2012 F150 LARIAT STEREO UPGRADE INSTALL

The LCQ-1 allows us to tune the audio systems and receive truly amazing sound quality. The LCQ1 is a powerful six-channel signal processor that provides a gateway between factory installed source units and after-market amplifiers. This was made possible by installing an Audio Control LCQ1 interface to the factory system. We knew we could achieve our goals without eliminating the factory Sync package and all other associated features.

There was absolutely no reason to replace the radio in the dash. Since this was a Platinum Series F150, it came with the Ford Sync system and navigation. To solve this, we installed Hushmat Ultra Damping Padding in all four doors. A small rattle can make that really nice speaker completely lose it’s appeal.

2012 F150 LARIAT STEREO UPGRADE INSTALL

One issue that needs to be addressed in any type of vehicle where we install a nice stereo is the vibrations in the doors. Once the truck was all finished you would never have known the speakers had been touched just by looking at it. As you can see in the attached photos of the install, the tweeters and woofers fit in the original locations. We were looking for something that could handle real power and would deliver, and the C5’s exceeded expectations as usual. The speakers deliver a crisp clear sound even at much higher volume levels. This line of speakers from JL Audio is a force to be reckoned with. We installed JL C5 component speakers in the front factory locations, and C5 coax speakers in the rear.

The first thing that we knew needed to be done was to install a better quality speaker package. We were honored to have the ability to bring the stereo of one such truck to a whole new level for a good customer of ours. Even with the upgraded factory Sony package, the stereo doesn’t give the “ Platinum” name any justice. The one big feature missing… is a good sounding stereo. A 2011 F150 Platinum edition comes with more options than you might think, for a pickup truck.

2012 f150 lariat stereo upgrade