Car Stereo Recommendations

[davideisenva]

Hi guys,

I recently had my 2015 S8 lemon lawed. The new car Audi replacing it with is a 2015 RS7. My other car had a Bang and Olufsen system, that was ok, but good enough to not install an after market system. Due to the difference in the car price due to the missing B&O system they are cutting me a check for $4,800. That is my budget, installed +$1,000 (a total of $5,800). I will also be installing a Escort 9500ci, so I may get a slight discount on the install since they already have a portion of the car apart (the 9500ci is a separate budget).

When I was a teenager I had a Alpine Type-R system with PDX amps and a clean sweep in a Infiniti FX50-S. It was good, but not exceptional. This will be a fully concealed install, meaning the original headunit will remain (the headunit in a RS7 controls much more than just the car audio). With that kind of budget, what do you think is the best I can get?

Thanks,

-Dave

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

What you can get for your money is not something the Internet can tell you. You need a specialist who is trained and equipped to analyze the factory sound system, then use that information to properly design and implement a great sound system. In the DC area I strongly recommend you talk to Chris McNulty at Driven Mobile Electronics. 4116-E Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA, 703-376-8960. He has attended some of the finest OEM Integration training in the country, and he will take care of you properly.