Sound System on the New Golf

**ctan** · 16-05-2013, 05:14 PM

Is there any information out there on what sort of sound system is offered on the new Golf? As far as I can tell the DynaAudio option available on the MK6 is no longer offered as an option on the MK 7. Must admit I am not overly impressed with the system. It is definitely better than the stock system but for the money it is somewhat lacking. The DynaAudio on the Passat is heaps better. The sound system in the Skoda Octavia is just as good. The difference as far as I can tell is watts (could be wrong) , the one on the MK6 is 300W but on the Passat is 600W. It looks like there is a DynaAudio option offered on the MK7 GTI. Is this the same system as offered on the MK6? I can only hope it is a better system.

I'm not sure what comes with the DynaAudio option apart from the speakers? If it is just a set of speakers, I'm thinking the money is better spent on a third party install (assuming can find a vendor who can do this professionally w/o damaging the trims). But what about the integration with the RNS unit? If it is only speakers, then can I assume the coding and configuration will still work???

Any thoughts on this?

**DoggieHowser** · 16-05-2013, 05:30 PM

If you follow the Dynaudio speaker range, you'll see they have different ranges:

The entry level is Excite and this is the range that goes into Golfs.

The Passat IIRC uses the higher Esotec range.

**Golf7** · 16-05-2013, 06:35 PM

VW here haven't got any optional sound systems for the Golf just yet... Maybe they'll bring something in after a while and the GTI may very likely have some better sound system on offer...

**aarunjury** · 16-05-2013, 08:14 PM

My sentiments exactly, in fact if I remember correctly, the Mk7 Golf GTI brochure I read from the UK offering did include an upgraded Dynaudio 8 speaker system as an option...

**Paul_R** · 17-05-2013, 07:22 AM

UK GTI site offers 400w Dynaudio as option. 8 Speakers.
There are pictures of a plug n play subwoofer for the spare wheel well which brings a DSP too.

I suspect this option will be sufficient for most, although I'm not sure what happens to the spare wheel or if the R is impacted re the availability of the subwoofer due to the raised floor for the AWD gubbins.

The Mk6 Dynaudio is complimented very nicely by a small sub. It's like adding 2+1 and getting 4.

**pologti18t** · 17-05-2013, 10:21 AM

VW USA seems to be going down the Fender path for optional sound systems....

**choC** · 14-04-2014, 06:12 PM

The Mk6 + Scirocco R had options for the Dynaudio package which doesn't seem to be available any more (on the Golf R anyway).

Can someone with a bit of interest in audio give me a review of the sound in the Mk7?

**zardoz** · 14-04-2014, 06:27 PM

I haven't heard the Dynaudio system in a Golf cabin but have heard it in a Tiguan. My current vehicle (mark 6 wagon) has a sound system which I am lead to believe is identical to the mark 5 in terms of speakers. It's average - better than some (and the mark 6 hatch in my opinion) but lacks a lot of detail.

I spent some time swapping CDs etc in a mark 7 wagon with leather interior and sunroof (these things can make a different to sound) and can say that there is a HUGE difference in sound quality compared to the mark 5 and 6 stock systems. I spent a day with a mark 6 hatch comfortline with cloth interior which, try as I may, couldn't be made to sound good for the life of me. The mark 7 system was listenable and could quite comfortable sit there for a few hours going through my music collection. I used Above & Beyond's Group Therapy album and Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms (original 1985 release) via CD and London Grammar's "If You Wait" album via high bitrate (v0 encoded) MP3 on SD card for my tests. Unlike the Discover Pro, the Discover Nav doesn't support FLAC lossless audio or direct iPhone/iPod connectivity.

I found there to be plenty of detail in the high end without that fatiguing feeling I get on some other systems. There's a bit of punch in the low end but not as much as I'd like. It's not boomy, though - it seemed well controlled.

Yes, I'd rate the Dynaudio package in the Tiguan above that sound in terms of clarity and detail. I dare say I am less concerned about the lack of premium sound option on the mark 7 than I would have been with a mark 6. Disappointed with the Discover Nav screen - Samsung are shipping watches with a higher res display ...

I've been quoted of upwards of around 4k to get the dynaudio system retrofitted inclusive of labour - a third party upgrade is likely better value at that price point. The new dynaudio system I'm told is a significant jump from the old one, too, and includes a subwoofer module that sits inside the spare wheel.

I'd suggest walking into a dealership with an SD card and/or CDs and have a play and perhaps even spend some time doing so on a test drive to give you an idea on how the road noise affects audio quality.

**choC** · 14-04-2014, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by zardoz

I spent some time swapping CDs etc in a mark 7 wagon with leather interior and sunroof (these things can make a different to sound) and can say that there is a HUGE difference in sound quality compared to the mark 5 and 6 stock systems. I spent a day with a mark 6 hatch comfortline with cloth interior which, try as I may, couldn't be made to sound good for the life of me. The mark 7 system was listenable and could quite comfortable sit there for a few hours going through my music collection. I used Above & Beyond's Group Therapy album and Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms (original 1985 release) via CD and London Grammar's "If You Wait" album via high bitrate (v0 encoded) MP3 on SD card for my tests. Unlike the Discover Pro, the Discover Nav doesn't support FLAC lossless audio or direct iPhone/iPod connectivity.

Just what I wanted to hear. You've got very similar tastes in music too

I've already ordered my Golf R 7, just seeing if I'll have to spend the extra money on a better sounding audio system. Shame there's no Dynaudio package though.