Considering getting an Explorer

[RSNovi]

If you were to instrument the stock vehicle, you would find out that the audio system is a quality system given the design criteria which was used. Most likely it is not tuned to your liking. Many OEM systems are tuned flat through the parametric EQ, except Dodge/Jeep. Flat is typically what a true audiophile desires because it is the closest replication of the way the artist intended it.

It would be very difficult to replicate the flat response with traditional aftermarket equipment. OEMs put their vehicles in anechoic chambers with dummies in them with microphones in their ears. They measure the response and tune it taking into account the dummies, seating configuration, seating materials, etc... I have never seen Best Buy do that.

I think the sad part is that usually the speakers is where cost is taken out. I guarantee 99% of the aftermarket head units are no where near the quality of an OEM. All of the filtering and EMI considerations which are specific to the vehicle they are installed.

My opinion is that it is perception that OEM audio systems are poor quality.

Many aftermarket companies have attempted to enter the OEM audio system realm and have failed miserably. I specifically remember one of them having to purchase a radio from Visteon so they could put their badge on it because their radio couldn't pass the specs.

 

[chimoman]

What's UP JROC

Once your an after market enthusiast like myself, no factory system is going to satisfy you.

Now some do sound better than others but nothing compared to after market.

Even Fords Shaker systems in the mustangs are junk. The subs in the trunk are a joke!

I wish Ford would team up with JL Audio and get a real "premium" sound system in their vehicles.

Hey J ROCK,
Sorry the Ltd can't play the Boombastic fantastic. They sound great. Unless you want to shake the car behind you. Which I grew out of 15 years ago. I no longer wear my pants around my knees showing my underwear. I now wear my hat with the peak to the front and have no need to burst my ear drums. The sound system in the Ltd is awesome. The only reason it wouldn't play crystal clear music would be the type of file your playing. If it's a legal download it plays fine. If your illegally downloading it from pirate bay you may get sub standard sound. Haven't had any issues playing mp3 or any music file. Sounds great.

 

[Gandalf]

If you were to instrument the stock vehicle, you would find out that the audio system is a quality system given the design criteria which was used. Most likely it is not tuned to your liking. Many OEM systems are tuned flat through the parametric EQ, except Dodge/Jeep. Flat is typically what a true audiophile desires because it is the closest replication of the way the artist intended it.

It would be very difficult to replicate the flat response with traditional aftermarket equipment. OEMs put their vehicles in anechoic chambers with dummies in them with microphones in their ears. They measure the response and tune it taking into account the dummies, seating configuration, seating materials, etc... I have never seen Best Buy do that.

I think the sad part is that usually the speakers is where cost is taken out. I guarantee 99% of the aftermarket head units are no where near the quality of an OEM. All of the filtering and EMI considerations which are specific to the vehicle they are installed.

My opinion is that it is perception that OEM audio systems are poor quality.

Many aftermarket companies have attempted to enter the OEM audio system realm and have failed miserably. I specifically remember one of them having to purchase a radio from Visteon so they could put their badge on it because their radio couldn't pass the specs.

So, are you saying that if I spring for some top quality speakers to replace the stock speakers, I could dramatically increase the quality of the sound system in my X?