One good thing about B&O Stereo System.... (sigh)

[JJSnell]

(Headed out of town this weekend to Leavenworth, WA...)

Whats the good news?

Wife and I can crank up the stereo and listen to the podcasts we want and the kids wont be able to hear it in the backseat.... (sigh)

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[Micho523]

My Unleashed system really woke up after a DSP update. Anything above about 13 now is painful.

 

[Dunthupl]

My Unleashed system really woke up after a DSP update. Anything above about 13 now is painful.

software or hardware update?

 

[Micho523]

software or hardware update?

Software. I applied an available DSP and ACM update with FDRS and it was like an entirely different sound system.

 

[JJSnell]

Software. I applied an available DSP and ACM update with FDRS and it was like an entirely different sound system.

Are the rear speakers, now, somehow, being amplified???

 

[Micho523]

I haven't paid specific attention to the rear, however I am happy with the sound stage now.

 

[jellis57]

It’s easy to spell……..

 

[red5_0]

Brother. I feel your pain lol. Going on week 3 with this brand new truck and disappointed with sound. I’m going to take it to ford for an update since it’s far behind

 

[m_bt54]

Brother. I feel your pain lol. Going on week 3 with this brand new truck and disappointed with sound. I’m going to take it to ford for an update since it’s far behind

The majority of dealerships wont update it other than possibly 1-2 modules that are related to a recall or TSB. There is no financial incentive for them to do so. If you want to get it fully up to date, you will most likely need to do it yourself.

 

[zacko11288]

Are the rear speakers, now, somehow, being amplified???

I just set the sound slider center and slightly to the rear and I've been pretty impressed with it

 

[CorytheTrucker]

I have been impressed since day 1 with the sound in my truck. I used to spend good coin on upgrading sound systems, but haven't thought twice after getting the B&O and I have the standard version

 

[dmac]

An easy cheat code for both the regular and unleashed B&O systems is to simply uplug the dash center speaker. Takes 3 minutes.

Just pop off the panel that has the B&O icon, then unscrew the speaker, disconnect and replace.

Ive done this for 3 friends. All are glad I did.

 

[red5_0]

An easy cheat code for both the regular and unleashed B&O systems is to simply uplug the dash center speaker. Takes 3 minutes.

Just pop off the panel that has the B&O icon, then unscrew the speaker, disconnect and replace.

Ive done this for 3 friends. All are glad I did.

so you don’t plug back in? Does that mess with anything?

 

[dmac]

so you don’t plug back in? Does that mess with anything?

No it doesn't. Common thing done on this forum actually.

 

[JJSnell]

No it doesn't. Common thing done on this forum actually.

So what does that do really?
I guess that's one way to force a balance of your fade by eliminating a powered front speaker, but it still does nothing for the non-amped speakers in the back?
Just lowers the overall volume of the truck.
Side note: this is the first Ive ever heard or read of this ...

 

[dmac]

So what does that do really?
I guess that's one way to force a balance of your fade by eliminating a powered front speaker, but it still does nothing for the non-amped speakers in the back?
Just lowers the overall volume of the truck.
Side note: this is the first Ive ever heard or read of this ...

That little speaker completely overpowers everything else from the factory. By removing it, you no longer have to fade to the rear as much, so you'll get fuller richer sound from the front.

You'll consequently get more "relative" fill from the rear speakers by taking it out.

 

[dmac]

So what does that do really?
I guess that's one way to force a balance of your fade by eliminating a powered front speaker, but it still does nothing for the non-amped speakers in the back?
Just lowers the overall volume of the truck.
Side note: this is the first Ive ever heard or read of this ...

Here's one about someone putting in a higher resistance speaker in there. Ive tried both removing and this approach and concluded both removing or replacing with higher ohmage does the same effect.


https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/b-o…-oh-no.12601/post-256953

Try it for yourself. Super easy to do and undo.

 

[JJSnell]

Here's one about someone putting in a higher resistance speaker in there. Ive tried both removing and this approach and concluded both removing or replacing with higher ohmage does the same effect.


https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/b-o…-oh-no.12601/post-256953

Try it for yourself. Super easy to do and undo.

Audio guy going to try and isolate the two rear speakers off the ACM Wednesday and amplify them.

Part of my other complaint is the overall sound of the Unleashed is lower volume than my 2015 Platinum. So last thing I want to do is remove one of the powered speakers...

 

[red5_0]

No it doesn't. Common thing done on this forum actually.

thanks for the info. I do like that Siri and NAV come out of that speaker without lowering the music volume but it’s a hit and miss

 

[dmac]

Audio guy going to try and isolate the two rear speakers off the ACM Wednesday and amplify them.

Part of my other complaint is the overall sound of the Unleashed is lower volume than my 2015 Platinum. So last thing I want to do is remove one of the powered speakers...

Makes sense. Hope you guys get it all sorted out! Just sharing what myself and others have had success with. Let us know your findings!

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