B8 Aftermarket Sound System Pictures

[dfost24]

Found the same thread for B7's, and thought I'd start one for B8's. I'm about to do a stealth sub install and plan to post pictures once complete (and hopefully of the install if the shop will do that for me). Seen a few pics floating around in other threads, particularly on the S4, and seems like there's a lot of interest about this in general. Would love to see what everyone has done out there!

[hender]

I'll take some pics when I can, but it's just a 10" sub in the trunk with the amp tucked away in the little compartment next to the amp in the trunk. It's about as exciting as my 17" stock wheels. Hopefully someone has done something unique that I can copy

[Runge]

I'll take some pics when I can, but it's just a 10" sub in the trunk with the amp tucked away in the little compartment next to the amp in the trunk. It's about as exciting as my 17" stock wheels. Hopefully someone has done something unique that I can copy

how did you wire it up to the stock system?

[B_Boy]

[marvinmai]

that is so freakin sick. How much was your setup. I'm thinking of getting one 12" sub for mine and a similar enclosure.

[B_Boy]

that is so freakin sick. How much was your setup. I'm thinking of getting one 12" sub for mine and a similar enclosure.

ummmm around $1500 i think but im thinking of getting the enclosure redone there are some new shallow subs out now that require a smaller box so i might go that route. let me know if u wanna buy some of the components if not all of them...:)

[hender]

how did you wire it up to the stock system?

http://www.audizine.com/forum/album.php?albumid=3739

pics of the install. nothing fancy...but gives ya an idea.

[Zac]

B_Boy, thats a nice set up. It looks like it takes up half the trunk though

[ThePiombino]

Love the rings- nice touch!

[nick71692]

^Nice setup

[B_Boy]

thanks guys. ya it takes up alot of space...i wanna get it redone with some shallow subs. :)

[ThePiombino]

thanks guys. ya it takes up alot of space...i wanna get it redone with some shallow subs. :)

Doesn't really matter how much space there is- I would be too afraid to put anything back there with those subs, lol

[dfost24]

The process has begun...here a few shots that the installer just sent me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14391440@N06/4731019956

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1439144...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1439144...in/photostream

[B_Boy]

Doesn't really matter how much space there is- I would be too afraid to put anything back there with those subs, lol

yea i dont put anything back there unless its in like a soft bag like a gym bag or something. otherwise i dont use it at all....except for the subs....lol

[B_Boy]

heres a lil help

[dfost24]

Thanks, for some reason I was having trouble getting the pictures in the actual post.

[B_Boy]

Thanks, for some reason I was having trouble getting the pictures in the actual post.

yea no problem

[hender]

isn't the stock amp behind that? or am i missing something. is the entire fabbed part gonna be easily removable?

[linet90]

That is the stock amp location? Seems like you are going some fiberglass work try to get a roller if you can it will save you from getting bubbles. On the other hand why didn't you just replace the stock sub?

[hender]

why didn't you just replace the stock sub?

it's only 8" and pretty weak housing / shallow. you'd be very limited as to what you could put in there.

[dfost24]

Yes, that IS the location of the stock amp. We're moving the stock amp further forward (there's plenty of room in there, Audi chose to waste a fair amount of potential trunk space) and building a fiberglass enclosure. Not sure how removable it will be, but these guys are really good. When I pulled in to drop off the car, they just finished adding three 8" JL's to rear deck of a Rolls Royce Phantom, and the other car I parked next to was a 911 Turbo. So...I'm pretty much just letting them do what they think makes the most sense, and this was their recommendation for the best solution. They had recently done the same install on a 2010 S4 and I saw the pictures, so as pretty comfortable they knew what they were doing.

Replacing the stock sub didn't seem to make any sense, it's an open air 8" and would have made a marginal difference. I wanted something that would really fill that missing low-end, and having seen a couple people do just this already seemed to be the best move. Supposed to pick up the car tomorrow morning so will post pics of the final product.

[linet90]

it's only 8" and pretty weak housing / shallow. you'd be very limited as to what you could put in there.

That is true. But that's what I had on my mind to do I think a JL 8" will work nice. At the same time I am not looking for anything crazy just something with a stronger punch

[hender]

Yes, that IS the location of the stock amp. We're moving the stock amp further forward (there's plenty of room in there, Audi chose to waste a fair amount of potential trunk space) and building a fiberglass enclosure. Not sure how removable it will be, but these guys are really good.

that's cool - i was just thinking they were throwing a box in front of the amp location, making it impossible for audi to access that area should you have any problems.

what about the spare tire compartment? it needs to be able to lift, i can't tell from the pics but the floor of the trunk lifts up - though you might think you'll never need a spare, the battery is also in there. it just needs to be removable if you ever need a boost or to change your battery.

definitely getting a JL 8" in the existing sub location WOULDN'T provide much at all, IMO. It's not sealed at all, you might get a LITTLE bit of a punch, but keep in mind im only getting a LITTLE bit of punch from my enclosed 10" in that trunk. the last thing I want are my windows rattling and to annoy everyone else at a stop light, but i like feeling the bass a bit.

[linet90]

Sounds cool. The fiberglass box alone will give a deeper bunch. What king of sub are you getting? Can't wait to see the pictures

[dfost24]

what about the spare tire compartment? it needs to be able to lift, i can't tell from the pics but the floor of the trunk lifts up - though you might think you'll never need a spare, the battery is also in there. it just needs to be removable if you ever need a boost or to change your battery.

It's hard to see from the pictures, but the edge of the box is going to be flush (or slightly extended) with the existing trunk liner. That's the whole point of building the enclosure into the space, so it won't intrude with the rest of the trunk and should end up looking stock. Definitely wouldn't take the risk on not being able to access the battery or spare.

[dfost24]

Sounds cool. The fiberglass box alone will give a deeper bunch. What king of sub are you getting? Can't wait to see the pictures

Single JL 10W3V3 powered by an Alpine PDX 1.600. I'll have a volume control mounted up front as well, not sure yet where they plan to put it...I can't wait.

[dfost24]

I can't figure out why I can't upload pictures, very very frustrating. Well, it's done, and here are some links to the shots (if someone can put them in the thread I'd be very appreciative). Pretty custom job as you can see, with the fabricated grill over the original hatch along with the sub level control on the console. Not bad. Oh, and it sounds AMAZING! Perfectly fills out the bottom end, and can hit just as hard as I need it to for the right music.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14391440@N06/4740390888/
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[Ryan_T]

I probly would've put the amp in the side compartment. And used a different knob than something that's probly gonna snag on my shirt or stuff around that area. Otherwise, clean install.

[hender]

damn man looks good!

ryan-i dont think the amp could go in the side compartment because that's where the sub is. if you look it's al ittle different ,seems to have the mesh retrofitted so that's the sub itself. love the stealth install - those are always great to look at . hows she sound?

[dfost24]

Sounds fabulous, tight, clean and just the right amount of depth and loudness. I don't have to increase the bass volume on the rest of the system now, just leave it at neutral and let the woofer do the work on the low end.

Thanks Ryan T for putting the pics in the post. As for the snagging of the clothing, not really sure how you mean that, the knob is tiny and completely flush against the console. I think it's genius and fits perfectly. As for the amp, the woofer is in the old compartment space, so nothing else can fit there. The main reason for putting it under the deck is so it's accessible and settings can be changed, and doesn't take up any room. Of all the options, this made the most sense. Lovin' it...

Little easier to see the mesh grill in this pic...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14391440@N06/4737063531/

[cory_can]

Single JL 10W3V3 powered by an Alpine PDX 1.600. I'll have a volume control mounted up front as well, not sure yet where they plan to put it...I can't wait.

looks awesome....very clean/unobtrusive and takes up very little space.....sub control looks stock .... maybe just slightly alone in that location but slick nonetheless

[Ryan_T]

To post pics:
- grab the image URL by clicking on "All Sizes" in your flickr page
- Right click "Copy Image URL" or copy it from the hotlink near the bottom
- paste it here with [img] and [/img] in front and behind it, respectively.

While your current install looks perfectly good and clean, I think the knob would look better with something that's heftier looking. Maybe metallic/industrial in colour and wider. Something like a Griffin Powermate type of shape, but shallower. The kind that would remind you of a high-end amp, like a Marantz or Denon. Do your custom amp justice, make it stand out.

[dfost24]

Thanks for the clarification on how to post pics through flickr, finding the URL was the problem i was having. Totally understand what you are saying, but I was looking for the unassuming, understated look.

[FlashA4]

Im not sure if I missed it, but what size sub did you use in that side compartment?

[Kay15]

Were you able to tap into the stock wiring or had to use a mod to tap into the signal input from the stock sub from the deck, and create your own power and ground>

[dfost24]

Sub is a 10" JL 10W3V3. A 12" wouldn't fit (though probably could with one of those shallow subs).

As for wiring, I used the existing sub wiring (stock sub is disabled), and used a PAC line-level driver to convert to RCA, then powering the sub with an Alpine PDX 1.600 and have a PAC volume control. (The little knob on the console)

[leviathan18]

im looking to do a tw5 sub in the trunk maybe even 2 of them

[FLYINGLEGGS]

Looks great. That is a nice, clean, and efficient install. Hope you enjoy!

[FlashA4]

To add on with more questions, how did you create the shape for the mesh to sit over and match the opening?
Also, did you leave the factory amp where it was in there?

[Bunn]

the battery is also in there. it just needs to be removable if you ever need a boost or to change your battery.

The jumper cable points are actually under the hood, so you don't have to go in the trunk to get/give a boost.