Author Topic: Serious issue with Stereo in my new Gti - it sounds great!!  (Read 2045 times)

Offline Emeye

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I'm confused, my last Gti 2008 MY had the RCD500 headunit with 10 speakers, My new 2006, 56 plate Gti (not sure what model year) has what I think is the RCD300 but not sure what speakers.

Apart from the pleasant surprise of finding an iPod dock in the armrest (I missed this when I was buying it! Doh.) the stereo sounds so much better than my last Gti!

Why?!

It sounds punchy, bassy and clearer than I remember.  :huh:

There is a Parrot kit fitted also, I'm wondering if the previous owner maybe had some kind of in-line amp fitted with the parrot..... :undecided:

Offline nr123

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10 speaker system until 2006 MY so you have the 8 speaker system. The 10 was optional.

Offline Emeye

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10 speaker system until 2006 MY so you have the 8 speaker system. The 10 was optional.

When do the model years swap over, August? How do I tell which mine is?

Is there a way of finding out the options fitted at build?

I just had a thought, my 2008 Gti was a 3dr, my new one is a 5dr - I wonder if this makes a difference to the sound?

Cheers. :)
« Last Edit: 10 July 2010, 23:10 by Emeye »

Offline 2007GTI

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yes changes in july/august, obviously because of our reg system, the car is registered at "first use", so can have any plate.  look at the VIN, will have 06 or 07.
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Offline nr123

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Yes it's middle of the year, look under the passenger seat. If it's a 10 speaker system you'll have a VW amp under there. Doubt 5 door and 3 door would make that much of a difference.

Offline Keano

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i have the same 'problem' in mine  :grin:

for some odd reason it sounds excellent!

Offline Jimp

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Best problem ever  :grin: The only worse one would be 'help, my GTI is too much fun!'  :wink:
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Offline Gene Hunt.

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My 05 has the standard head unit/6 cd player with 10 speakers & it's fine for me. :smiley:
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Offline Emeye

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Yes it's middle of the year, look under the passenger seat. If it's a 10 speaker system you'll have a VW amp under there. Doubt 5 door and 3 door would make that much of a difference.

You sure about that? I had the RCD500 with 10 speaker upgrade in my 3dr and there was no VW amp, just mid-range speakers in the doors. I thought the amp was a separate upgrade?

Cheers.