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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 07:38

Title: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 07:38

my car is supposed to have the soundpack on it, how do i check for sure that i have it ?, i have no idea what the difference is lol

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: TagnuT on 31 March 2008, 07:48

Check under the front of the passenger seat. The soundpack has an amp hidden under a plastic cover.

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 08:11

ahh, cheers, i take it this is it ?

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/DSCF0265.jpg)

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 08:30

so apart from the amp what do you get extra

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: TagnuT on 31 March 2008, 09:41

Radio system RCD 500 + front loading 6 CD / MP3 changer + 10 speakers with VW sound pack

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: Phil mcavity on 31 March 2008, 15:41

Is the soundpack any good?, i have 10 speaker with mfd2 dvd version.anyone know how much to retrofit?? is it worth it?, i dont wanna change the dvd stock sat nav as i  want to keep it looking stock then modified.

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 15:46

i dont have anything to compare it against, but it sounds pretty good to me

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: maxamus on 31 March 2008, 16:49

couldnt you just hook up an external amp to the MFD2?

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: Golfgirl on 31 March 2008, 16:54

Quote from: Phil mcavity on 31 March 2008, 15:41

Is the soundpack any good?

I think it's fantastic.  It's one of the best options I put on my car! However, I don't know what the standard stereo sounds like so cannot compare it to anything either.

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: Hurdy on 31 March 2008, 17:32

The basic system sound is (to be frank) rubbish.
The soundpack is (to be honest) adequate.
The soundpack could be made better by putting in component aftermarket speakers up front and in the rear. The bass isn't bad, but it isn't "beefy" enough.
At higher volumes both systems degrade quickly with too much "noise".

If you haven't heard something like the Harmon Kardon in the BMW, or Bose in the Audi or a fairly cheap decent aftermarket install, then you would be happy with the Soundpack.

For comparison - the wife has a 1.2 punto :embarassed: which has a better sound system in it from the factory than the basic system in the VW and sounds as good as the soundpack set up.

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: telboy on 31 March 2008, 20:22

Quote from: Phil mcavity on 31 March 2008, 15:41

Is the soundpack any good?, i have 10 speaker with mfd2 dvd version.anyone know how much to retrofit?? is it worth it?, i dont wanna change the dvd stock sat nav as i  want to keep it looking stock then modified.

I second that as I too have the DVD sat nav unit with 10 speakers, would be keen to know cost of t upgrading to soundpack????anyone :undecided:

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: telboy on 31 March 2008, 20:59

Quote from: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 08:11

ahh, cheers, i take it this is it ?

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/DSCF0265.jpg)

Can this be anywhere else as I have the storage pack which has draws under each seat so the amp wouldn't fit there but my sound system sounds as good as my mates soundpack system?????

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: 182_blue on 31 March 2008, 21:01

i guess it couldnt be to many places as its quite big

Title: Re: ED30 Soundpack ?
Post by: 182_blue on 01 April 2008, 08:37

anyone added a RNS510 nav unit themselves to a car equipped with the soundpack ?