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- StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
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- McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
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- Magnetar UDP800 UHD Player
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Kaleidescape Terra Prime 22TB Server
Lenovo X1 Carbon
Apple TV 4K
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Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
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qobuz
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Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Zero Surge 2R20W
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- MartinLogan Focus C-18
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- URC MX-890
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VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Solidsteel - S3 Series Amp Stand
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Omada OC300 Controller
Omada ER8411 10G Router
Omada SG3218XP-M2 10G/2.5G Managed Switch
Omada SG2210XMP-M2 10G/2.5G Managed Switch
SilentPower LAN iPurifier Pro (for Nucleus One)
Asustor Flashstor NAS
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Unique Melody Mest MKII
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Home-150 Speaker x6
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NAD M33 Streaming DAC Amp
MartinLogan Motion XT F200
JTR Captivator RS1
miniDSP EARS
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
Zero Surge 2R20W
Dell Optiplex
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Denon AVR-X1800H HEOS Roon Ready Receiver
Zu Audio DW-6 Speakers
Dayton Audio IO8XTW Outdoor Speakers
Roon Networked
Dish Joey
JVC 37" TV
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Onkyo TX-SR805 Receiver
Infinity Primus P163 Speakers
RSL Outsiders Outdoor Speakers
Shield TV Pro
Sony 55" TV
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Accuphase E-280 Integrated Amp
Technics SL-1210GR2 Turntable
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
KLH Model Three Speakers
Zero Surge 8R15W-1
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Denon AVR-X1600H HEOS Roon Ready Receiver
Soundfield Custom Speakers
Yep... I remember a couple of systems ago I said that was it. But then i broke the promise to myself and upgraded my 2023 F150. While I did skip upgrading my 2024 Ram Limited, here comes the 2025 F150... the sequel to the 2023. Just one more time... just one more time... just one more time... this is it, the final chapter of car stereo system upgrades. 
I've got all the goods ordered. I went back to Jon at All Things Aquatic for the bulk of what I need. I already have all the acoustic treatment material from ResoNix. I've ordered some door panels from SoundSkinz for additional treatment, as I liked those I used on my previous F150. The sub box for under the rear seat is coming from MTI Acoustics. I've used one of their boxes in the past. I was not all that crazy about it, but I think it had more to do with the wrong drivers. It was okay, but I always felt the JL Audio Stealthbox was better. This time around, I'll try the Hertz MPS 300 S2 Mille Pro Series 12" shallow-mount 2-ohm drivers in the MTI Stage 1 box and hope for the best.
This is a raw pick of my Carbonized Gray 2025 Platinum Plus before removing the lift block from the rear, which lowered the rear to make it closer to level than factory. There's just too much rake for me in these trucks.
We'll be dropping it off this Friday at OCD Tinting and Wraps to have the truck wrapped in the Xpel Stealth Matte PPF, as well as have the windows tinted with the Xpel XR Plus ceramic tint. I should have it back in a couple of weeks and hopefully by then we'll be close to having everything else. I'll have all the acoustic treatment, so I can at least get started with that part of the install.
I'm a huge miniDSP/Dirac Live fan, but this time around, I'm going a different route. I'll be using the Audison Forza AF M12.14 bit DSP amplifier. This will power the three dash speakers, the front and rear door speakers, and handle the DSP duties. 160 watts to each front door speaker and 60 watts to each of the other speakers. I don't plan to use the tweeters or the overhead speakers. The rear door factory speakers will be used for rear fill. The M12.14 includes the bit Drive 3.0 software with the Accordo 2.0 program similar to what Dirac Live does. It will no doubt be interesting how it compares. The one extra feature this system will have is the ability to create a center channel, thus, no more tuning for only one seat... both front drivers enjoy a tuned front stage. We'll see how it turns out.
Audison Forza AF M12.14 bit DSP Amp
The Audison Forza AF M1D Amp will be a companion amp to the M12.14 to provide 1200 watts to the Hertz subs. This will be connected using the Audison link cable.
The PAC AP4 FD32 will pass off the factory system to the M12.14... connected via digital optical cable. No RCA cables in this install.
The Blam MEDIUM S 3.55 wideband mids with a frequency response of 200Hz to 27kHz will be mounted across the front dash. These are the same as what I used in my 2023.
For the front doors, the Helix Ci5 S200FM - 8" Shallow Midbass drivers will be installed using a custom 3D designed adapter (by Jon at ATA). I'm eager to see how these work on the front doors, although from what few I've learned were using them, they performed very well.
I'll include more photos and details after I get started in a few weeks.
I've got all the goods ordered. I went back to Jon at All Things Aquatic for the bulk of what I need. I already have all the acoustic treatment material from ResoNix. I've ordered some door panels from SoundSkinz for additional treatment, as I liked those I used on my previous F150. The sub box for under the rear seat is coming from MTI Acoustics. I've used one of their boxes in the past. I was not all that crazy about it, but I think it had more to do with the wrong drivers. It was okay, but I always felt the JL Audio Stealthbox was better. This time around, I'll try the Hertz MPS 300 S2 Mille Pro Series 12" shallow-mount 2-ohm drivers in the MTI Stage 1 box and hope for the best.
This is a raw pick of my Carbonized Gray 2025 Platinum Plus before removing the lift block from the rear, which lowered the rear to make it closer to level than factory. There's just too much rake for me in these trucks.
We'll be dropping it off this Friday at OCD Tinting and Wraps to have the truck wrapped in the Xpel Stealth Matte PPF, as well as have the windows tinted with the Xpel XR Plus ceramic tint. I should have it back in a couple of weeks and hopefully by then we'll be close to having everything else. I'll have all the acoustic treatment, so I can at least get started with that part of the install.
I'm a huge miniDSP/Dirac Live fan, but this time around, I'm going a different route. I'll be using the Audison Forza AF M12.14 bit DSP amplifier. This will power the three dash speakers, the front and rear door speakers, and handle the DSP duties. 160 watts to each front door speaker and 60 watts to each of the other speakers. I don't plan to use the tweeters or the overhead speakers. The rear door factory speakers will be used for rear fill. The M12.14 includes the bit Drive 3.0 software with the Accordo 2.0 program similar to what Dirac Live does. It will no doubt be interesting how it compares. The one extra feature this system will have is the ability to create a center channel, thus, no more tuning for only one seat... both front drivers enjoy a tuned front stage. We'll see how it turns out.
Audison Forza AF M12.14 bit DSP Amp
The Audison Forza AF M1D Amp will be a companion amp to the M12.14 to provide 1200 watts to the Hertz subs. This will be connected using the Audison link cable.
The PAC AP4 FD32 will pass off the factory system to the M12.14... connected via digital optical cable. No RCA cables in this install.
The Blam MEDIUM S 3.55 wideband mids with a frequency response of 200Hz to 27kHz will be mounted across the front dash. These are the same as what I used in my 2023.
For the front doors, the Helix Ci5 S200FM - 8" Shallow Midbass drivers will be installed using a custom 3D designed adapter (by Jon at ATA). I'm eager to see how these work on the front doors, although from what few I've learned were using them, they performed very well.
I'll include more photos and details after I get started in a few weeks.
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