Did you ever get an answer to this? I just had everything installed, and it sounds like shit.Would this work I’m my 23MY base model with the 7 speaker system? Thanks.
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Did you ever get an answer to this? I just had everything installed, and it sounds like shit.Would this work I’m my 23MY base model with the 7 speaker system? Thanks.
Install the amp and leave the BB's in. Listen. If you feel like it could be better, try removing the BB's. Listen. Decide which you like better. Swapping the BB's in and out should be relatively trivial unless they've been installed in some odd manner. I wouldn't think any 4" speakers are going to make much of that but maybe those Infinity's rock out in that range and it's easy enough to test. You might want to do your upgrade in stages so you can limit your rip/replace efforts.Hey gang, been following this thread since it started. I'm getting ready to finally jump in too. I've talked to Crutchfield about my setup currently and what I need to change. I'd like to run it by you all also since they're knowledgeable but this thread is very very in the weeds and might know specifics Crutchfield doesn't.
-Current setup is a non B&O stock 6 speaker system with all 4 of the 4 inch speakers replaced with infinity reference with 300mhz bass blockers at all 4 speakers. The kick panel speakers are still the OEM ones and have not been touched.
-What I want to do is install a 200.4 Key and not upgrade anything further.
-What Crutchfield said was to remove the 4 bass blockers and install the 200.4.
Does this ring true for all of you? Essentially the system is very harsh on the ears at anything over 12 with the Tb and Mid set one click away from 0 on the Ford EQ, Bass is cranked up a bit. Hoping that the 200.4 will bring the high frequencies down and even out the sound so that when I turn it up for highway use it isn't just all harsh high frequencies.
Appreciate it, yeah I installed them normally. Easily swapped outInstall the amp and leave the BB's in. Listen. If you feel like it could be better, try removing the BB's. Listen. Decide which you like better. Swapping the BB's in and out should be relatively trivial unless they've been installed in some odd manner. I wouldn't think any 4" speakers are going to make much of that but maybe those Infinity's rock out in that range and it's easy enough to test. You might want to do your upgrade in stages so you can limit your rip/replace efforts.
They have a phone #; call it and ask.Hi Everyone,
I've done a search but to no avail. Does anyone know if the Kicker KEY 180 works with the Plug N Play Harness? I can get one for cheap and may go that route.
Thanks!
Which series kicker speakers did you go with?Finished up my install today with the amp. Copied most everyone else, and replaced front with kickers, kick panel with 6.5 kickers, got the Mabbet 6.5 rear pods and put kickers in there too.
After reading this and watching a few videos only took about an hour to get the kicker 200.4 installed. Only hiccup was after putting back together.... nothing worked. I tested it and calibrated the DSP before putting everything back together. Apparently when stuffing the plugs and wires back in, the plug from the head unit barely came unplugged. Plugged it back in and put it all back together.
MUCH better than the crappy stock setup. Thanks to all contributors for making things easy. Next up, I want the kicker tailgate sub. Doesn't look too hard but it'll be a first for me wiring that up.
Here are pics from my Amazon order. I also put in Boom mat behind the speakers.Which series kicker speakers did you go with?
First, you really have 400Hz BB (because you are at 3ohms). This is not an issue (I am intentionally at 550Hz with the same speakers).Hey gang, been following this thread since it started. I'm getting ready to finally jump in too. I've talked to Crutchfield about my setup currently and what I need to change. I'd like to run it by you all also since they're knowledgeable but this thread is very very in the weeds and might know specifics Crutchfield doesn't.
-Current setup is a non B&O stock 6 speaker system with all 4 of the 4 inch speakers replaced with infinity reference with 300mhz bass blockers at all 4 speakers. The kick panel speakers are still the OEM ones and have not been touched.
-What I want to do is install a 200.4 Key and not upgrade anything further.
-What Crutchfield said was to remove the 4 bass blockers and install the 200.4.
Does this ring true for all of you? Essentially the system is very harsh on the ears at anything over 12 with the Tb and Mid set one click away from 0 on the Ford EQ, Bass is cranked up a bit. Hoping that the 200.4 will bring the high frequencies down and even out the sound so that when I turn it up for highway use it isn't just all harsh high frequencies.
Thanks for the reply! I have actually done half of this already since posting. Rears are BBless now.First, you really have 400Hz BB (because you are at 3ohms). This is not an issue (I am intentionally at 550Hz with the same speakers).
Take the BB out of the rear speakers. Leave them in the front speakers. The front speakers pass full signal to the speakers, so the blockers are needed to protect against the lower frequencies (taken by the 6.5 inch speakers). The rear signal is neutered below 200Hz, and will be fine even with the DSP from the Key amp.