2020 Ford F-150 Raptor Custom Stereo System - Part 5 - Custom A-Pillars -Focal Flax 3-Way Components

[@RandalBigelow-pu6gx]

Even though the quality of sound waves won't travel through whoever is watching might suggest you guys jam at least a minute or two after the awesome Job y'all did on the installation process... good work...

[@ryanc600rr]

Those pillar mounts are absolutely amazing.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks Ryan!!

[@chrisdrenner]

Those pillars came out great!! Always nice to see this level of craftmanship!!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Appreciate it! Stay tuned for the next project

[@keala-oj2vq]

You guys killed it! Nice work I own a 2019 raptor and you made this set up clean!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!!

[@christopherdesanto2589]

Beautiful craftsmanship guys

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We appreciate it!!

[@roenikv9213]

Best truck installation I’ve seen 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thank you so much!!

[@seancarraher]

Got about 8 million in vehicles in there lol. Awesome work and good videos

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!! A few of them will be our upcoming video series!! Filming in progress, stay tuned!

[@rudydiaz2488]

The A pillars are awesome. The amplifier rack looks killer....

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!!!

[@mibi_bts9644]

Dude imma be honest. The work you do is insane. I watch a lot of different car and home audio channels and a lot of them like to keep costs down and keep it kinda simple. You blew me away earlier in the Series when you covered up the access panels in the doors with a solid material. I’ve only seen one other person do that. Damn man I would have loved to see how you tuned this thing. I’ve been working a lot with DSP’s lately and would love to see how you tune your systems. I used a Dayton audio mic with a RTA on my iPad. Seemed to work good and the speakers sounded hella good. There not to many videos on DSP tuning. I’m only 18 and got a lot more to learn about this stuff. So I would love to see some videos on your tuning procedures.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks for the great comment and watching our video!!! So we will get into more of DSP tuning and talking about what to do. It's not a easy task to learn, but hopefully we can help explain what your actually doing and things to look out for. Patience and trial/error.. We have tuned hundreds of DSPs over 10 years.. So we learn something new every time we do one.

[@jayinmi3706]

I had a customer bring me some similar pillars for his Raptor from Mobile Toys, and they do theirs in a similar way. I actually like thse better. Nice work!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks! We have progressed a lot since this video. Check out our newer videos and you will see other ways we make these happen. Appreciate the support

[@Hbalieiro]

Admirable job... In Brazil there is nothing like it.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks Hugo!!!!

[@liljamesjames1884]

It literally blows my mind how easy you make that look sage you was showin me i it was so easy i got confused.ima try that twittle my pencel for 4 to 5 min and see what happens.you is right scott you never get use to watchin him do wat sage does

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Both of these guys blow me away... More videos coming up soon!

[@38alloy]

Incredible crafmanship , would love to see a video of how you guys tune the final product , RTA, amp level etc......

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We will go into more detail on our process hopefully on the next build. Our systems are fully active, Mosconi DSPs with plenty of power on tap. All "levels" are set with an Oscilloscope or DD1, we use an RTA to analyze the signal (if we keep the factory amplifier/radio) and then we have a unique tuning process to set the time delay, L/R EQ, tonality, etc. We might have to dedicate an entire video to this and try to think about how to convey the technique in a simple DIY format. Stay tuned!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Also, thanks for the love and compliment!! We really appreciate it!

[@charlesking678]

@@SoundsGoodStereo a tuning video would be awesome!

[@eodvet485]

@@SoundsGoodStereo your method of tuning would help immensely. First time dsp user here and rta.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Eod Vet We will get there... Every car has its challenges, so trying to explain everything you will run into is tough. But we have some ideas

[@xlthumper]

Just recently found your channel. Love the work and attention to details. Keep up the good work and the video quality is A1. Thank you for your dedication to our passion.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thank you! We appreciate it! We are filing the next project now & hopefully it will be the first true 4K one! Exotic car loaded with Utopia and Mosconi gear with custom fabrication. It’s going to be fun!!

[@svitroful]

What a beautiful Grille - its perfect!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Appreciate it!!

[@emaccapone4799]

I agree with Ryan you guys did it big...... DAMN GOOD WORK

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!!

[@6ixbanger]

Great work! Much respect to your high quality craftsmanship. Why did you use acrylic instead of wood or fiberglass for the A-pillars?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Strength when small

[@carfreak1024]

Got a little Miami in there with the 71 Impala. Nice job guys.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Miami knows how to do old school cars... Might get the guys to do a quick video on it, we almost have it wrapped up! Would you like to see a quick video on the build?

[@xlthumper]

@@SoundsGoodStereo yes!!!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Let me see what we can do!

[@carfreak1024]

This the one you did the 8s under the seat?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Actually 6.5 inch, same as the Raptor

[@johnfinnerty2336]

i wanted a raptor before this video now i really want one .....

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

That’s a amazing compliment!! We appreciate it!

[@ericbarraza1794]

Awesome builds love the attention to detail. I also like how you offer the mounting brackets and baffles for the doors. I have 2020 f150 and would really like to upgrade the factory speakers and add a sub woofer nothing to big. Maybe run everything with a 5ch amp. What options do you guys offer?

[@lesgarten]

Those Pillars look really nice! Wasn't there a way to angle them more "on axis" than 180 degrees opposed from each other?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks! So we could angle them more but it would change the overall look of them. While changing the axis does help, we don't believe many people would be able to hear the difference. We do extensive DSP tuning to bring everything together and create the sound stage that our clients are looking for.

[@alfonsoishida8485]

Wow!!!! I just subscribed and man!!! You guys do some gorgeous work man!!!! Just wow!!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Appreciate it!!

[@chriswhite4596]

Badass Job !!!!!!! Hopefully I can stop by your Shop on the way to SLAMOLOGY

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!! Come by on your way up!

[@relaxingsounds9284]

When you were bondoing the pillars. I saw the Bulldog adhesion promoter. Do you use the bulldog before the bondo just like with paint? Does the AP help the bondo stick?

[@lesgarten]

No addressing of the center B&O speaker?

[@seanjsmithceo2220]

Wish you guys were closer ... first video I’ve watched of a proper audio install

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Appreciate it!! We have more coming, just filming and publishing this one when we finish.

[@seanjsmithceo2220]

Sent you guys an email.....

[@matthewstringfield8924]

Man you all do some nice ass work. I wish I could do what you all do.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!! We appreciate it!

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Just Subscribed , nice work on those pillars !!!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!!!!

[@richardosorio5962]

Nice work

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks

[@ndinadis]

where do you have drivers aimed, I have the same speakers and was thinking of making my pillars more on axis, do you find there is an advantage to this other then size?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Adjusting axis can yield good results. Stereo systems offer a unlimited amount of possibilities and improvements. It all comes down to the time you want to invest and the educational background you have in acoustical science. If you work with acoustics every day, then no question axis will help. If this is your first time, then be patient and be willing to learn. For us, we take the entire install and we break it down to performance, aesthetics, reliability, and being able to service the vehicle in the future. The main component to the performance of our stereo systems is our knowledge of DSP tuning. This allows us to use speaker locations that might not be optimal, but utilize the power of a DSP to bring everything together. This allows us to provide a stock appearance, but stellar performance. So to answer your question, yes axis does matter along with 10,000 other things. Determine your budget and time to allocate these where it matters the most.

[@vishpersaud7825]

That A-pillar is so sexy. Awesome work guys.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Appreciate it!!!

[@rodneydubois7093]

Clean work. Ever thought if doing a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab? I could use some guidelines for my truck.👍

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Possibly in the future... if we do a full custom system, we will film it

[@rodneydubois7093]

@@SoundsGoodStereo I'll keep an eye out for it, thanks!👍

[@socaliguy81]

Great work guys! I'm trying to find a home for my 6/5.25/1 Q series set in my 2016 F150. Any experience with kick pods?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We do have experience... to do them the proper way requires quite a bit of work and finding the right speaker is not that easy. Do your research and be ready to possibly modify your vehicle.

[@NicosDaddy420]

Around how long did it take to complete the entire build on the Raptor? I am interested in a similar system, but with 8" subs and my own custom under seat subwoofer box. Everything else will pretty much be about the same, more or less.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Couple weeks to complete..

[@raddddix]

Clean work!! Can you make these with out having the vehicle there if I sent you my a pillars ? I got a 2020 F150 so the pillars are the same but with differnt speakers.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Not yet, but we are working on a solution. Currently, we need the truck here to ensure it fits like we want it.

[@buzzy197979]

Great work! What is the workaround to maintain the factory chime coming through the speakers in these new F-150's? I specifically watch for it on these installs and never catch it. Recently upgraded mine and lost this feature, seems to be a common issue in the forums.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We use the ZEN A2B which has settings to control chime levels

[@bradleysproul5478]

Are you guys willing to sell a blueprint/instructions of the box? I would love to build one myself but am new to the building portion of boxes. I built a 4th order bandpass box with my dad when I was younger but would love something this style in the 2016 f150. The only option I see right now online is the $1850 option and then the one with speakers. Thanks for your time

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Hey Bradley, thanks for checkout the videos. So we don’t have a blueprint or cut sheet for this enclosure. We work with precut profiles and we copy them using a router. Then we assemble the enclosure. Also, as you can tell from the video, a lot of custom work needed to be done to the enclosure, even after the pieces were cut. I would recommend using this video along with the Nissan Titan video as a reference. Maybe this will provide some insight along with tips when your building yours. If your interested, we can take the enclosure down several levels to reduce the cost. Do you already have subwoofers? Thanks Don

[@haroldrichards5235]

How do I go about having you guys do a box like that for a 2017. Chevrolet Silverado extended cab

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Maybe in the future, but right now we do not have a solution for the 2017 trucks. I know we have one coming in, but I believe its the larger cab.

[@beekaye1496]

Looks like you all install the K2 series instead of the flax, nice build though

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We use that K2 for mockup since its the same size as the Flax series. We keep around dummy drivers to build and at the end, we load in the final, brand new set of speakers.

[@beekaye1496]

@@SoundsGoodStereo Great, Thanks for the update.

[@skateboardkid420]

great work

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Many many thanks

[@hackatak]

Great job! However, all those great components, speakers and amps and yet you still used RCA cables! Why not leverage an optical option to add one more step to cleaning up the sound from the factory head unit?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

So when using the ZEN module, you have the option to use RCA or Optical. Believe it or not, optical is more limited than the RCA in this situation. In most applications, yes Optical is more cost effective, easier. But in this case, money wasn’t a object, but sound quality and performance was. So RCA was used.

[@billylopez7490]

I WOULD LIKE TO NOW IF THERE IS A COMPANY OUT THERE THAT MAKE A PLUG AND PLAY AMP WITH MORE WATTS FOR THE STOCK SYSTEM ON A 2018 FORD RAPTOR WITH THE B&O SYSTEM. I LIKE THE SYSTEM THAT YOU PUT IN THE RAPTOR. WHAT IS THE COST OF SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We make a Plug & Play upgrade for these trucks. Give us a call or send us a email

[@Fatboi813]

Bro we need some demo action of the final project “slam that like button if y’all agree”

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

I’ll make it happen on the next one, we are already filming it.. not sure how it will sound over the Mic, but we will try

[@Fatboi813]

Thanks bro y’all stay safe and keep up the good work I’ll be here to watch this channel grow because you can rest for sure it’s coming 💯💯💯✌️

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!! Keep giving us feedback and we will make it happen!!

[@loudandfree4059]

Can we hear a set up like this on the F150s you've done? Would like to hear the difference at the end of the video!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We are figuring out a way to do it. The GoPro microphone will not do it justice, but we are figuring out a way. The factory system in these trucks are terrible in terms of sound quality and output. So it doesn't take much to improve them, but this system was simply amazing!!

[@loudandfree4059]

@@SoundsGoodStereo Try an HP mic. I'm no expert but that might help. Would love to hear these custom systems on KZbin!!

[@bigmarky2551]

Nice job! Art!! Love the videos!!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks Big Marki!! Appreciate the love!

[@willie329esparza2]

I was dancing 💃 when the music 🎶 was dropping anybody else?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Check out the music in our latest video.. See what you think

[@Travis-hl3oz]

Where did you get the music 🎶

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Travis Pelton From JimiTheGenius

[@TxAgScott]

Safety first on that table saw. Always use a fence.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We have a SawStop now, so good to go... Sketchy cuts are now more fun :)

[@kennethobrien2596]

I need this in my raptor.......

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We can arrange shipping of the truck to our facility, just like the Raptor in this video... LMK

[@armandobaeza5556]

I have a 2017 f150 lariat just need the box without the speakers how much?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Here is the link to purchase. soundsgoodstereo.com/products/2015-up-ford-f-150-supercrew-truck-custom-level-5-subwoofer-enclosure-box-including-raptor

[@nmmadathil]

Fantastic!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks!!!

[@mikemetcalfsr7272]

How to unlock a console and on a 2017 Ford F-150 it's locked and need it unlocked

[@loudelvis610]

How is that front on box held on? Magnets or friction fit can't tell from video

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Pressure fit between the vinyl layers.

[@loudelvis610]

@@SoundsGoodStereo gotcha

[@user-in4uf7to5d]

Great job! 💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mibi_bts9644]

Oh and also have u ever ran into anti theft issues? I have a 2019 Chevy equinox and I did kill the battery from listing to the system to long while installing it. But the anti theft went off and I had to get the keys reprogrammed. Was super confused because no other person installing an audio system had ever ran into this problem as far as I was concerned

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

That's weird.. Never heard of that but low battery does weird things..

[@williamking6019]

Grate job love it

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks William!!!

[@robertstewart8951]

Hey my man, I live in Tullahoma Tn and interested in a 12 inch box for my 2018 Ford F150. Thanks

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Hey Robert, so we do not offer enclosures that require a seat lift and in order to do a 12-inch sub properly, that would be requires due to the airspace requirements. Below, you can check out our Level 5 enclosure and if you are looking for the most output, you will go with the Sundown SA series, the same enclosure setups we run in our KZbin videos. soundsgoodstereo.com/collections/custom-subwoofer-enclosures/products/2011-2021-ford-f-series-supercrew-truck-custom-level-5-subwoofer-enclosure-box-including-raptor

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Hi guys, do customers send there vehicles to you ? Jon

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Yes, that’s how this one arrived to us by transport

[@Barrelproof_neat]

Will those door baffles work on a 2018 F150 as well? I know the Raptors are pretty much the same as the F150.

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Yes they will, we are confirming some of the other Fords for compatibility, but it will fit the F150 2018. Here is the link to purchase and they are ready to ship. Made 20 sets today to ship out! soundsgoodstereo.com/products/2017-ford-raptor-custom-made-door-access-block-off-plates

[@Barrelproof_neat]

@@SoundsGoodStereo Awesome thanks ill definitely order some. Also the speaker adapter plates I'm going with Focal Utopia 6.5 in the front and Focal K2 6.5 in the rear doors are they the same plates for front and rear i saw they said 6x9 to 6.5 and is it 74 for the fronts only or 74 for the front and rear?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

@@Barrelproof_neat So the speaker plates we have both front and rear. I just went in and updated the product page, so under "size" you will see the front adapters and then the rear adapters. So in your case, you will want the "Front 6x9 to 6.75-inch" and the "Rear 6.5" Adapters"... The rear adapters are a little bit cheaper since it uses less material. Add these plus the block off plates, use sound treatment & you have the ultimate speaker enclosure for your badass Focal speakers!!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

The price is per pair. We are using HDPE which is not a cheap plastic, but perfect for a dense/strong mounting plate for the speakers. So it costs more than the cheap injection molded plastic which is flimsy.. Obviously you want the best for your Focal's.. If you had some $99 Pioneer speakers, then I wouldn't stress it's importance.

[@Barrelproof_neat]

@@SoundsGoodStereo Awesome thank you. Lol price doesn't matter I want quality thats all that matters to me with the amount I have into my set up so far.

[@Dougie085]

I have a 2018 F150, how much would it cost to just send my pillars and get them built like that?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

soundsgoodstereo.com/products/2015-ford-f-series-expedition-max-custom-made-3-way-component-speaker-a-pillars

[@Dougie085]

@@SoundsGoodStereo thanks

[@Dougie085]

@@SoundsGoodStereo Would there be any way you guys could like delete the handles? My trucks getting lowered I don't think I really need them and they stick out real far.

[@DonJulio949]

I want to hear how they sound

[@charlesturk1960]

How long did the total build take

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

This one, four weeks total. Now we can do this system in 3 days since we build all of the parts in house, in larger quantities. soundsgoodstereo.com

[@charlesturk1960]

Sounds good im in Houston is there a shop you work with in Houston ​@SoundsGoodStereo

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Not sure, you will have to do your due diligence or ship the truck to Nashville

[@charlesturk1960]

@@SoundsGoodStereo or buy in Nashville have it taken to you then shipped to Houston

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Yeap, happens all the time. Two Rivers Ford is located 10 minutes from the shop.

[@Gangas2222]

What is the cost to get that done on my 2019 F150 Limited

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

As you see in the video, including transport to our facility, tax, turn-key it was $16k. That’s the system design and budget we decided for the customer. We can go up or down with the budget and deliver a great stereo system. Just contact us and we can discuss your options.

[@kylesmith139]

How much does a full sound system like this usually run?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

$12K installed at our shop

[@darrenconley7756]

Did you guys start your shop in your business in Canoga Park California

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

No, that is a different company. Only Nashville, TN, no other locations

[@jeromeward7501]

I added a amp to my 2001 Ford Ranger and now I can't get rid of the motor noise coming through my stereo

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Probably related to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4DEmIl6j7GEpKM&t

[@edwardlopez5457]

F$&k that’s impressive. I have the same truck. What did that system cost?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

$12k for this exact system, installed at our shop

[@Paintotheworld11]

How much did this whole build cost ?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

$12k Installed at our shop

[@donearl6675]

😍🤩😎👍❗

[@scrappydoo102ify]

Can you please make me a pattern for that a piller like I’ll pay for it

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Same vehicle? What speakers?

[@ruckusenclosures7034]

Feedback I want you to teach me sensei!!!

[@seancarraher]

Where do you get the mesh for the grilles ?

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

You can buy it from a few places, here you go www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/product-page/micro-diamond-mesh

[@boudrouxatnightg2144]

how bout yall play the systems when yall finish them up. please lol

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

We are working on it :)

[@boudrouxatnightg2144]

@@SoundsGoodStereo lol just busting your balls a little, i actually am building a similar system in my titan right now but using ds18 6.5" elites on their 3000watt candy amp. probably gonna be under powered by about 200 watts rms tho but we gonna see how they do before i order another 3k and split the 4 up into 2's per amp. but yalls fab videos are the shit

[@amanteapasionado6836]

No demo, wth?

[@kkello219]

Your intro is way too long!

[@SoundsGoodStereo]

Thanks 🙏

[@mikecota3883]

Left had too music