Thinking of Changing Mach460 Speakers.
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If you are still using the Mach 460 head unit, I don't know that changing out the speakers would make a difference in sound at all. I remember I had a Honda Accord with a Sony deck and factory speakers. I swapped out all the factory speakers for Baupunkts $$$ that had subwoofer coils and all this other jazz $$$.... it sounded EXACTLY the same.
Just change out the whole system ... or just replace the one speaker .. and if you want it to sound a LOT better you just need some subs.
Just change out the whole system ... or just replace the one speaker .. and if you want it to sound a LOT better you just need some subs.
Boston Acoustics are awesome speakers but Focal and MB Quart are even better.
Rotz-replace your head unit and see if that is enough to make you happy. You can buy harnesses that let you tie aftermarket head units into the Mach 460 amp/speaker system. If you want to replace the speakers, you also will have to replace the amps. The Mach 460 system is difficult to change out one piece at a time.
Rotz-replace your head unit and see if that is enough to make you happy. You can buy harnesses that let you tie aftermarket head units into the Mach 460 amp/speaker system. If you want to replace the speakers, you also will have to replace the amps. The Mach 460 system is difficult to change out one piece at a time.
Rotzs99 said:
I actually have had a couple sets of Rockford Fosgate speakers over the years. They are OK. Decent but not as good as B.A., Focal, or MB Quart. You get what you pay for with speakers. A decent set of separates goes for between $300 and $1,000 new. You'll need one set for the front and a fill set for the rear. The fronts should be the better of the two sets.
The Ford amps/speakers are 6 Ohm rather than the standard 4 Ohm. They are also crossed over at non standard frequencies. I don't know what Ford was thinking when they designed the Mach systems.
As far as your Xplod H/U, Sony is middle of the road or a little better. If you bought an Alpine or Pioneer H/U instead, you would notice an immediate difference. Alpine H/Us are best in my opinion. I've never had a bad one. You can add a sub to get some more bass and improve your system. After that you really need to do the amps and mids/tweeter speakers together. I'm at that point. My H/U and subwoofer are great but I'm still using the stock speakers and amps along with another amp for the sub. Eventually I will yank the stock stuff out and go with one of the brands I suggested.
Rotzs99 said:
There is one amp incorporated into the stock H/U. There are two more behind the rear seats under the package tray [in the coupe]. I'm not positive where the convertible amps are. Probably in one of the side panels somewhere.
The Mach 460 is THE MOST DIFFICULT SYSTEM I'VE EVER MODIFIED. Ford sucks.
NOTE- The amp adapter plug for adding an aftermarket head unit varies depending on year. I ordered a Metra 70-5521 for my car and it doesn't fit. GRRR. Tech support at Metra says the 70-5521 will fit '04s but not all '03s. I need the 70-5519. Why the hell did Ford switch the plug for '04? I guess the Mach 460 just wasn't complicated enough so they made it harder to modify.
If anyone has an '04 and wants the 70-5521 adapter plug, I'll sell it for $20. It cost me $24 shipped. Brand new. Never used. Grrr.
Rotzs99 said:
I rewired my whole system, but I left the stock speakers in until I got the speakers I wanted. It sounds good at low volume right now but it is terrible when you crank it up. So the 460 system has to go completely, and new speakers are sitting in the garage as we speak. I am just waiting for the amps to arrive so that I can install it.
The sizes you mentioned are not the right ones. I do not recall the size of the tweeters (might be 2.5 as you mentioned) but both the front door speakers and rear side speakers are 5x7. The rear top speakers that you refer to are the same tweeters as up front (I think).. anyway, I got 2 sets of component speakers and I am going to ditch the 460 system.
The 460 system is ok, add the mach1000 subs and it is even bordering on good... but nothing compared to a good aftermarket system.
Thanks for the info. All i wanted to do was change the speakers so i didnt have to worry about blowing them and maybe get a clearer sound. I found out the speaker sizes here.
http://www.flemworld.com/Mach460/Mach.html#Power Amplifier Section
http://www.flemworld.com/Mach460/Mach.html#Power Amplifier Section
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