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Cool Pickup Truck Stereo System Installations

November 24, 2021 By Dave MacKinnon

Truck Stereo

There’s no denying that pickup trucks are some of the most popular vehicles on the road. Not only are they typically more durable than a car, but they also can haul almost anything you want in the bed or on a trailer. The popularity of these vehicles makes them prime candidates for audio system upgrades. Specialty car stereo shops from across North America have shared their most incredible creations with the BestCarAudio.com team to give you some ideas for upgrading your pickup.

Subwoofer System Installations

Even if your truck came with the Bose, B&O or Alpine factory stereo, none of them delivers a level of bass reproduction that will please a genuine car audio enthusiast. So the best upgrade you can make to your pickup truck by far is to add a custom subwoofer solution and a dedicated amplifier. Here are a few cool solutions that sound great and look fantastic!

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Brian Mitchell shared this photo of an under-seat subwoofer enclosure that’s home to a pair of ARC Audio A-10 shallow-mount subwoofers. The clear Lexan top allows the LED lighting and high-resolution amplifier artwork to be seen clearly.
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This slammed Chevy pickup is home to four Clarion shallow-mount subwoofers in custom LED-lit, vinyl-wrapped enclosures. Thanks to Andrew Davidson from Clarion Builds for sharing his project with us!
Truck Stereo
Kenny Littlefield from Littlefield Sound Design in Sebring, Florida, shared this photo of an enclosure in a Ford F-450 King Ranch. Four Digital Design subwoofers deliver great bass for this lucky client.
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This 2012 Silverado 3500HD was upgraded with a massive 15-inch sub that plays through the floor to deliver fantastic bass output and extension. The installation was completed by Mobile Audio Plus in Bloomington, Illinois.
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Another incredible install from Brian Mitchell features four ARC Audio ARC 8 subwoofers under the seat of a pickup. CNC-cut aluminum adorns the bottom of the enclosure and is visible through the clear Lexan top.
Truck Stereo
Automotive Entertainment Huntington Beach created this LED-illuminated enclosure under the rear seat of a pickup truck to house four Illusion Audio Carbon 10-inch subwoofers.
Truck Stereo
If you’re looking for a custom subwoofer enclosure for your pickup truck, check out the solutions from MTI Acoustics. Your local stereo shop can order a custom vinyl-wrapped enclosure like this one MTI constructed for an F-250 to add some serious bass that looks great and fits perfectly.
Truck Stereo
Sometimes there’s no replacement for displacement. Dan Ungaro created this custom subwoofer solution in the back of Chevy Silverado that features two 15-inch Hybrid Audio subwoofers in an infinite baffle application.
Truck Stereo
A custom center console is a great way to add big bass when there’s room. Corbin May from Echo AVU in Grande Prairie, Alberta, shared this photo of a 1993 Chevy K2500 subwoofer enclosure, home to a pair of JL Audio 12W6 subwoofers.
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Jayson Cook from Columbus Car Audio & Accessories in Columbus, Ohio, shared this photo of a custom subwoofer enclosure and amp rack in the back of a 2012 Dodge Ram. The system features a pair of Hertz Cento-Series CS-250 8-inch subwoofers and an ML Power 5 five-channel amplifier to power the entire audio system. Technician Tyler Schrader executed this immaculate installation.
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Dustin Winn from Dreamworks Motorsports in Roxboro, North Carolina, shared this custom enclosure they created for a pair of Powerbass subwoofers.
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Mild2Wild in Lakeland, Florida, created this subwoofer enclosure and custom amp rack in the back of a 2018 Ram 2500. The system features Focal amplifiers and Flax-Series subwoofers.
Truck Stereo
TC Holliday from Nu Image Audio in Salina, Kansas, shared this custom enclosure that’s in the back of a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The ported enclosure features a fiberglass bottom and four Digital Designs 6.5-inch supercharged subwoofers.
Truck Stereo
Gene Rogers from Sound Obsession in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, shared this awesome center console and subwoofer installation from a ’90s Chevy 1500 pickup. The system features four JL Audio subwoofers and is powered by Kaption amplification.
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Josh Huiet from Audio Werks of Cincinnati in Ohio shared this cool amp rack and subwoofer system they built. The system features Memphis subwoofers and Hertz amplifiers.
Truck Stereo
Another stunning project from Sound Obsessions is this 2006 Chevrolet SS pickup. The system features six JL Audio subwoofers in a Lexan-front bandpass subwoofer enclosure.

Speaker Upgrades Deliver Great Sound

Of course, no stereo upgrade is complete without upgrading the speakers. Choosing high-quality drivers is crucial to the clarity and accuracy of the audio system. Whether your goal is studio-quality sound or volume levels that will wake the dead, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer can design and install a solution that will let you enjoy your favorite music like you’ve never heard it before.

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The same truck that is home to the six JL subwoofers has custom door panels with four Focal speakers in each one. Kudos again to Sound Obsessions for the amazing build.
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Even if everything is hidden behind the door trim panel, the attention to detail that goes into the installation is paramount to delivering great sound. Nick Frazier from iNNovative Concepts in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, applied a layer of sound deadening and sealed the window regulator access area before installing a set of Focal Speakers in this Ford Raptor.
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Some like it loud! Marcus Prouty from the Installer Institute in Daytona, Florida, shared this custom door panel that’s home to four 6.5-inch PRV high-efficiency midrange drivers and a pair of bullet tweeters.
Truck Stereo
B.J. Curcio from Broken Silence Custom Car Audio in Greenwich, Connecticut, created this custom speaker installation in the doors of a 1956 Chevy pickup truck.
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Custom pods like these created by Mobile Audio Plus can deliver excellent sound quality. When combined with a digital signal processor and appropriate amplification, the results can be very lifelike.

Truck Audio System Amplifiers

Your stereo will need some power if you want to listen to it at anything more than just a talking level. Choosing high-quality, low-distortion amplifiers is a crucial component of reproducing audio with accuracy. Let’s look at some cool truck amp racks!

Truck Stereo
The rear seat of this 2012 Ram pickup is home to five Mosconi amplifiers in a custom rack. Thanks to Jim Rogers from Audio Innovations in Conway, Arkansas, for sharing this amazing project!
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Our friend James Day shared this photo of the backseat of his 1989 Toyota Hilux. Brad Wurzbacher executed the installation and upholstery from Stitcht Interiors in Forest Hill, Maryland.
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Conrad Leduc from Sudbury Car Audio in Ontario, Canada, shared this photo of his 2017 Toyota Tacoma. The interior is lined with Soundmat sound deadening, and the audio system features a pair of ARC Audio KS Mini amplifiers for the front stage, a JL Audio amp for the subwoofers and a JL Audio TwK Processor.
Truck Stereo
Marty Adamschek from Andres Electronic Experts in Courtenay, British Columbia, shared the amp and processor installation they completed in a 2020 Ford F-250. A Musway DSP feeds audio to a Pair of Ground Zero amplifiers.

Whether your upgrade involves adding a radio with Bluetooth, replacing a set of worn-out speakers or creating a world-class custom installation, your local specialty mobile enhancement retailer can design and install a great upgrade in your pickup truck. Drop by today to find out what’s available.

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About Dave MacKinnon

Dave has worked in the mobile electronics industry since 1988 in almost every capacity, including roles as a Retail Salesperson, Installer, Sales Representative, Technical Trainer, and Product Development Manager for some of the largest car audio companies in the world. Dave started his writing career in 2000 as the Technical Editor of a Toronto-based car audio magazine and has reviewed more than 450 products. Formally trained as an Electronics Technician, Dave is considered an industry expert when it comes to explaining how mobile audio components work and has crafted thousands of articles to share that knowledge. He’s currently the Head Writer for 1sixty8 media and the Editor-in-Chief at BestCarAudio.com

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