RCD500... iPod compatible?

[Emeye]

Is it that the RCD (inc the rest of the range) are rubbish, or is it the speakers?

Or is it both?

Dan

I believe the std 3 way front speakers ain't too bad and that they sound much better with an aftermarket headunit.

I plan to use an Alpine headunit running the front speakers with a sub and box in the boot. I've done this is plenty of other cars and works well as the front speakers will not have to work as ahrd as no bass is sent to them (the HU controls the crossover).

Been meaning to do it for ages but been struggling to find the time. Hopefully have it done in a couple of weeks.

[flyingzard]

I am considering replacing the RCD unit with my Alpine stereo I have kicking about. I am really unimpressed with the RCD output levels.

I read the post on buying the 2 tier cradle in order to house the standard stereo. How easy is it to get the RCD out though. I see no easy way

[clive]

Instructions for removal of the stock stereo: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=40928.0

[flyingzard]

Thanks Clive 

[clive]

No probs! Be careful when removing the dash trim as the clips/fasteners are quite delicate.

[Jimp]

I've installed a Connects2 aux in kit on my RCD 300. Goes into the CD changer slot in the back. It basically fools the headunit into thinking there is a CD changer and takes the output from an MP3 player/Ipod/whatever and plays it for the other CD slots. Works flawlessly. I have the aux connector come up out of one of the blank buttons above the shifter. Will take pictures when I can.

[hotrod]

Helpful info guys... Hotrod