. There are several threads about this issue, I am yet to find a solution where just swapping the rear speakers alone will be enough to actually hear them.
See this thread here: https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/b-o-unleashed-finally-fixed-for-329.21763/
Do have this on a 8 speaker or Unleashed system? If I were to replace the speakers would it make sense on a 8-speaker?I replaced the rear door speakers with components and they are being powered by the factory set up. This made a huge difference in terms of being able to hear the rear speakers in the front stage. It does require drilling into the rear door to accommodate the tweeter. I am planning on adding an amp as was done in the post linked above because I do hear some distortion coming from the speakers at max or near max volume. I assume the factory ACM is struggling to push them.
I have the Unleashed, and yes, I think it would help in the case of the 8-speaker system, as well. They are the same crappy door speakers for both systems.
Which ones did you choose ?
I've had good experience with MA products over years, so I went with these front and rear doors. I used a Metra adapter to fit the 6.5" drivers in the front doors where it brings 6x9's from factory. It made a HUGE difference in SQ and in being able to hear the rear door speakers.
Thanks. I believe the 8 speaker with even less power (10xxW vs 600W) would make them even worse as these will be underpowered.
If you're keeping the factory amp, look for high efficiency. The higher the db number, the more sound you get for given watt of input. The whole max watt ratings are moot here. You want the most amount of sound per watt fed to the speaker.
The unleashed has more power because it pushes more speakers. I don't think there is a significant difference if any at all in terms of how much power each system sends to the individual door speakers.
Agreed. The set I got is 93db which is about the highest I saw versus other components comparable in price.
Any updates on the distortion issue?I replaced the rear door speakers with components and they are being powered by the factory set up. This made a huge difference in terms of being able to hear the rear speakers in the front stage. It does require drilling into the rear door to accommodate the tweeter. I am planning on adding an amp as was done in the post linked above because I do hear some distortion coming from the speakers at max or near max volume. I assume the factory ACM is struggling to push them.
I haven't added the aftermarket amp yet. I do hear some clipping at max or close to max volume with high frequency sounds, but yes, it is an improvement over stock and I would do it all over again.
