Audi Q4 e-tron audio review: First Sonos in-car sound system!

Audi Q4 e-tron audio review: First Sonos in-car sound system! | TotallyEV

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Video timestamps:
Specs & configuration: 00:00
EQ & codec: 00:52
Cabin noise: 01:45
Sound demo: 02:20
Bass: 04:00
Treble: 05:03
Soundstage: 05:54
Verdict: 06:31
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@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Find the best Audi Q4 e-tron deals: locally.link/N8yI Read the Audi Q4 e-tron audio review on our website: totallyev.net/audi-q4-e-tron-audio-review-first-sonos-in-car-sound-system/ Full review of the Audi Q4 e-tron: totallyev.net/audi-q4-e-tron-review-best-electric-audi/ Video timestamps: Specs & configuration: 00:00 EQ & codec: 00:52 Cabin noise: 01:45 Sound demo: 02:20 Bass: 04:00 Treble: 05:03 Soundstage: 05:54 Verdict: 06:31

@rock93soad 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone who did a review to the Sonos Sound System, and it's a professional review as well! Great job, thanks!

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure, glad you liked the video!

@liangzhang8706 Жыл бұрын

Sweet sound ♥️

@kyejewell 5 ай бұрын

I’m excited to checkout living with this system, I have been very much to Sony and Vibe aftermarket products for in car audio in all my cars until my last one. I have a Vauxhall Insignia with a Bose install and love it. I do although miss the bass lines I used to get from my twin 12” Vibe Space subs but grateful to get storage space back in the boot. But will definitely see if the Sonos system is any good. I’d like to know if there is a way to make the lower notes better.

@kyejewell 5 ай бұрын

Maybe a subwoofer add-on/upgrade.

@TotallyEV 5 ай бұрын

Let us know how you get on! As for your question, you'd need to go to an audio aftermarket specialist.

@axelmacdonald6422 2 жыл бұрын

I've had HK systems in previous cars but had to plump for the Audi sound system (180 w) in my current car. When paired with a decent source (Sony 5 ii or 1 ii) then it is more than adequate and sounds great. I always thought I mis managed the many settings on the HK systems (I always did a "smile" when setting the EQ up) and thought 500 w plus well more than needed. So will be interested in my next Audi which comes with Sonos system (note - takes 20 hrs plus to run the sound systems in! Just checking but had the speakers used in this demo been "run in" - makes a massive difference. When new, they will sound tinny and bass is compromised)

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed they were!

@axelmacdonald6422 Жыл бұрын

the Sonos system is a disappointment and no where close to HK systems. However all is not lost - use a quality sound source and the Sonos system audio improves significantly. Those with iPhone will be disappointed with the system. Those few who enjoy audio enough to use a Sony Xperia phone esp the 1 IV will get the most out of the system. Going up from the Sony Xperia 5 II to 1 IV resulted in a quantum leap in sound quality of the system and now I am content with the audio quality (finally!)

@crt1983uk 2 жыл бұрын

I currently have a 2017 A6 saloon with standard system and it's fantastic. Any idea how this compares?

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Hard to compare to this, but we did review the B&O system within the A7 and found it superior: totallyev.net/audi-a7-audio-review-bang-olufsen-system/

@liangzhang8706 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure B&O will knock your socks off 😂

@carwashgaming3727 2 жыл бұрын

have heard it too and the subwoofer is tuned so good, no bass in song no bass but when the bass hits hard you can hear and feel it but its not overpowering, its so perfectly balanced

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@chinatype 2 жыл бұрын

We had a Q3 with B&O system but just changed to a new car with Sonos. The sub was too much with the B&O. Sonos is way better controlled

@carwashgaming3727 2 жыл бұрын

@@chinatype you can hear and feel the sub, but it isnt overwhelming. Yu get a sense that it is present.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting that you found the recessed Sonos system less bassy! Couldn't you EQ the B&O?

@carwashgaming3727 2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV i just left the system as it was tuned, no tuning with highs and lows. Still sounded rich and full. Sub isnt overpowering at all.

@delly4life 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe with upcoming OTA there is room for a alot of improving, especially as the foundations are there for configuration. Sonos/Audi needs to come correct!

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

One would hope, but can't see it happening!

@gregoryuk 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet 👍. No one touches on the audio in new cars. Seems a dead topic. Pity that the internals doesn't really meet requirement. For the cost an 8 inch subwoofer wouldn't go amiss.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasure, glad you liked the video and found it useful!

@gamgurung2008 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, which one sounds better Audi Q4 or Skoda Enyaq ?

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

The Sonos system would sound better than the stock Enyaq to be honest, but neither are that impressive, namely the Audi for the price. Hopefully that helps?

@arthursilvamartins6330 2 жыл бұрын

hello, could someone tell me why audi is switching from b&o to sonos? I didn't find anything on the internet about it.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Probably due to monetary incentives?

@robbiewilliams8863 2 жыл бұрын

I was told by car dealer that Sonos sound is "more" compatible with apps such as Apple Car play and Android than B&O for cars sold in America.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

That's absolute nonsense! What's the sound system got to do with compatibility of those two mobile operating systems?!

@dumitru_sirbu 2 жыл бұрын

Audi will use Sonos in low end cars Q4, Q3, Q2, A3, A2, A1, and B&O in Q5, A4 and above.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no...!

@thebluecaferadio 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. How much better is the Sonos over the Audi A4 basic stereo?

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not tried the A4 audio system, so can't comment, sorry!

@Adolf-w2i 26 күн бұрын

The same.

@minniesaab7255 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@chriswray2132 Жыл бұрын

top end sounds a bit sharp, and how can anyone really tell what this sounds like via youtube ?

@TotallyEV Жыл бұрын

They can't, that's why there's a breakdown of the frequency range, as mentioned in the video.

@chriswray2132 Жыл бұрын

the only reason those speakers wont play a full range is because of mounting locations, it may sound better than before with new drivers and what not, but you cant argue with physics

@jettavrsix Жыл бұрын

sounds like shite compared to the B&O kitted in my 2017 S5. Also, I'm assuming there's no CD availability in the Q4 e-tron but is there Sirius/satellite available? Surely either would sound superior to the compressed garbage coming out of Apple Music or Spotify?

@TotallyEV Жыл бұрын

Indeed, it's not as good. As for CD quality, that would help it to a certain degree but many new vehicles don't have a CD changer nor input.

@HaunterButIhadNameGagWtf 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We have now Xc60 R-design my19 with Harman/Kardon and we are thinking about Q4. Well, maybe we'll get used to worse sound :-D Fortunately we don't have Bowers & Wilkins now otherwise we wouldn't even think about Sonos big downgrade :-D looking forward for our test drive with Q4.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you get on! Glad you liked the review!

@wayfaringcookie8142 2 жыл бұрын

Matt from Carwow reviewed this exact car. Same plate 😏

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that explains a few things...😂

@donsazon3608 2 жыл бұрын

@@TotallyEV was the parcel shelf missing?

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@michalkopytnik1 2 жыл бұрын

I have tested q4 e-tron sonos during my 55 e-tron service. I think it sounds really bad - sorry q4. I regret not having bang olufsen in my 55 e-tron but my stock system is much better than sonos q4. at least in my opinion.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, the B&O system is superior in previous Audi versions, although, yet again not spectacular given the additional price difference.

@mrgold3591 2 жыл бұрын

The price for the Sonos Audi system is way under what you pay for the Arc, sub(s), and Sonos fives. I would think Sonos/Audi would aim for that level of sound quality for a vehicle in that price range.

@TotallyEV 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that's a good point.