OKMike

Just installed a Kicker SubStation all in one enclosure/sub/amp in the trunk. Part # PES10C. I have a 2013 S6 with the factory Bose system. I researched quite a bit and picked this product for the following reasons:

1. All in one sub/amp/enclosure
2. Sealed enclosure
3. Class D Amplifier
4. High quality sub
5. High level inputs
6. Easily removable with quick cable attachment couplers
7 Automatic on/off (eliminates the need for a remote power on wire)

The downside is the price. About $500.

Instillation was extremely easy. I am a novice-intermediate mechanic at best. I purchased the amplifier instillation kit from Kicker as well that contained everything I needed for the install except for basic hand tools. Here is a brief outline of the instillation process:

-Removed the spare tire
-Disconnected the negative battery terminal
-Connected the positive power cable to the positive terminal of the battery with an inline fuse close to the battery (included in kit)
-Connected the negative power cable to an existing ground bolt in the trunk
-There is a connector about 4 inches from the existing sub on the driver’s side. You can reach it through a hole in the bottom of the rear deck. Disconnect this. There are three wires. The brown with blue stripe is + and the brown with white stripe is -. You can also find these wires coming directly from the Bose amp as well. Using the speaker cables in the instillation kit I spliced the brown/blue + wire to the two + wires on the high level inputs on the sub and spliced the brown/white - wire to the two - wires on the high level input connector on the amp.
-Trimmed and connected the power cables to the amp.
-Reconnected the negative battery cable.

That’s it. I put some Velcro strips on the bottom of the box so it would not slide around. Spent about 30 minutes tuning the amp according to the instructions. I can't say enough how much this improves the sound of this audio system. There is also a remote bass boost module that I have not installed yet. Still trying to find the right location. I will try to get some pics uploaded tonight.

krazyhabu

Thanks for the time to write this up.

I also have the Bose system and was looking at purchasing a Class D sub amp and the JL audio shallow sub. I want to replace the factory sub with the JL and place the amp where the Bose amp is located.

Question: Is it possible to take out the Bose sub amp without messing up the system? thanks

OKMike

The Bose amp supplies power to all of the speakers in the car. You cannot remove it without disturbing the entire system. The is however a nice little place just under the Bose amp you could install an additional amp to supply your new sub.

*Pictures coming soon

Silent Drone

Awaiting those pics. Sounds interesting!

OKMike

Pictures as promised

KmanA6

Did you experiment with location before final install? I wonder how it would sound if fired directly into the cabin through the rear armrest...

krazyhabu

Just completed my setup and the results are impressive. I tapped into the wires near the factory sub. It was a pain trying to get the plug out of a tiny opening so, I retrieved it from the top; this was the hardest part of the install. Thanks again!!