gti audio really that bad

[illyun]

Its not very good. Period.

[AlanD]

Correct, in standard form its not very good.

Aftermarket upgrade ftw.

[Egbutt Wash]

You'll have to replace the speakers too.
My alarm clock radio sounds better.

[DanoGTI]

and drill the speaker rivets out!!!

Oh I'm SOOO looking forward to this!!

Dan

[rskardon]

It all comes down to what you are comparing against, compared with my cars that have had standard systems - Civic Type R, Golf Mk4, Smart Roadster, Saab 93, the system is pretty reasonable (though i think i have the 10 speaker system as its an early GTi if it makes any difference) but compared with my full Alpine set up i had in my 'cough cough' Escort (which was blatantly worth more than the car) it isnt too impressive.

I think if you arent an Audiophile and just eant to listen to the radio and cd's in reaonable quality its fine, if you love your music i'd upgrade, the main reason i havent is that i really cant be arsed with having to take the facia off the headunit everytime you get out, and i use my boot space more now,

Cheers,

R

[Jimp]

I think the sound is alright. Not spectacular, but it's grand. Kicks my mate's Colt in the teeth. Likewise with another friend's Almera.

[Hurdy]

I think if you arent an Audiophile and just eant to listen to the radio and cd's in reaonable quality its fine, if you love your music i'd upgrade, the main reason i havent is that i really cant be arsed with having to take the facia off the headunit everytime you get out, and i use my boot space more now,

Cheers,

R

I had a sub box in the boot at first, but then simply built my own arch install. It loses very little floor space.

Before

After


As for the head unit. You could always do what I did.





Will fool most people at a glance

[DanoGTI]

The false H/U is one of THE cleverest things I've seen in a long time!!!
So much so, that I'm looking for a fubar'd RCD300 to butcher

Also looking at the sub install too

Love it.

DAn

[rskardon]

Thats quite funny, i did the same thing with my Ford, had a fake cover for the Alpine from the standard ford HU, used Velcro dots to secure it, worked a treat. didnt htink it would be possible with the VW one, good job

[ifti]

Hurdy - how do you secure it on??