Scroll down below to read our blog, which will inform you about the best practices for upgrading the audio on the AUDI A3 (2013 – Present) Model 8V
AUDI A3 8V (2013-Present)
Main Entertainment Touchscreen Upgrade:
Aftermarket entertainment upgrades for the Audi A3 are available from many brands and manufacturers today, a reliable and premium option among them is EUROFIT.
EUROFIT android entertainment touchscreen upgrade fits in straight / bolt-on to the car’s screen slot and integrates seamlessly with the car’s electronics via a bolt-on harness and connectors.
This upgrade includes features like,
Capacitive Touchscreen interface,
BMW iDrive controller fully integrated with menu functions,
Dual USB slots,
Bluetooth handsfree and music streaming,
WiFi connectivity for internet and screen mirroring,
inbuilt GPS navigation like Google Maps, Sygic, etc,
HD video playback in motion,
Front and Reverse Camera integration,
Google play store to install new apps,
Lossless Music playback with latest formats support,
Optional Apple Carplay and Android Auto support through USB,
Optional aftermarket Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
ODB Car diagnostics through Bluetooth or WiFi dongle.
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CORE AUDIO UPGRADE SYNOPSIS – STANDARD SLOTS IN THE CAR – UPGRADES & SOLUTIONS
Core Audio Upgrade Synopsis:
The Audi A3 is a good compact sedan for a premium audio upgrade. The car has a total of between 8 to 14 speaker slots (depending on variant) which are evenly distributed and staged high up on the dashboard, mainly in front to give the driver and co-passenger a rich and clear music experience. Being positioned in appropriate slots and tuned to deliver a crisp and clear audio response to the cabin occupants. Though this audio setup sounds quite balanced, it lacks headroom at higher volumes. The B&O audio setup which came on the A3 with 14 speakers sold very limited pieces in India and AUDI does not advertise that variant on their website. A good audio upgrade on the A3 is usually over the default unbranded or in some cases a Bose audio A3 variant.
The Bose setup’s basic built speakers in the A3 do sound good to passive listeners. But, just does not work for anyone who is used to higher sound quality in their AV room at home or in another one of their other higher-end premium cars.
AUDI has installed large 6.5” speakers in the front doors in such a way that brings good lows (bass) right up front in the A3. There is an 8” Subwoofer / Bass speaker installed on the rear parcel tray to add lower frequencies, creating a roomy feel in the bass in the cabin. The problem actually lies in the actual build of the speakers and OE amplifier, which are purpose-built and are meant to sound average to the experienced listener or music lover. This could be a strategy to push audio lovers to their costlier Bose sound variants.
Standard Speaker slots / locations of equipment in Non-Bose variants:
8 speakers in 4 doors, comprising of 6.5″ mid-bass drivers / speakers in 4 doors along with four 1″ high frequency drivers / tweeters on all four doors.
Standard Speaker slots / locations of equipment in Bose variants:
8 speakers in 4 doors, 1 subwoofer/bass driver on the rear parcel shelf, and a center channel speaker up front in the dashboard on the top-end variant. The 4 speakers in the doors are 2 tweeters / high-frequency drivers on the front doors, 2 speakers in all four doors, and one 8″ subwoofer/bass driver on the rear parcel shelf. These variants come with an amplifier which powers all the speakers in the car and is located under the left side front passenger seat.
Pros:
Due to the compact build and overall cabin volume, the A3 does not need very powerful speakers in order to produce a clear and balanced music experience. The doors are built strong and often sealed off with plastic cladding which produces a strong bass response compared to other cars in the same category.
Cons:
Almost all AUDI cars suffer plastic creaking and degradation. Though this problem can be addressed with damping and soundproofing, some minor creaks here and there crop up in some AUDI cars. The rear parcel shelf inside which the factory-fitted subwoofer is mounted jars at higher volumes, though it can be rectified with some damping and soundproofing.
Solutions:
Full Upgrade on Non-Bose as well as Bose audio Variants:
The cleanest method of upgrading the audio on any premium car is to follow the least invasive wiring method. The right way of upgrading the audio on the non-B&O variants is to start with configuring an aftermarket sound processor/signal processor connected to the AUDI MMI acting as the master controller for the rest of the equipment to be added. The next step is to select a set of speakers and matching amplifier(s) staying well within the provided space in the car, which in the case of an A3 is a medium amount of clearance. The final speaker configuration is a front 2Way (Mid-bass speakers and tweeters indoors) and Rear 2Way speaker setup (Tweeter and Mid-bass speakers indoors). An 8” Subwoofer replacement is to be placed in the stock location in the rear parcel tray or a Subwoofer in an enclosure for deeper and more powerful bass response. All of this has to be powered by amplifiers with matching power and sound signatures.
“ Some Tech Talk-
A Digital Signal Processor sums up the signals from the Audi Main Entertainment Unit to flatten the input signal to provide a clean and controlled output signal to the aftermarket amplifier(s) to reproduce a very clear audio experience in the cabin. “
