Anyone done an 8V B&O Sub upgrade

[B8on19s]

Hi All

Been enjoying my S3 sportback for the last 3 weeks now. My Previous B8 also had the B&O but I did a 15 sub upgrade as the bass response was not completely satisfactory for me (the rest of the setup was perfect IMO).

I have the same issue with the S3. Although the bass is adequate when stationary, once moving, the bass seems to et drowned and I am considering a sub upgrade. Because this is a hatch, I don't wanna go big like on the B8. I am thinking a decent 10" in a proper enclosure (removable of course) will suit me fine (or possibly a flat 12").

Anyone here hazard an upgrade yet? Pics and ideas if you have will be highly appreciated....

 

[ivicyrusivi]

Might want to try sound deadening first... Would probably make a big difference

 

[Shermo]

How is the sub enclosed in the boot? Is it just free standing in the spare wheel or is it in a sealed/ported enclosure that sits in the wheel? Also what size is it?

Using some form of sound deadening such as Dynamat, Skinz etc can really improve the bass response of a sub, but not something I'd be tempted to do in a new car as once it's one you aren't going to be able to remove it. Also you could try turning up the sub in the MMI settings?

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[B8on19s]

It seems to be a sealed enclosure (but is plastic ) , dunno what size, probably 8"

The bass is decent when stationary but not enough for my personal taste (coming from a 15")

Don't wanna do deadening on a new car (although I have 10 sheets left over from previous car sitting at home). I have played with the settings and is satisfactory for now as I am stil keeping the music turned down just to hear the pops and farts from the exhaust ....lol

 

[Shermo]

I've got an 8" in my current car but it only works well because of lots of tweaking with crossover's and a really good enclosure. Generally an 8" just isn't going to have enough depth or power to sound loud at really low frequencies but they are generally a lot faster / punchier at what they do put out.

I'd be tempted with a good 12" in an A3/S3, boot is big enough and definitely could fit a good custom enclosure under the boot floor to keep it hidden, possibly with its own mono amplifier so it's not sharing whatever multi-channel amp they are using in the B&O kit.

 

[illingworth22]

Where is the Sub located in the car? Mine is the 3 Door S3 with B&O!

 

[Schizophonic]

Where is the Sub located in the car? Mine is the 3 Door S3 with B&O!

Spare wheel compartment

 

[B8on19s]

The sub would be in the sparewheel well...