Nov 27, 2009 Hey guys. I'm looking for some info on the shaker 500 system and Ford's site was not very helpful. I'm in Iraq right now so I can't just go look at one.
I'm looking for some info on the shaker 500 system and Ford's site was not very helpful. I'm in Iraq right now so I can't just go look at one. Anyway I've seen somethings that say six speakers and some that say eight, which is it? What brand is it, I know that at one time Bose made the systems for the Mustang, do they still?
What size speakers does it have and where are they located? Does it have an i-pod hook up? Is it sataliete ready. I have an '08 GT Premuim on order so I was curious about the shaker system. Hey man, I know you're in the desert so I'm going to help you out. My car has one of these stereos. That I can see the car has 4 speakers, 2 in the door and 2 in the back, and In addition it has 2 subs in the doors.
(it is possible that they may be compound speakers so Ford calls them 8 out of a technicality) It has an auxiliary imput standard inside the glovebox (next to a spare 12v jack) so you can plug in an MP3 player of sorts. I think just about any Ford radio system these days can be out fitted with either satellite or an iPod jack at the dealership but for the ipod I've seen the kits sold online too. I'm sure Bose isn't making the system, that would explain why the sound is rich in treble, strong in bass but is lacking in the midrange. Bose systems would have a more complete sound. That is really the only complaint that I have other then that it's a really good system for stock.
I may be wrong, but this is the best I can figure out at this time as to the number of speakers in the Shaker 500. There are 2 full range speakers, 2 Audiophile 2-way speakers, and 2 door mounted subwoofers. Apparently Ford counts the Audiophile speakers as a total of 4. So Ford says there are 8 speakers, even though there are only 6 speaker enclosures. Ford says there are 4 speakers in the base audio system, and that they are full range. 2017 grand prix repair manual pdf.
Since the only additional enclosures on the Shaker 500 are the subwoofers, I am guessing that Ford counts the Audiophile speakers as 2 each. You have two speaker enclosures in each door (including the subs) and two speakers mounted in the trunk under the parcel shelf.
I don't know how much better you will be able to do when you actually get your car!