Beats Audio Upgrade project with less than 600GBP

[ChocoHR]

Great thanks What impedance are you running, 4 ohm?

2+2ohms , same as the original "subwoofer"

 

[Honzafuc]

Hi guys, new here so I think its a good way to start posting.

I have a Cupra ST 290 with Beats Audio and as many knows, the quality is pretty much poor (understandable for what you pay tho) so I decided to upgrade it keeping the original look, Navi and amp.

How much did I spend?

less than 600 euros (Im in Germany) and all the links are from amazon.de, but I guess you can find something similar in UK.
Budget It can be even lower if you don't want to do the audio treatment on the doors or boot.

here is the list:

Tools/Accessories


-Connect Consumables 36356 Panel Clip (Pack of 20) 20 EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp /product/B01N4TQ3ZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This isn't really a must, but it's always good to have clip spares as for sure you'll break one or two when you take the panels out. Not the cheapest ones but the best I've ever tried.
Better safe than sorry.

-AERZETIX - 2 adapters 165 mm for front door speaker for car- 22EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01FSI03FA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

are not the best because it is not plug- and-Play is for the front (but for the back), so you'll need to make some adjustments. I couldn't find a better option online.
Ideally if you find 210mm will be the option to go.

-Bst4UDirect Car Disassembly Tools - 26EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B087WKQDY5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I highly recommend buying this one or something similar. It will make your work easier.

- Speakers adapter cables, around 30eur . I bought more than I need and you can also skip it cutting the original connectors.

-2 units x 2 m² Alubutyl 50x400 cm Self-Adhesive Insulation Mat Anti Matte Vehicle 500 x 200 x Insulation - 63EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B071V29WZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Speakers:

-JBL Club 602CTP for fronts- 110EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07XS2S27Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- JBL Club 6500C rears - 72EURhttps://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09TL988W5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
--JBL Club 3020 center 60EUR
-Ground Zero GZCS 10SUB 170EUR

Why did I choose these speakers?
Options are limited if you want 2/3 ohm speakers with good sensitivity (I still want to keep the original amp).


I also changed the dsp settings to the "Fender" option with OBDeleven (you can also use VCDS), still working on the EQ, I will do some measurements with my microphone later


Here the photos of the whole process

Subwoofer :

Nothing happens here

As I have Brembo brakes, there was no spare tire, so I didn't lose anything. Looks like original.


SPEAKERS

Central speaker

It wasnt plug and play so I had to cut a bit on the base, nothing major, quite straight fwd.

Tweeters

Since I wanted to use the original cables I took the capacitor out from the board and soldered it back to the tweeter.

Rears

Conclusion: I'm really happy with the results for such a low budget. It's definitely better than before, not only in terms of quality but also more SPL (sounds louder for sure)

Still have some room for improvement but for stage 1 is not too bad !
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and if you have any questions, just let me know

Hi, please, i bought active SW Eton and connect via hi-low input. Subw had great sound but if i turn UP volume over aprox 80% subw lost performance. Still is turned on, playing but very quietly. If i Will turn Down volume only for one step, subw start playing in full performance. Do you know what can be wrong? Any idea what i can try?
Link for my sw

Motor Header

www.motorheader.com

Thank you

 

[ChocoHR]

Hi, please, i bought active SW Eton and connect via hi-low input. Subw had great sound but if i turn UP volume over aprox 80% subw lost performance. Still is turned on, playing but very quietly. If i Will turn Down volume only for one step, subw start playing in full performance. Do you know what can be wrong? Any idea what i can try?
Link for my sw

Motor Header

www.motorheader.com

Thank you

I'd imagine the battery is not keeping it up

 

[HDBreaker]

Hi guys, new here so I think its a good way to start posting.

I have a Cupra ST 290 with Beats Audio and as many knows, the quality is pretty much poor (understandable for what you pay tho) so I decided to upgrade it keeping the original look, Navi and amp.

How much did I spend?

less than 600 euros (Im in Germany) and all the links are from amazon.de, but I guess you can find something similar in UK.
Budget It can be even lower if you don't want to do the audio treatment on the doors or boot.

here is the list:

Tools/Accessories


-Connect Consumables 36356 Panel Clip (Pack of 20) 20 EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp /product/B01N4TQ3ZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This isn't really a must, but it's always good to have clip spares as for sure you'll break one or two when you take the panels out. Not the cheapest ones but the best I've ever tried.
Better safe than sorry.

-AERZETIX - 2 adapters 165 mm for front door speaker for car- 22EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01FSI03FA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

are not the best because it is not plug- and-Play is for the front (but for the back), so you'll need to make some adjustments. I couldn't find a better option online.
Ideally if you find 210mm will be the option to go.

-Bst4UDirect Car Disassembly Tools - 26EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B087WKQDY5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I highly recommend buying this one or something similar. It will make your work easier.

- Speakers adapter cables, around 30eur . I bought more than I need and you can also skip it cutting the original connectors.

-2 units x 2 m² Alubutyl 50x400 cm Self-Adhesive Insulation Mat Anti Matte Vehicle 500 x 200 x Insulation - 63EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B071V29WZM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Speakers:

-JBL Club 602CTP for fronts- 110EUR https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07XS2S27Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- JBL Club 6500C rears - 72EURhttps://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09TL988W5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
--JBL Club 3020 center 60EUR
-Ground Zero GZCS 10SUB 170EUR

Why did I choose these speakers?
Options are limited if you want 2/3 ohm speakers with good sensitivity (I still want to keep the original amp).


I also changed the dsp settings to the "Fender" option with OBDeleven (you can also use VCDS), still working on the EQ, I will do some measurements with my microphone later


Here the photos of the whole process

Subwoofer :

Nothing happens here

As I have Brembo brakes, there was no spare tire, so I didn't lose anything. Looks like original.


SPEAKERS

Central speaker

It wasnt plug and play so I had to cut a bit on the base, nothing major, quite straight fwd.

Tweeters

Since I wanted to use the original cables I took the capacitor out from the board and soldered it back to the tweeter.

Rears

Conclusion: I'm really happy with the results for such a low budget. It's definitely better than before, not only in terms of quality but also more SPL (sounds louder for sure)

Still have some room for improvement but for stage 1 is not too bad !
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and if you have any questions, just let me know

Hello, so your car came with standar audio system? not Beats Audio?

 

[indyjones]

Cheers mate !

If you have Beats Sound or SS , I'd recommend you at least try to change the DSP settings with VCDS or OBDEleven.
Whats funny is Seat selling you "beats" when there is nothing about it but a dsp setting.
You'll find the same hardware in other cars like Audi A3, but instead to be "Beats" its Audi Sound

Only just came across this, interesting. I must be alone as I am fairly impressed with my beats standard setup, and I have have had some good custom setups in the past. I have found if you move the audio focus or whatever they call it away from the central point then the audio quality drops, and for some reason my audio seemed to increase in loudness and performance over time (which is weird). Which are the different DSPs? are they the different marque ones ? Cheers.