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

[Jthgti]

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.

Hi, interesting discussion. Been lurking for a while, torn between a GTD and the upcoming A3 with the same 181 bhp engine (currently driving a MKV Gti) - sound system is quite important to me so I've been keeping an eye on the Dynaudio and B&O systems. If you look at post 20 in the link below, this shows the subwoofer fitted to the A3 with the B&O system which appears to have the same enclosure as the Dynaudio.

As you can see, the A3 comes fitted with a space saver, so I would hope this would also be the case with the Golf (assuming the UK spec includes the subwoofer - info on the actual GTI / GTD specs seems to be shifting around hourly at the moment!)

[Jthgti]

Would help if I'd have included the link!

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3-8v-chassis/179012-audi-sound-system-vs-b-o-system.html#post1795416

[Mr GTD]

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.

Hi, interesting discussion. Been lurking for a while, torn between a GTD and the upcoming A3 with the same 181 bhp engine (currently driving a MKV Gti) - sound system is quite important to me so I've been keeping an eye on the Dynaudio and B&O systems. If you look at post 20 in the link below, this shows the subwoofer fitted to the A3 with the B&O system which appears to have the same enclosure as the Dynaudio.

As you can see, the A3 comes fitted with a space saver, so I would hope this would also be the case with the Golf (assuming the UK spec includes the subwoofer - info on the actual GTI / GTD specs seems to be shifting around hourly at the moment!)

Go for the GTD...

[Sootchucker]

Hmm, one of the reservations I'm having is that from what I have been able to find out, if the Dynaudio does come with a sub in the boot, it's a larger diameter than the Audi one and so doesn't fit into the space saver spare wheel, so you would have to loose the spare.

Why can't they use the same part as the Audi one, which allows the spare to be carried as well ?


sub by Sootchucker, on Flickr

[Jthgti]

Hmm, one of the reservations I'm having is that from what I have been able to find out, if the Dynaudio does come with a sub in the boot, it's a larger diameter than the Audi one and so doesn't fit into the space saver spare wheel, so you would have to loose the spare.

Why can't they use the same part as the Audi one, which allows the spare to be carried as well ?


sub by Sootchucker, on Flickr

Hi Norbreck,

That's the point I'm making - it looks like it is the same part as the Audi one - compare and contrast with the Dynaudio below - you can even see Dynaudio or Bang And Olufsen printed on the plastic which would imply part sharing! I think you may be getting confused with the standard plug and play, which doesn't allow space for a spare wheel...

[Sootchucker]

Ah, now that would make more sense thanks.

Now if the dealer could only confirm that Dynaudio deffo 100% comes with the sub in the UK, I'd be happy, bit apparently he's spoken to a couple of people at Milton Keynes, one said yes the other no - so god knows how much VW headquarters in the UK know about the cars they are selling 

[Jthgti]

Ah, now that would make more sense thanks.

Now if the dealer could only confirm that Dynaudio deffo 100% comes with the sub in the UK, I'd be happy, bit apparently he's spoken to a couple of people at Milton Keynes, one said yes the other no - so god knows how much VW headquarters in the UK know about the cars they are selling 

Yeah - my thoughts exactly. Hopefully there's one build of the Dynaudio kit worldwide, but it would be nice to know exactly what is included for your 520 quid! Incidentally I paid about the same for the sound pack in my MkV - as it was a new option at the time, couldn't see or hear it so ordered blind, same issue as with the Dynaudio at the moment. Turned out ok but not worth the cash IMO Trying not to repeat the experience, although to be fair the rest of the car has been superb....

[Sootchucker]

Sorry to drag an old thread up, but I'm still trying to find out what happens if you do get the sub. As mentioned on the Audi A3 the sub fits into the space saver spare wheel, which is fine as Audi don't fit the spare with the polystyrene insert that holds the wheel brace, jack etc. instead, these are fitted either outside the spare wheel (on the boot floor) and the tools in a tool bag in the boot right hand side storage compartment.

Now every VW I've seen over the last few years has taken to storing all these in the polystyrene insert within the spare wheel. So the question is, if we are lucky enough to have the same sub as the Audi system, what happens to the jack and the tools ? As usual, dealer is no help what so ever.

[SF-GTD]

Norbreck21a, if the dealer is struggling to get info on this then why not try e-mailing Dynaudio direct? If anyone should know how the kit fits together then they should.

Edit - just had a quick look on their website and they point you in the direction of VW! 

[Gryzor]

Yeah - my thoughts exactly. Hopefully there's one build of the Dynaudio kit worldwide, but it would be nice to know exactly what is included for your 520 quid! Incidentally I paid about the same for the sound pack in my MkV - as it was a new option at the time, couldn't see or hear it so ordered blind, same issue as with the Dynaudio at the moment. Turned out ok but not worth the cash IMO Trying not to repeat the experience, although to be fair the rest of the car has been superb....

After hearing a sample of my music with and without Dynaudio (older, so without a sub I assume) I couldn't really appreciate much difference, not when driving along with noise from the engine, road, wind and other stuff outside.  I get why people would want the audio to be the best on offer, but for me it's just not worth it.  I'd rather spend the money on an option that offers something functionally above the base-spec.