RNS 510 Alternative

[bbewekim]

Sorry to raise an old thread, but looking at an RNS 510 but considering a new alternative for the same price with a lot of extras.

Anyone here used the ANS units by Audiosources... They are releasing a new DNS unit which looks very good spec, seem all the rage in Australia.

Are there any good alternatives to the RNS in this country? How quick is the RNS in practice too, as its a lot of money for a headunit with little more function than the standard mk6 unit?

[mwad gti]

I've also been looking at one for the wifes car. Had a play with the pioneer and it looks a bit 'halfords' but a good bit of kit. Decided on the VW Kenwood unit from the dealer. £997 fitted including the iphone lead. Looks far better and the Garmin sat nav is almost a benchmark in dedicated head units.

Only downside to the kenwood is the iphone lead plugs into the front of the unit and not as neat as it could be. It would be a no brainer for a lot of people if the ipod/phone lead was discrete.

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/vw/

Dealer says it's four days to get one into stock at the moment, but hopefully get it fitted by middle of next week. I'll see how it goes in her car first before I look at one for mine when I get it.

Same here.  I am having the Kenwood fitted all in for £1k at the end of August.

[Obbzi]

I have a Pioneer AVIV F9110BT for sale

It is an excellent piece of kit and os made to fit the Mk5 and Mk6 Golf and has everything you need 

[M3 SHAM]

Have you considered the Dynavin DVN-VW (D99 Platform) for Volkswagen Vehicles (2005-2011)

Looks as close to OE finish as I have seen for a non OE set up

Also has, Sat Nav, Blue tooth, DVD etc built in and all for £549!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Golf-5-6-Polo-MFD2-MFD3-RNS510-Style-DVD-GPS-Parrot-Bluetooth-iPod-/260923870929?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item3cc0464ed1#ht_6139wt_1328

A friend of mine has it in her Scirroco and rates it very highly

[bbewekim]

Yeah this is an option... rated highly for BMW's if i remember right.

Worth considering all the options i guess.

[mwad gti]

GTD Smurf - have you got apic of the aerial that has to be fitted onto the windscreen ?
I have yet to see any pictures of this and I am hoping that it is quite discreet