I just bought my dream car, a 2004 Audi S4. It has the optional Bose stereo, which, in my opinion sounds like doodoo. I want to keep the factory head unit and replace all the speakers in the car and factory amp.
This is how the factory Bose is set up: 4 pre-outs from the head, a separate 215 watt amp powering separates in all four doors (6.5" woofer and 1 1/2" tweeter), a four inch center channel in the dash and a 9" NID (?) sub in the rear of the car... 10 speakers in all. I'd like to install the Dynaudio 240 GT speakers (6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter) and possibly a Dynaudio 10" sub. But here's where my questions begin:
1. Should I put separates in all four doors like they have from the factory?
2. Can I still use the factory head unit? If so, what do I need to do to use it?
3. The factory 9" sub is extremely flat. Can I fit a 10" in the factory location or would I be better off using an 8" sub?
4. Once all these questions are answered... What amplifier, brand and wattage, should I use to power all these speakers?
5. Does anyone know of a dealer or store in Pennsylvania near Philly where I can buy these speakers and get someone to do the install?
6. Is this going to be a difficult job? And what can I expect to pay?
I appreciate your help........
Replies (3)
erikcooper on 02/12/2004 14:11:27
1. Having the components in all four doors would probably sound great.
2. You say the Bose has pre-outs for RCAs? If so just plug the RCAs in and straight to the amp.
3. How deep is the 9" driver? We may can come up with a different 10" that will fit.
4. Will edit in a few.
5. I have no idea about anything in Pennsylvania, but why not install yourself?
6. It sounds to be a pretty simple job actually, I would hate to pay another to do it.
asplundher on 02/12/2004 21:38:33
Is the 9" driver actually in a enclosure or is running free air?
ttocs on 02/12/2004 23:19:39
it may not be as easy as you hope... Often bose makes an enclosure in each door, for each speaker. that means that you will probably take out a fairly large enclosure, and then have to figure out how to put the 6.5 in it... You can leave the factory radio in there, and replace the amp and speakers. We did a audi with a jl 500/5(a bit pricey but soo worth it), and quart componants. I don't remember a 9" driver however. Where is it mounted?
Where you go will vary the install price heavily, and the install can make or break the sound quality. I worked in the midwest for more then a few years, and the prices there were cheap... At least compaired to now, in phoenix. There is a different style here, and it isn't cheap. I have seen an amp and 4 install go for $1200 here in a porsche. Checkout the carsound installer forum. There is some worldclass talent on there that could hook you up if you work it right.
This is how the factory Bose is set up: 4 pre-outs from the head, a separate 215 watt amp powering separates in all four doors (6.5" woofer and 1 1/2" tweeter), a four inch center channel in the dash and a 9" NID (?) sub in the rear of the car... 10 speakers in all. I'd like to install the Dynaudio 240 GT speakers (6.5" woofer and 1" tweeter) and possibly a Dynaudio 10" sub. But here's where my questions begin:
1. Should I put separates in all four doors like they have from the factory?
2. Can I still use the factory head unit? If so, what do I need to do to use it?
3. The factory 9" sub is extremely flat. Can I fit a 10" in the factory location or would I be better off using an 8" sub?
4. Once all these questions are answered... What amplifier, brand and wattage, should I use to power all these speakers?
5. Does anyone know of a dealer or store in Pennsylvania near Philly where I can buy these speakers and get someone to do the install?
6. Is this going to be a difficult job? And what can I expect to pay?
I appreciate your help........
Replies (3)
erikcooper on 02/12/2004 14:11:27
1. Having the components in all four doors would probably sound great.
2. You say the Bose has pre-outs for RCAs? If so just plug the RCAs in and straight to the amp.
3. How deep is the 9" driver? We may can come up with a different 10" that will fit.
4. Will edit in a few.
5. I have no idea about anything in Pennsylvania, but why not install yourself?
6. It sounds to be a pretty simple job actually, I would hate to pay another to do it.
asplundher on 02/12/2004 21:38:33
Is the 9" driver actually in a enclosure or is running free air?
ttocs on 02/12/2004 23:19:39
it may not be as easy as you hope... Often bose makes an enclosure in each door, for each speaker. that means that you will probably take out a fairly large enclosure, and then have to figure out how to put the 6.5 in it... You can leave the factory radio in there, and replace the amp and speakers. We did a audi with a jl 500/5(a bit pricey but soo worth it), and quart componants. I don't remember a 9" driver however. Where is it mounted?
Where you go will vary the install price heavily, and the install can make or break the sound quality. I worked in the midwest for more then a few years, and the prices there were cheap... At least compaired to now, in phoenix. There is a different style here, and it isn't cheap. I have seen an amp and 4 install go for $1200 here in a porsche. Checkout the carsound installer forum. There is some worldclass talent on there that could hook you up if you work it right.
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