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Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-10-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Have you ever gone to the speaker building...

Have you ever gone to the speaker building exhibition at Dayton Audio that Parts Express hosts?



Usually I prefer to build 3 way systems if I can with good strong woofers, a very clear...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-09-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

After having too many calls that I couldn't hear...

After having too many calls that I couldn't hear the person with the volume turned all the way up in my car, I'd say the 8 ohm. (the B&O plays calls through the door speakers and some voices cause...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-09-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

I put the extra into my wife's car. Big SUVs...

I put the extra into my wife's car. Big SUVs just inhale dynamat



Eh, it's not that expensive if it's a mistake. Disconnect the center channel speaker and see what changes.



Pi7 the...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-09-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Yes but you probably won't need more than10 sq ft...

Yes but you probably won't need more than10 sq ft for your car. Most car stereo stores sell it by the sheet too. You don't need to cover more than 30% of the area in most cases



The 8 ohm will...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-08-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

I'm deeply skeptical that the stock tweeter is 8...

I'm deeply skeptical that the stock tweeter is 8 ohm, but remember 2 important points.

1. Only about 10% of the energy is going to your tweeters - The extra load on the amp is tiny
2. The other...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-08-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Foam is for absorbing sound from the air. ...

Foam is for absorbing sound from the air. Dynamat is for absorbing vibrations through metal. If you put foam under the speaker it can make a air seal but crushing the foam will negate any of it's...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-08-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Spare tire well was worth doing on my car. It's...

Spare tire well was worth doing on my car. It's not well damped and for you it's able to emit noise in the passenger compartment directly. If you are bored there's a simple test you can do to decide...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-08-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

You could do 10uF and if the highs sound too hot...

You could do 10uF and if the highs sound too hot then go to an 8uF. 12 is the wrong direction. I switched mine from 10 to 8 because the ND25 is too strong at 4khz but I can't say how that will be...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-07-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

JSP242 If you try to play very deep bass...

JSP242


If you try to play very deep bass on them at high volume they will exceed their mechanical limits pretty early. However I'm assuming that the A$$ system since it has a subwoofer probably...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-05-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

You have tons of space. Seriously no worries...

You have tons of space. Seriously no worries there on both sides.



I'm not sure. I'm not using the silicone baffles in my car because I used the factory horn which protects the driver from...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-05-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

I recently used a set of these for some speaker...

I recently used a set of these for some speaker for my wood shop and they are just great. https://projectgallery.parts-express.com/speaker-projects/speakers-for-the-speaker-shop/

No drama, no...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-05-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

That is an excellent tweeter but you'll need to...

That is an excellent tweeter but you'll need to knock about 6dB off of it using an LPAD. This is an even better tweeter that is a better solution: ...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
04-05-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 142,150
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

The factory door B&O speakers are 8 ohm that's...

The factory door B&O speakers are 8 ohm that's why I used the 8ohm AC. Aurum cantus does make a dual voice coil version of the 7" woofer that you can wire for 4 ohm if you really want that woofer....
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 258,680
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

You might need to call your bank and authorize...

You might need to call your bank and authorize the foriegn transaction since they are located in France. I've bought from them sevral times and can confirm they are legit
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
04-05-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 85,983
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

If you do, use the lower location. The upper...

If you do, use the lower location. The upper location sounds better but the airbag will turn your tweeter into a deadly projectile. The B&O upper tweeter has a system to keep the tweeter captive...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-22-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 85,983
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Good to know. Only a couple drivers fit here. ...

Good to know. Only a couple drivers fit here. I'll add it to the guide. How do they sound?
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 85,983
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

FYI The last source of the Peerless dome midrange...

FYI The last source of the Peerless dome midrange might be drying on. 80 pcs left on final closeout.

https://en.toutlehautparleur.com/speaker-peerless-gbs-115n25al01-04-4-ohm-4-48-x-4-48-inch.html
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
03-18-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 258,680
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

FYI The last source of the Peerless dome midrange...

FYI The last source of the Peerless dome midrange might be drying on. 80 pcs left on final closeout.

https://en.toutlehautparleur.com/speaker-peerless-gbs-115n25al01-04-4-ohm-4-48-x-4-48-inch.html
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
03-12-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,088
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Oh sorry, was reading from my phone. Sure I'll...

Oh sorry, was reading from my phone. Sure I'll add the WaveTeq amp. The manual says up to 40V input and 20 ohm load which should keep the factory sub out quite happy. The 500W version also appears...
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
03-06-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,088
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

I did list the Key500.1 in bold on the suggested...

I did list the Key500.1 in bold on the suggested amplifier chart. However I only mention amps in the rear deck subwoofer page and not on the spare tire subwoofer page. I'll put a reference there to...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
02-16-2024, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,125
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

It can be made a lot better by replacing the...

It can be made a lot better by replacing the drivers. Depending on your comfort with fabrication, you can do quite a lot for around $800
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
02-12-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,125
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

Fake sound effects are to try to make rubbish...

Fake sound effects are to try to make rubbish drivers sound more "open". Use better drivers and disable to software




I usually use ALL or Front. More ALL since I changed the rear door...
Forum: A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-24-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 258,680
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

You don't want to use the waveduide tweeters. ...

You don't want to use the waveduide tweeters. It's not for this application and just increases the amount of material you'll have to remove.

To flange or not to flange, that is the question. ...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-20-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,886
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

FYI the factory sub is DVC and connected to 2...

FYI the factory sub is DVC and connected to 2 seperate amplifiers. They are not parallel connected.
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
01-07-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,125
Posted By Bobby Kinstle

I had the same experience with mine and I set off...

I had the same experience with mine and I set off on an epic quest to solve the problem which reulted in my publishing of this handy dandy guide:...
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