Hey Folks,
Crucifix, after reading the article, I can see why you read it that way--not terribly precisely written. It does make it look like the 1000 has upgraded speakers. But then again, it also says the 1000 has 9 speakers--nine? I count one sub in each door (that's two), one plate in each door (with a mid and a tweeter, that's another four, total 6), two rear speakers (8 total--what the 500 has) and two (count em) subs in the trunk. My math comes in at 10 total. Even if you counted the plate in the door as one, that would bring it down to 8 total, and if you counted the trunk subs as one, you have a problem with your eyes--there are two big ole sub rings back there...I don't think that's for show. The Canadians aren't to blame
, the text was taken pretty much from Ford's PR guys, and they make frequent mistakes. 9 speakers?
Focused, I don't doubt your experience of hearing a better system in your ride--only the causes for the difference. Comparing one system to another should be approached with caution--in audio competitions it isn't always the guy with the most advanced system that wins, much like tuning a suspension system, it's the guy who sets it up correctly. Different songs highlight different musical strengths, the bass, treble, fade, balance all influence how a system sounds, etc. Also, I'm only commenting on the speakers--to my knowledge the headunits are pretty much the same, save the silkscreened "1000," but I don't know this for sure. If the 1000 headunit can process music better, then even with the same speakers it would sound better. I only know both 500 and 1000 headunits are both 6 disc in-dash changers that play MP3s, any other differences I can't comment on.
Back to the speakers--you're in a great position to help! These are the speakers that were pulled from a base 2005 Mustang system:
The first image has the speakers (sans sub) from a Shaker500:
Note that the door speakers are upgraded to the 4x6 plate--although, curiously the door does accept a 6x8 conventional speaker (so if you were considering upgrading, this is an option for the doors).
Now here's an image of the back of the rear deck speakers--the part number matches both Shaker500 and base systems. I have a 500, and I've checked my rear shelf speaker part numbers. They match the base system rear speaker part #s.
I thought I had images of the 1000 rear speakers, but I can't find them. Soooo, if you take a peek in your trunk, we can find out if they are the same as the rear shelf speakers found in the base and 500 systems. I'm pretty sure the door speakers are the same in 500 and 1000 systems, but you would have to take your door panel off to find out--yikes! Easier to look in the trunk. Here's a door speaker out of a 500...hmmm, Ford recycles ("Mach" anyone?):
Another thing, these are one off examples of 500s and 1000s, so it's possible that this or that car didn't get the right speakers--although, in the case of the 500s, I think we'll all find the same "Made in China XW7F-18808-BB" speakers in the rear. Would be nice to know what 1000 owners find.
Finally-whoo, sorry for such a long post--I still don't think $1K+ is worth it (even including a better alt.) given what you can run (with warranty) from the aftermarket and some home-grown skills.
Best,
-j
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RE: Difference between Shaker 500 and 1000?
