How do I find out what sound system is fitted to my 2011 Q7 tdi I looked under the bonnet no lable and I don't have the original manual
I do have the rosstech software but don't know where to look

 

What does the speaker cover on the door say?
Nothing, Bose or Bang and Olufsen

 

Are you asking about the stereo / radio sound system? I have seen a few Q7's where there is no Logo on the speaker covers....I would assume this was the "base system". The two optional sound systems available were Bose and Bang & Olufsen. Do the speakers in your doors have the Bose Logo on them?

 

Thanks for your reply . There is nothing on the speakers

 

If you have the Prestige, or highest trim level, it came stock with the Bose surround system; the optional (expensive) B&O system has aluminum covers & mystical, rise-up-from-the-dash tweeters. Bose systems are called out on the speaker grills, and in the trunk area (under cargo floor) you will find the subwoofer/amplifier units for both of the upgraded surround-sound audio systems.

 

They have a base audio below Bose that we didn't get in North America, not sure about Australia but if it doesn't say Bose or B&O that is probably what you have.

 

I saw a Q7 for sale in the Chicago area a few weeks ago that did not have any Logo on the speaker grills, so I think you could get the "base system" in North America...very rare but they are out there....

 

Good afternoon.
I need your advice.
My car AUDI Q7 2011.
I've been thinking about replacing the original car stereo for a long time and installing Android.
I don't like the original system, on youtube I found the information, also a product that fits.
Found this option, the product seems good to me.
I want to ask you who has already installed similarly. Do you have the same experience?
thank you.

 

I do not have any first hand experience with that Android system, but when I was looking at Q7's for sale...there was one in Snellville, GA that had that system installed. The owner was an engineer and said his Q7 was the "development vehicle" used to work out the bugs for that system. He said that the system worked great once it was operational.

 

The aftermarket 'upgrade' kits for Carplay (works with iPhones or Android...pay attention to known issues with some phone models on the Android side), or the Android enabled display tablets, etc., don't replace your existing 'radio' hardware, as that is located in the back of the car; they merely supplement it and operate via the auxiliary input channel (found under the media button on MMI). Some of the kits available are focused around a larger display unit in the dash, which require dash trim modification/replacement. Those, of course are the more expensive kit variants. The Carplay kits are basically invisible, as they just install in-line with the OE system/harnesses and are hidden inside the dash behind the console, providing the OE look/feel, but with the tech upgrades you want to bring these older cars up to speed with current technology & integration of infotainment functionality.

There are a number of threads you can look at on here discussing the Carplay (Android or iPhone), and also the larger display/dashboard trim/buttons changeout required for some of the Android tablet display units. Many have been reticent to replace the Audi MMI display with a cheap Android phablet due to inherent quality and reliability issues with the hardware provided on those kits. Any of the upgrade kits are great so long as they work, and continue to work, and still allow the car's MMI and steering wheel controls to operate like they should.

I've really enjoyed our Carplay kits in the Q7; I've actually got one ordered via Amazon currently, and that is my best tip for you; don't order these kits directly from a Chinese vendor site, as it will be a struggle if you need technical assist or get a defective unit (like I did), and need to return it. Buy whatever style you want, but buy it from a local vendor, or one, like Amazon, that stands behind it's returns and customer satisfaction policies. The actual devices are all still made in China, but you can reduce the likelihood of encountering problems or resolving issues with the vendor, if you choose wisely when purchasing it.