The specifications of this installation was very simple: to preserve the aesthetics of the car, leave the box functionality, modify the minimum and keep the original source. On cars like the Audi Q5, it is increasingly difficult to remove the original sources. They are integrated and often linked to the onboard computer or other features of the car. In this case, it is naturally preserved, and it does not install a power amplifier, contrary to what many think!
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| An interface allows OEMs to retain the original source and connect a power amp |
To connect the original source to a power amplifier,modificator recovered the audio signal output from the amp's original car. OEM rEQ5 interface (developed by MTX), retrieve this signal and transmit it to the aftermarket amplifier. This interface allows a facility to manage 5-channel signal and corrects the sound source, to provide a quality signal to the amp. In this category of products is one of the best interfaces on the market. REQ5 interface is housed in the side of the box next to the subwoofer. But before getting the boot, start with the front speakers.
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| Pathways mid / highs are located on the dashboard |
To replace the front speakers, modificator chose a kit 3 way Focal 165 KRX3. This kit consists of a pair of tweeters, a pair of mediums by 10 cm and a pair of woofers 16.5 cm, all with passive filtering of course. Feature of this kit, Focal book with a PVC baffle to mount the tweeters and mids. The installer can mold this bracket on the dashboard or in the amounts of the windshield to integrate HP. There are of course the editing, but this system greatly facilitates Focal things. In this case, Stereo Mobile has removed the original tweeters which are located in the dashboard. Once recovered the support, Julio molded fiber and resin on the plate on the support of Focal origin of the Audi.
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| The doors retain their original design strictly |
Thus, the new tweeter / midrange amounts without changing the dashboard and the car can be delivered easily in original condition for resale. Once sanded the new support, Julio was covered with a gray calfskin original color. It has also been one of the hardest things: finding the right leather to stay in the key of the dashboard. For design, flange plate of HP receives a tackle timber identical to the original ones. A black grille cloth then covers both HP (mid, high).Of course, this is a small addition on the dashboard, but it does not interfere in any way visibility, and the editing is so well done that it went very smoothly for the original system. The crossover of 165 KRX3 is quite impressive, they were housed in the side of the trunk. Turning now to the woofers.
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| After insulation, doors receive calle MDF to mount the woofers |
After removing the trim, the door is fully soundproofed with Dynamat. To replace the original HP, a wedge into medium thick enough on the plate is bolted to the door. Focal woofer is housed in the new location. Of course, it falls behind the grid cell of origin of the door trim. The latter is then remounted on the door. Thus, the woofer is mounted in good conditions (rigid, soundproofing), and the design of the interior is preserved, since the door trim has been altered. The rear channels using a kit two separate channels KRX2 Focal 165. It is also mounted in original locations, that is to say, in the rear doors.
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| Behind the gates of origin are a kit Focal 2-way |
The installation of this kit follows the same principles as for the front doors. The doors are soundproof and have traded in their Dynamat HP support against a plastic wedge of medium to integrate the woofer. The crossover is much more compact, it is fixed on the sheet of door trim is thick, it does not pose a problem. The tweeter is mounted in the original location behind the original grid. Once the lift door, you can not see anything. Again, the aesthetic is perfectly preserved. The main work of the installation took place in the trunk to mount the amplifier and the system serious.
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| After insulation, the left side receives the subwoofer with 2 subs Focal |
No way to clutter the trunk, which must remain functional for use in the family car. They have used the lost volume in the rear fenders of the 4x4 Audi. Left side, a box made of MDF and fiberglass was molded into the wing. This box houses two woofers knew of 13 cm, Focal Utopia 13WS. For the design, the subwoofer is housed in a wood veneer identical to the original car. To integrate the housing, dressing the side of chest was slightly modified from fiber and MDF. Always aesthetically perfect trim is dressed again altered gray leather.The subs are covered with black cloth grille, giving a very classy look to the installation. The crossover of the left front channel is also integrated into the left flank. Right side, except the track crossover front right, there is the amplifier setup. This is a model Ground Zero to 5 channels (the GZUA-5600DX), which can animate the entire installation with a single amplifier.The latter is integrated into the right flank in the same way as the subwoofer. The speaker cables are from the catalog Focal, while the connection is drawn from the Italian catalog Audison. Added to this are all fitting accessories: wood, fiber, wood veneer, leather, protective jackets, ...). For a facility like this, the budget amounts to mounting fixture about 1000 Euros. This may seem expensive, but installation uses calf leather and wood veneer cut the turn digital.
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| The amp is built into Ground Zero in the right side of chest |
In conclusion:
In total, the facility is up to 7178 Euros, 3000 Euros budget for labor. The budget of manpower is very reasonable for the quality of installation and integration of this facility. And this, not to mention that there are many hours to achieve such a result. The hardware budget is also very reasonable, since it uses high quality products with very good musicianship. Of course, such a sum might seem high, but many options are hi-fi manufacturer sold at prices much higher and are far from offering such a quality of listening. Here the quality is remarkable integration and functionality of the car is completely preserved. Brief'm editing as we like, and an installation which proves that one can perfectly combine fun and music integration!
Facility Features:
- Source: MMI home
- OEM Interface: rEQ5
- Amplification 5 channels: Ground Zero GZUA-5600DX
- HP Front: Focal 165 KRX3
- HP Rear: Focal 165 KR2
- Subwoofer (x2): Focal Utopia 13 WAS
- Soundproofing: Dynamat
- Connectivity: Audison
- Cable HP: Focal
- Budget Hardware: 3178 Euros
- Budget mounting accessories: 1000 Euros
- Budget workforce: 3000 Euros
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