Golf GTi / GTD Dynaudio vs VW Plug and Play Sound Package

[Sootchucker]

Hi all. Just a quick question please.

I notice from the new price list that that GTi / GTD can be specified with a Dynaudio sound package for £520. As I understand it, it keeps the same number of speakers (8-off) but upgrades them and adds an amp.

Also available is the VW Plug and play sound system which I understand keeps the originally fitted speakers, but adds an amp / DSP unit but also a sub which fits in the spare wheel in the boot.

Having had Dynaudio in my current Scirocco, whilst it sounds decent enough, I always thought it was missing the low bass response. I recently test drove the new Audi A3 Sportback one with the Audi Sound System (£250) and one will the full blown B&O system (at a hefty £750) but both sounded incredible, with massive amounts of thumping bass, but the rest of the tones kept nicely under control (obviously better with the B&O System). interestingly, both systems utilise the spare wheel sub in the boot.

So I was wondering, as I really like my music,  do you think the P&P system be a better bet than the Dynaudio as they are only £20 difference between them ?

[HA54SYM`]

Had the same dilema, and have Dynaudio on the mk6.

Went for Dynaudio option in the end, as from my understanding it comes with a sub too in the spare wheel and also upgrades the existing speakers.

The mk6 Dynaudio misses bass.

Dave

[Sootchucker]

I think if the Dynaudio option does come with a sub, it's a no brainer, but according to the VW price list (which by the way is famous for being very inaccurate), it actually just says -

"Including 10 channel digital amplifier, 400 watt output and 8 speakers"

So that would suggest  to me, no sub as 8 speakers is standard Golf fare ?

[HA54SYM`]

Quick Google, as I know I had seen pictures somewhere.

Post 10, here not in English but shows the speakers and Sub in boot.

http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?30410-Nuovi-Multimedia-System-MK7

Dave

[Sootchucker]

Great find Dave.

Only worry I have is that with the recent VW UK debacle over the folding mirrors, LED DRLS with Xenon's,  and Memory functions for Electric Seats, I just have a worry that VW UK will just state at some point  "not for UK spec" or something ?

Dealer knows nothing as I have already asked !

[HA54SYM`]

I didn't know there was an issue over folding mirrors too?

Dave

[Sootchucker]

Yes, wasn't it something like the first 300 or 400 GT's to enter the UK which were supposed to have folding mirrors as part of their standard kit, VW admitted they forgot to fit them at the factory. Certainly the GT I tested back in January at the dealers didn't have them.

Not really an auspicious start in the UK for the poor old Golf 7

[martin dy]

Bit more info from Dynaudio
http://www.dynaudio.com/int/blog.php#16

[SRGTD]

Bit more info from Dynaudio
http://www.dynaudio.com/int/blog.php#16

So, presumably as the Dynaudio Excite subwoofer is designed to fit in the spare wheel well, you don't get a proprer (space saver) spare wheel if you spec Dynaudio, and you'd get one of those puncture repair / sealant kits instead. Assume that would also be the case if you went for the 'plug and play' dealer fit sound system upgrade too, which fits in the spare wheel well.

[charlie]

Bit more info from Dynaudio
http://www.dynaudio.com/int/blog.php#16

So, presumably as the Dynaudio Excite subwoofer is designed to fit in the spare wheel well, you don't get a proprer (space saver) spare wheel if you spec Dynaudio, and you'd get one of those puncture repair / sealant kits instead. Assume that would also be the case if you went for the 'plug and play' dealer fit sound system upgrade too, which fits in the spare wheel well.

i listened to a programme a few months back and it was about breakdowns that a fair few could be avoided if spare wheels were fitted and a chap came on from vw stating that they were one of the few manufacturers to fit spares as standard and free