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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Steve30 on 16 October 2010, 21:23
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http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/car/vw/dnx520vbt_spec/
This looks nicer IMO :wink:
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Looks nicer in that picture however screen is not a patch on the rns510 in real life, DP has had one fitted to his New rocket ship of a transporter. Full 7 digit nav not far away on mk6 golf.
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Its been discussed a couple of time now. Just a shame they did not make it fully compatiable out of the box especially as its been sold through VW dealers. Just hope next years models better.
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What do you mean by not fully compatible out of box ??
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IMHO that looks a bit poop, may well function better than the RNS but you've still got to look at it! :sick:
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should'av gone specsavers!
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When im driving i don't look at the radio :tongue:
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^So when your using the sat nav you never look at the map screen? Or when looking for albums or tracks? Hmm.... :lipsrsealed:
Plus, it uses garmin maps which aren't very good.
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^So when your using the sat nav you never look at the map screen?
No, i listen to the directions, looking at the screen would be dangerous. :tongue:
Or when looking for albums or tracks? Hmm.... :lipsrsealed:
Nope unless im stopped, I just keep skipping with the steeringwheel buttons till i hear what i want.
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^So when your using the sat nav you never look at the map screen?
No, i listen to the directions, looking at the screen would be dangerous. :tongue:
Or when looking for albums or tracks? Hmm.... :lipsrsealed:
Nope unless im stopped, I just keep skipping with the steeringwheel buttons till i hear what i want.
They should call you saint snoopy! :grin:
Even so, you wouldn't put something in the car that you didn't find asthetically (sp) pleasing would you? which imo it isn't, just my two penith.
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Jimble definitely does not like Kenwood mixers. :grin:
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Jimble definitely does not like Kenwood mixers. :grin:
:grin: i'd like to see someone make a smoothie with it! then i would definatley get one!
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does anyone know how much it is?
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does anyone know how much it is?
For a smoothie, or the Kenwood mixer, or the Kenwood RNS 510 rook-a-rikrey?
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Whos making the VW unit now. Its not still blaaaspunk is it?
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Jimble definitely does not like Kenwood mixers. :grin:
:grin: i'd like to see someone make a smoothie with it! then i would definatley get one!
900 quid :rolleyes:
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Whos making the VW unit now. Its not still blaaaspunk is it?
I think it is.
Maybe the Kungfuwood has a better amplifier than the RNS. :rolleyes:
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900 quid :rolleyes:
Not too bad a price. :rolleyes:
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There was an earlier comment about the Kenwood system not being fully compatible and I'm still trying to find out what that means as I'm seriously thinking about getting one for my soon to be GTD.
I had a look at one on display at Alan Day London City today and think that it looks pretty good. The only thing I didn't like was the choice of the 3 skins, but understand that you can replace with your own background through use of external media.
I was also told that fully compatible with MFSW on a 2009 + Golf VI, so at moment can't see what the RNS510 + Fiscon would give me in addition other than that OEM feel (but at higher price).
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Im not sure but i would suspect its not MDI, Heater display, rear view camera control/display or parking sensor display compatible.
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Full 7 digit nav not far away on mk6 golf.
Evo are you talking weeks rather than months?
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I also wonder if anyone has installed the Kenwood DNX-520VBT because both the vw RNS510 and RCD510 don't have the RCA preout (so the subwoofer installation can still be made but with a workaround which i dont' like...and also you won't be able to control the subwoofer level directly from the head unit; instead you have to manually adjust it from the amplifier which is quite frustrating) and most importantly the sound quality of RNS510 is as bad as the RCD510....so it is not much worth the replacement.
So in my opinion for a perfect replacement for people like me who care alot about the sound quality, i think it will best be to replace the RNS510 or the RCD510 with the Kenwood DNX-520VBT ....but because of possible compatibilies i am still hesitating.....i need to know if anyone has had this unit installed and what is the feedback...... any compatibility issues? or just rumors
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My RNS 510* is the very best sounding one in the whole wide world and now, coupled with the fabulous Pioneer sub-whoofter, is the best sounding RNS in the known Universe.
I am ever so happy.
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:smiley:Picked up my new gti carbon grey, shadow monzas, sensors, cruise today.
Ride is much better than expected on the 18's, so very pleased
Looked at this unit. Seemed nice and for the price gave DVD, television option, and bluetooth plus full seven digit postcode garmin satnav. Seems odd for vw to offer it undercutting factory option. Potentially one BIG issue is that it appears that you plug an iPod in via a USB cable on the front of the unit! Very ugly indeed. Unit was new to dealer so couldn't tell me if there was a way of linking to the MID port. Hopefully someone on the forum can find this out! If it can be, then unit is good value and gives 7 digit NAV.
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Can any one confirm the Kenwood DNX-520VBT displays the navigation directions on the highline computer screen?
just like to know to decided on the purchase thanks
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:shocked:
Well, downloaded the installation guide and certainly looks like there is no way of integration with the existing MID in VW's, so to use your ipod you have to have an ugly wire coming out of the left hand front of the unit. Just cannot believe they did that. Unless someone know otherwise, thats a deal killer for me. :embarassed:
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I would expect like other kenwoods you can use the kenwood lead in to a socket on the rear instead and feed that to the centre concel and use that instead of the MDI.
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Went into stealers today to order a new badge for my brothers Roc and they had one of these on the display stand, i must say my initial thoughts were confimed as it's pretty naf looking, like a halfrauds own brand! the screen is way too busy and the buttons feel slightly flimsy, £995 fitted.
Come on Kenwood, must try harder! :sad:
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Went into stealers today to order a new badge for my brothers Roc and they had one of these on the display stand, i must say my initial thoughts were confimed as it's pretty naf looking, like a halfrauds own brand! the screen is way too busy and the buttons feel slightly flimsy, £995 fitted.
Come on Kenwood, must try harder! :sad:
+1 :sick:
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Can any one confirm the Kenwood DNX-520VBT displays the navigation directions on the highline computer screen?
just like to know to decided on the purchase thanks
No it does not display on the highline screen.