Q5 Speaker Upgrade

[mrdeli]

Hi all,

I have recently bought a Q5. It has all the spec I wanted except for the B&O system.

From threads I have read, retro fitting B&O is a big job. I was hoping to improve on the sound of the system in my car. The car has the Audi Sound System. This is a half way point between the standard system and the B&O system. I think it has 10 speakers, a better amp and a sub in the boot.

I have read various threads concerning A4 B8 upgrade and wonder if these cars are basically the same?

I was thinking of maybe changing the speakers and leaving the rest standard. If I do this am I likely to notice much of an improvement?

If so from things I have read it seems that changing out the dashboard left and right speakers, front door speakers and maybe the sub may be the best.

The speakers above presently consist of:

1. Main front door speakers - around 8 inches across and 4 ohms
2. Dash top speakers - around 2 inches across and 8 ohms
3. Sub (in boot) just under 6 inches across and 2 ohms. ( the sub level can be adjusted in the mmi)

I would very much welcome peoples thoughts and advice.

Many thanks Mark

[mrdeli]

Speakers at present:

Front door:
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/mrdeli1/photo2.jpg
Front door Rear:
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/mrdeli1/photo1.jpg
Dashboard:
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/mrdeli1/photo4.jpg
Dashboard Rear:
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/mrdeli1/photo3.jpg

I forgot to mention it also has a front central speaker, butn presume that upgrading this would make little difference.

[esanto]

Mark, did you follow through on this upgrade? I'm in the same boat as you...picked up a q5 with everything I wanted, except the B&O.

What components did you use? Did upgrading the speakers without upgrading the head unit make any difference in performance?

Thanks!