Subwoofer for Octavia Estate 2011

[Victorius]

I finally managed to fit the new front speakers and subwoofer into my Octavia II Estate

I did not do it myself as it is a very precise job, where if you don't know exactly what you're doing, then you can cause a big damage to your beloved car. And I payed a bargain price for this job in Czech Republic, where I was on holiday last week.

This is the part list:

Amplifier Eyebrid T100.4 - £140

Front speakers Axton AC26 - £90

Subwoofer Axton AXB30 - £130

Front speakers lead wire 2x 2,5 qmm - £16

Subwoofer lead wire 2x 4 qmm - £5

Hi/LO adapter - £11

Desounding door sheets Zealum ZNBS-VPB - £80

Door speakers fitting rings - £18

Labour...£140

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Overall...£612

From left: Power cables, Left front, Right front, Subwoofer

Input from radio and a level settings buttons

Unfortunately the Bolero is a bit of a let down as it doesn't have the RCA output, so we had to connect the subwoofer with the rear speakers output. It's a bit tricky to adjust it, but can manage with a little bit of playing around. Already planning to get the Zenec naviceiver, that should bring a new features as well

Original post:

I've just colected my new Octavia today and already looking for some improvements.

1. I can see that radio has the AUX option in the menu, but don't see any input in the panel. Does it exist somewhere on the back panel of the radio and if so, is it difficult to wire it to the front?

2. Also would like to fit a subfoofer to the boot. Is it dificult to do the wiring? I think I should be rather looking for someone here in Surrey do it for me.

3. Can you recommend a good subwoofer suitable for Octavia Estate?

Edited 3 September, 2011 by Victorius

[stringbean]

The AUX socket is in the jumbo box - under the armrest there should be a small flap with AUX written on it.

If you have a search through the ICE forum you should find a couple of threads where people have installed a sub in the boot.

[Victorius]

The AUX socket is in the jumbo box - under the armrest there should be a small flap with AUX written on it.

If you have a search through the ICE forum you should find a couple of threads where people have installed a sub in the boot.

you right AUX connector is there, it's just the guy in Skoda who was selling me the car told me that it's for an earphones. However when I connected my BlackBerry, noticed a big buzz and music very unclear noised and unclear. I am going to test another wire. Hope it's no AUX wiring or issue with the radio.

Regardnig subwoofer, I haven't found that much useful information for Bolero and sub. But I like the idea of an active subwoofer under the seat, wiring should not be that difficult, but can't find any service manual for Bolero, would someone have a link for Bolero, how to connect sub into it. Eventualy where to get connector and wires etc.?

Thanks

[Raglits]

You might want to try playing with the AUX input settings, there's 3 levels, so try the others and see if that improves the sound quality. Used mine a few times with various devices and it sounds fine...

[Victorius]

So the AUX input has some issue, changing the level to high causes the buzz even when nothing is plugged in. I got the memory card until I will visit the service the next time, so it can wait.

Regarding the subwoofer, I've see someone saying the he has the Blaupunkt THb200A active sub under the seat. I got the connector schema for Bolero, but I will rather find someone to do the job for me as even I am a tech guy, there is still a high risk that I would damage the front panel while dismantling the Bolero. I want to make sure I have the right wires, according the http://www.bluespot.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/thb200a-speaker the cabling should be included:

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Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker key features

The easiest way to more bass - amplifier and speaker in a box!

Compatible with all types and makes of radio - accepts line level or speaker level inputs.

Active subwoofer in compact enclosure. Ideally suited to under-seat mounting.

200mm drive unit powered by integral 140W max power amplifier.

Bassreflex subwoofer box with internal 140W power amplifier

Accepts line level (RCA) or speaker level inputs, so can be used with any model or type of radio

Automatic switch on - speaker turns itself on when audio signal is sensed. Turns itself off after 60 seconds without signal present

RMS power output 70W

Frequency response 25 - 500Hz

200mm speaker with IPP membrane

Phase switch (0 / 180 degree)

Variable low-pass filter (80 - 120 Hz)

Input gain control

Dimensions 340L x 71H (max. 79) x 225W (mm)

Includes 3m long cable harness for connecting power supply, earth and speaker inputs

Complete with cable set, 10A fuse, fixing screws & bracket, full fitting and operating guide

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That sounds like a plug and play solution, will this fit to Bolero without buying any additional stuff like cabling etc?

Can you recommend any other subwoofer?

Also do you know some specialist for car audio in Surrey?

More I'm using the car, I'm finding the quality of the sound worse, trebles are week and mids are rather terrible, so I would be looking to replace all speakers in the end.

[dainott]

After reading this i had a search online and seems the best value for money one out there is the Kenwood KSC-SW01 which is also very small. Im presuming from what i have read that you run a power straight to the battery and then as the Bolero has no RCA connections this unit can be connected to either the front or rear speaker outputs and then it can be filtered to only produce the base while the speakers will still produce the full range. Has a nice little control unit aswell that could be easily routed into the centre console to control the bass level.

Im also looking to replace the standard speakers in mine with components but want to keep the standard headunit which only produces 20W per channel so no point spending massive money on components when they wont have the power to perform. Im looking about the £60 mark and infinity reference and pioneer (170A or 171A) will run well off this low power.

Reckon with these 2 fitted would have a half decent system on the go but not taking up anymore room.

Let me know how you get on fella

[james26]

Sometimes with aux port you might find your cable you are using is not fitting tight onto the car or phone etc. Change cables for a small profile one. Or if using a iPhone/iPod try a dock to headphone/aux cable as these give better sound out than just headphone/aux.

James

[Victorius]

After reading this i had a search online and seems the best value for money one out there is the Kenwood KSC-SW01 which is also very small. Im presuming from what i have read that you run a power straight to the battery and then as the Bolero has no RCA connections this unit can be connected to either the front or rear speaker outputs and then it can be filtered to only produce the base while the speakers will still produce the full range. Has a nice little control unit aswell that could be easily routed into the centre console to control the bass level.

Im also looking to replace the standard speakers in mine with components but want to keep the standard headunit which only produces 20W per channel so no point spending massive money on components when they wont have the power to perform. Im looking about the £60 mark and infinity reference and pioneer (170A or 171A) will run well off this low power.

Reckon with these 2 fitted would have a half decent system on the go but not taking up anymore room.

Let me know how you get on fella

Thanks for the heads up.

I am realizing if I will have to replace the door speakers, that's quite a big job for getting just some semi quality speakers.

I would rather invest more money to get amplifier and better speakers to get a full decent system. I hope it's still make sense without replacing the head unit? With this configuration, I would go for a passive sub if I get the amplifier, right?

Can you suggest some good value amplifier, speakers and sub?

I already got into speakers Morel Tempo 6 - 165 mm and amplifier Massive Audio NX4, but they might be not the latest offer on the market. I will keep researching.

[Victorius]

I finally managed to fit the new front speakers and subwoofer into my Octavia II Estate

I did not do it myself as it is a very precise job, where if you don't know exactly what you're doing, then you can cause a big damage to your beloved car. And I payed a bargain price for this job in Czech Republic, where I was on holiday last week.

This is the part list:

Amplifier Eyebrid T100.4 - £140

Front speakers Axton AC26 - £90

Subwoofer Axton AXB30 - £130

Front speakers lead wire 2x 2,5 qmm - £16

Subwoofer lead wire 2x 4 qmm - £5

Hi/LO adapter - £11

Desounding door sheets Zealum ZNBS-VPB - £80

Door speakers fitting rings - £18

Labour...£140

--------------

Overall...£612

From left: Power cables, Left front, Right front, Subwoofer

Input from radio and a level settings buttons

Unfortunately the Bolero is a bit of a let down as it doesn't have the RCA output, so we had to connect the subwoofer with the rear speakers output. It's a bit tricky to adjust it, but can manage with a little bit of playing around. Already planning to get the Zenec naviceiver, that should bring a new features as well