2011 Ford F-250 Audio Advice

[barobbin]

whats up guys

long time lurker first time poster

I'm pretty handy with tools and building anything, but I am just now getting into audio so please be patient if some of my statements or questions are novice

Ive got a 2011 ford f250 crew cab and i am looking for some advice to upgrade my audio.

I am not looking to go crazy, just daily driven sq with decent spl. so no walls or blow through. any advice or opinions is more than welcome. here are some of my ideas so far:

Box behind the back seat:

1. sealed .5ft^3 with a Stereo Integrity BM MKIV 12"

2. ported tuned to ?? with one or two sundown sd-8"s

Box on the floor in between the center console and the back seat:

1. ported tuned to ?? with one sundown sa-8" or 10"

2. jl w3v3 10" (already own) in a ported box tuned to ??

Sub/subs amplifier:

Open to suggestions. I have a tma audio t500 from my system when I was younger, but ill probably sell it or keep it for testing in the garage.

Component amp:

1. already have a scar LP80.4 (got a good deal)

2. sundown 150.4

3. skar 125.4

4. open to any suggestions

Component speakers:

1. sundown 6.5 component set (I know they are discontinued but a buddy has a pair)

2. skar audio spx-65c

3. RE audio xxx-6.5c

4. or I can wait for the new sundown components that will be out early 2015

5. as usual, any suggestions

Sound Processor (running stock head unit to retain sync controls):

1. audio control lc6i

2. JL cleansweep

3. suggestions??

stuff i have laying around that i am willing to sell, trade or use in this project: jl stealth box with 10"w3v3 for 06 toyota tundra, TMA audio t500, skar audio LP80.4, (2)skar audio pax 6.5, stinger sk4641 wiring kit, some fat mat sound deadener, and lots of sweat equity!

thanks for all of your help and suggestions!

[ToNasty]

You are extremely limited here. These trucks have hardly any room behind or under the seat. Best bet would be something shallow like a sundown sd2 sealed

[barobbin]

I was thinking something along those lines. possibly glass a box behind the back seat so i can get more air space. I am leaning toward the Stereo integrity, does anyone have experience with it?

also, I have to kicker 15" L7's dual 4ohm that I forgot to mention. I will probably sell these to fund other stuff.

Does anyone have experience with "average" systems in a crew cab?

thanks for your help

[SWIFT]

If you remove the small section of the rear seat you can do a arm rest style box and still get 2 people back there. If you dont want to do that you have room for maybe two 10's behind the rear seat. The power window motor is in the way and also the jack, etc.

The stock sync SUCKS balls in mine so I ditched the stock head unit. Pac makes a plug in adapter that is around 150 bucks that allows you to retain steering controls, etc. You MUST have this as there is no remote wire going to the factory unit to go off of. The truck is 100% ECM controlled. I went from haveing a single 15 and a component set to all out basshead in my 2012.

[SWIFT]

Here was my mild build. lol sorry its kinda lengthy

[islandpride684]

MS-FRD1 from PAC-audio retains sync...

[mothra]

Maestro with a Kenwood DD to retain SYNC.

[barobbin]

thanks for the input guys. if I go with a new head unit, I want it to be a really nice one with a big nav screen, back up camera and good quality audio processing. what is a good choice?

and swift, your truck looks awesome man!!

[barobbin]

so for the sub setup, I am thinking a SA-8 v.2 or 10" right behind my center console, on the floor, kinda like this box: http://www.supercrewsound.com/08F250CCconsole.html

sundowns website says ported should be .5-.75 ft^3 @35hz for the 8" and 1-1.25 @35hz for the 10" and from what I've read, you shouldn't put this sub in a sealed box as it wouldn't be able to perform to its potential. What are yalls opinions? and could someone design an enclosure for me? I've looked into the box design software and couldn't find one that works well with a mac.

also should I order 4ohm dvc or 2ohm dvc? and what amp to go with it? I don't have an amp for the sub yet and i would like to invest in a quality amp that i could use for this application and possibly repurpose down the road.