Bronco audio build
DS18 + Kicker

The complete sound system in Elphie Rose, a 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks: DS18 and Kicker speakers, amplifiers, power, Banda X8 processor and fills, with every part and price.

DS18 + Kicker sound

A full audio rebuild: a five-channel DS18 amp tuned through an 8-channel DSP, marine overhead speakers for top-off days, LED speaker rings and a Kicker sub.

DS18

CANDY-X5B 5-channel amplifier

$300

Five-channel amp that powers the speakers and the sub.

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Banda Audioparts

X8 AiR DSP processor

$106

An 8-channel DSP with app tuning to dial in the sound.

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PAC

AP4-FD32 AmpPRO interface

$549

Integration interface that feeds the new amp from the factory B&O system.

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Kicker

48CWR82 CompR 8-inch subwoofer

$102

An 8-inch Kicker CompR sub for the low end.

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DS18

ZXI-654 6.5-inch coaxials, 2 pairs

$190

6.5-inch coaxials for the front stage.

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DS18

ZXI-44 4-inch coaxials, 2 pairs

$162

4-inch coaxials for the dash and rear fills.

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DS18

NXL-IQ6/WH 6.5-inch speakers, pair

$324

Marine-rated overhead speakers in white, built to play with the top off.

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Kilmat

80 mil butyl deadening, 36 sq ft

$70

Butyl sound deadening to quiet panel rattles and tighten the bass.

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MEETOOT

Speaker foam sealing rings, 4 in, x4

$9

Foam rings that seal the 4-inch speakers to the panels.

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Assorted

72-5602 speaker harnesses, pack of 4

$10

Plug-in speaker harnesses for the front stage, no cutting factory wires.

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DS18

OEMADAPT6.5 mount plates, pair

$13

Mounting plates for the 6.5-inch speakers.

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Assorted

72-5603 speaker harnesses, pack of 4

$15

Plug-in speaker harnesses for the dash and rear fills.

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Mariyandh

Foam fast rings, 6 to 6.5 in, x4

$10

Foam baffles that seal the 6.5-inch speakers.

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Stinger

STXKBR4 Bronco wiring kit, 4-gauge

$249

A Bronco-specific 4-gauge amp wiring kit.

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Stinger

BRCOAMPBRKTP amp bracket

$59

A bolt-in amp bracket made for the Bronco.

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Assorted

12-pin waterproof quick connect

$15

Waterproof quick-disconnect so the amp rack comes out in seconds.

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Joinfworld

4-way distribution blocks, pair

$15

Power distribution blocks for the amp rack.

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DS18

PW-4GA flex wire, rack tails

$17

Flexible 4-gauge power wire for the rack runs.

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Assorted

HDPE sheet, 12 x 12 x 1/8 inch

$13

HDPE sheet used to build the amp rack base.

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RECOIL

PCI23 2-channel RCA leads, 3 ft, x3

$39

Short RCA leads between the DSP and amp.

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NVX

XIV65 6-channel RCA, 16.4 ft

$33

Long 6-channel RCA run through the cabin.

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