Serious issue with Stereo in my new Gti - it sounds great!!

[Emeye]

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. 

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.....

[nr123]

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

[Emeye]

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.

[2007GTI]

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.

[nr123]

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.

[Keano]

i have the same 'problem' in mine 

for some odd reason it sounds excellent!

[Jimp]

Best problem ever  The only worse one would be 'help, my GTI is too much fun!' 

[Gene Hunt.]

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

[Emeye]

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.