Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[kamold]

How do you all feel about the sound quality of the RCD330, I have one, and I swear nothing sounds as good as the RNS510 I had beforehand....there's just something not quite right with the audio quality coming out of the RCD330 in my mind....it's like there's serious issues with the midrange and the bass is weird. I can't put my finger on it.

You're comparing a $300 head unit to an OEM unit that cost $2500 at the time....might be being a bit picky....

[Mk R]

How do you all feel about the sound quality of the RCD330, I have one, and I swear nothing sounds as good as the RNS510 I had beforehand....there's just something not quite right with the audio quality coming out of the RCD330 in my mind....it's like there's serious issues with the midrange and the bass is weird. I can't put my finger on it.

That sucks man. Maybe send it back? We have a 2009 118 TSi which when stock has way better audio than our Tiguan Pacific 2012. I did the upgrade in both cars from an RCD 510 and both cars possibly have better sound now, definitely not worse.

Sometime I lose the rear speakers in the golf when i adjust the fader but that's fixed by resetting to factory sound settings. Have you tried that?

It should not be getting worse though, something's wrong.

[benough]

Told ya Manol.

You got a Friday HU

[Mk R]

Maybe meet up with someone near you that has an RCD330 and try plugging theirs in, or even another HU that's not your old one. If the other head unit sounds better than your rcd330 then you know the answer. They're easy to put in and out and you'd know 100%.

I've got an RCD 310 you could just have for nothing to test if you can be arsed coming to Manly to get it. If you catch me on quiet week/end you can plug my RCD330 in to your car and see if it sounds better. I travel a fair bit for work though.

[benough]

Change of Topic

Does anyone have a VCDS lbl file for an RCD330, with this part number?

6RF 035 187E

Thanks

[specialized32]

Maybe meet up with someone near you that has an RCD330 and try plugging theirs in, or even another HU that's not your old one. If the other head unit sounds better than your rcd330 then you know the answer. They're easy to put in and out and you'd know 100%.

I've got an RCD 310 you could just have for nothing to test if you can be arsed coming to Manly to get it. If you catch me on quiet week/end you can plug my RCD330 in to your car and see if it sounds better. I travel a fair bit for work though.

I have read through this whole thread and countless ones on the net. Can someone please help.

Car Audio Radio RCD330 w.Carplay Android Auto,BT,AUX,RVC for VW GOLF PASSAT POLO 6957999612926 | eBay

all the alixpress threads are old if i can get a cheaper one please PM the link.

CANBUS GATEWAY. unless i gave up reading no one says X works with a 2008 Golf R32. My canbus is 7N0 907 530 H which i read is hit or miss or can be recoded via VCDS?.

I really wanted to go this option rather than get a cheap android chinese unit like xtrons, erisin etc but this seems all too much of a **** around just for the same thing but has OEM look.

[benough]

Hey

That Headunit is fine. However, I went with the new 6RF part number, and it stable and fast. I paid $450 I think.

I can see no reason why that CANBUS gateway won't work. As long as you can find someone to copy over the coding, it's dead simple. If the CAN Gateway is new, you need to ensure it's programmed to RHD.

I did all this for a mate in a 2008 Passat and it all works fine, no issues.

[Mk R]

I've not had any experience with the CANBUS issue but it sounds like benough answered your question. if you want android auto pre loaded they're more $$$. Carplay only is cheaper.

CarPlay plus Android Auto best price i could see

~AUD 250 delivered
Carplay Android Auto RCD330 R340G Plus noname RCD330 Radio RCD340G For Tiguan Golf 5 6 MK5 MK6 Passat Polo 6RD 035 187 B-in Cables, Adapters & Sockets from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

I've bought two units with carplay only from this guy ~AUD 200 delivered:
BODENLA RCD330 Plus RCD330G CarPlay APP Desai 6.5" MIB Car Radio RCD330G For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 Jetta MK5 MK6 Passat Polo Touran-in Car Radios from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Keith Feng who runs the Bodenla AliExpress store has been great to buy from and answered my questions quickly. Both units work fine. If you have any connection issues they're generally solved at the phone end. Once I had to reset the head unit by holding the on/off button down and it was fine.

The newer your phone the faster your CarPlay will work.

[specialized32]

I've not had any experience with the CANBUS issue but it sounds like benough answered your question. if you want android auto pre loaded they're more $$$. Carplay only is cheaper.

CarPlay plus Android Auto best price i could see

~AUD 250 delivered
Carplay Android Auto RCD330 R340G Plus noname RCD330 Radio RCD340G For Tiguan Golf 5 6 MK5 MK6 Passat Polo 6RD 035 187 B-in Cables, Adapters & Sockets from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

I've bought two units with carplay only from this guy ~AUD 200 delivered:
BODENLA RCD330 Plus RCD330G CarPlay APP Desai 6.5" MIB Car Radio RCD330G For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 Jetta MK5 MK6 Passat Polo Touran-in Car Radios from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Keith Feng who runs the Bodenla AliExpress store has been great to buy from and answered my questions quickly. Both units work fine. If you have any connection issues they're generally solved at the phone end. Once I had to reset the head unit by holding the on/off button down and it was fine.

The newer your phone the faster your CarPlay will work.

Thanks Mk R and benough. I tried Bodenla link and he has the android auto and car-play variant as well in store. The canbus Im only concerned due to battery drain issues?

[Mk R]

Thanks Mk R and benough. I tried Bodenla link and he has the android auto and car-play variant as well in store. The canbus Im only concerned due to battery drain issues?

Yeah, that's my understanding.