islanddriver

Just got an Audi A5 2008 and wanted to upgrade the sound system. Does anyone know how many speakers there are and their sizes?

Thanks all!!

leifmb

Awww geeez, any way you look at it, it sounds like you're in for a huge disaster if you change the speakers! If anything, maybe install the B&O speakers and grilles with stock or "pre-owned" versions! Quite honestly, I think the stock B&O's are excellent speakers but depending on your head unit, Im not sure what good it will do. I'd wait a bit and let the "new car feeling" fade a bit and possibly focus on easier, cheaper and more useful upgrades!

Leif

jschrauwen

1. What system do you have now? Symphony or B&O?
2. There should be a separate stereo brochure in your Audi folding pouch in your glovebox. The same pouch that has your owner's manual and other Audi brochures.
3. Have you searched this forum yet because this subject has been covered numerous times. There's excellent info ref upgrading the B&O sub with an after market 10" 8ohm sub.
4. I agree with Leif 100%. Even the basic sound system has lots of adjustability. Go to youtube and search for "Hidden Menu" for your car ref the stereo.

islanddriver

Well as a start I have to replace the factory head unit and have decided to use an aftermarket double din model instead of audi factory. The current head unit has screen damage and is the Japanese version (car from japan). I am not sure what my current car is whether symphony or b&o but I will try and find out. ps brochures are in Japanese :P

jschrauwen

If it's a 2008 and has B&O then there will be the B&O logo's on the ring around the speaker grills. Do you have navigation and or back-up camera?
How about posting a pic of your system?

islanddriver

Sorry for such a late response thank you for helping out so far. Please see the picture attached.

islanddriver

jschrauwen

It appears you have the B&O system. Does it not have the B&O logo stamped on the trim rings around the speakers?

jschrauwen

Although your screen looks like it's seen better days, you're not going to get as good results trying to integrate an after market head unit.
Although you have Japanese formatting, you can change all of that by doing a firmware and map update for the region you live in now. It will give you all the current map data as well as all of your regions data that applies to radio etc etc. I would try that route first before deciding to try and tear apart the oem system. Unless you're willing to spend very big $$ to swap out the display and head unit to one that will integrate into existing systems (like steering wheel controls), stick with the oem system ..... for now.
Where do you live? If in the US or Canada, there's a guy in Toronto area that can do it remotely for very cheap.

jschrauwen

You can download the English version of your owner's manual and print it off if desired.