B8.5 A5 audio upgrade. Avoid B&O when buying?

[O183618]

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[tomsugden]

What variant are you after? I have a 2017 S5 convertible available with virtual dash, matrix lights, grey leather, reversing camera and without B&O.

[O183618]

Hi, i’m after the generation before yours so 2013-2016. Thanks

[Dr G]

I don't have any personal experience, but I did have a customer a few years ago who had a fair bit of work done on a B&O equipped B8 S4 by Car Audi Security in Hayes. I don't know the technical details but it definitely had an aftermarket amplifier tucked away in the boot to feed new speakers.