JL Audio Stealthbox subwoofer enclosure for Bronco now available

[skibumbrian]

Thanks @thenewjs and @brtd. Does the Mobridge only work w/ B&O? I have the ‘23 w/ base stereo & dummy sub/amp.

Since the Stealthbox is still new, I haven’t found too many pics/videos of installs. I just did the Kicker 6.75”/Fusion Amp upgrade, but it’s just not enough. Do love the compact design and use of space (or lack of space used) that the stock sub box provides.

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[ATA-KC]

Thanks @thenewjs and @brtd. Does the Mobridge only work w/ B&O? I have the ‘23 w/ base stereo & dummy sub/amp.

Since the Stealthbox is still new, I haven’t found too many pics/videos of installs. I just did the Kicker 6.75”/Fusion Amp upgrade, but it’s just not enough. Do love the compact design and use of space (or lack of space used) that the stock sub box provides.

Yes, mObridge is an a2b based digital device.

I wouldn't do the stealth box unless you absolutely can not lose the tail gate or floor space. IMHO

 

[thenewjs]

Yes, mObridge is an a2b based digital device.

I wouldn't do the stealth box unless you absolutely can not lose the tail gate or floor space. IMHO

Please expound! Why not?

 

[BroncoAZ]

Please expound! Why not?

For me the answer is based on price. At $1200 the Stealthbox is almost double the SRQ Customs box, and almost 3 times the cost of the 3d printed boxes. A tailgate box is $489, and a regular floor mounted box can be under $200. I really liked the Stealthbox in my 2001 F-150, but that box cost me $330 back in 2002. I don’t feel like the value for money factor is there on this JL offering. If it were $850 like the similar box for a jeep I might spring for it, but this feels like a case of Bronco tax.

https://srqcustoms.com/product/ford-bronco-subwoofer-enclosure-with-grille/

 

[indio22]

For me the answer is based on price. At $1200 the Stealthbox is almost double the SRQ Customs box, and almost 3 times the cost of the 3d printed boxes. A tailgate box is $489, and a regular floor mounted box can be under $200. I really liked the Stealthbox in my 2001 F-150, but that box cost me $330 back in 2002. I don’t feel like the value for money factor is there on this JL offering. If it were $850 like the similar box for a jeep I might spring for it, but this feels like a case of Bronco tax.

https://srqcustoms.com/product/ford-bronco-subwoofer-enclosure-with-grille/

Does the Stealthbox have a tuned port or is it a sealed enclosure? I'd likely build my own sub box out of some MDF and glue before paying that much. The box doesn't have to look good, it's hidden behind the Bronco panel.

 

[Chritaka]

For me the answer is based on price. At $1200 the Stealthbox is almost double the SRQ Customs box, and almost 3 times the cost of the 3d printed boxes. A tailgate box is $489, and a regular floor mounted box can be under $200. I really liked the Stealthbox in my 2001 F-150, but that box cost me $330 back in 2002. I don’t feel like the value for money factor is there on this JL offering. If it were $850 like the similar box for a jeep I might spring for it, but this feels like a case of Bronco tax.

https://srqcustoms.com/product/ford-bronco-subwoofer-enclosure-with-grille/

Agree with you . My only hang up is I’ve never been a fan of Kiicker nor their accuracy. I’ve always preferred the sound and accuracy of JL subs over everything else. For that reason I’m leaning to the Cry Once mentality as I’m sure I’ll regret it otherwise.

 

[PghBronco]

For me the answer is based on price. At $1200 the Stealthbox is almost double the SRQ Customs box, and almost 3 times the cost of the 3d printed boxes. A tailgate box is $489, and a regular floor mounted box can be under $200. I really liked the Stealthbox in my 2001 F-150, but that box cost me $330 back in 2002. I don’t feel like the value for money factor is there on this JL offering. If it were $850 like the similar box for a jeep I might spring for it, but this feels like a case of Bronco tax.

https://srqcustoms.com/product/ford-bronco-subwoofer-enclosure-with-grille/

I’ve been saying this for a variety of products. The bronco tax is something that bothers the crap out of me. It’s unnecessary. I gd handle for 300$?! People need to band together and not spend of these ridiculous prices items until they go down.

 

[derichio02]

The Stealthbox is design with a mounting space for the stock amp. Other amps will fit there... The Mobridge amp fits with their mounting plate.

I'm sure others will fit.

For a Kicker Key is there a need for a mounting plate or can you just drill into the box?

 

[brtd]

Even for the stock amp you'll need to drill (I believe the Stealthbox comes with self tapping screws).

I don't know the dims of the Key, but I'm sure it will work so long as it isn't wildly bigger than the stock amp.

 

[HmrHmr23]

Does anyone know if the amp on the 2023my wild track with Lux package is mounted near the rear subwoofer? I’ve seen pictures of an amp mounted near the factory sub. Is that amp for the whole stereo system or justice sub?

 

[HmrHmr23]

Yes, definitely. But the other (better) low profile 10" sub from JL is not compatible. I was going to swap and sell the TW1 on eBay.

Here's my Mobridge amp installed.

Is this amp running just the sub or does it replace the factory amp?

 

[mObridge]

Is this amp running just the sub or does it replace the factory amp?

We replace the factory amp all-together, we power every channel independently. It is an all in one 9 channel DSP amplifier. Our subwoofer channel is capable of 400w RMS into 2ohms. So it is pretty perfect for the Stealthbox sub.

You can read more about the specs here:
https://mobridge.us/product/ford-bronco-amplifier-plug-and-play-a2b/

Or feel free to message us directly for any other questions too.

FYI Lux packages comes with B&O, This means your factory amp will be mounted on the factory subwoofer box. It will also be terrible too.

 

[HOSSMAN]

Figured I'd ask, sorry, haven't read all 21 pages I apologize in advance. Just had a system put in the Bronco. Won't go into everything have but pertaining to the sub. I have a JL RD900/5 amp. While waiting for my JL Stealthbox the stereo shop put in a JL w3v3 8" sub in a small ported box. Just had the stealthbox installed...same amp no changes but the 8" sub in the sealed box kicked this 10's butt. The 8 hit harder and sounded better. I am a little depressed honestly because I thought the 10 would hit harder and sound better than the 8. Now I'm no stereo junkie but sound to sound and pure pleasure is there something I'm missing or something wrong? Hopefully I didn't make a $1200 mistake and it seems I did. Anyone experience this?

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[Sandbergo]

Figured I'd ask, sorry, haven't read all 21 pages I apologize in advance. Just had a system put in the Bronco. Won't go into everything have but pertaining to the sub. I have a JL RD900/5 amp. While waiting for my JL Stealthbox the stereo shop put in a JL w3v3 8" sub in a small ported box. Just had the stealthbox installed...same amp no changes but the 8" sub in the sealed box kicked this 10's butt. The 8 hit harder and sounded better. I am a little depressed honestly because I thought the 10 would hit harder and sound better than the 8. Now I'm no stereo junkie but sound to sound and pure pleasure is there something I'm missing or something wrong? Hopefully I didn't make a $1200 mistake and it seems I did. Anyone experience this?

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If the box is the one in that picture then it’s a slot vented box not a sealed one. As for hitting harder, maybe try dialing in the gain on the amp to see if it will push it. I’ve had a 12Tw3 in a sealed box for a bit now and it hits decent, not anywhere what I am used to since I used to roll with two 12w3’s in a custom slot vented box but that was some time ago now. If you aren’t comfortable with making adjustments go to the shop and have them make them.

 

[dangerfoot]

JL w3v3 8" sub in a small ported box. Just had the stealthbox installed...same amp no changes but the 8" sub in the sealed box kicked this 10's butt. The 8 hit harder and sounded better. I am a little depressed honestly because I thought the 10 would hit harder and sound better than the 8. Now I'm no stereo junkie but sound to sound and pure pleasure is there something I'm missing or something wrong?

I've run these Microsubs before from JL and they punch waaaay above their weight class. Positioning of the sub in the rear panel will create interesting nodes, whereas putting that little vented box in the cargo area yields different results. Remember that this is all a balance of compromises...stealthbox sacrifices response for the mounting location. Go with what's best to your ear!

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