Factory Headunit distortion

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Okay I have a 2014 Ford Explorer. So getting rid of the factory head unit is a no go. Just got my dd1 in today and the factory head unit has a high level of distortion at quarter volume.

Now I am using an old school Monster FX100 line out converter.

Would I be able to get a cleaner signal using an audio control LC2i?

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[jboy2015]

I have the same issue, except im just going to get rid of all that distortion by replacing the HU. What is it thats keeping you from going aftermarket?

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

I have the same issue, except im just going to get rid of all that distortion by replacing the HU. What is it thats keeping you from going aftermarket?

The factory head unit is the like brain of this vehicle. It controls ALOT

 

[jboy2015]

The factory head unit is the like brain of this vehicle. It controls ALOT

GOTCHA. yeah, i was looking on crutchfield, and they dont recommend it either. But yes, Jl recommended those LCi's when i tolded them i wanted to stay stock....I didnt listen, and now im just going aftermarket HU.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Well turning the bass on the heading to zero helped a little. I am going to buy an LC2i just to see. If it helps, wonderful. If not, ho well.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

You have the touch screen? My non touch goes 23 out of 30. It's set to 22

I hear the Sony ones are real bad.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

I have the touch screen

Mines the non sony. I talked with Audio Control and they think it may be my LOC. Cause I am measuring the distortion after the LOC. So they think changing to the LC2i may help. Gonna give it a try.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Damn just ordered the Lc2i from Crutchfield and got an email saying its already shipped. Holy thats fast

 

[xiang]

I ordered my audio control lc2i from amazon for $71.. Installed it yesterday.. I like the quality of this loc

 

[seedlings]

Leave the HU innthere, but don't use it for audio. Run your phone or tablet directly to aftermarket gear.

CHAD