Dynaudio or........?

[jonnygo]

the sweet sound of twin exhaust pipes??

I bought my GTI with the stadard speaker system and it seems many regulars to this site rate upgrading the system.

Is it really worth upgrading or would it be better to enjoy the sound of your engine?

[am1w]

Well here is my take on this.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=161331.0

[jonnygo]

its all so confusing!

I think I have the RNS 510?  is that the touchscreen widescreen with sat nav and stuff?

Does that mean that I could get dynaudio speakers?

By the way....what is a painted rear diffuser?

[am1w]

its all so confusing!
I think I have the RNS 510?  is that the touchscreen widescreen with sat nav and stuff?
Does that mean that I could get dynaudio speakers?
By the way....what is a painted rear diffuser?

Are you happy with the sound?
If you are, don't bother.
If you are not, get a better amp and speakers fitted than the Dynaudio system. This might prove a bit more expensive.
I am sticking with the standard speakers as they sound good enough for a 'car' system.
Spend your money on the music!

[jonnygo]

Yes I am happy with the sound, its just a case of being inquisitive with new gadgets although current car is very well specced.
Will probably not invest in Dynaudio speakers.  I def have the 510 as I have check on Youtube.

Think my only regret is not getting a sunroof.

You didn't explain what a painted rear diffusers was!  (and is it necessary!?)

cheers

Jonny

[p3eps]

The Dynaudio system is a great upgrade for the few £££ they charge from the factory - but to be honest I wouldn't consider retrofitting it.  If I was going to fit a new sound system I would go for some aftermarket stuff instead - as the cost of retrofitting a Dynaudio system would be stupid.

[am1w]

Yes I am happy with the sound, its just a case of being inquisitive with new gadgets although current car is very well specced.
Will probably not invest in Dynaudio speakers.  I def have the 510 as I have check on Youtube.
Think my only regret is not getting a sunroof.
You didn't explain what a painted rear diffusers was!  (and is it necessary!?)
cheers
Jonny

Hi. Sorry I forgot!

The rear diffuser is beng painted (hopefully next week and at long last ) the same colour of dark metallic grey as the front spoiler by my ex-Honda dealer.
I really dislike the horrible look and feel of the standard one. I've a spare rear diffuser (slightly damaged), it was not expensive to buy/replace, so what the hell! Will compare well with the beauty of my rear LEDs.

I agree with p3eps that it would probably not be economically viable (in comparison to factory fit price) retro-fitting the Dynaudio. Though, it may possibly still be cheaper than a comparable after-market kit. You'll have to check prices carefully.

Contact mortygt140 (Darren) or SteveP (Steve) if you are still interested in taking this route.

Asker

[JJH]

I have Dynaudio and rate it but for me it all depends on the quality of the input. Some of my music is 128bit most 320; to really hear the benifit of the dynaudio you need to make sure the input quality is good.

I had a loner mk6 with a RCD310 and with the right input sounds mega; almost a good.

The upgrade is well worth the money.....

[am1w]

Jonny:

Have a read of this thread.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=157907.0

[SteveP]

I thought the dynaudio was a pretty good setup on the Mk6 but after comparing it to the Bose system I have in the otherhalfs new A3 I am not so sure.

I think at higher volumes or bass levels the speakers in the lower part of the front doors can't cope to well (this is where the Audi system with a small sub in the boot excels). But the sound speration is certainly better than the standard RNS/RCD setup IMHO   

If I was speccing from new I wouldn't select dynaudio. Instead I would add a blaupunkt THA-555 oem integration amp with a small sub in a stealth box enclosure. I would probably also change the rest of the speakers for something like some Hertz ones.