2021 Explorer ST Aftermarket Amp Problems

[Kodine]

So i was curious if anyone else has had this problem. I picked up signal from both voice coils running to an lci then the amp. I am getting major clipping with any amp when i just barely start to turn up the gain on my amp. Even with the lci turned way down, the amp will still clip. I know i picked up the signal correctly onto the right colored wires. I just dont know what could be causing this.

i have the upgraded b&o with 14 speakers if that makes a difference.

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[marc2112 10+ year member]

Take some pics. Amp wiring and settings.

 

[Kodine]

Take some pics. Amp wiring and settings.

i can take some pics of the wiring where i got the signal, into the line out, and to the amp. The settings on the amp really dont matter because this is happening with all three amps i have at the house.

 

[marc2112 10+ year member]

You probably don't have a full range signal going into your lci. I don't have any experience with the BO system but I wouldn't be surprised if it's all factory dsp'd which would be bad for upgrades.

 

[Kodine]

do you think adding a dsp would help? get a flat signal going in to lci...

 

[Kodine]

i have always done my own car audio, but this is the first new car with all the crazy electronics involved. i do know it does not have anc.

 

[marc2112 10+ year member]

do you think adding a dsp would help? get a flat signal going in to lci...

JL Audio is getting good at this. The b&o option has been out for a couple of years now so they should know if they can do something about it.

 

[marc2112 10+ year member]

or maybe buying a bluetooth amp.

 

[sippy2]

I am no expert...but am looking at doing the same thing with an F150 with the BO system.

I think you will need NavTV Zen A2B bypass unit