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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: rob-gt on 27 February 2012, 17:41

Title: New head unit
Post by: rob-gt on 27 February 2012, 17:41
Just about o install new pioneer avh-1400dvd into my golf what will i need
Wiring loom @ 13.99
Ariel adapter @ 9.99
Fascia @10.99
I assume it's just out with the old plug in new one and put back with the new loom in.
Am I correct if not guide me please   :laugh:

Thanks rob
 :laugh:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 29 February 2012, 15:42
Got a Pioneer head unit in mine AVIC-F920BT.(already fitted when i got car) but looking at paperwork looks like you have the correct parts,mine is sat nav/dvd also. There a great piece of kit by the way. :smiley:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: rob-gt on 29 February 2012, 15:45
Fitted mine myself yesterday sounds amazing, I dunno I'd it's me but are the standard speakers really good or must mine have the upgraded speakers coz it sounds like mine has a sub its that good,
Will get some pics up soon
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: Jimp on 29 February 2012, 15:56
The standard speakers aren't bad tbh. The standard headunit is a bit weak so you don't get the most out of them. Mine sounded much better with an aftermarket setup too  :cool:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 29 February 2012, 17:01
The standard speakers aren't bad tbh. The standard headunit is a bit weak so you don't get the most out of them. Mine sounded much better with an aftermarket setup too  :cool:
...........same here,my first mk5 GTI sounded ''ok'' with the standard head unit but the Pioneer in my ED30 sounds much better. :cool:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: VW Russ on 29 February 2012, 17:06
I've upgraded my headunit too and it sounds fantastic with standard speakers bar bloody rattles
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: redm4lc on 29 February 2012, 17:10
Wiring loom @ 13.99
Ariel adapter @ 9.99
Fascia @10.99

Hey mate can I ask where you got these from (links)? I haven't noticed this one before. You can't argue with £250 for iPhone and DivX compatibility! Also does it play video when the vehicle is in motion (for passengers to watch, obviously...)
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: AlanD on 01 March 2012, 13:29
Also dont forget if you have an early model GTI MY05 you also get the bigger 8 (or 10? I cant remember now) speaker setup :afro:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 01 March 2012, 14:15
Also dont forget if you have an early model GTI MY05 you also get the bigger 8 (or 10? I cant remember now) speaker setup :afro:
..............10 speakers in the early ones. :smiley:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: AlanD on 02 March 2012, 14:29
10 points ;)
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: rob-gt on 03 March 2012, 00:19
Wiring loom @ 13.99
Ariel adapter @ 9.99
Fascia @10.99

Hey mate can I ask where you got these from (links)? I haven't noticed this one before. You can't argue with £250 for iPhone and DivX compatibility! Also does it play video when the vehicle is in motion (for passengers to watch, obviously...)


These are the price of my local audio shop mate, and when I fitted it I had dash out he told me which wire to cut to bypass having it play whilst in motion :p
Its an amazing unit will get some pics up soon
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: Hurdy on 04 March 2012, 20:00
Most aftermarket HU's are 4x50w or even 4x60w whereas the VW units or either 4x15w or 4x20w depending on the model, so you'll definitely get better sounds out of them. Be aware though that the OEM speakers aren't that good a quality and VW deliberately limit the power to them as they can distort at certain frequencies and volume. :smiley:
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: dTEA on 06 March 2012, 21:53
True...they also tend to run on a different ohm frequency to aftermarket components as well...I ended up stripping my components out of the front as the speaker positioning was awful for a 2 speaker set up up front (plus other issues with supplier!) and they lost all the mid with the positioning.

Pioneer over Alpine HU as well for the standard speakers  :smiley:

Any pics of the headunit fascia...as for that price wasnt it the black version and not the grey rubberised??
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: Mr Savage on 07 March 2012, 17:07
Was it easy enough to fit? Might go for one of these seem much better value than the RNS 510 even without the Sat Nav.
Title: Re: New head unit
Post by: dTEA on 08 March 2012, 15:07
The hard bit is not scuffing the fascia that is already there...there are several youtube walk throughs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNPkS_lQOvA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNPkS_lQOvA)Not for the hamfisted tho