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Hi all!
I'm knee-deep in a quest to boost the bass in our B&O sound system. Thanks to the wealth of information in this brilliant forum, I've got a solid plan for upgrading most of the speakers (front dash, kick panel, pods). However, the subwoofer has me stumped.
Per the B&O website (https://corporate.bang-olufsen.com/en/partners/automotive/ford/bronco), our stock amp is a 660W, 6-channel unit. But what's the power allocation for the subwoofer channel(s)? I'm guessing the 6 channels are split as follows: 2 for the left and right dash, 2 for the kick panel, and 2 for the sub. Based on forum-found wiring diagrams, it seems the pods and center dash are wired straight to the head unit, bypassing the amp.
Many have ventured down the path of replacing the subwoofer and adding a separate amp — kudos to them! But I'm on a simpler mission: just swap out the subwoofer speaker, aiming for a plug-and-play solution. I'm on the hunt for an 'improved' (whatever that means) shallow-mount 8" sub with dual 4-ohm voice coils.
I'm fully aware there's a ton of subwoofer talk on this forum. But my query is more specific: I want to know the actual power being fed to the sub via the stock B&O amp. The valuable threads here (like this gem: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/b-o-sound-system-complete-upgrade-done-.41031/) often involve dedicated sub-amps, which I'd prefer to keep as a Plan B.
Here's what's running through my mind:
My money is on scenario 2, but measuring power output is beyond my expertise. It feels like a task for more than just a multimeter.
So, has anyone here untangled this enigma? Any thoughts on how the B&O DSP might interact with a new subwoofer speaker?
Thanks for sticking with me through this post. Any insights or advice would be massively appreciated!
I'm knee-deep in a quest to boost the bass in our B&O sound system. Thanks to the wealth of information in this brilliant forum, I've got a solid plan for upgrading most of the speakers (front dash, kick panel, pods). However, the subwoofer has me stumped.
Per the B&O website (https://corporate.bang-olufsen.com/en/partners/automotive/ford/bronco), our stock amp is a 660W, 6-channel unit. But what's the power allocation for the subwoofer channel(s)? I'm guessing the 6 channels are split as follows: 2 for the left and right dash, 2 for the kick panel, and 2 for the sub. Based on forum-found wiring diagrams, it seems the pods and center dash are wired straight to the head unit, bypassing the amp.
Many have ventured down the path of replacing the subwoofer and adding a separate amp — kudos to them! But I'm on a simpler mission: just swap out the subwoofer speaker, aiming for a plug-and-play solution. I'm on the hunt for an 'improved' (whatever that means) shallow-mount 8" sub with dual 4-ohm voice coils.
I'm fully aware there's a ton of subwoofer talk on this forum. But my query is more specific: I want to know the actual power being fed to the sub via the stock B&O amp. The valuable threads here (like this gem: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/b-o-sound-system-complete-upgrade-done-.41031/) often involve dedicated sub-amps, which I'd prefer to keep as a Plan B.
Here's what's running through my mind:
- Equal distribution: Seems incredibly unlikely (way too much power to the dash), but could it be a straightforward 110W per channel?
- Allocation based on speaker type: This seems plausible — more power to the sub to handle low-frequency sounds.
- Dynamic distribution: A fantastic idea if the Bronco were designed by audiophiles, but seems unlikely — the amps dynamically adjusting power distribution based on the audio being played.
My money is on scenario 2, but measuring power output is beyond my expertise. It feels like a task for more than just a multimeter.
So, has anyone here untangled this enigma? Any thoughts on how the B&O DSP might interact with a new subwoofer speaker?
Thanks for sticking with me through this post. Any insights or advice would be massively appreciated!
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