Select trim base speakers upgrade

[Wiener Stanley]

Getting my select in about 2 months or so and I already know the first thing i'm doing is upgrading the sound system. I've got my plans set for the sub already but I can't find threads anywhere on the replacements of the speakers or the capabilities of adding additional speakers where the B&O speakers would go. Did Ford design these like usual automakers where the trim pieces are made all the same just missing the B&O speakers or will I not even be able to wire in new speakers in these locations? Just looking for options to make plans for.

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[Polar]

We have no DSP/Amp or wiring for the Sub or the Center channel in the base select.
For my sub install I had to tap the rear door speakers for signal.

 

[Wiener Stanley]

We have no DSP/Amp or wiring for the Sub or the Center channel in the base select.
For my sub install I had to tap the rear door speakers for signal.

Yeah I had assumed I would need to tap into rear speaker wiring for signal. I just am trying to piece together my options ahead of time. I'm big into have good quality audio in my vehicles but was not going to pay Ford an extra $4000 for audio.

 

[Quadzilla]

Did you decide to upgrade your speakers? I have a RTE 1 and just want slightly clearer acoustics. Was hoping to just upgrade the speakers without having to add in amps or anything further if possible.

 

[Wiener Stanley]

I was actually quite surprised with the factory system. I mean it's not incredible but much better than I expected it would be so I've decided to hold off on the speakers for now. I did install a sub and amp though and that has made things MUCH better. As far as speakers go, for the research I've done, in order to achieve good sound with replacement speakers you will need to install an amp with tuning capabilites that can override the factory tuned levels, otherwise you will only get slightly better sound and not really worth replacing at that point.

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