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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrdeli
Hello,

I would like to wire in a new subwoofer and amp.

I would like to take the feed from the low level input prior to it entering the factory amp.

The amp is located in the boot side panel.

I also need the 12v remote wire.

Can anyone tell me the wire colours I need for the above or better still a wiring diagram??

Many thanks mark.
my DIY will be up today
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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DIY is up
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by AudiQ5sleeper
DIY is up
Where? Have you a link? Thanks mark.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrdeli
Where? Have you a link? Thanks mark.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2835659
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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Did anyone ever find a direct replacement subwoofer for the non B&O system that was worth purchasing? (and didn't require any modification)
I have the "trapazoid" enclosure and was hoping a sub existed that would drop right in. I really don't need monster bass, I'm more of a tight/crisp bass guy. The stock sub is plenty loud but just too sloppy.

Originally Posted by supahan
I finally shot some pics to explain my dilemna and give people an idea of what I am talking about.

Picture of Bass Box




Picture of stock subwoofer exposed. Notice the trapazoid shape that I am speaking of causing my problems when tring to mount the kicker subwoofer.




Stock sub compared to kicker



Kicker will not fit because of od shaped trapezoid mounting location



Side view of problem

https://forums.audiworld.com/picture...ctureid=219038


Can someone give me an idea of how to get that subwoofer to mount. I racked my brain and cannot think of an idea that is easy and fast.
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by eSanto
Did anyone ever find a direct replacement subwoofer for the non B&O system that was worth purchasing? (and didn't require any modification)
I have the "trapazoid" enclosure and was hoping a sub existed that would drop right in. I really don't need monster bass, I'm more of a tight/crisp bass guy. The stock sub is plenty loud but just too sloppy.
woofer will sound like crap when its ported. You will need an enclosed subwoofer to had a solid bass. im not sure if anyone actually changed the stockwoofer with a aftermarket subwoofer.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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This is what I ended up doing - 10" - Sounds great
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrdeli
This is what I ended up doing - 10" - Sounds great
Looks nice....quick question. I'm about to do a sub install in my 2011 Q5 (B&O) And I'm trying to hunt down where the REMOTE AMP TURN ON is in the car....
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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I take the remote from the 12v power supply in the boot. You can get locs that integrate a remote turn on as well - this would be easier, but my loc didn't have one.

Good luck
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrdeli
I take the remote from the 12v power supply in the boot. You can get locs that integrate a remote turn on as well - this would be easier, but my loc didn't have one.

Good luck
To clarify - from the 12v accessory feed.
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