Dynaudio in Mk6 Golf compared to stock?

**AdamD** · 14-02-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by armpic

i think my dealer just put this by mistake. what should i do? let them know or wait till i pick up the car and point out the different from the contract and get some freebee...

VW offers several Dynaudio systems across different models. In the Golf, it's the 300w Excite system. In the Passat CC, for example, it's an entirely different 600w system. Chances are the dealer just has a standard lineitem for a Dynaudio upgrade, which is a bit sloppy. I certainly don't think you'd get anywhere pressing the dealer for any concessions on it though.

**TheMilkman** · 16-06-2012, 11:00 AM

Hi guys I've now got myself a Gold R with the stock sound system and with just over a week of driving, I'm not really that impressed with the sound quality of the stock system. While it has sufficient base, it lacks mid range and clarity which gives a nice 'warm' sound to each song. My previous car was a Mazda 3 SP23 with a stock 6 speaker Bose system which puts this to shame. What are the thoughts of people that have heard both the stock and upgrade? Is $1500 worth the upgrade? Is the stereo the same manufacturer, speaker size etc

**brimway** · 16-06-2012, 12:17 PM

In my opinion, the VW Dynaudio option is not worth the money so I went this way

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ics-71966.html

If you don't want more bass, just go for the front splits and 1 amp. The Dynaudio I had fitted are brilliant, although not cheap.

**DoggieHowser** · 16-06-2012, 12:41 PM

I fitted my wife's Golf 77TSI with a Dynaudio Excite 252GT (shallower) and a JL Audio power amp

I didn't know the non GT would work as well.

BTW, there are line outs on the RCD510 so you can use a better external power amp?

**brimway** · 16-06-2012, 12:48 PM

The amps I used are Arc Audio, a perfect fit under the seat. My RNS510 has no RCAs but they are not essential, just easier. The RCD510 that came fitted to my MY12 had no RCAs, so maybe you got lucky.

**DoggieHowser** · 16-06-2012, 01:56 PM

I didn't have an rcd510. Mine came with 310. So I swapped it out for an Alpine touchscreen satnav and reverse camera.

So how did you hook your power amp up? Using speaker level?

**DoggieHowser** · 16-06-2012, 01:58 PM

Thing is the Dynaudio factory fitted has a Blaupunkt amp so there must be a way to tap into an external amp

**brimway** · 16-06-2012, 02:02 PM

Mine had no external amp, unlike the MKV GTI I had. I didn't do the install, but yes amp hooked up via speaker outlet at HD

**AdamD** · 16-06-2012, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by TheMilkman

Hi guys I've now got myself a Gold R with the stock sound system and with just over a week of driving, I'm not really that impressed with the sound quality of the stock system. While it has sufficient base, it lacks mid range and clarity which gives a nice 'warm' sound to each song. My previous car was a Mazda 3 SP23 with a stock 6 speaker Bose system which puts this to shame. What are the thoughts of people that have heard both the stock and upgrade? Is $1500 worth the upgrade? Is the stereo the same manufacturer, speaker size etc

I've merged your thread with the existing one on the Dynaudio system.

Lots of opinions on it. The most common seems to be that it's excellent value for $1500, but obviously you can do better if you go aftermarket (and spend a lot more). I love the Dynaudio in my Golf.