My Bose Stereo Sucks!! $300 fix to make it sound way better! Audi S7

So I ended up getting my car with the Bose stereo as I did not see a huge value with the $5,000 Bang & Olufsen stereo. I met someone who ended up adding an amp and a sub to the stock stereo system and after listening to his I knew I needed to do this. I would recommend to have the work done at a stereo shop if you don't have any car audio installation experience.

[@OviWanKeno9i]

He stops talking about it at 4:53. You're welcome. Hehehe :)

[@unstoppableking2356]

Ty

[@robbywallace9402]

hey man, great idea. but idea like to give one more small tip. plastic is horible for subwoofers. it is literally canceling out alot of frequencies that would make it 100 times clearer. a tip to help is get a can of spray on bed liner, or liquid dynomatt and spray the entire inside of the box with 2 or 3 layers letting it sit about 20 25 minutes between coats. let it sit for over night after final coat. add the polifill back in, put sub back in, and you will notice an insane difference in bass response and sound quality. great idea tho and amazing car! thanks for sharing

[@TremainSr]

Where can I get spray dynamat?7

[@mrcjstudio]

Nice upgrade. I got a 10 inch sub and amp as well as a pre-amp in my vehicle. Just bought two new front speakers and tweeters and tuned the whole system and mane........., night and day difference. So I can relate to how much of a difference you are seeing with your system.

[@DJSIC82]

your car is stunning!!! love the blue

[@lauretiu]

Damn man. You dancing at the end tells me how much of a difference that made. Hmmmm....... I'm a bass addict too. Not hair blowing base but decent mid to high clear base that doesn't blow my windows off. Awesome awesome awesome. Thanks

[@mholmes9262]

Agree with you 100% about Bose. I'm in an '18 Q50 Red Sport with the Bose 16 speaker system and I'm never happy with the sound, that's why I ended up on this video. Hoping I can do the same thing with my car.

[@amsterdamn4829]

The use of the existing bass enclosure was how to fit the new speaker into that was great - but what would have been nice is to see how you took a 'line level' I presume, from the existing amp, fed it to the new amp and then of course, switched the wires over. I know basic, but before I try and pull things out or invest in the part first - would have been nice to see ! edit: found some instructions: STEP 1: Wire an audiocontrol LC2i (line converter unit) to a power source. Splicing in to the power line that powers your sound system is fine, or you can simply use an add-a-fuse from the fuse box in your trunk. STEP 2: Buy an aftermarket amplifier with the correct wattage and resistance for the aftermarket sub that you choose. Wire an amplifier fuse and amplifier cable directly to the positive terminal of your battery in the trunk, making sure the fuse is less than 18 inches (or less) away from the battery. STEP 3: Have the remote out wire (blue wire) from the LC2i go to the 'remote in' of your aftermarket amplifier. This will automatically turn on the amp when the LC2i detects an audio signal. STEP 4: Take the speaker wires that were going to your OEM sub and route them to your 'line in' terminals on your LC2i. STEP 5: Use RCA cables to connect your now low-level 'line-out' terminals to your aftermarket amplifier 'line-in' terminals STEP 6: Use RCA cables to connect 'line-out terminals' to your aftermarket sub. STEP 7: Enjoy! *Of course, make sure the grounding wires for the LC2i and the amplifier are attached to grounding points prior to powering anything on. (You may wish to play with the gains on your aftermarket amplifer and adjust until you're happy. There are technical ways to do this, but for this mod, tuning it 'by ear' is just fine) So, the LC2i line converter has an 'auto-on' feature, and will turn itself on when an audio input is sensed, and in turn then power-on the amp. Both the LC2i and the amplifier will turn off when you shut down the car.

[@Emet30]

So I test drove an S7 and and A7 a month ago. I tried out the Bose system. Pretty good for mids and highs, but lows seems lacking. I have a 2013 Fusion Titanium AWD and the Sony system has much better bass response over the Bose. The Sony system uses free air 6x9s for subs! And the bass on the Sony system has good rumble and adequate bass punch.

[@Shamus71]

I have a 2019 Mazda CX-5 with Bose.. and I just replaced the Bose spare tire sub with the JBL Basspro hub, and swapped out the center channel with a Hertz two way.. it sounds pretty good for the most part.., even with the Centerpoint on. I’ll be swapping out the Bose amp with a Helix Match DSP amp combo and a complete speaker swap..

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Don't have a s7 yet, but eyeing one next year and I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel!

[@djpeak10]

Just got a new air suspension module! Im going to do my next vid on that.

[@theuncanspan]

this man knows what he's doing= GET AN AMP (regardless of speaker brand i.e. : Sony, Pioneer or JBL)

[@ryannutter4669]

That magnet on the subwoofer was tiny because it's a neodymium motor structure. I'm NOT standing up for Bose products, though. I feel they are overpriced cheap drivers with lots of EQ added to make them sound "good". However, don't let a tiny magnet like that fool you these days when it comes to any speaker drivers. A neo magnet is a much better performer that a ferrous magnet. Much stronger, and a more linear magnetic flux.

[@Ruckus1025]

Damnnnnn Bass so good he turn Jersey Shore

[@djpeak10]

Bahahahaha!

[@100public]

lmao

[@stooallan110485]

Pahahahahahahah

[@tmastodon8174]

you spelled douche wrong.

[@bobzak9508]

Just saw this vid, does it work with 09 S6 and if so what amp and speaker did u use? Tks

[@Djmambo77]

Bose for voice is good. So adding the extra bass and also some tweeters does the trick.

[@Jayhawker340]

I did the Bang and Olufsen system on my RS 7 and it was the best call I ever made on it!! I thought the thermal camera would be better especially for safety but the Bang and Olufsen system and the alcantara headliner ended up being the best options I picked and they were the only 2 i wasn't sure about when ordering my RS 7. I even thought they were a waste of money at the time and that i was crazy. Now tho after seeing this I am so glad I spent the extra money for the Bang system. And yes the alcantara headliner is totally worth it and gives it a much different look and feel that you would never expect. Where i live we have so many street lights and with LED headlights the thermal camera is almost pointless i hardly use it unless I'm out in the middle of Kansas! Thanks for the vid!

[@knetterwauz010]

thats were 'bang for your bucks' comes from

[@AndyHuisawesome]

Stop

[@seant9080]

Might I ask where you live? I live in Leawood but attend college at KU. Currently looking at replacing my car with a C7 S7 or S6 in the spring. I’ve decided LED headlights, driver assistance, and B&O are the options I can’t go without. I work for Molle Audi of Kansas City so I’ve driven just about every modern Audi in existence, the one option that I haven’t decided whether I need or not is the comfort seating package. I love the massage function and the adjustable bolsters, but IMO the diamond stitched seats are BEAUTIFUL. I would be going for black on black or if I can find an Audi Exclusive Paint car, I’d go with Nardo Gray with black interior so knowing Kansas summers, the ventilated seats might be a nice option. Do you have the comfort seat package and if so, what are your thoughts?

[@MrTacoMan247]

That arm jiggle at the end XD

[@mongas44]

Hey, im a fresh subscriber from Lithuania , wached all of your videos, awesome work man! Currently i own an audi a8 d2 fl, it allsow has a bose system with that crappy rns-d head unit. The words no highs no lows it must bė bosse are soo true...

[@djpeak10]

Thanks for watching!

[@azenterprises6424]

+Jesse Papike Thanks for taking the time brother. Much appreciated. Not sure why there is so much hate being tossed around on the board here. Thanks for saving everyone the time and being the guinea pig and documenting it as well.

[@djpeak10]

AZ ENTERPRISES Thanks bro! You know how haters are on the internet! Keyboard cowboys.

[@SteveCOnTheTube]

Love the pair of car seats in the back.

[@eduardosoria8735]

What I like about Bose is that they have a clear sound on the mids and highs, and since I love bass I bought some kicker subs. Perfect combo.

[@kashee2008]

This video has encouraged me to replace the existing sub in my A7. Thanks for the video. Just clueless what sub/amp to think. I'm planning JL components.

[@djpeak10]

Can't go wrong with JL Audio!!

[@lazaroastudillo6787]

Kashif Ahmed I was thinking the same also did you do it aswell ?

[@omayerh]

where are the links you mentioned for this project?

[@DanteKnox]

I had bose in a 09 Mazda 6 sounded great with 0 fix hope your sounds better

[@juxtapilot]

Thanks for posting this.

[@fredjwu]

I have the B&O on my Q5 and it sucks. Mids and highs are great but for low end deep sounding bass, its subpar at best. I had to adjust base near the top and turn up my volume to maximize the enjoyment out of it and little do you know after doing that for 7 years, i've blown on of the rear driver speakers a week ago. Sigh... I wonder what Audi is going to want me to fix that garbage ... probably a partial mortgage payment. I'll be looking to replace with good quality aftermarket speakers instead. Nice S7!

[@hogmanpacker]

Jesse, how did you connect the rca's to the head unit? I have the sub installed and the amp installed including running the hot, ground and speaker wires but cannot figure out the RCA's. I assume there was an adapter used?

[@monnimatlala100]

Love your time piece

[@missayawk]

Similar what I did to my 2013 Chrysler 300c.Comes with the Beats system.Mids and highs are satisfactory.Bass non-existent.Has a Beats enclosure in the trunk with an 8 inch woofer?, midbass?.Also has the same 8 inch on the deck between 2 6x9's.Removed both 8 inch speakers.Left the space on the deck open and wrapped the enclosure in matching grey carpet and added dynamat to inside of the enclosure.Then added an 8w3 and a xd300/1 amplifier....WAHLA!!! BASS!!! Simple upgrade that will hold me for now.Plan on getting another Beats enclosure for the other side of the trunk and get a xd600/1 amp to run them.

[@Lonnie91a]

I don't know about the other Bose setups but I've have two Audi s4's with the symphony 2 system and it's got a lot of low bass. I have it set on 0 or +1 and that's all you need or it's over powering. Maybe the concert and regular symphony systems suck but mine has really good low bass and highs compared to other factory systems I've had. The infinity systems are not bad also but not as much low bass and my Bose symphony 2.

[@rodge911]

Model number of sub and amp you used?

[@douglaszepeda3792]

Do you have a diagram on how the NVX Loc was wired into the system and into the amp? System looks great by the way. Thanks

[@eirikjensen6246]

Its not a bad woofer!! It has a neodynium magnet which is smaller than the ferrite magnets, but the power is the same😊😊

[@roshankhatri8310]

Hey there I had a question, I know you don’t have the car anymore but I did this same upgrade but did you ever experience when traveling low speeds or if windows open the sub jus kinda starts goin off a bit? Not sure how to get rid of that noise.

[@johnbaldock6353]

Nice Colour Car!

[@DJSIC82]

Question, at what volume number does your stereo end at? Reason I'm asking I was driving an a6 as a loaner while my A7 was getting serviced and the A6 volume ended at around 49 and on my A7 it only goes up to 32 is there a setting Im missing out on to make it go louder? Both are bose sound systems thanks

[@troysebo3172]

Thank for the DIY install and help to the community. I am planning on either getting a c7 S6 or S7 but am still undecided. Let me know if you have anything that might pursued me in either direction.

[@djpeak10]

Troy Sebo Both great cars! I just love the styling of the S7! I know it's not for everyone but I love it. I feel the S7 stands out a lot more than the S6. Can't go wrong either way really.

[@truemopar]

What wires do you tap into for sub outputs do you have a color code

[@user-om4jb6gx9e]

I have Mazda 6 2015 with Bose system and I have a really good sound and a lot of base 👍

[@wow22815]

كويس

[@sambingdotgov]

i have a 2016 S7 just bought last month. how much did it cost you to change brakes? and did you go through Audi or private shop/dyi?

[@irishguy090604]

Hey love the channel looking to get my first A7 TDI Prestige.... has anyone ever swapped the S7/RS7 quilted seats while still retaining the ventilation capabilities?!? Love the quilted seats but want the ventilation

[@carlosc.9529]

Any idea for the q7 for sub and amp?

[@garymedina2550]

Reviving an old video but I did the same thing by replacing the bose sub and added an amp but it's way to basey and the trunk rattle is really annoying, what did you do to prevent this?

[@BK_Rocket1]

It is common knowledge that Bose puts more on the sound quality than the bass.. the louder you turn your speakers on, the bass will be more quiet to avoid the distortions. And that is something what is a standard by Bose. Some people miss the basses in the purity of the sound but luckily each individual has its own taste.

[@Cola99967]

Hi, I've installed a JL subwoofer, replaced my B&O one, as it had some strange noises after 20+ volume. But it's so loud, them prrrwpt pwwwrbt is heard much more, how do I lower Ohm or balance it or what shall i do?

[@Mr1rickyr]

Thanks for the video but on a side note. What is the brand/model of the first watch you were wearing? (Looked like a brown/orange strap w/ butterfly clasp). Thanks in advance

[@djpeak10]

Ricky Rodrigues U boat flightdeck automatic chrono

[@wick735]

I've got a bose sound system in my audi, and as long as I'm using high quality audio files it sounds amazing.

[@1mr4nhaider34]

I have S7 with Bose and it sound amazing.

[@baskharoon]

Yes, this is very true. I use tidal for all my music and when it plays either in hifi or mastered it sounds truly amazing. I highly recommend play hifi files for your music. You will notice a massive difference in sound.

[@732Mopar]

My friends stock system in the Audi A3 sounds great..one of the best stock sound systems ive ever heard..but its not Bose

[@antwanerobinson9578]

Hey bro you never put the links below so we could get the kit

[@selin0023]

First song - Borgore - Blast Ya (ft. Barrington Levy) Last song - Skrillex & Diplo - To Ü ft AlunaGeorge Enjoy!

[@dubwavy6386]

selin0023 of course that was the last song artist to good

[@pw760]

How many watts is the amp you have running to the new sub and what size sub did you get?

[@lloydwoodson4038]

Hey! What parts did you use in your upgrade?

[@ze_german2921]

You should look at the Dayton Audio Ultimax subs

[@OneSquidOneBike]

Where are the links ???

[@rarespaunescu8639]

Hi Jesse!I have an Audi A7 2017 with Bose sound system and I want to change it with Bang and Olufsen Advanced Sound System. Can you ask your friend how can I do this if I have the Bang and Olufsen System from another A7? Thank you.

[@twinkmaster2]

What speaker and size and amp did you use?

[@ernestoduro5694]

Can I install bose speakers in my bmw 750li

[@mikeb.2166]

Nice video but can you share what make/model 8 inch sub you used and what make/model amp? Also if there any other kit that is need (other than to power the amp).

[@ericsimpson8121]

Mike B. He used a Rockford Fosgate mono amp. It's probably a R500x1 Rockford amp. They are about $125.00.

[@xlthumper]

The fun family simpson the amp and subwoofer both say Polk audio

[@katieducky23]

I have 13 speaker Bose audio system in my K5 and it sounds good. I guess it depends on the car design

[@brianmagicman3556]

What tune plays at the start before you start talking??

[@brandtk.5873]

Thanks for the vid :)

[@00crashtest]

No highs, no lows, you've got BOSE!

[@dylanverkler4552]

00crashtest you forgot about, FUCK YOU. 🙂🖕🏾

[@davidrotaru]

It has no highs, it has no lows, definitely must be BOSE, but either way, it freakin' blows!

[@mida8261]

Nah, you've got highs and lows on a Bose. It's the mid that Bose lacks in.

[@A_guan]

When you install the sub you put in the Poly fill I think it was then out in the sub correct? Just wanna double check

[@djpeak10]

yeah just fill the box with Polly fill when the sub is out and put the sub back in and your good to go!

[@benli2879]

hi jesse, may i ask where is s7's battery is located? do you have to run a cable from the trunk all they way to the front engine bay to get the power for the amp?

[@djpeak10]

Yeah, its in the trunk so going from the battery to the amp is fairly painless. Its right under the spare tire.

[@Ak-kh5mr]

Any issues with that stock box holding together

[@markmanjardi3127]

Love your rims. Which are they?

[@jimmythegent2131]

Are you running standard amp aswell

[@Bauer1976]

Whats up, i just got an s7, the stereo sucks. Do you know if its possible to just swap the subwoofer without adding another amp and all that? Cheers

[@GTRS-qh4mw]

Let us know what parts u used i want to do the same

[@c9p3]

How is it wired?

[@cmoreno4660]

have you tried using a equalizer

[@freshlove7926]

Jesse Papi Oh wait is Papike. Question. Alpine or Pioneer speakers? Which ones do you prefer?

[@austinelizondo4625]

Thanks for the videos, in your S7 Review Video, you mentioned that one thing you dislike about the S7 is the door handles... I have a '14 S7 and had the same problem. I put my wallet and or phone in the door handle space also. If you haven't found a fix for this yet, I found an insert on eBay that fits right in the space and looks pretty stock. It even has a rubber liner on the bottom so you don't scratch anything up. I can send you pictures of what they look like and the eBay item numbers if you want. Let me know...

[@djpeak10]

Awesome! Will you send me the link to what you got?

[@austinelizondo4625]

+Jesse Papike eBay item 181906209156, they are for 2013-2015... I'm not sure if they changed the shape for the 2016's... I can send you pictures of how they look installed if you want...

[@djpeak10]

+Austin Elizondo Man, these are perfect! Thank you so much. just ordered them, hahahaha

[@austinelizondo4625]

+Jesse Papike Haha! You'll like them, shipping was about a week, pretty fast considering they come from Hong Kong. I'm going to paint my emblems after watching your video, my S7 is white with glossy black wheels and black optic package, any suggestions on the color would look best? Black seems safe, but I was thinking a red, something that might pop, but still look classy.

[@djpeak10]

+Austin Elizondo Personally I would do gloss black as it will match everything perfect and look really really good! Any colors on the emblems looks kind of cheesy to me as my buddy did red and I wasn't a fan but I know looks are totally subjective, it's just my opinion.

[@MrDjmurdock]

What is the make and model of the sub?

[@shejuanamatthews6959]

I feel the EXACT same way about Bose. I hate it in my A7. My A5 has the B & O and sounds SO much better.

[@mercedesbenzs05]

Had Bose in my Infiniti as well, and hated it, definitely feel you there. The Lexus premium sound system is so much better than the Bose system. Did you have the Lexus premium system or the ML, and how does it compare to the Bose before and after the upgrade?

[@djpeak10]

Ok so I had the ML in both of my GS 350's and that system was better then the factory Bose in my S7. Now after the mod My Bose system blows the ML out of the water!! I think this is the key. In a factory Bose system you have to crank up the bass to get anything, but when you do that is starts distorting all of the other speakers. Now after I added the sub My bass is set to 2 dashes below half way, where before it was one click to all the way up. This makes all the interior speakers a lot cleaner and they now have the ability to go to higher levels without distorting.

[@jdstarek]

mercedesbenzs05 I feel ya, I have that garbage Bose system in my G37.

[@jbanet576]

How did you get pre-amp sub signal to the new amp?

[@deanbaron440]

late reply, but some amps accept speaker-level (amplified) input. Unsure if this is what was used though!

[@zulhilmk]

Good info shared... May i know what size of that subwoofer.. 8" 10" or 12".. plan to change it too

[@djpeak10]

Md.Zulhilmi Tajul Ariffin of used an 8 inch so I could retain the factory box.

[@robertbowen42]

Hey Jesse I really want to do this on my S6. I live in Rancho Cucamonga, it sounds like you guys don't live too far from me . Any help would be appreciated.

[@brandondeosingh3757]

is that a cobalt carbon fiber ring ?

[@scottnunya2441]

Sorry. B&O hands down one of the best stock systems out there. Crystal highs, deep integrated lows, and nice punch mids. Designed and engineered specific to each Audi model. Adding a larger magnet sub with more amperage is not what good sound is about. Props to the easy fix though. I've heard the Bose and it is nothing like the B&O (yeah..my S5 has B&O)

[@djpeak10]

Scott Nunya My buddy has an RS5 and B&O sounds great, unfortunately they missed the mark on the C7 platform with B&O.

[@juanargueta5988]

How is the amp hooked up i need the wiring diagram any help appreciate it

[@CrispImagery]

I’m still waiting on him to answer this smh

[@kelvintaylor7279]

What brand was that sub

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Well since i was listening to this through Computer speakers, The Bose system actually sounded like it had more bass than the Aftermarket system, but I know I'm wrong as it would sound way different in the car.

[@jakeSmith-je5zi]

The magnetic is small because It is a neyodenium magnet witch has the same amount of power as a normal speaker magnetic

[@DoNaSbaR]

It's just a subwoofer change. No a big deal. But Bose, B&O, Focal, Cabasse, Monitor Audio, Mission and more than hundred other quality brands, where Polkaudio is included too, are made for serious listening of MUSIC. Not just boom, boom, boom. For this purpose perhaps a Cervin Vega system could be enough.

[@constantin58]

i'm so tired of 2006+ bmw 4" speakers + 8" subs audio design , that i might switch to audi :) i've tried morel hybrid, it didn't help. Can't get much out of a 4" no matter how good it is.

[@ferdi.b93]

Great idea. But I have a question about the the suspension. In the photo is the car still on stock air suspension or did you change it

[@djpeak10]

Yeah, car is on stock air suspension, I just lowered it via Vag-Com

[@ferdi.b93]

@@djpeak10 which one did you use?

[@omarhijazi1183]

the amount of stuff you can do with 5k at an audio shop lol 🔥

[@lehemets]

Hi! Could you share the model name of the amp and sub driver?

[@RS6EXY]

Can you please tell us how you wire it, i bought the same set up you have from the links you provided. Thanks. If you could maybe post a second quick video or pictures on the form.

[@djpeak10]

Follow this thread. There are a ton of people who did the upgrade and all the info can help you. www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/718267-Amp-amp-Subwoofer-install-in-my-S7-Bose-Video?highlight=bose

[@RS6EXY]

from all of the people on there, your information was the most helpful one.. :) if you could maybe just tell me where did you take your signals from, like what color of wires that goes to the LOC.

[@toddlee1349]

Nice video

[@robh3398]

Bose does make good stuff, but it's not in cars. I had a few VWs and Audi's. The Bose sucked. Dynaudio sounded pretty darn good for an OEM system. Now I have a Honda Pilot and 2 kids, and that system sucked. I put Dayton sub, JBL amp, alpine amp, Rockville midranges, and Infinity 6.5" coaxials with 2 front tweeter, and an EQ. sounds unbelievable

[@dominicancash]

I have the same wheels on my mk7 gti super lightweight

[@cmoreno4660]

I don't know what some of you guys are talking about I bought a full set of bang and oulfen for 684 bucks well it was pulled off a audi s5 but still hahaha saved money

[@wax333]

well the bang and olufsen system would have been a huge upgrade in sound over the bose

[@STILLNIGHTPEARL]

wax333 definitely! The B&O in my bros Q5 is loud and very clear, that along with a sub upgrade makes for one very nice system.

[@scottyee707]

its not that great in comparison to aftermarket systems, I use image dynamics speakers/subs and they shit on it...

[@Lonnie91a]

wax333 yes it would be about a $6000 upgrade. Better be damn good for that kind of money.

[@drjd2real]

Scott Free A lot of these guys have no idea what go sound is. I'd rip all that factory shit out. I don't care how luxurious the car is. These guys care about maintaining a factory look. I'd rather listen to a real aftermarket system than the same exhaust note all day.

[@justindoel]

Alfred Hernandez I have the B&O system in our car and in pleased

[@nastydee80]

What speakers did you use?

[@tonyd3266]

My kids had MASSIVE systems in their cars and when they ran the big subs they had coke can size capacitors to keep from hurting their battery and alternator. Did you eventually need a CAP. ? Great idea. I wonder is it's similar on my A8L ??? I really like the S7 -- as will all the audi's -- sell them before you hit the 70K mile replacement zone - specially since the S models are double the cost of the As, which are steep.

[@sashaghovanlou8175]

no cap needed with an amp of this size

[@drummonkeystuffuk1875]

Caps actually add more load onto your cars charging system.

[@ivicabrkic1110]

Lexus Mark Lewinson....top of the line

[@BadGuyTazz]

Do i have fo change the amp. Could i run it on the stock amp in the car ?

[@MrTantricrose]

Nope.. to make a difference your going to need power to drive the sub.. at least 100w

[@latifsari877]

Hii broos do you know if i need to re code anything when i replace the speakers woofer etc? Just plug and play style or do i need to find an specialist to re code or change anything?? Thanks

[@djpeak10]

No coding, plug and play buddy!

[@latifsari877]

@@djpeak10 thanks bro! This vid is a life saver! The bose installation is so poor i always hated it in my a6 but now i have a all new project haha thanks again