I just did this exact install over the weekend in my 2022 B9.5 S5 Sportback and it was super straight forward. Fantastic video breaking it all down. I also installed the bass knob which is an amazing addition for anyone looking to do this. Thanks for creating!
Thanks again! I followed your video and dadrocker guide to install the subwoofer setup in my B9 S5 sportback. It sounds amazing!!!!! Especially after uprading the B&O speakers by following you other video. This was my first time installing any type of car audio. Your video guides made the process easy. I would recommend this setup to anyone with B9 S5 sportback!
You mentioned this was meant to accompany a tutorial from a forum but the link to it seems to be broken. The video seems pretty thorough though so I can’t wait to try this for myself next week!
Thanks for this video! I have zero audio knowledge and it was nice to see the guide walked through visually like this. I'm interested in adapting it for the B9 S4 and I feel more confident about it now.
Awesome work! I’m really excited about your mids speaker replacement. I contacted some local shops and they want to replace the DSP for $$$$... I think the mids are a real letdown and I’m excited to see your progress!
The mids and front center, will cost about $850 when all done. According to my expert, Bruce Miranda, the stock amp is good when paired with better speakers.
Thank you for this video, 100% it need to b done in my s5. B&o what a shame, really. I love laud music with good base - B&o Naa its time for upgrade. Thank you from uk
Excellent video. Really helped with my install. On an unrelated note, are those Hartmann wheels you have on the car in this video? The Audi stock wheels typically have the anthracite with machined front finish but these seem to be all anthracite. I believe only Hartmann makes these and I have never seen any actual pictures of them installed before.
i always did notice the bass in my b9 s5 was shit. if i crank the volume up higher, it makes a wack vibration bass from the door panels. sub woofer seems fine. So doing this mod will make it more of a chest pounding bass rather than a vibration sound? I thought a better bass will make the door rattling bass worse
Do you have another link for the basser box? The link in the comments does not work. I love your setup and wanted the same box but can’t seem to find one for a 2019 S5 sport back
I updated the description, but here you go. sklep.basser.pl/en/fit-box-enclosures/868-fbaudi11-audi-a5-s5-f5-sportback-2-fit-box-subwoofer-enclosure.html
Dude this is awesome. Purchasing a A5 soon. I have the focal 8" isu 200 would they fit in either the front or rear parts of the car? I have them from my previous vehicle and really don't want to lose using that set.
Awesome setup. I'm working on a similar setup because of your videos. Quick question on the remote wire (the grey). I see that it was routed beneath the molding, but where is it connected from, and where should it be connect to?
I can’t speak from experience on this, but I think the non -B&O system is a little different. The sub, box, and amp should all work, just not sure the tie in would be the same.
So does using that bruce miranda cable harness remove the need to use a line out converter? I had a shop install my aftermarket sub and amp but it wont operate correctly sometimes when turning the car on. Does that kicker amp have a LOC built into it?
I have a 2013 A4 Allroad with the B&O 6" sub thingy that surrounds the spare tire in the cargo floor. Been trying to figure out how to upgrade this thing. Needs more thump.
The MMI will still control the sub. It’s like stock, but waaay better! You’ll need to fiddle with the gain and bass boost settings on the amp and set them to your taste. There is also a automatic calibration you can run on the amp. Instructions for that are in the manual and a few videos here on UA-cam.
@@Vaguh Awesome, thanks for clearing that up. I’m currently just waiting on the harness from Bruce! I will be doing the same set up as you. Thanks for the video!
Hey, how much did it cost in the end to do all this? Not including any tools just speaker - related stuff. I know I can look it up but I am lacy and some of the parts can not be bought anymore. Looking to do this in our new b9 a5. Great video!
I have a harness to not tap into the factory wires. I bought the Cerwin Vega VS12SH which has no amplifier but is a 4 Ohm Sub. B&O sub for 2022m Q5 is 2X8 Ohm. Can I still use the speaker?
Is there a way to get the subwoofer opcion in the mmi menu? I have the factory subwoofer in the trunk but no way to adjust the volume of it, i can control the bass volume but tho
I'm sorry I'm not an audio/electronics guy..did you remove the factory Amp? I have to assume not unless the other speakers run directly off the factory unit/mmi Also, I have a b9 rs5 sb..theoretically it should be the same right
Did not remove the factory amp. The Bruce Miranda cable plugs into the spot where the existing subwoofer is plugged into and the factory amp stays in place to run the rest of the speakers, including the stock sub, if you leave it in place.
Thank You!!! I was hoping you did this video. The S5 Sportback has really caught my eye & just waiting for a dealership to get one in to test drive. But the big question...how’s the sub really sound?
This set up sounds great. If you want lots and lots of deep, thumping bass, it's capable of that. If you want to adjust the settings and just have that more complete sound, it will do that as well.
@@Vaguh Currently, jl is installed. Loudly, the bass is lost, it just knocks. Maybe its output is low and it would sound better when listened to with a higher output speaker? The hertz specs look like almost the same, but 500w rms instead jl's 300 at 2 ohm
@@lestat2244g I have the gain turned way down on my amp, and spent a lot of time tuning it how I like. You may need to do the same. If you’re passing frequencies too high, it will wash out and sound like crap.
Yep. For some reason I thought you had a knob but I looked after I posted and you had not. Thanks for the quick replies here man. Also the content is amazing and led me to Bruce. Fantastic experience.
@@joshcosta423 I might not have the right type of clamp then. All of mine would make it out of round. Thanks for letting me know about the kit. I’ll check it out.
you know how to add the sub in the media mox of audi ? i dont have a sub in mine,so cant wire the new sub to the old one. i cant find a sheet of the net for audio radio/media box wires. there are more ppl with this problem where no info is found.
I don’t know off the top of my head, but I could look into it. With the kicker key amp, you could just pull the signal off of the door speaker. I can look into this and make a video, though. Let me know what car/ system you have.
@@joshcosta423 we get our stuff from printful.com the hats are Richardson Sports made in USA shirts ad sweatshirts are Bella + Canvas, also USA and assembled in Nicaragua.
Do you have any info about the 3D printed bracket you said you were having made? I'm looking at doing this and would prefer a bracket as opposed to zip tying the amp in place.
I just did this exact install over the weekend in my 2022 B9.5 S5 Sportback and it was super straight forward. Fantastic video breaking it all down. I also installed the bass knob which is an amazing addition for anyone looking to do this. Thanks for creating!
Thanks again! I followed your video and dadrocker guide to install the subwoofer setup in my B9 S5 sportback. It sounds amazing!!!!! Especially after uprading the B&O speakers by following you other video. This was my first time installing any type of car audio. Your video guides made the process easy. I would recommend this setup to anyone with B9 S5 sportback!
You mentioned this was meant to accompany a tutorial from a forum but the link to it seems to be broken. The video seems pretty thorough though so I can’t wait to try this for myself next week!
The most detailed videos for the Audi's and thank you so much!!! Very informative!!!
Add dynamat or other sound deadening to the inside of the area where the basser box is installed, the sound difference is night and day.
Thanks for this video! I have zero audio knowledge and it was nice to see the guide walked through visually like this. I'm interested in adapting it for the B9 S4 and I feel more confident about it now.
There are a lot of people asking about something like this for the S4. Let us know how it goes!
Awesome work! I’m really excited about your mids speaker replacement. I contacted some local shops and they want to replace the DSP for $$$$... I think the mids are a real letdown and I’m excited to see your progress!
The mids and front center, will cost about $850 when all done. According to my expert, Bruce Miranda, the stock amp is good when paired with better speakers.
Great! Thanks for good tips and tricks. Nice and clean install 👌👍
Thank you for this video, 100% it need to b done in my s5. B&o what a shame, really. I love laud music with good base - B&o Naa its time for upgrade. Thank you from uk
Excellent video. Really helped with my install. On an unrelated note, are those Hartmann wheels you have on the car in this video? The Audi stock wheels typically have the anthracite with machined front finish but these seem to be all anthracite. I believe only Hartmann makes these and I have never seen any actual pictures of them installed before.
Glad the video helped. Yes, those are Hartmann Ff-070. They’re the 9.5 x 20 et25. There are some more pics here instagram.com/p/CHveuvFnN8I/?
Awesome work gents, another great video...
Thank you!
i always did notice the bass in my b9 s5 was shit. if i crank the volume up higher, it makes a wack vibration bass from the door panels. sub woofer seems fine.
So doing this mod will make it more of a chest pounding bass rather than a vibration sound? I thought a better bass will make the door rattling bass worse
Is there a reason you left the stock subwoofer in place? Thanks for the awesome video.
Not particularly. I’m actually going to pull it out and store the jack in there.
I'm about to order all the parts now. I just purchased a 2019 S5 SB. I need to replace one of the speakers on the left also
That's a super upgrade. Is there a equivalent for the 2018 AU?
Do you have another link for the basser box? The link in the comments does not work. I love your setup and wanted the same box but can’t seem to find one for a 2019 S5 sport back
I updated the description, but here you go. sklep.basser.pl/en/fit-box-enclosures/868-fbaudi11-audi-a5-s5-f5-sportback-2-fit-box-subwoofer-enclosure.html
Which other subwoofers would work in this setup/box?
Dude this is awesome. Purchasing a A5 soon. I have the focal 8" isu 200 would they fit in either the front or rear parts of the car? I have them from my previous vehicle and really don't want to lose using that set.
you think this would fit my coupe s5 b9?
Could you share the 3D .stl file for the amp mount? Thanks man!
Awesome setup. I'm working on a similar setup because of your videos. Quick question on the remote wire (the grey). I see that it was routed beneath the molding, but where is it connected from, and where should it be connect to?
Does this cover vehicles without the factory B&O system??
I can’t speak from experience on this, but I think the non -B&O system is a little different. The sub, box, and amp should all work, just not sure the tie in would be the same.
@@VaguhRight on. I got in contact with Bruce Miranda yesterday. He has a harness for non B&O setups as well ✊🏾
Any link to where I can get that sub box?
Sure thing! In the description.
@@Vaguh The link doesn't work anymore, is there a description of the box and seller so we can try and find it?
@@evhudsons sure thing. We’re updating the link now.
Hi, I am interested in buying only the subwoofer box for the a5 2018 as in your video, do you sell and ship overseas?
Are you getting open circuit error codes for subwoofer 1 and 2?
@@crxgator nope.
One of the links here says Kicker wiring kit but it just looks like an Audio control. Which wiring did you use for the woofer?
will this work for the b9 s4?
So does using that bruce miranda cable harness remove the need to use a line out converter? I had a shop install my aftermarket sub and amp but it wont operate correctly sometimes when turning the car on. Does that kicker amp have a LOC built into it?
Would this install work for a B9 S5 coupe as well?
What settings did you set in the MMI when doing the KEY DSP learning functions? What other dial settings are people using?
I have a 2013 A4 Allroad with the B&O 6" sub thingy that surrounds the spare tire in the cargo floor. Been trying to figure out how to upgrade this thing. Needs more thump.
Does the MMI control the subwoofer or will I need an external bass knob to control the subwoofer?
The MMI will still control the sub. It’s like stock, but waaay better! You’ll need to fiddle with the gain and bass boost settings on the amp and set them to your taste. There is also a automatic calibration you can run on the amp. Instructions for that are in the manual and a few videos here on UA-cam.
@@Vaguh Awesome, thanks for clearing that up. I’m currently just waiting on the harness from Bruce! I will be doing the same set up as you. Thanks for the video!
Hey, how much did it cost in the end to do all this? Not including any tools just speaker - related stuff. I know I can look it up but I am lacy and some of the parts can not be bought anymore.
Looking to do this in our new b9 a5.
Great video!
I have a harness to not tap into the factory wires. I bought the Cerwin Vega VS12SH which has no amplifier but is a 4 Ohm Sub. B&O sub for 2022m Q5 is 2X8 Ohm. Can I still use the speaker?
Is there a way to get the subwoofer opcion in the mmi menu? I have the factory subwoofer in the trunk but no way to adjust the volume of it, i can control the bass volume but tho
I'm sorry I'm not an audio/electronics guy..did you remove the factory Amp? I have to assume not unless the other speakers run directly off the factory unit/mmi
Also, I have a b9 rs5 sb..theoretically it should be the same right
Did not remove the factory amp. The Bruce Miranda cable plugs into the spot where the existing subwoofer is plugged into and the factory amp stays in place to run the rest of the speakers, including the stock sub, if you leave it in place.
If I had an S5 - I’d do it!
You has wagon, so you have enough space to give up for a 10". Go for a custom box!
Thank You!!! I was hoping you did this video. The S5 Sportback has really caught my eye & just waiting for a dealership to get one in to test drive. But the big question...how’s the sub really sound?
This set up sounds great. If you want lots and lots of deep, thumping bass, it's capable of that. If you want to adjust the settings and just have that more complete sound, it will do that as well.
How about Hertz mps 250 s2 instead of Jl?
You’ll need to check the ohm rating and the airspace requirements.
@@Vaguh Currently, jl is installed. Loudly, the bass is lost, it just knocks. Maybe its output is low and it would sound better when listened to with a higher output speaker? The hertz specs look like almost the same, but 500w rms instead jl's 300 at 2 ohm
@@lestat2244g I have the gain turned way down on my amp, and spent a lot of time tuning it how I like. You may need to do the same. If you’re passing frequencies too high, it will wash out and sound like crap.
What if I wanted to do this in a. A5 with no stock sun. How would I connect the rca cables?
Apologies, but I’m not sure, since I don’t that vehicle.
Where did you install the bass knob?
I didn’t install a bass knob, I let the MMI subwoofer control do it’s thing.
Yep. For some reason I thought you had a knob but I looked after I posted and you had not. Thanks for the quick replies here man. Also the content is amazing and led me to Bruce. Fantastic experience.
Crimp your ferrules!!!! It's a $20 kit on Amazon
When you tighten the lug on the amps terminal, it will crimp the ferrule. If you do it before, it won’t fit in the terminal.
@@Vaguh I've never heard of crimping a ferrule and it not fitting in the terminal but I'll take your word for it.
@@joshcosta423 I might not have the right type of clamp then. All of mine would make it out of round. Thanks for letting me know about the kit. I’ll check it out.
@@joshcosta423 ua-cam.com/video/sMFFzpzKhFg/v-deo.html
Wondering if anyone who did this upgarde needed to do a battery upgrade and if the extra power draw affected the auto start/stop feature
I’ve been running it for a few years with no issues. I have the auto start stop turned off, though.
Any idea if this will apply to an S4 as well? Not sure how your cubby varies from mine as far as size and the box you used.
Basser does have one for the s4. sklep.basser.pl/en/fit-box-enclosures/887-fbaudi09-audi-a4-b9-sedan-fit-box-subwoofer-enclosure.html
Can the Bruce Wayne wire work for my s7 B&O system.
If you take a picture of what’s back there maybe I can tell. He hasn’t seen an S7, so isn’t sure.
@@Vaguh alright.
This enclosure what country is this business in.
I think they’re out of Poland
@@Vaguh :( long distance. Guess i m am gonna have to build my own
you know how to add the sub in the media mox of audi ? i dont have a sub in mine,so cant wire the new sub to the old one. i cant find a sheet of the net for audio radio/media box wires. there are more ppl with this problem where no info is found.
I don’t know off the top of my head, but I could look into it. With the kicker key amp, you could just pull the signal off of the door speaker. I can look into this and make a video, though. Let me know what car/ system you have.
Are you interested in selling the old Kicker sub from the previous install?
I’ll probably hold on to it, just in case I want leave it connected.
I think mironics prices are massively overpriced, but each to their own. Enjoyed the video though.
I think most stuff could be purchased directly. But he takes the time to help figure out the right speakers for your listening preferences.
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@@Vaguh too bad it's all from China. Appreciate you guys posting that though
@@joshcosta423 we get our stuff from printful.com the hats are Richardson Sports made in USA shirts ad sweatshirts are Bella + Canvas, also USA and assembled in Nicaragua.
@@Vaguh your website was showing something different so apologies for the misunderstanding.
No video of how it sounds… smh
I promise that no matter what, it won’t sound as good on whatever you’re listening from as it does in person.
Do you have any info about the 3D printed bracket you said you were having made? I'm looking at doing this and would prefer a bracket as opposed to zip tying the amp in place.