ScottBeve
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- 2015 Explorer XLT, 202A
I finished phase one of my install. I got a lot of the information that I needed from this board and some other general searches, so I thought I would share my experiences and findings.
First of all, I absolutely love the new sound. I've had more bass in the past but I really can't complain here.
I have a 2015 XLT with the MFT 9 speaker premium sound system. I've been somewhat of a back yard/non professional audio since I was 10 years old helping my big bro work on his stereo systems, so naturally I was not satisfied with the stock setup.
Items I bought:
JL Audio xd600/1v2 and xd400/4v2 (amps)
JL Audio HO112-W6v3 (12w6 in High Output enclosure)
JL Audio CL441dsp (Cleansweep)
JL Audio C2-650 (6.5in/.75in Components for the front doors) - Not installed yet
JL Audio C2-525x (5.25in Coaxial for the rear doors) - Not installed yet
Clarion EQS746 (equalizer)
I couldn't find any grommet (I didn't spend to much time looking either though) so I ran a 4 gauge power wire in the same manner as this post http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317564
I have a distribution block mounted under the passenger seat and the amps and Cleansweep are under the drivers side seat (fit perfectly but a tight squeeze for all the wiring) They are grounded under the front seat bolts. I sanded down to bare metal.
The equalizer is mounted on the side of the center consol. Perfect place for fine tuning and manipulation.
I can't find the post now that I got the tip from but using an Add-a-circuit adapter that I got from AutoZone in fuse slot number 38 under the dash. Kind of a tight squeeze but I was able to hook the Cleansweep up to it. All other components are hooked up to the Cleansweep for remote turn on. Do not get the "low profile" version of the Add-A-Circuit (even though you are replacing a low profile fuse)
I only used the front door speakers signals to the Cleansweep. This is because the equalizer only has one set of inputs and sends out a front/rear signal to the 4 channel amp. Also, I disconnected the dash speaker completely because the master audio on the equalizer wouldn't control it.
I couldn't find the right speaker wire color codes anywhere so hope this saves someone some time.
Speaker wire color codes: (Left and right as if your sitting in the drivers seat facing the front)
Dash Speaker+=Green
Dash Speaker-=Gray with Yellow Stripe
Front Left Woofer+=White
Front Left Woofer-=White with Brown Stripe
Front Left Tweeter+=Green with Orange Stripe
Front Left Tweeter-=Gray with Orange Stripe
Front Right Woofer+=White with Violet Stripe
Front Right Woofer-=White with Orange Stripe
Front Left Tweeter+=Violet with Orange Stripe
Front Left Tweeter-=Yellow with Orange Stripe
Rear Left Door+=White with Green Stripe
Rear Left Door-=Brown with Yellow Stripe
Rear Right Door+=Brown with White Stripe
Rear Right Door-=Brown with Blue Stripe
Third row speaker Left+=White with Green Stripe
Third row speaker Left-=Brown with Yellow Stripe
Third row speaker Right+=Brown with White Stripe
Third row speaker Right+=Brown with Blue Stripe
Third row speakers are hooked parallel to the rear door speakers.
Front door tweeters are hooked up in a series with the door speakers.
Once the Cleansweep was calibrated and gains on the amps set using a multimeter and fine tuning with the equalizer, the sound is amazing. Probably the best sounding I've ever had. I haven't even installed the door speakers yet (the new amp is only putting out about 20 watts at the moment to the factory speakers)
I spent roughly 2 grand all said and done. Everything was on sale at a local dealer over the holidays.
I'd be happy to answer any questions if any one has any.
Thanks for being an awesome board.
Scott
First of all, I absolutely love the new sound. I've had more bass in the past but I really can't complain here.
I have a 2015 XLT with the MFT 9 speaker premium sound system. I've been somewhat of a back yard/non professional audio since I was 10 years old helping my big bro work on his stereo systems, so naturally I was not satisfied with the stock setup.
Items I bought:
JL Audio xd600/1v2 and xd400/4v2 (amps)
JL Audio HO112-W6v3 (12w6 in High Output enclosure)
JL Audio CL441dsp (Cleansweep)
JL Audio C2-650 (6.5in/.75in Components for the front doors) - Not installed yet
JL Audio C2-525x (5.25in Coaxial for the rear doors) - Not installed yet
Clarion EQS746 (equalizer)
I couldn't find any grommet (I didn't spend to much time looking either though) so I ran a 4 gauge power wire in the same manner as this post http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317564
I have a distribution block mounted under the passenger seat and the amps and Cleansweep are under the drivers side seat (fit perfectly but a tight squeeze for all the wiring) They are grounded under the front seat bolts. I sanded down to bare metal.
The equalizer is mounted on the side of the center consol. Perfect place for fine tuning and manipulation.
I can't find the post now that I got the tip from but using an Add-a-circuit adapter that I got from AutoZone in fuse slot number 38 under the dash. Kind of a tight squeeze but I was able to hook the Cleansweep up to it. All other components are hooked up to the Cleansweep for remote turn on. Do not get the "low profile" version of the Add-A-Circuit (even though you are replacing a low profile fuse)
I only used the front door speakers signals to the Cleansweep. This is because the equalizer only has one set of inputs and sends out a front/rear signal to the 4 channel amp. Also, I disconnected the dash speaker completely because the master audio on the equalizer wouldn't control it.
I couldn't find the right speaker wire color codes anywhere so hope this saves someone some time.
Speaker wire color codes: (Left and right as if your sitting in the drivers seat facing the front)
Dash Speaker+=Green
Dash Speaker-=Gray with Yellow Stripe
Front Left Woofer+=White
Front Left Woofer-=White with Brown Stripe
Front Left Tweeter+=Green with Orange Stripe
Front Left Tweeter-=Gray with Orange Stripe
Front Right Woofer+=White with Violet Stripe
Front Right Woofer-=White with Orange Stripe
Front Left Tweeter+=Violet with Orange Stripe
Front Left Tweeter-=Yellow with Orange Stripe
Rear Left Door+=White with Green Stripe
Rear Left Door-=Brown with Yellow Stripe
Rear Right Door+=Brown with White Stripe
Rear Right Door-=Brown with Blue Stripe
Third row speaker Left+=White with Green Stripe
Third row speaker Left-=Brown with Yellow Stripe
Third row speaker Right+=Brown with White Stripe
Third row speaker Right+=Brown with Blue Stripe
Third row speakers are hooked parallel to the rear door speakers.
Front door tweeters are hooked up in a series with the door speakers.
Once the Cleansweep was calibrated and gains on the amps set using a multimeter and fine tuning with the equalizer, the sound is amazing. Probably the best sounding I've ever had. I haven't even installed the door speakers yet (the new amp is only putting out about 20 watts at the moment to the factory speakers)
I spent roughly 2 grand all said and done. Everything was on sale at a local dealer over the holidays.
I'd be happy to answer any questions if any one has any.
Thanks for being an awesome board.
Scott