Seat soundsystem

[DonaldDuck]

Hei,
I have a question: I have now seat basic soundsystem, but i want to upgrade Seat Sound system, possible to change only speakers or need to change multimedia system also?
Thankyou

 

[przebiegly]

need to add
center speaker and subwoofer
make wirings
re-pin quadlock
make parametrization multimedia system for SSS

 

[DonaldDuck]

Sorry, maybe stupid question but what is parametrization SSS?
Are the door speakers the same? same powerful? Or do I have to replace the door speakers too?
thankyou!

 

[przebiegly]

door speakers are the same

parameterization of the unit means uploading its data so that it directs the sound appropriate for a given audio channel

 

[cairus]

and adjust the coding of course

 

[Juusoavk]

You could also get a DSP amplifier to hook up between MIB and speakers. That way you have better control for signal handling and amp power for the stock or aftermarket speakers. There are quadlock splitters available that allow for splitting the speaker connections from the back of the MIB to an external amplifier.

I have a Audison DSP running the stock door speakers and a 10" subwoofer in a custom made ported enclosure in the spare wheel area in my ST. This way it doesn't eat up space from the boot.

 

[Chariot]

You could also get a DSP amplifier to hook up between MIB and speakers. That way you have better control for signal handling and amp power for the stock or aftermarket speakers. There are quadlock splitters available that allow for splitting the speaker connections from the back of the MIB to an external amplifier.

I have a Audison DSP running the stock door speakers and a 10" subwoofer in a custom made ported enclosure in the spare wheel area in my ST. This way it doesn't eat up space from the boot.

Very Nice yes,

but without pictures, this thread is worthless

 

[Juusoavk]

Here come the pictures, per request I had all the equipment here expect the quadlock splitter and subwoofer enclosure transferred from my old car.

I made a bracket out of wood for the DSP and distribution blocks in the rear arch behind the boot carpets. As there are no dials that need to be adjusted on the amplifier, I just have the USB cable come under the carpet so that I can access it. I applied some leftover sound deadening mat to flat surfaces too. Speaker cables run on the right side of the car and 12v on the left. Speaker wiring: MIB output (Quadlock Y-splitter) - DSP in - DSP out - original wiring (Quadlock Y-splitter).

Here is the only picture I could currently find of the speaker wiring. It runs in a loom under the boot carpet, under rear seat and then to the door sill.

Then I started on planning the subwoofer enclosure. Spare wheel has lots of space and by having the subwoofer there, the whole boot can still be used. I made the enclosure so that the boot floor can't be set to the lower position as I couldn't see needing that extra space. Enclosure is made out of 19mm MDF and the ring was made by kerfing the MDF. The box designed and built by me to ~45 L with port tuning of 30 Hz. There is an anchor utilized at the bottom of the box that bolts it to the spare tire mounting point.

I've yet to apply carpet or paint to the enclosure as it is under the floor where it is out of sight for 1 year now Subwoofer RCA signal is taken from the DSP as it has support for "Sub Out". I have a remote dial for the sub amplifier in the sunglass compartment on the driver side so that I can adjust the sub volume to my needs. Enclosure port breathes from under the boot floor from the left side compartment, where I don't have the plastic divider currently installed. Messy pics as they have been taken during the building process.

 

[Chariot]

You could also get a DSP amplifier to hook up between MIB and speakers. That way you have better control for signal handling and amp power for the stock or aftermarket speakers. There are quadlock splitters available that allow for splitting the speaker connections from the back of the MIB to an external amplifier.

I have a Audison DSP running the stock door speakers and a 10" subwoofer in a custom made ported enclosure in the spare wheel area in my ST. This way it doesn't eat up space from the boot.

Looking at the pictures, the enclosure looks amazing and it must sound insane to have your own tuned enclosure!!

I need to ask though, how did you get to the wheel arch, where've put the wooden backplate for the DSP? Have you got a PDF that explains how to remove the trims or maybe a homemade step by step guide? (you can message me if that is easier)

 

[Juusoavk]

Looking at the pictures, the enclosure looks amazing and it must sound insane to have your own tuned enclosure!!

I need to ask though, how did you get to the wheel arch, where've put the wooden backplate for the DSP? Have you got a PDF that explains how to remove the trims or maybe a homemade step by step guide? (you can message me if that is easier)

Here's a few guides to help you get started:
https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/diy-5f-interior-trims-removal-guide.417747/
https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/th...place-luggage-cover-latch.448099/post-4821579

You need to first remove the plastic that is on the bottom of the opening hatch. That is labelled as boot cross in the first link. Then I removed the carpet from the boot as I have a pre facelift model. Also from the side I removed the plastic that holds up the floor and metal storage loop. To remove the upper side plastic there is instructions in the second link. I didn't remove the side completely as the rear seat belt comes through it and I didn't want to mess with that.

Tell me if you need more details.