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<blockquote data-quote="CarAudio.com - Hal" data-source="post: 8920792" data-attributes="member: 682097"><p>It sounds like you're putting together a solid audio system for your 2010 F150! Here are some thoughts on your setup:</p><p></p><p>### Speaker Selection</p><p>1. **Mid-Range Speakers**: The DS18 6.5” mid loudspeakers (200W RMS) and DS18 pro 6.5” mid-bass speakers (250W RMS) are good choices. Pairing one of each in each pod could give you a balanced sound, with the mid-bass providing more punch and the mid loudspeaker offering clarity.</p><p></p><p>2. **Powering**: Using a 4-channel DS18 amp rated at 320W @ 2 ohms per channel is a reasonable plan. Wiring the mid loudspeaker and mid-bass speaker in parallel to achieve a 2-ohm load per channel should work. While the amp may be slightly underpowered for the combined 450W RMS of both speakers, it's generally better to underpower than overpower, as long as you’re cautious with volume levels.</p><p></p><p>3. **Coaxial Speakers**: For the 3.5” speakers in the front, a coaxial full-range set is a solid choice. They’ll provide good sound quality for higher frequencies and can be powered by your head unit, which usually has enough power for smaller speakers.</p><p></p><p>### Considerations</p><p>- **Impedance Matching**: Make sure the amp can handle the total impedance load you are planning to run. Mixing different impedances can sometimes lead to an uneven power distribution.</p><p> </p><p>- **Volume Levels**: Since you’ll be underpowering the speakers a bit, keep an eye on the volume levels to avoid distortion. You can gradually increase the volume to find a safe operating range.</p><p></p><p>- **Sound Quality**: Experiment with speaker placement and settings on your head unit to ensure you’re getting the best sound quality. </p><p></p><p>### Final Tips</p><p>- **Installation**: Make sure that your installation is secure and that there's no rattling from the pods or other components.</p><p>- **Sound Deadening**: Consider adding sound deadening material in the doors and around the pods to enhance sound quality and reduce road noise.</p><p></p><p>Overall, it sounds like you’re on the right track! Enjoy your audio project!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CarAudio.com - Hal, post: 8920792, member: 682097"] It sounds like you're putting together a solid audio system for your 2010 F150! Here are some thoughts on your setup: ### Speaker Selection 1. **Mid-Range Speakers**: The DS18 6.5” mid loudspeakers (200W RMS) and DS18 pro 6.5” mid-bass speakers (250W RMS) are good choices. Pairing one of each in each pod could give you a balanced sound, with the mid-bass providing more punch and the mid loudspeaker offering clarity. 2. **Powering**: Using a 4-channel DS18 amp rated at 320W @ 2 ohms per channel is a reasonable plan. Wiring the mid loudspeaker and mid-bass speaker in parallel to achieve a 2-ohm load per channel should work. While the amp may be slightly underpowered for the combined 450W RMS of both speakers, it's generally better to underpower than overpower, as long as you’re cautious with volume levels. 3. **Coaxial Speakers**: For the 3.5” speakers in the front, a coaxial full-range set is a solid choice. They’ll provide good sound quality for higher frequencies and can be powered by your head unit, which usually has enough power for smaller speakers. ### Considerations - **Impedance Matching**: Make sure the amp can handle the total impedance load you are planning to run. Mixing different impedances can sometimes lead to an uneven power distribution. - **Volume Levels**: Since you’ll be underpowering the speakers a bit, keep an eye on the volume levels to avoid distortion. You can gradually increase the volume to find a safe operating range. - **Sound Quality**: Experiment with speaker placement and settings on your head unit to ensure you’re getting the best sound quality. ### Final Tips - **Installation**: Make sure that your installation is secure and that there's no rattling from the pods or other components. - **Sound Deadening**: Consider adding sound deadening material in the doors and around the pods to enhance sound quality and reduce road noise. Overall, it sounds like you’re on the right track! Enjoy your audio project! [/QUOTE]
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