OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[tqld]

Sounds like my RS fuel economy is on par with most of you, not that you really drive an RS for economy in the first place Also sounds like most of you with the new 1.4 TSI get similar figures to what I got with the old TSI (twincharger). My record for a trip with that engine was 4.9L/100km over 125 kms. I was pretty impressed!

When I first got my car I actually was a bit disappointed with the Canton system. I didn't do side-by-side comparisons to my previous car which had an 8-speaker stock system, but I expected more. I was actually quite happy with the old cars sound, if there is enough bass to make the rear-vision mirror vibrate, it must be alright I'm only a skin-deep audiophile though. Anyway, a few weeks in and I feel like the Canton sounds better, but I'm not sure if its due to a) tweaking settings or b) ears getting use to it or c) speakers running in. One night I was tweaking the sound in the garage and my wife ran down wondering what all the banging was...

As others have noted, I think file quality makes a big difference. Not just the kbps but I've noticed some recordings just sound lovely and crisp compared to some which sound a bit flat and dull.

[GTR27]

I played around a bit with the settings.

Under Canton settings, changing sound focus to "front" from "off" has made a huge difference. Sub still feels a bit weak compared to demo car, but i'm lead to believe it will "run in" and improve a lot.

I tried some known good CD's in it too, and it wasnt much better than the high quality mp3 rips I did, so i'm sure source is OK. I have read its quite picky with source (high quality sounds lots better). Hoping that it loosens up in the next month or two and gains a bit of "punch". Dont get me wrong, its a decent stock system, but the demo I listened to had lots more, and I mean LOTs more bass...actually sounded like an aftermarket 8" setup with proper amp. Time will tell though (and i'm a harsh audio critic - I have a decent home setup, and very good headphones (Beyer DT880's).

[Smart1]

I noticed my Canton system was noticeably better after ~4000km. playing with the sub and sound focus definitely improves it as well.

[99Reza]

Speakers do need break in period, especially larger driver such as subwoofer, their suspension need to loosen up before peak excursion can be achieved. That's when they can start move plenty more air which equal more bass.

If you can't wait, play back white noise continuously at high volume for 24 hours or so and you should be set , I imagine it will be a boring experience. That's how I break-in my Avantgarde Acoustic speaker

[GTR27]

The changes I made last night will be good enough until it loosens up by itself. I'm not going to bother with white noise for hours, or anything like that lol

[MJKooLio]

Anyone else have a dead pixal when this screen display comes up?



Only comes up when it displays the car figure (see top left side of screen)

[GTR27]

Anyone else have a dead pixal when this screen display comes up?



Only comes up when it displays the car figure (see top left side of screen)

Nope..... Wonder what their dead pixel warranty is like..... Probably like most LCD manufacturers, 3 or more, within a certain space. Dead pixels suck, once you see it you can't unsee it....

[MJKooLio]

But the thing is, this dead spot only comes up with this outline of the car.

Speedo, or l/100km or Phone calls or the Sat Nav - there is no spot!!

Also, on two occasions I've had the Auto Boot struggle to open... I think it's because the car would have not been active or unlocked over night or for many hours and the battery got a shock when I remotely opened it... So I would advise to unlock the car with key first THEN open boot remotely.

[Dzl_Dubba]

Anyone else have a dead pixal when this screen display comes up?



Only comes up when it displays the car figure (see top left side of screen)

Yes! I thought i was the only one! You gonna take it up with the dealer MJ?

But the thing is, this dead spot only comes up with this outline of the car.

Speedo, or l/100km or Phone calls or the Sat Nav - there is no spot!!

Also, on two occasions I've had the Auto Boot struggle to open... I think it's because the car would have not been active or unlocked over night or for many hours and the battery got a shock when I remotely opened it... So I would advise to unlock the car with key first THEN open boot remotely.

I found when opening using the centre console button, you have to hold it for a couple seconds. If you press it quickly all you hear is the clunk of the lock disengaging but no movement of the boot. From the keyfob i have no issues.

[MJKooLio]

In the new year...

Honestly it doesn't bother me and think if I look into it and get it replaced it'll start a whole new issue with the car... and so far(t) the car has been faultless - except the boot clonking..