In car audio suggestions?

[Alexander]

Are you building a custom enclosure or have you tracked down a ready made wheel arch enclosure?

I'm doing my own install - instructions are HERE

Liking the look of that head unit too.

Dan

Your brave! I desperately want an enclosure like that but dont think im up to it! I dont think i'd have the patience. Anyone got any idea how much a fitter would charge to build one like it?

[Hurdy]

That would be my build write up then Dano
Great to see someone else having a go at it.

You can still get the DNX7200 new if you search around and they are a damn fine HU. Cost now is around £650.

Hooked mine up with Bluetooth, IPOD Video lead and a natty park reverse camera.

[AlanD]

I went the single din route with an amp and 2 small subs and the sound is a million times better, its brilliant.

I went the single din route purely for budget reasons. It sounds just as good if not better than some double din as its a really good Alpine single din unit but the double ones dont half look better.

[smartypants]

The sound is OK, I'm no expert so its perfectly fine for me. I do want to replace my MFD2 though with the lovely looking and better featured RNS-510. Do you think anyone would take my MFD2 as a trade in? Or just worth selling on ebay? And for what price?

And as to not go too off topic, I'd recommend the RNS-510 and a speaker upgrade too

[AlanD]

Dont waste your money on overpriced units from VW. Aftermarket is the way forward.

All imo of course.

[smartypants]

OK I will have a scour of the internet

[R32UK]

Dont waste your money on overpriced units from VW. Aftermarket is the way forward.

All imo of course.

I dont think £800 fitted is a bad price tbh... but will defo agree with the sound quality of aftermarket systems is much better that the RNS510. Had it on full volume the other day and the speakers were distorting chronically, not to mention it wasnt very loud.

[Trickyboy]

Well, the main reason i want a new HU is for sound quality purposes so will defo be after market, narrowed it down to a kenwood or pioneer, double din, pref with sat nav. HU first and maybe a sub later. Thanks for the help guys!

[Alexander]

I'd say pioneer or kenwood double din units are the way forward. Alpine is good as well.
Let us know what you decide on and post pics when fitted

[Trickyboy]

I'd say pioneer or kenwood double din units are the way forward. Alpine is good as well.
Let us know what you decide on and post pics when fitted

will do! Birthday at the beginning of july so lets hope the mrs is feeling generous!