Audi

Focal Utopia System in Audi RS5

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Over the years I’ve auditioned hundreds of different speakers and the Focal Utopia Be are the best i’ve ever heard. The Audi RS5 is among one of my favorite cars I’ve ever driven. It made perfect sense to combine the two and create one of the best driving experiences available.

A Mosconi 6to8 sound processor was integrated into the stock audio system allowing CSD to keep the factory head unit and cosmetics of the interior completely intact. The 6to8 features integrated equalization, 4-way electronic crossovers and time delay allowing flexible and precise tuning of the car for amazing sound quality. Two Mosconi AS100.4 amplifiers send their power to Focal Utopia Be No. 7 3-way speakers and an 11″ Subwoofer. The amplifiers are fan cooled which allowed them to be mounted under the rear deck, up and out of the way. The door and dash speakers were stealthily installed behind the factory grilles and custom panels were created to house the Beryllium tweeters to keep a stock-looking appearance. The end result is an incredible soundstage from a nearly invisible installation.

The original plan was to install the subwoofer into the rear quarter panel in a small sealed enclosure. After talking to the client, who generally listens to Hip-hop and electronic music, a CSD custom designed vented box was chosen for deep bass and much more output. We designed the woofer enclosure in a down-firing configuration to protect the speaker for when the client puts his golf clubs in the back. It’s also easily removable to save weight on track days.

Justin’s B8 Audi S4

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Justin’s S4 came with the “premium” audio system by Bang & Oulfsen. But the B&O system lacked detail, volume, and most of all, bass. After listening to the CSD Audi, Justin chose to go with a similar Focal & Mosconi setup.

The Mosconi 6to8 digital signal processor is the brains of this system splitting up the signal and sending it to Mosconi 4-channel and monoblock amplifiers. Focal K2 Power Series 3-way component speakers were installed behind the stock grilles to keep the system as stealthy as possible. The only noticeable modification to the passenger cabin was the accent LED lighting installed in the front & rear foot wells as well as behind the front grille of the Audi.

The truck is stuffed with two 13″ Focal Performance subwoofers in a vented enclosure. This customer listens to a lot of dubstep & hip hop and craved MASSIVE bass and this CSD Audio custom designed vented enclosure delivers!

Radar & Laser Protection – 2012 Audi A5

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Our friends over at Streamline Industries sent us this gorgeous A5. After upgrading the wheels, tires, suspension, engine software and exhaust, it was CSD Audio’s turn to add a little peace of mind.

This customer needed the ultimate advanced warning and protection from those pesky speeding tickets. CSD Installed the Beltronics Pro RX-75 laser/radar detetcion system. Laser diffusers were mounted in the front grille and rear license plate to protect this A5 all the way around. The display unit was hidden away inside the ash tray. With it cleverly stashed out of sight, the RX-75 gives both visual and audible alerts via a dash mounted LED and an amplified speaker hidden inside the dash.

2012 Audi A3 Technology Upgrade

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You’d think a 2012 Audi would come loaded with technology, but CSD Audio still has the ability to upgrade this hot hatch with even more bells & whistles.
Pioneer’s AVIC-Z130 Flagship navigation unit was installed in the dash, bringing a world of new technologies.

Check it out:

John’s Audi R8

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The goal of this project was to add some extra functionality and safety to this R8, keeping the wires and components totally out of sight. After the project was completed, there was really nothing inside to look at. Mission accomplished.
On the outside, though, there’s a whole lot of beauty to behold.
Special thanks to Jordan Wadsworth for the photos!