limited by the head unit so tapping in there won’t work.

Love to hear what you did

 

[threeonone]

I upgraded all 6 speakers to Infinity Reference, and it’s definitely an upgrade over stock but I feel like a subwoofer would really finish it off nicely.

I’ve never installed a subwoofer, but it looks like you need access to both right and left channels. This seems tricky. Do you need to splice into the 6.5” speaker lines on each side and then run them to subwoofer? The consensus is that the rear pods are bass limited by the head unit so tapping in there won’t work.

Mine was a powered sub. Tied into the rear 4" and it sounds great. Kenwood PA-W801B. Don't need an amp with it because it is powered.

 

[VictoryLights]

For best results, you should use both left and right channels as inputs for the amplifier. Then bridge the output (if using a 2-channel amp) for 1 sub. The reason being that some recordings may only have bass on the left or right channel. It would be easier if you splice into the speaker wires at the radio. That way you can run the wires together down one side of the truck. Also make sure you get an amp with Line Level inputs, of you're tapping into the factory speaker wires.

I'm sure YouTube has plenty of videos on basic subwoofer installs with factory head unit, just nothing Bronco specific.

Thank you. Getting at the 6.5” speakers on each side wasn’t too bad. I don’t have the confidence to rip the entire dash apart though lol.

Mine was a powered sub. Tied into the rear 4" and it sounds great. Kenwood PA-W801B. Don't need an amp with it because it is powered.

Did you tie into both the left and right rear pods?

 

[fschael]

Subwoofer are not stereo as far as I know. You might pinch it with one of the kick panels.

Clearly I don't know what I'm talking about... So, don't mind me.

 

[Blackcat]

I've installed 2 Kicker Hideaways in my past 2 trucks. They come powered and I've only tapped into one side instead both. Has worked out fine for me.

 

[threeonone]

Thank you. Getting at the 6.5” speakers on each side wasn’t too bad. I don’t have the confidence to rip the entire dash apart though lol.


Did you tie into both the left and right rear pods?

It was done by a shop so I can't say 100%, but I'm fairly positive it's just the left side. That's where all my wiring is running. I chatted with the guy before the install and asked if they were going to tie into the 6.5" or the 4" and he said he always ties into the back speaker closest and never has had an issue. And honestly it sounds amazing.

 

[fschael]

This thread will help you a lot with your concern.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/base-sound-system-upgrade-build.18480/page-32#post-947479

I will try to look if the subwoofer OEM is pre-wired for entry trim levels.

Most of the time, same harnesses are used for all trims, therefore, there is a high probability to have the OEM subwoofer wires already in place on your right back panel and perhaps will need to do forscan to make it work.

 

[threeonone]

Here's a good video of a sound system upgrade

 

[wjfawb0 [hacked account]]

When I installed a sub in my base 2015 Mustang GT, I tapped the left and right front channels at the radio, because Ford put a high pass crossover on the rear deck speakers in the Mustang. You either had to install a device that turned the bass back up on the rear channel, use Forscan to turn off factory equalizer, or tap the front channels. Who knows how they equalized the Bronco stereos.

 

[VictoryLights]

When I installed a sub in my base 2015 Mustang GT, I tapped the left and right front channels at the radio, because Ford put a high pass crossover on the rear deck speakers in the Mustang. You either had to install a device that turned the bass back up on the rear channel, use Forscan to turn off factory equalizer, or tap the front channels. Who knows how they equalized the Bronco stereos.

Here's a good video of a sound system upgrade

Thanks, I’ve seen that video and it checks out with what @wjfawb0 is saying with the mustang rear speakers being high pass filtered.

When they connected their sub to the rear speakers it was unimpressive, but then switching to the front floor speakers made a huge difference.

 

[VictoryLights]

It was done by a shop so I can't say 100%, but I'm fairly positive it's just the left side. That's where all my wiring is running. I chatted with the guy before the install and asked if they were going to tie into the 6.5" or the 4" and he said he always ties into the back speaker closest and never has had an issue. And honestly it sounds amazing.

Nice. I like the placement and look of yours. Is there anyway you could confirm how they connected it or post pictures of the connections?

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