New R36 Waitlister ?Biscay vs Icelandic ?Dynaudio

[Radius]

nting, thanks for your advice. As Rocket mentioned, unfortunately ACC isn't currently available even for the MY10, which I'm assured is what I'll be getting in return for my patience. So that's a 125TDI Score 1 vs R36 0. Maybe R36's aren't designed to "cruise" behind others. =)

MY10 upgrades was something I specifically enquired about when ordering. The dealer has apparently checked the appopriate VW bulletin and confirmed that "there are no SIGNIFICANT changes". So I'm assured that the MY10 will still have 4 wheels and a seat I suppose lol.
I'm sure that Dynaudio 10-channel amp and 500+ watts must do something...
wouldn't have guessed it would shut your car down intermittently though!

[pj's]

Welcome Radius.

I have a Candy White R36 Wagon and as has already been mentioned colour is a very personal choice.
When I was looking at the R36 I also considered the Volvo V70. The R36 won because (a) it handled a lot better, the Volvo even in Sport mode felt a bit like the Queen Mary and (b) was faster and more responsive. Don't get me wrong the V70 is a nice car but aimed I think at a slightly different market.

As for the Dynaudio not really sure if it is worth the money. I'm currently upgrading my system with a new amp and sub woofer. In the process discovered the standard amp, which lives under the front passenger seat, also has xovers in the amp. Which makes it more difficult than firs thought.

cheers

pj

[Lance B]

Welcome Radius.

I have a Candy White R36 Wagon and as has already been mentioned colour is a very personal choice.
When I was looking at the R36 I also considered the Volvo V70. The R36 won because (a) it handled a lot better, the Volvo even in Sport mode felt a bit like the Queen Mary and (b) was faster and more responsive. Don't get me wrong the V70 is a nice car but aimed I think at a slightly different market.

As for the Dynaudio not really sure if it is worth the money. I'm currently upgrading my system with a new amp and sub woofer. In the process discovered the standard amp, which lives under the front passenger seat, also has xovers in the amp. Which makes it more difficult than firs thought.

Good to know about the amp and the xovers. Don't suppose you know whether they are adjustable and/or what the crossover points are and at what dB they roll off at?

I'd be very interested in your results of your upgrade.

[DUB36]

After spending 15k on dynaudio home speakers,yes the upgrade is worth it,just remember to run in your speakers too!
http://www.dynaudio.com/eng/auto/vw.php

[Rocket36]

After spending 15k on dynaudio home speakers,yes the upgrade is worth it,just remember to run in your speakers too!

Although I completely disagree, I'd like you to explain why in order to help me understand.

How is having the Dynaudio going to improve my experience in the following circumstances:

Full car, conversations, radio for background music.

Single passenger, talking occasionally, some good (taste not quality) music playing and level that means I can still hear the car and traffic around me.

On my own, listening to the music I love most, loudish but not so loud that it's all I can hear.

I can ALWAYS here the parking sensors no matter what the circumstances if that helps. Please explain to me how $2000+ is worth it when the stock system easily handles all the situations.

[theplanner]

Although I completely disagree, I'd like you to explain why in order to help me understand.

How is having the Dynaudio going to improve my experience in the following circumstances:

Full car, conversations, radio for background music.

Single passenger, talking occasionally, some good (taste not quality) music playing and level that means I can still hear the car and traffic around me.

On my own, listening to the music I love most, loudish but not so loud that it's all I can hear.

I can ALWAYS here the parking sensors no matter what the circumstances if that helps. Please explain to me how $2000+ is worth it when the stock system easily handles all the situations.

Don't you think debating over whether the Dynaudio is worth the money or not is like debating why would one spend the extra $$ for an R36 vs a standard passat. Since they all take us from A to Z but it's how it takes us there that makes the difference right. For some, the differences mean alot for others it does not.

I have heard the standard Vs dynaudio and personally believe Dynaudio is worth the money because of the clarity of the sounds. But then again, for others that clarity may not make a difference.

[DUB36]

Your views...I enjoy my music and i do not have bleeding ears,it has a nice clean sound with factory warranty.
Any how i love the car sound too. Engine/exhaust

[Rocket36]

I've heard both and I can't tell the difference in "clarity". Seems to me the main difference is less distortion at higher volumes with the dynaudio. At "normal" or "everyday" levels, they're the same.

[Jayse]

I'm sure that Dynaudio 10-channel amp and 500+ watts must do something...
wouldn't have guessed it would shut your car down intermittently though!

Hey Radius,

I think this is a problem with SOME RNS-510 units not the Dynaudio sound system.

As someone who ticked the box on the Dynaudio option, i'm not regretting it at all. I listen to pretty much all music, cept country, loud and soft and the clarity and sound are pleasing to the ears. Mind you, it also depends on the quality of the mp3's you have saved. If thats the format you play your music.

Anyways, good luck with your choices mate.

Cheers,

Jayse.

[Swallowtail]

Picked mine up.

Great car, but a couple of issues:

1. 1st gear is rough from start, feels like a rough clutch. Will see how that goes.

2. - the biggie - They stuffed up the order, and the car does NOT have Dynaudio. Very disgruntled. They acknowledged that they have stuffed up, and offered me either a discount (to the value of Dynaudio) or a retro-fit. The retro-fit would have to come from a new car that they order and strip the Dynaudio stuff out of as it is not available as parts.

I'm thinking I should be digging heels in and getting them to give me the new car... am I being unreasonable? What does everyone think? It's clearly on the order forms, and all their documentation.

Having said that - what a car!!!! So smooth (apart form 1st as above), love the sound of it, well put together, looks HAWT!