Upgraded your sound system yet?
08-21-2015, 01:01 PM
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Oh and I was thinking something like this but not upgrade the front speakers...would I have to because of the wattage on the stock front speakers?
https://vimeo.com/93855968
https://vimeo.com/93855968
08-21-2015, 06:45 PM
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I am not rubbing salt in your wound, but this week I had my S3 maintenance done. Got a 2016 A6 loaner with Bose audio. MY S3 with B&O blows away the Bose system in the A6. Even my Q5 with B&O blows away the A6, but not as well as the S3. Something about B&O and a small sedan size to really show off great sound. The great thing is that B&O is an affordable upgrade (around $800 on the A3/S3/A4/S4/Q5. It is quite expensive on the A6/A7/A8 platforms.
08-21-2015, 08:01 PM
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Oh and I was thinking something like this but not upgrade the front speakers...would I have to because of the wattage on the stock front speakers?
https://vimeo.com/93855968
https://vimeo.com/93855968
08-22-2015, 04:32 AM
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A compliment from you means a lot as you're a mad scientist with your ride. The amp fits very nicely under the seat. I just screwed it in place (after pre drilling holes of course).
08-22-2015, 04:33 AM
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I like it.
Yeah I think most clients know more than the sales people sometimes. Especially, when you do your research and ask them questions they either just say yes to agree with you or look at you with a nervous twitch while nodding, etc., lol.
Anyways, I was wondering about this as well regarding the sound system. I opted out on the B&O sound system to save money but now after listening to the system in my little brother's S3...OMG I f'd up!
Your solution is nice but I don't want to do all that customizing...but obviously you've done your research and learned a few things about the stock sound system in these cars. Therefore, I have a question for you...do you think a simple powered subwoofer like a bazooka tube style would work? I need bass in my car and the stock is HORRIBLE! Your thoughts? Thanks!
Yeah I think most clients know more than the sales people sometimes. Especially, when you do your research and ask them questions they either just say yes to agree with you or look at you with a nervous twitch while nodding, etc., lol.
Anyways, I was wondering about this as well regarding the sound system. I opted out on the B&O sound system to save money but now after listening to the system in my little brother's S3...OMG I f'd up!
Your solution is nice but I don't want to do all that customizing...but obviously you've done your research and learned a few things about the stock sound system in these cars. Therefore, I have a question for you...do you think a simple powered subwoofer like a bazooka tube style would work? I need bass in my car and the stock is HORRIBLE! Your thoughts? Thanks!
08-22-2015, 04:37 AM
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Oh and I was thinking something like this but not upgrade the front speakers...would I have to because of the wattage on the stock front speakers?
https://vimeo.com/93855968
https://vimeo.com/93855968
08-22-2015, 01:26 PM
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I really want to do an aftermarket system as well. My first two cars were Subarus and were insanely easy to wire everything up. But on the S3, with the MMI, are you guys using a preout on the MMI or taking a high level input from somewhere?
I also can't afford to sacrifice trunk space this time around. Maybe I could run a low profile sub where the stock one is? Do they sell subs that run well without an inclosure?
I also can't afford to sacrifice trunk space this time around. Maybe I could run a low profile sub where the stock one is? Do they sell subs that run well without an inclosure?
08-24-2015, 08:40 AM
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I really want to do an aftermarket system as well. My first two cars were Subarus and were insanely easy to wire everything up. But on the S3, with the MMI, are you guys using a preout on the MMI or taking a high level input from somewhere?
I also can't afford to sacrifice trunk space this time around. Maybe I could run a low profile sub where the stock one is? Do they sell subs that run well without an inclosure?
I also can't afford to sacrifice trunk space this time around. Maybe I could run a low profile sub where the stock one is? Do they sell subs that run well without an inclosure?
Of course you're not going to go to the extreme as I did, just want to inspire the possibilities
08-24-2015, 10:52 AM
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Was looking at two options:
1) See if I could just upgrade the parcel shelf subwoofer.
2) Looking at buying an aftermarket amplified spare tire subwoofer and then hooking up directly into the parcel shelf subwoofer wires.
The second is a little more costly, but I think would have better results. In my old Integra I bought the Bose spare tire subwoofer and then changed the speaker to a normal 6 inch speaker and the results were crazy. Was super cheap and easy, granted I already had a 5 amp sub in the car too which helped alot.
1) See if I could just upgrade the parcel shelf subwoofer.
2) Looking at buying an aftermarket amplified spare tire subwoofer and then hooking up directly into the parcel shelf subwoofer wires.
The second is a little more costly, but I think would have better results. In my old Integra I bought the Bose spare tire subwoofer and then changed the speaker to a normal 6 inch speaker and the results were crazy. Was super cheap and easy, granted I already had a 5 amp sub in the car too which helped alot.
08-24-2015, 12:56 PM
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If you could get a preout from MMI you could always create an IB (infinite baffle) inside the rear trunk by installing sub(s) on the rear parcel shelf. Let's see if I can attach some pics from my 00 A4TQ project.
Of course you're not going to go to the extreme as I did, just want to inspire the possibilities
Of course you're not going to go to the extreme as I did, just want to inspire the possibilities