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You Are Here: Audio Designs & Custom Graphics » Car Audio » Custom Ford Mustang Enclosures Complete Audio Upgrade Package

Custom Ford Mustang Enclosures Complete Audio Upgrade Package

September 8, 2016 By Audio Designs 19 Comments

Ford Mustang EnclosuresA client from Jacksonville contacted Audio Designs & Custom Graphics about doing an audio upgrade in his 2016 Ford Mustang GT. In typical fashion, we got together with the customer and his vehicle, looking it over and exploring ideas. At the end of the consultation, we worked up a proposal that he liked, including our new Ford Mustang enclosures, so we set a time to begin work on his car.

iPad Mini Installed in Dash

Ford Mustang Enclosures

Our iPad overlay gives the client endless functionality in his touch-screen dash.

Right from the beginning, we knew our work was cut out for us. The client wanted an iPad Mini installed in the dash, but didn’t want to lose the functionality of his stock stereo system. Our custom fabricators got to work, using our CNC machine to design and build a custom kit for the 2015 and newer Mustangs. When the kit is installed, the tablet fits perfectly, looking like it came as a factory option from Ford. We supply a custom knob for the volume and tuning to keep all the functionality intact. If you like this kit, you can buy it directly from us by clicking HERE. The sound from the iPad plays through the stock stereo system over Bluetooth, so there are no wires to connect. How cool is that?

Custom Stack-Fab Enclosures Fit Perfectly

Ford Mustang Enclosures
A test-fit in the vehicle reveals a perfect fitting enclosure.
Ford Mustang Enclosures
The enclosures look like a factory option, the carpet is a perfect match.
Ford Mustang Enclosures
Our CNC machine does the cutting for us, and we assemble.
Ford Mustang Enclosures
Here is where we begin to stack the pieces, hence the name “stack-fab”.
Ford Mustang Enclosures
The enclosures remove easily for access to the tail light wiring.
Ford Mustang Enclosures
Our design team worked hard to maximize the space in the trunk and make the enclosures as thin as possible.
Ford Mustang Enclosures
The back side of the enclosure is a maze of wood!
Ford Mustang Enclosures
Alignment pins are used to precisely center the pieces.

Any good car audio upgrade needs bass, but if you have look at the trunk of a new Mustang, there isn’t a lot of space to give up. To give the client maximum bass in minimum space, we used the cavities on each side of the trunk. Our team designed custom stack-fab enclosures that we cut out on our in-house CNC machine.

What is a stack-fab enclosure? Good question. As you can see in the pictures, it is multiple pieces of MDF wood that we cut in slightly different dimensions and stack on top of each other to create three-dimensional boxes out of a flat piece of wood. Pretty incredible, huh? To make the enclosures even more structurally sound, we apply fiberglass resin to the inside of the box. We coat the back of the enclosure with spray on bedliner material, which protects it from moisture.

The finished enclosures tuck nicely into the corners of the trunk, keeping almost all the cargo space intact.

Order Your Ford Mustang Enclosures

Ford Mustang Enclosures

We offer both left and right side enclosures for the Mustang.

If you would like to buy either of these enclosures, you can click HERE. The enclosures are available in driver’s side or passenger side fitments for either 10” or 12” woofers. If you want a turnkey solution, you can even buy them loaded with Audiomobile subwoofers, ready to install in your Mustang.

New Speakers for Better Sound

This Mustang GT had the base audio system in it, so the speakers were pretty anemic-sounding. The team at Audio Designs & Custom Graphics solved that problem by installing new front and rear speakers in the stock locations. We chose Hertz ESK165.5 components in the front and ECX165.5 coaxial speakers in the rear. The car sounded much better, with the new speakers bringing out a lot more detail in the music.

An Amplifier Brings it All to Life

Ford Mustang Enclosures

All of the electronics for the stereo system were mounted in the spare tire well.

Once we had installed all the speakers, the vehicle needed power to bring it all to life. The design team chose an Arc Audio XDi850.5 five-channel amplifier. It gave us over 700 watts of clean power – more than enough to create a concert on wheels. We mounted the amplifier in the spare tire well in the trunk, making it easy to access while being completely hidden from view.

Processor Brings it All Together

Ford Mustang Enclosures

We used an RTA to determine the frequency response of the radio output.

When the system was first designed, the client declined the option of adding a digital sound processor (DSP). Once the system was finished, we contacted him, explaining that he would see an incredible difference if we added one into the system. At that point, he agreed, so our technicians installed an Audison Bit 10D processor. This accomplished several things for us. First, the factory system killed all the bass under 50 hz, so the new subwoofers sounded anemic. The processor allowed us to restore that lost bass, making the low end sound incredible. The Bit10D also allowed us to equalize all of the new speakers individually to the acoustics of the Mustang, maximizing their improvement. The end result was a system that literally sounded 300% better.

Only Happy if the Client Likes it

As they say, the proof is in the pudding. Whenever we finish an install, no one is happy until the client is happy. Fortunately, this client loved it. As we walked him around the vehicle, showing all the installation details, he was all smiles. When we cranked it up for the first time, he knew he’d made the right decision in choosing us for his new stereo system.  To see a walk-through of the system take a minute to watch this video:

When you are ready to upgrade the audio system in your vehicle, come to the pros at Audio Designs & Custom Graphics in Jacksonville, Florida. Our award-winning staff will work with you to design and install the car stereo system you have always wanted.

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Filed Under: Car Audio, Custom Fabrication, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS Tagged With: 2015, Amplifiers, ARC Audio, Audiomobile, Audison, Ford, Hertz, Mustang, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers

Comments

  1. Dom says

    September 20, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    I like this set up. what is the total package just like this go for?

    Reply
    • Darren Fettik says

      September 20, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      Hey Dom! When would be a good time to come by the shop so we can look at your Mustang? They have a couple different factory speaker set ups in them.

      Reply
      • Eldora says

        May 18, 2017 at 2:25 am

        I found myself nodding my noggin all the way thhurgo.

        Reply
    • df says

      May 31, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      if you have to ask?????

      Reply
  2. Kip says

    September 22, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Regarding the sub box, what is the air volume for a 12″ sub?

    Reply
    • Darren says

      September 23, 2016 at 7:38 am

      The passenger side has more volume and can go up to 0.80 cubic feet and the driver side can go up to 0.60 cubic feet

      Reply
      • Joe says

        August 30, 2020 at 10:10 pm

        Does anyone know the Air volume with the 10” subwoofer

        Reply
  3. Tim Burchett says

    December 30, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I live in Michigan and have a 2016 Mustang GT. Your system upgrade with stock stereo head is great option. Could my local car stereo installer purchase your equipment and do the install based on your instructions?

    Reply
  4. Brandon Terrell says

    February 5, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    If you order the speaker box without the speaker… can you use any 10 or 12″ speaker to fit the box system???

    Reply
    • Jolyn says

      May 18, 2017 at 2:15 am

      An inetnligelt answer – no BS – which makes a pleasant change

      Reply
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      May 31, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      Glad to be of help. I’ve modified the theme for use within another theme (Atahualpa) because I couldn’t get it to work properly once I upgraded WP one too many times. Welcome to the blog.

      Reply
  5. Sam Evans says

    June 8, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    Just received my box today and it is perfect!! Do you guys have any suggestions for anchoring it to the sidewalks though? It seems to fit pretty snug in the cubby of the trunk and I put some Velcro on the bottom to keep it from sliding, but it looks like it could tip.

    Super satisfied!!

    Reply
    • Sam Evans says

      June 8, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Sidewall of the trunk, not sidewalk. Sorry, dumb autocorrect

      Reply
  6. Brandon McDonald says

    April 6, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Do you’ll have anything for a 13 mustang gt

    Reply
  7. Kenny Hinkle says

    September 21, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    I am looking for price of the box and subwoofer used in this installation? I also need the specs of box length by width by depth? I would like info on the subwoofer as well the specs on it? I want to add a subwoofer to my 2018 Mustang GT on the passenger a 10″ woofer and box.

    Reply
  8. Nassar ahmed says

    September 23, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    I just ordered 2 L7 10”s and 3 amps (mono, 2 channel and 4 channel) along with a back up battery and 3 capicitors. Can you creat a custom install out of plexiglass in the trunk? I’d like the amps to be seen through the glass and the subs to pertrude through the glass.

    Reply
  9. Joe says

    August 30, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Does anyone know the cubic feet numbers with the 10” subwoofers

    Reply
  10. Dennis says

    October 4, 2020 at 10:28 am

    Any chance you sell the boxes? I’d be interested in purchasing.

    Thanks

    Reply
  11. clint forrester says

    November 2, 2020 at 3:59 am

    I am looking to get a stack fad speaker box for my 2013 mustang gt. It would be the driver and passanger side of the trunk. Id o live in michigan and would nee them delivered.

    Reply

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