2020 F350 King Ranch JL Audio C7 stereo system install Electronic Plus Manassas VA

This video shows the stereo install of a full JL Audio system in a 2020 Ford F350 King Ranch Diesel www.ford.com/trucks/super-dut... done by Electronics Plus www.electronic-plus.com/ in Manassas, VA. You will get to see the final product and hear a lot of data of how the system works, and how and why the system is programmed and set up the way it is. You will see the fine craftsmanship done by Electronic Plus staff. They were truly a pleasure to deal with. Everyone from Chris, Omar, Johnny, and more were great. The system sounds amazing and looks just as good.
The goal of this system was not to be the loudest on the block. We wanted a factory look and feel, with the highest fidelity sound available keeping that factory look. In a truck you have limited space. JL audio in our opinion provides the best sound and small sizes for tight spaces. Electronic Plus found the way to mount everything with a factory look without altering anything major in the truck.
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We used full digital signal with this system. Zen Audio NavTV DSP allowed use to keep the full factory Ford computer to stereo integration. It provides a flat pure digital signal to run to the JL Audio equipment. This is the best sound signal possible out of modern audio equipment with virtually zero latency.
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We picked JL Audio, and specifically the VXi amps, for several reasons. The VXi amps are small, cool running, and efficient. JL’s Digital network VXi-HUB provides a full digital signal and CAT5 communications to each amplifier removing latency and simplifying programming and tuning. The VXi amps with DSP tuning software remove the need for a separate DSP unit saving space and power, allows for active crossover use, and provides unlimited programming and tuning ability from your laptop.
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JL Audios C7 series component speakers are top of the line. Each speaker is running its own channel of active crossover programming from the DSP. No inline passive crossovers are used. Having a dedicated midrange changes the sound profile dramatically over a component speaker and even separate tweeter. Our tweeters and midrange speakers are placed in dash with custom mounted pods for a brilliant front sound stage. Omar spent almost 20 hours perfecting these pods. The component woofers are placed in the doors with major insulation and multiple sound dampening materials. C5 composites fill the rear surround sound also with sound deadening.
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JL Audios TW5v2 are amazing for small spaces. We ran ours in a custom-built ported box from Electronics Plus. Omar nailed it on this box. Most people only do sealed boxes with the TW5s. Omar has figured out how to make these slam out of a ported box and even extended the crossover point higher than sealed. Dual TW5’s with the 1000 watts from the VXi has more bass than we will ever need. The stock seat height was not altered.
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In closing the system looks and sounds amazing. It kept a factory look and feel and it rocks out beyond belief. The detail and clarity in the sound is superb. I recommend Electronic Plus for custom work, installs, and equipment sales. I recommend JL audio for high fidelity and powerful sound, with factory look and feel, full networked and digital stereo signal, in very tight spaces. You really cannot beat this set up for what it is.
Thanks for watching and I hope you either learned something and/or enjoyed the video!

[@johnhand8032]

UNBELIEVABLE CLARITY AND SOUND WELL DONE SIR..

[@tuckhd709]

Thank you for the comment and kind words. I love it more and more each day.

[@saycheese2162]

That installation work looks amazingly well done. Clean, tidy, 👌

[@traxxi2003]

Absolutely amazing!! That’s exactly what I want to accomplish on my 2017 Platinum!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@macbook802]

The subs are touching the seat bottom. That doesn't work.

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

I envy having a build this clean. Absolutely stellar

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you!

[@456Pegasus1]

Bro!!! Thanks for sharing your video it is by far the best I’ve seen about the C7s and JL Audio VX amps !! I’m sold on them !! That’s the way to go!

[@ashebarley77385]

On MY sounds absolutely amazing!! Love it!!! Now that’s what I want

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@INDONESIANGEMS]

Amazing work, clean installation 👍👍👍👍

[@LTO1119]

13:57 thank you! super clean sound WOW

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you. My system may not be the loudest I ever heard, but it damn sure is the cleanest 🤠

[@littledave7313]

Truly amazing clean system hands down . Good job.

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the comment!

[@macbook802]

The subs are touching the bottom of the seats, that doesn't work

[@haroldfiallo9835]

Even listening with my cellphone you can hear as he picked his strings..Amazing sound

[@abashashraf8440]

Amazing setup brother

[@jbb66]

that is a clean build. Gave me some ideas for my 17 super duty

[@BIGMANMUSIK]

Sounds great with headphones but I’m happy for you! Enjoy that! Install is clean! 👍🏻

[@1234faded]

Awesome install!

[@AMPTechGrade]

welp im sold. Ive got headphones on & I can already tell the difference based on the reverb that the mic is picking up and holy crap is this pure. I was on the fence of a passive 3 way but this sold me :)

[@Tuckgcinc]

3 way is awesome but go active if you can!

[@starletteluna6771]

Wow that is insane! Very nice!!

[@Consaga]

This is insane it’s sounds better than my Mercedes speakers and those are really good speakers

[@jamesbrown4651]

I have been looking for a video for seems like ever... on these subs in a ported enclosure :) Finally!

[@Tuckgcinc]

I had these speakers previously in a different truck with a fairly similar setup in the JL factory sealed box, and the ported box really open these up

[@jamesbrown4651]

@@Tuckgcinc You are the only person I've found on here that has posted them in a ported enclosure all others sealed, and you can hear the difference even on my buds. Just wow and bravo man. Thanks for the share and take care.

[@stililluk2104]

Thank you for the video ! 👍

[@ragextico]

Very very nice set up

[@cowboysnation6053]

The build is Nice 👌🏽 The sound is Great!👌🏽 I want my truck to sound like that.. Great job 👏🏽 Hands down JL all the way..👍🏽

[@carrillo100100]

Nice sound system

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you!

[@johnviera3884]

Really nice install. I’m grumpy because my Grand Cherokee is a massive headache to get correct

[@joelsoto3955]

I’m very sure sounds amazing so much investment

[@wasabijones4571]

Even used tidal with USB connection to get highest quality 🤣 you know your stuff

[@Tuckgcinc]

Of course 🤠

[@Julioaguayo75]

Awesome!!!!!

[@Orange-yp9bl]

I have the C5 jl audio speakers front and back hooked up to a JL audio HD900/5 AMP with a W3 12" subwoofer .... jl audio quality is great ....

[@369blackgold]

nice!!! 10/10 !!! 💪😎🙌

[@CarAudioHorizons]

Nice set up. All digital except your source, that’s why I use a DAP Fiio M11. Coaxial digital out into my DSP makes a big difference.

[@Tuckgcinc]

I can run digital that way and have done some testing. Honestly I can't tell a difference. The NavTv integration module does a great job of converting the factory signal to digital and keeps the factory features. This truck has so many good features that if I hook it up your way, I lose all the sound connected to that. I am as well running Android auto which I use all day when I'm running around to navigate. Running the Tidal app with Master tracks direct with the USB-C from my phone to my head unit works awesome for me and has great clarity. My goal of this build was to have it act like a factory system and we did it. Thanks for the comment!

[@CarAudioHorizons]

@@Tuckgcinc Yes, I’m sure it sounds great either way. I have a similar set up only I have the PAC Amp Pro and Toslink optical out to my DSP and it sounds great but not as good as coaxial digital into my DSP. But yes you lose your chimes etc... doing it that way but I can switch back and forth with the director.

[@aaronfoust7149]

REALLY well done man. I've been planning a JL system on a. Chevy 1500 (2020) I have been wondering if TW5's (dual) would fit. If you have a ported box, I'm sure I could make a sealed dual box work in a half ton. I haven't seen anything like this walk around anywhere. Again VERY good job and thank you. I'm the guy you helped.😉

[@Tuckgcinc]

Awesome man I'm glad I could help. If you have any questions let me know. Yes the sealed box will be smaller too. We went ported because we had the room and it gives you a little more range on the crossover and also hits harder. I had these sealed in my 2013 and they were awesome too just a little different sound profile

[@IsaiahDunphy]

BALL SO HARD sounds sick

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thanks. That song is crystal clear with amazing highs and mids, and the base of course

[@IsaiahDunphy]

@@Tuckgcinc i can only imagine!!

[@jonathanescudero312]

Suena muy bien !😍🎶🎵

[@mexdrago3009]

I like this mid and tweeter pods! I didn't want to fiber glass the A pillar.

[@aaron29851]

Love those pods I have a similar setup on my f250 limited but have a box done by mti really would like the 3.5 by the pillar but use a dsr1 with Rockford amps

[@MrViper7121]

The NavTV gets the full bandwidth digital signal straight from the can bus system of the truck, correct?

[@usmcwasson4076]

I’m looking to do an upgraded stereo in my 2022 f350. If you don’t mind me asking how much was it all minus the custom pods upfront? Also did you replace that center speaker above the head unit. I’ve always had great sound with focal in the past but they are spendy.

[@thegrapevine10]

Sounds real nice, wonder what banda would sound like?Guess I'll find out when I hit the lotto lol

[@charliemitchell1273]

How much louder is it compared to factory beautiful set up I want to do the same one

[@JanKowalski-hs6mn]

i build something like this in semi truck but on spl components. people like sound but I'm not. it's powerful loud but not quality! im done with spl ! your truck is awesome. nice build

[@pauljrbrizal3845]

Can I ask how you ran the system ground for the amplifiers? I know NAV-TV requires direct battery grounding to achieve less than 1 ohm resistance. These trucks also have a battery management system and Ford doesn't recommend direct battery grounding bypassing the hall effects sensor (BMS). Also what size cabling did you use for the amplifier power supply and grounds? Your system sounds great! Thank you?

[@Tuckgcinc]

Paul, I did ground to the battery and was not aware of Fords issues with that. Its been over a year and everything has worked fine. I am pretty sure we used 2 guage wire but I would have to pop the hood and check. The system has been amazing. I love it to this day. About to head out to work now and jam out!

[@TbirdThunderHD]

Impressive! Super clean sound and install. Amazing work... crazy expensive!

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you for the comment I hope my wife doesn't see it 🤠

[@donellis5005]

I wish we all had access to installs like this and by the way, what kind of price point are we talkin about on a complete job like this?

[@MrDjmurdock]

I have passed that shop many times

[@angryace4017]

The Zen A2B is still the only interface available for newer fords, its a shame its $700+. I have a Ram 1500 but I use a Pac AmpPro to retain all the factory radio functionality and provides toslink out as well but its $300. Very nice build and sounds amazing!

[@Tuckgcinc]

Wow the price went up. I think I got mine for $500. Even that was high. The Fosgate one at the time was $250.

[@AzraelIgnis]

I'm surprised how well your mic is picking up these sounds. My audio headset is actually picking up some subtle sounds that most will not. I can definitely hear some great clarity from your speakers. I'm looking to purchase the C7's soon so this video did actually help.

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thank you for the kind words. I have been extremely happy with the speakers and the total setup. JL really did it right. If you go the c7 route highly consider using the vxiamps with the built-in digital tuning and Network.

[@AzraelIgnis]

@@Tuckgcinc update a year later. I bought the vxi600\6, vxi600\2, jl hub, c7 350 and c7 tweeters. They will be here Tuesday. That’s all I could afford for now. The 600\2 will power the c7 6.5 once available, they are on back order.

[@Tuckgcinc]

@@AzraelIgnis nice man that's the one upgrade that I want to do is to push more power to those 6.5 woofers.

[@AzraelIgnis]

@@Tuckgcinc I’m on the fence on how I should do the subs. I’m thinking 2x 10w7ae with 2 x 600\1i to each sub or 1x 13w7ae to 1x 1000\1i. Doing the 2 10s will double it in cost but likely sound better and balanced vs the 1 13.5. I’m leaning towards the 10s for now.

[@jamiecoulter1923]

@@Tuckgcinc on the fence between the C7 and Focal K2 3way. Have you heard the focal? If so which ones would you go with. I was going to do the HD amps instead of the VXI

[@OUTS787]

How much does a setup like this run

[@earlyblackmz]

Awesome set up! Would love to know the cost?

[@jamiecoulter1923]

I see you have the bluetooth device from Jl audio, but you were using usb to the laptop. Why is that? Thanks

[@zackeryporio956]

looks good. just put an order in for almost the exact system except i went went hertz door speakers. vxi 800/8 for the door speakers and vxi 1000/1 for the 2x 13w5 in my 2021 f250. same processors. My question is why did you get another battery behind the seat? does your truck not have the 2 factory batteries and the bigger alt? thanks

[@Tuckgcinc]

I do have two batteries and the bigger alt. The battery close by reduces the voltage drop slightly and the draw on my primary systems. Plus is looks cool back there 🤠

[@twonkyxxl]

Yikes. I had hertz, the tweeters are BRUTAL

[@Tuckgcinc]

@@twonkyxxl I have owned this system less than a year and now have tinnitus of the ear 🤠. Andra Day or Adele belting out vocals, or Greta Van Fleet mastered tracks on tidal screams so loud in here. Tidal app mastered tracks with a usb-c hook up will not distort even at full volume. The amps in the tuning software are just occasionally hitting from green to yellow. You hear every sound too, the clarity is amazing. Rock on man... but I think it might be time for ear plugs when I have this thing cranked up or I'll be deaf in a few years.

[@DjSaulMixes]

What’s was the price tags for the system with install?

[@phillipcolby8290]

All in how much does a system like this cost? I have a 2020 and want to do the exact same thing. Please how much all in or a range would be helpful!

[@billpeirce7127]

Nice. So what was the final cost???

[@jeremeypope2212]

What battery is that in the back

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Just gone from a 2021 car to a 2001.. I 100% don’t miss all that lane departure pinging, throwing the brakes on by itself for things I’d already started reacting too etc. “safety” features, did miss carplay though, Alpine Halo soon sorted that.

[@st.petebeachcharters2724]

Hey bro I just replaced my c3 component with the c5 for the fron of my f150. I have the c1 coaxial in the rear. Should I replace the c1 with the c3 in the real ?

[@st.petebeachcharters2724]

Reason I am asking is because i can return the c3 and just leave the c1 in the back. But would switching the c3 for the c1 make a difference???

[@jamesbrown4651]

I just finished listening to your setup, had never heard the c7's yet and the subs . DAM......... But I'm curious what is enclosure ported at?

[@Tuckgcinc]

The gentleman that built the box Omar is actually published on JL site with the specs for the ported box. If you call jl's tech line they'll give you the airspace you need and then the frequencies you can run your crossover at

[@jamesbrown4651]

@@Tuckgcinc Thanks so much :) I'll look into it.

[@jaredboone6074]

Thanks for the video! I have a 2016 Tundra and run C7 3 way, C5 Filler in rear doors (crossed over) on a VXi800/8i and it is amazing. I am also running a custom box with 2 Image Dynamics IDQ subs on a HD1200/1 amp. I am very intrigued by the ability to port the TW5s. You mention in a comment below that you had them sealed at one point. I temporarily had 2 of them in my Tundra with the stealthbox. I thought the bass was very "buzzy" and shallow sounding. Of course very loud but could not even come close to hitting as hard as 2 full size ported 12s. I wound up taking them out and putting my 12s back. When you ported these how do they compare to full size ported subs? If the hit harder what was like the percent increase in hit if that makes sense. I want my whole system to be JL Audio so looking at options. One last question how high up is your bass knob in this video?

[@Tuckgcinc]

Sounds like you got an awesome build going very similar to mine. I don't know if I can gauge an exact percentage but it definitely increase the volume and changed the sound profile dramatically. It hits a lot deeper and fuller plus more volume. It's a night and day difference between the factory stealth box sealed. I don't have the exact specifications in front of me but I know with ported you can also open the frequency band up wider on the crossover for the sub which helps blend between the component woofer and your subs. I can pull that information off the tuner at a later date.

[@Tuckgcinc]

I will add I don't think you'll ever get the full bass out of the tw5 compared to a full size box and normal sub. I am running the 13.5 TW5v2 which I think are better than the 12s TW5. I think they make two models. I feel like the ported box is a good compromise between the two scenarios. I was willing to sacrifice a little bit of sound quality and volume for keeping my seat stock. This said it's more bass than I'll ever need. I keep the gain flat in the tuner and adjust my base knob up and down accordingly for each song. I have a lot more volume and power in it that I don't even use

[@1KillerCollection]

any chance you can email me a video of your setup i just got a Tundra and i have C7''s in my Camaro and that VXI800 amp DSP and i am thinking of moving that system over to the Tundra as i drive it way more . how did you do your highs and mids

[@Bkalldayy314]

I’m in the middle of doing my 2021 tundra with morel elates 2 way in the rear and 3 way in the front with the center channel audiocontrol Lc1200.6 x2 plus 2 jl 10”shallows

[@MIHfishing]

Jl is always the best got 16 on our center console with two 10 Jl can hear us mile away

[@Tuckgcinc]

Hell yeah awesome 😎

[@st.petebeachcharters2724]

What speakers did you use for the back seat not the subs

[@Tuckgcinc]

JL Audio C5 speakers

[@Perfekt5ifth]

You can actually replace that entire center console with a 12-in touch screen. It's called The Links well t style screen. They retail for around $1,000. But it's well worth it to have a 12-in touch screen and your old f150

[@tuckhd709]

I didn't want to go swapping out screens/head units. My 2022 on order has the large screen from the factory.

[@IsaiahDunphy]

i’d be interested to hear dolby atmos from apple music on there? maybe wouldn’t sound any better because the receiver can’t “receive dolby atmos”

[@tuckhd709]

Yeah I don't think that would make a difference because like you said it's not compatible. I was playing high quality Mastered tracks

[@fernandoruiz6895]

What is the song minute 14 ?

[@ramosbrothers5357]

we need a video from the outside! how loud are they

[@Tuckgcinc]

People hear me coming far away. They look back all the time from way down the road. But keep in mind this wasn't built to be the loudest system. It was built for clarity and a stock look and feel.

[@1KillerCollection]

very nice sound buddy, i run the C7's 3 way in my Camaro 2016 SS with the JL 12 Anniversary and custom box and the JL 800VXI amp DSP it sounds good . i just sold my 4runner and forgot to pull my Focal stuff out now i got a 2018 Tundra i am building a system and not sure if i want to go Focal or JL . both sound good I did get the stealth box for the Tundra with the TW3 10's they sound good and i got the Pioneer 8600NXT 10.1 head unit coming tomorrow . I am going to build this system over time i think .

[@Tuckgcinc]

Sounds good man. You have a lot going on there. Thanks for watching and the comment. I love this system!

[@TickleFingers]

Morel, Hybrid Audio Technology or Stereo Integrity. Zappco, Arc Audio or Mosconi amps. I have also run Audio Control amps. Super clean, quiet, extremely efficient D class amps with plenty of power. Currently running 3 way Morel Elate Titanium active with a single JL 12W6V3.

[@dray1527]

Wow

[@JayJay-fc2fh]

How much was this set up ?

[@brandonunderwood6939]

This man is rich

[@christiankaroly1356]

Doesn't the subs hitting the bottom of the seat damage them? It seems like that are touching without it even playing i would be scared to play them.

[@Tuckgcinc]

No there is a little clearance. Been going almost a year now with no issues. Bang them everyday 🤠

[@nicolasariza5713]

Okay but how does it feel for the passengers in the rear? Doesn’t their butt vibrating get annoying ?

[@user-gq6rm2vr7t]

What's the point turning the tweeters and midrange speakers direction up the roof of a car? Turning them between the driver and passenger head looks more ordinary to me

[@Tuckgcinc]

The system is tuned for the driver. The left driver side speakers were placed almost in line with eyesight to the driver maybe just off 5 or 10 degrees to fit within the area and look aesthetically pleasing. The right speakers we just set the same way so it didn't look weird it was symmetric. I basically tilted them back and laid them as flat as I could without impacting the sound. I wanted it to look a stock as possible so I feel our design blends in pretty well while still having awesome sound. The front soundstage in this truck is phenomenal

[@mikos321]

I would let my phone connect directly to the DSP and then mix the audio from the car into the DSP. Music bypasses the car and you still get car beeps and boops.

[@darriusholt]

Damn, those sound good. Do you think the c5 components would sound better than the alpine type r component?

[@Tuckgcinc]

I had the type X better than the Rs in before the JL. They were def loud. Volume wise fairly equal to the JLs. The JLs are on a new level of clarity and detail. I also did the whole DSP thing after the alpines so not a great comparison. The JLs and Alpines are both good. You will save some money on the alpines. Depends how far you want to take it for 5-10% better sound.

[@14U2C]

Not even close! I am no fan of JL and I personally run Focal , but the C5 is in a different class than the Type R. Hope that helps, try watching that life in speed channel.. his English sucks but he reviews and compares every speaker known to man lol.

[@Tuckgcinc]

@@14U2C Thanks for the comment. My buddy has a Chevy one ton with Focal on all the highs and the same JL subs. He is even running all the same JL audio amps and same power. It's a very fair comparison of the Focals versus JLs. Honestly my stereo has more clarity, depth, and in my opinion sounds a lot better. In his defense he's not running three way components up front and that's probably the difference missing the midranges. These C7s rock though! If you haven't heard them yet make sure to try to find some to listen to. I think you'll be impressed. And please don't take this comment the wrong way. I am definitely a Focal fan and had them in my last build. They're one of the best brands on the market. I just think JL knocked it out the park with C7s as well as the vxi amps with DSP.

[@CarAudioHorizons]

@@14U2C That channel is pretty much cheap stuff from Amazon that he reviews just like 99% of all the other KZbin channels but that’s to be expected as you would have to have a lot of money or 5 star car audio to review the good stuff.

[@johnviera3884]

Going speaker wires (hi level) to DSP is standard. Nobody uses passive crossovers anymore.

[@Tuckgcinc]

A lot of people still do what are you talking about? DSP is certainly not the standard. Maybe 10% of stereos. I know I'm not talking about competition I'm talking about regular guys that put a stereo in

[@johnviera3884]

@@Tuckgcinc 90% of guys just add an amp and a subwoofer. Once you go mids and highs you need a DSP or active crossover. Unless you really know how to tune a passive crossover network. They can sound great too. But it’s a lot more complicated than moving little things on a screen. You can buy amazing DSPs for less than $100 on Amazon now

[@GatewayBuilders]

What would this cost?

[@Equinox6969]

How much does this exact build cost for anyone trying to get it

[@Tuckgcinc]

It's hard to say what it may cost you now. I worked a deal with a local shop because they never worked with this equipment and they wanted to take on the install and gave me a good price. You going to pay a few thousand dollars for custom boxes and the custom pods. You can probably go through and do the math on what the speakers and amps cost. After that the labor to install it will be at least a day so throw another grand or two on top.

[@MIHfishing]

What’s the cost on this

[@roberthunter8573]

There are still not a lot of options in many of the newer trucks, chevys,gmc,dodge and ford. 2020 and up. 2022 custom build when it comes to stereo systems. Which really sucks! Because you gotta wait or find a custom builder. Nice system!

[@willie329esparza2]

Wow sounds sick 😷 #Covid_Season_2021

[@Tuckgcinc]

Thanks 🤠

[@willie329esparza2]

@@Tuckgcinc Very nice setup 👌👍😍

[@st.petebeachcharters2724]

Hey bro will I notice a big difference between the c3 and the c7?

[@Tuckgcinc]

I would say yes if it is set up right. If you are going to go with active crossover with DSP tuning network environment, then I think it is worth the jump. If you are going to use passive crossovers with regular amps I don't know how much of a difference you will see. plus the quality of music being put into it makes a difference. I am now using Mastered tracks for the best audio. It may only be a small difference so I would only recommend spending this coin if you are an audiophile and will spend double the money for that 10% more some people will never hear. The c7s are top of the line as far as I am concerned. Yes there are ultra high end stuff on the market but my bank roll can't afford those 🤠 The only real comparison I have is before this we tried some Alpine S Series their highest end stuff. The Alpines were just as loud as these and clean, but the C7S 3 way component set up sounds better for sure. Night and day difference. I would think those Alpines are on par with the C3s but I can't say for sure. Good luck!

[@Tuckgcinc]

Also I will be down in FL in the next few weeks. I may be interested in a Charter with you. What's the fishing like late Feb/Early March? What can you catch then?

[@masonhackler2883]

Have those subs survived?

[@Tuckgcinc]

Yes. Still as good as the day I put them in. No wear at all from the seat or damage from the ported box

[@mildaudiophile3879]

There are way to integrate with jl TWK 88 or maestro AR makes integration plug and play. Plus kenwood 6 channel amp works with the AR with dsp integrated. With that said those are great speakers but I’m not liking the pods. I would put the mid range in the dash and tweeters in sail panels. Way too big. Great sound but that’s a rich persons set up for sure.

[@jvz1448]

You know the airspace used and port specs? JL swears you shouldn’t port the TW5’s

[@Tuckgcinc]

Call JL install support. I think they will share the info. When you call their tech support they will tell you the tuning frequencies to run the ported subs and I heard that first hand. The range is wider with the ported. I had two of these sealed before in my old truck and the two ported blows it away. The range of bass is incredible from super fast hitting to long out bass strumming. Hit me back if you don't get anywhere with JL and I will ask Omar for the specs.

[@scotthornsby4858]

Are those A pillar pods custom of can those be replicated?

[@Tuckgcinc]

Yes they are custom. Yes the can make them but they actually made them in place. To get them from this company you'd have to have the system installed by their shop in Manassas Virginia. They had about 20 man hours in them so you can do the math.

[@scotthornsby4858]

@@Tuckgcinc that’s amazing. Would you think they would do it if I sent the pillar and the speakers to them? I’m know you can’t answer for the shop but do they seem like those kinds of dudes? I have the exact same setup as you except I’m doing a sealed box, I lifted the back seat 2.5 inches and will be running 3 of the 13TW5’s

[@Tuckgcinc]

@@scotthornsby4858 probably not honestly. He literally taped off my entire dash and window to set in place. He layered the fiberglass piece by piece. I don't think they would get anywhere near the fit and finish unless it was molded in place.

[@scotthornsby4858]

@@Tuckgcinc do you know what adapters you used to Mount the 6.5” speakers in the front door?

[@Tuckgcinc]

@@scotthornsby4858 Its been some time, but I think they built a little custom one.

[@donearl6675]

👍👍❗

[@lucashoffman6187]

What’s the jazz song called?

[@Tuckgcinc]

Funky Butt Strut by Wonderbrass. It's a great live recording with very heavy mid and low bass. Its one of the best sounding songs for this system.

[@lucashoffman6187]

@@Tuckgcinc thanks I have full JL Audio in my defender and liver it I have 2 more tower speakers and 2 12s coming soon 😈🙃

[@Consaga]

13:00 shit gets real

[@Tuckgcinc]

For real... That part in that song is my favorite 30 secs of any song ever. It also happens to be the song that sounds best on this system. It's a match made in heaven and I am a lucky man to get to play that everyday! Thanks for noticing. Song is Keith Don't Go by Nils Lofgren 🤠. If you don't know it check it out. Amazing acoustics!

[@j.ballsdeep420]

Lmao. That's what they told you about the head unit, eh? Cute

[@Tuckgcinc]

I don't know who they is??? I researched this for months. This install was when the truck was brand new, during the beginning of covid and there were very little options on the market at this time. This was the best option to retain all factory functions and have a digital signal to the amps.

[@JG-eg8wh]

What about Audison ?

[@Tuckgcinc]

I don't know much about them.

[@JG-eg8wh]

It’s some awesome stuff. You should check them out!

[@macbook802]

The subs are literally touching the bottom of the seats

[@Tuckgcinc]

3 years now not a single issue with them

[@Casanova102986]

i can’t imagine what all that costed 😂 .

[@twonkyxxl]

So, your sitting the seat right on top of the woofers? There is no way you can impede excursion and not damage those woofers. Ya need some grills my man.

[@Tuckgcinc]

The seat frame rest on the box and the speakers only rub the loose carpet. A year in banging it daily and the speakers aren't even scuffed up. We actually built it to be able to accept grills if I decided I needed them in the future, as I had the same concerns as you. So far, I have no need for them. It looks a hell of a lot cleaner without them. With them, I would worry about the rattle of the grills hitting the springs underneath the seat. My whole life I never rolled grills on subs it's just not my style, but if that's how you like it, do you buddy!

[@Smallyardguy]

No subwoofer?? And sounds like that??

[@Tuckgcinc]

You must not have watched the video. It shows the subs and custom sub box at 6:20

[@Smallyardguy]

@@Tuckgcinc I skimmed til the end to hear the sound. Thnx

[@macbook802]

The cutting edge, running a shitty b and o receiver, a 100 dollar pioneer head unit smokes that

[@jondonnelly4831]

The old "Nils Lofgren" That makes fuking stock speakers sound good. Sorry but it does, no debate. You can hear all the details on 30 dollar earbuds. That track just smacks round the face with detail. Very few layers in the track makes it simple to reproduce. If you want to sell some audiophile gear, get that shit turned up :D

[@Tuckgcinc]

I will agree that track sounds good anywhere, but it sounds 10x better on this build over my stock set up. I feel bad for anyone who thinks $30 earbuds can match the C7s sound quality. I don't sell audio gear by the way I sell patios and driveways 🤠

[@barryadams2557]

All good until the airbag goes off.

[@FlexSZN23]

JL C7’s aren’t top of the line. They’re mid-high end. Top of the line would be focals, a 3 way set is like $3000

[@Tuckgcinc]

Depends which focals I guess. My buddy has the same VXi amp set up with focals and mine sounds better. Have you priced the C7s. These are pushing 3k too.

[@cbronsonda13th37]

SOUNDS CLEAN BUT NOT LOUD ENOUGH

[@johnviera3884]

Too bad you can’t play the subwoofer with somebody sitting in the backseat

[@Tuckgcinc]

I don't really understand what that means. The girls especially like sitting back there. For some reason they keep picking the seat directly over top of the subs.

[@johnviera3884]

You’re telling me those drivers are not bumping the bottom of the seat. They are pressing against the cones.

[@Tuckgcinc]

@@johnviera3884 nope been about two years now and I bang them everyday

[@mustafabilek6273]

Sound test with bla bla. Thank you

[@bobadingo]

Psychoacoustics -everything is relative including the brand.. .

[@macbook802]

Too bad the new diesel engines cannot be trusted