Specs on 7-speaker subwoofer amp

[Snakk Attakk]

I've read quite a few threads on upgrading the stereo, but there is a basic question that I haven't been able to answer. What is the wattage on the OEM subwoofer amp that is installed with the 7-speaker system? The only part number I've been able to come up with is M2DZ-18B849-A, but I believe that is for the 10-speaker B&O system. It's unclear if the wattage is the same or not. I believe that the OEM wiring has 12-gauge power and ground wires. If true, this doesn't really even get you to 300 watts.

I'd like to nail down the specifics on this as a starting point before moving forward with any modifications or upgrades. Thanks!

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[mpeugeot]

I've read quite a few threads on upgrading the stereo, but there is a basic question that I haven't been able to answer. What is the wattage on the OEM subwoofer amp that is installed with the 7-speaker system? The only part number I've been able to come up with is M2DZ-18B849-A, but I believe that is for the 10-speaker B&O system. It's unclear if the wattage is the same or not. I believe that the OEM wiring has 12-gauge power and ground wires. If true, this doesn't really even get you to 300 watts.

I'd like to nail down the specifics on this as a starting point before moving forward with any modifications or upgrades. Thanks!

It's less than 150 watts based on the circuit breaker alone (the B&O DSP pulls no more than 12 amps, and probably less).

It's not even worth bothering with the specs, it's that sad.

 

[Snakk Attakk]

It's less than 150 watts based on the circuit breaker alone (the B&O DSP pulls no more than 12 amps, and probably less).

It's not even worth bothering with the specs, it's that sad.

Yeah, those amps are over $300 and appear to be Chinese-made junk. As far as I can tell, Kickers are MIA. That's not a hard requirement, but I'll typically start my build list with a mix of OEM parts and/or USA made upgrades and go from there. So, I am going to need a new power cable run.

 

[mpeugeot]

Yeah, those amps are over $300 and appear to be Chinese-made junk. As far as I can tell, Kickers are MIA. That's not a hard requirement, but I'll typically start my build list with a mix of OEM parts and/or USA made upgrades and go from there. So, I am going to need a new power cable run.

Believe it or not, the 46HS10 hits hard for a 200w powered subwoofer.

At lower volume levels, I think that the Kicker 46HS10 in my 2023 Bronco (high package) often does a better job than my Kicker 48TRTP122 connected to my MoBridge in my 2021 Bronco (lux package).

This might be just a tuning issue, but the 46HS10 is far better than I expected it to be and really gives a great amount of thump (especially as low as $326 "scratch and dent" on Crutchfield - which really means nothing except no factory packaging).

 

[Snakk Attakk]

Believe it or not, the 46HS10 hits hard for a 200w powered subwoofer.

At lower volume levels, I think that the Kicker 46HS10 in my 2023 Bronco (high package) often does a better job than my Kicker 48TRTP122 connected to my MoBridge in my 2021 Bronco (lux package).

This might be just a tuning issue, but the 46HS10 is far better than I expected it to be and really gives a great amount of thump (especially as low as $326 "scratch and dent" on Crutchfield - which really means nothing except no factory packaging).

Interesting thanks, that amp wasn't on my radar. 180 W RMS. I'll be at sensible volume levels most of the time and that may be all I need. The 12-gauge power cable is marginal for getting to the back of the Bronco according to a chart on Crutchfield (10-gauge would be perfect). You can usually push the envelope a little bit, I doubt I'll be melting wire insulation any time soon. Maybe there's a fuse that could also be a concern?

Amplifier wire gauge chart (crutchfield.com)

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