Zen A2B Ford F150 full AudioControl install
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I love your guys attention to detail.
I had a customer told that we could do a 5 channel in their 19 f-150. I laughed when I saw an AP4 with that B&O speaker harness. My company doesn't carry NavTV. I would love if the sales people would watch these in their free time but, at least while they're at work
Great description, I’ve been looking all over for a description of this setup for over a week now. Thanks!
Excellent video loved watching it even though I found out pretty early on this will not work for me as I want to keep my factory amp and just add a clean pre DSP factory amp RCA for a sub out. The factory sub is DSP and voltage limited as you increase volume very annoying.
Man .. this video is awesome!! It also explains how & why these manufactures try to make things more difficult for you to put in aftermarket products, to force you to take your car to the dealership and charge you more money. You figured if you paid for a B&O upgraded radio you would not have problems with the APIM, DSP, GPS antenna, Speaker crackling, "No Audio" due to wires coming off speakers or a bad speaker signal". this is because everything is controlled by the amp digitally. In addition, they added the tweeter signal wire segregation to make you run more wires. -uggggggg
Good information!
I had one of the Gen1 ZEN units on my F150. Sounded great but unfortunately about half the time I would turn on the truck, I would have to unplug the ZEN unit and plug it back in in order for it to work. Also the chime was SUPER loud. I think the next rev of software made that adjustable, though.
It did, they are much better now
I have ben waiting for you to do this setup. Thank you
Hey Dean
Pls do a Helix Dsp install with a center Channel sometime.
It would be nice to see you tune it to get a perfect Soundstage
Agreed
Seems like you and Frenado are super productive, do you guys ever clash?
We work together 9 hours a day 6 days a week. It is all puppies and unicorns 😁
How many speakers did this truck have? I have a 2024 Raptor with 14 speakers and trying to figure out how to wire them all in and how many channel amp I need to make it all work. Appreciate any info!
Wanna see full install of ford edge. Still waiting.
Man, you sure know your stuff. Where are you located ? State ? City ?
Having a premium audio system should always be a add-on/option... Cause I'm paying for something I don't actually want... It's a question I ask when looking for car... " How much will it take to replace the audio system the car"
Install vid. Woot
Dean plz show how you bolt speakers in to the metro adapter’s as mine did not come with bolts/screws
I have a 2021 F150 Lariat 7 speakers B&O, i installed the A2B, i did the same as you with the same pac harness, but i dont know what i have to do to get sound out of the center speaker, i don't see the wires on the OEM harness in the back seat where do i have to lookout.
Do i have to run extra wires as well as the tweeters ?
I need help...
Great video! If this f150 had a non amplified system instead , would you still use the zen or would you recommend using something else. Thanks.
You can use the lc7i from audio control
Will the lc7i work with the amplified B&O?
Do you have a video or any info on installing an LC8I in a 2014 f350 platinum with the Sony Sync 2 premium stereo system with subwoofer, any help would be greatly appreciated
Why use passive crossovers if you’re using a DSP?
What size is the corner mid in the dash of the unleashed system. 2022 F150. What do you recommend for replacement of it? I have K2’s for the tweeter and 6.5.
So all this is just to integrate into the Factory Radio? Is that what I'm understanding here? Why not just replace the radio that support iDatalink Port, and then install the amps?
Have you done an install on a Ford F150 lightning yet?
Can someone explain to me, like I'm a 2 year old, why the need for the pac aph-fd02 harness?
Is it so you can just plug the factory speaker harness back into it and utilise the cars existing speaker wiring to connect the speaker outputs to the pac harness from the audiocontrol amps. And this would mean you do not have to run more speaker cable to each of the door speakers an splice in to the factory speaker wiring with the speaker wiring from the amps down near the front and rear door speakers to get signal to them?
Yes
Is it possible to add a speaker to the rear door of the Toyota Sienna 2019XLE
Any reason why you chose to go with two separate amps rather than just using a D-5.1300?
I don’t think it has a Toslink input for the Zen. The D6-1200 doesn’t at least.
It was not out at time of filming
where's the link for the f150 audio interface non B&O non Sony.
Well yeah most people don't even replace their head units anymore all the high-end German companies and European companies have found processors and stuff like this or they have Helix has special products for each individual car he didn't even know what German maestro was I still can't believe that. 😧
What is the average price to do this install. Thanks Dan
Where do yall get your threaded insert tool and bolts
Can someone explain why you need to have the speaker wires on the zen harness? Looking at instructions it does not have them
I’m trying to figure out the same thing. I’m going to be installing a zen a2b with a dm-608 and 2 Skar amps and I’m getting so confused watching this, since I’ll be doing the install myself
I have a 2021 f150 and it does not have an amplifier
That’s Big D’s F150 right!?
Did that thing say “Do not deep fry or sauté’”?
Yes it is an Audiocontrol and thing
What are the differences between the audio control lc/d amps
The "D" series amps like the D-6.1200 (which I own) have a "D"SP, or Digital Sound Processor built in to them. The DSP section is very similar to the DM-608 standalone DSP.
The "LC" amplifiers are just amplifiers....but with very nice features.
Real quick....
The advantages of the DSP/Amp combos are....
1.You save on interconnect aka RCA cables.
Since the two boards are directly connected, you only need a source cable sending the audio signal from the audio's source to the AC unit. If you get the their BT-24 BlueTooth receiver that plugs directly in to the amp/DSP, you can use you phone or tablet to send audio directly to the AC piece. This allows you simply bypass the vehicles stock audio system entirely! I did a test and 8 people could not tell the difference between an RCA connection vs the BT connection! This also allows you to use the Android based tuning software for the DSP's section with the same phone or tablet but I really stress using the tablet because of the size of the adjustments. Average cable savings alone can be from several $100 to over $1k depending on the RCA's preferred.
2.The direct connection of the signal processor board to amp board decrease chances of noise from entering the audio system.
By removing ALL those RCA connections, a possible 6 pair of inputs and 8 pair of outputs, you are eliminating 28 possible point of failure and noise catchers (LOL)! That's a big deal....especially if you are not a DIY person and do not want to take it back to the shop....they can charge for troubleshooting after a certain time.
3. Footprint and space savings
By having two pieces of equipment that are close to the same size put into one unit, you can more easily find mounting areas. This also reduces labor costs if a shop is installing the system. You do not have to have a separate power, ground, and remote turn on ran for 2 units....just the one.
4. Overall SQ (Sound Quality)
It's very apparent that once all the above 3 items occur, that the overall quality of the audio played is increased vs 2 individual units, an amp(s) and DSP, when compared and evaluated. I had 5 people listen to before and after the two setups and they could hear a change. I did not have testing equipment at the time buy I'm looking forward to revisiting this part of the reason why. Hopefully soon.
I hope this helps you make a better decision. There are several companies out there making 5 and 6 channel amp/DSP combos. Most, including the AC versions, have a set of full range DSP controlled outputs to hook to another outboard amp say for a more powerfull subwoofer setup or center/rear channel application. OMG! I almost forgot! The combined price of the 2 units are usually less than purchasing them separately!
I just love helping out from my experiences.
@@justinmurphy2227 thanks boss 🙏. Makes perfect sense
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Is a d series amp type amp or a seperate dsp with an amp needed for installs using the nat tv unit or can you just go with a standard amp with no dsp?
@@rb25detMitch07 you can use it like a high to low lever device without a DSP is my understanding. It's just grabbing the signal from the factory systems head unit and giving the user an interface to use aftermarket equipment with.
How do you know?
I have a 2019 f150 using zen a2b with a d-4.800. I'm getting very quiet constant static and engine / turbo noise. I have power and ground from the battery. Any idea on what could be causing it or possible trouble shooting I could do? I checked I get static with all rca unplugged so I don't think it's the zen a2b.
Ford has terrible ground, cut the red and black wires on the zen harness and run them to your distribution blocks for the amps from the battery.
I’m having trouble with this can I email you