In-Cabin Engine Noise Speaker?

[Smacca]

I've seen in more than one motoring publication a simple side comment that the Polo GTI has a speaker somewhere in the firewall that "enhances" the engine noise inside the cabin. Apparently it's also in the Golf GTI & R. Is this all true?

Is it a simple duct to allow engine bay noise enter the cabin? Or is it actually an electronic speaker that increases volume? Or even worse, does it "modify" the sound to make the 1.4 TSI more rortier than it actually is?

[bigfoot]

it's a duct - cant recall what its called exactly and i dont think we get it in AUS

[MaXius]

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[bigfoot]

here you go MANN+HUMMEL Group > The Company > Press

but i prefer this Worst. Accessory. Ever. Play V8 engine noise through your car stereo — Autoblog

[gavs]

Looky here:


The cicular ribbed bit is what controls the flow/level of the sound transmision into the cabin, the yellow plug over to the left plugs into the electronic control for it.

[Smacca]

The cicular ribbed bit is what controls the flow/level of the sound transmision into the cabin, the yellow plug over to the left plugs into the electronic control for it.

Wow, detailed diagram Gav. How did you come across that?

[Gambit]

Gavs is the king of internet search! good find!

[Smacca]

Gavs is the king of internet search! good find!

I'll say. Damn I envy people that have internet access at work. My days would go so much faster. Productivity could be an issue though...