Dynaudio in Mk6 Golf compared to stock?

[Pauly]

Hey guys,

Im kinda surprised no one has really asked this question on here. (yes I have done a forum search and could only pull up a few threads with a few replys which are not really helpful).

But since the Mk6 Golf has been out for nearly 1 Year in Australia. There is prob more people to ask now.

But what are peoples of the Dynaudio setup in the Mk6 Golf compared to the stock unit it comes with. Is it really worth the $1300?

I suppose me, and im sure others are looking at specing up their Golfs in the coming months, and are just wanting peoples opinions on the setup.

I have heard both setups, and I just cant make up in my mind if its worth the extra $1300 which I could put towards some other accessories, or insurance! haha.

Post your thoughts.

[elisiX]

I have not heard the difference so can't comment on the differences.

However the reason I didn't bother with the Dynaudio is that on the way to and from work, we basically listen to the radio.

ie; put **** in get **** out. The upgrade would be wasted.

[Liquid]

i took the plunge and bought my 118tsi with dynaudio. Recently had to put the car in for some warranty issues, and had the TDI as a courtesy without dynaudio the difference in the audio quality is quite big and i had no regrets taking that plunge.

If you are an audiophile, you might appreciate the quality, as it is quite decent. But its by no means the best quality. If you want better quality audio and don't envisage upgrading the speakers of your car later on down the track, then i would get it.

[Escell]

While there is not much Dynaudio information on this site, there are a few threads I stumbled on when researching for myself which led me to tick it as an option. I'll list them below.

The general consensus was that for those picky about audio fidelity the Dynaudio adds a level of clarity above stock and is a "no brainer" option. The only complaints were that during the break-in period for the speakers you may note a rattle in the door during bass and the speakers will seem a little biased towards the top end.

Also as you will read "it's a small sub away from a fantastic system", or something like that. The bass is decent even without a sub imo.

After break in , one poster said his system sounded fantastic.

I have sat in a mk6 GTI with and without the Dynaudio and to me the difference was immediately noticeable. Crisper highs and a natural sounding mid range. The bass was well defined with no boom. It was great although not mind blowingly great.

I would sit in test drives with and without and decide for yourself. To test if the bass is enough for you I would use Take Five by Dave Brubeck - you won't hear any of the echoing deep bass of the kick on the first beat on a poor system. Or you could use Low by FloRida.

Music is personal. Things that I can't stand hearing don't matter to mates.

I'd bear in mind that this is a factory fitted perfectly molded option for your new car. If you change your mind later and go aftermarket, you'll pay similar or even more but you have to let a random installer take apart your car.

Check these threads:

http://forums.motivemag.com/zerothread?id=4577165
Great thread on Dynaudio in the Golf. Pretty much all positive

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4678446
Post by a guy who's had it long enough to break it in. All positive.

http://whathifi.com/News/JUST-TESTED...-Passat-CC-GT/
Interesting article about the Passat CC Dynaudio by what hi fi (different to the GTI's)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4657156

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4653426
Is it worth waiting for as an option?

Plenty more if you search vwvortex.

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2896
A few negative posts in here amongst more positives.

Also if you think it needs sub message me. I have info on how to install one. You need balls to do it though.

In summary if you care about sound, do it.

Hope this helps. It's a summary of a few hours of searching I did. I get my GTI this week so I'll let you know what I think.

[ope126]

Here is some product info from the manufacturer;

http://www.dynaudio.com/eng/auto/golf.php

Hope this helps...

[Brendan_A]

If you love your music and like quality do it! You couldn't buy Dyn speakers from a car audio shop for $1300. My MK6 I have on order has got the option and I can't wait to get some hours up on the system. I have heard both systems and the Dyn's are just awesome!

[TonyJZX]

why's it usd$480 there yet $1,300 here?

[cme2c]

I am so happy I ticked the Dynaudio box when ordering the 118TSI .IIRC it's only $1k extra with the factory RNS510 satnav/ dvd/hdd system. When I test drove a GTI without dynaudio, the audio sounded flattened.

With dynaudio the sound is brighter, the bass fuller and the details more defined, like the sound of fingers on fretboard and strings with acoustic tracks. Splits front and back.

It's not quite as good as the Harmon -Kardon in my friends Mercedes C280, but if you don't have cloth ears, Dynaudio is well worth the money, IMHO.

[JLR]

Only thing to keep in mind is that hardly any GTI's are built with the Dynaudio. So if you chose to have one, you will have or make/order a build or you might be lucky and get one earlier.

I am in the same boat. The standard audio is pretty good, and adjusting the EQ would make a decent sound system. Definatley something passable and you would get used to it straight away. I was impressed coming from a 8 speaker, 2 amps and subwoofer system.

With the Dynaudio, there is definatley a bass increase and mid and top end aswell. Is it worth $1300?. I'd say for me yes. Its factory, and will be covered under warrenty and i can pick up the car and its all done.

[JasonP]

I've had my 118TSI for 8 months now, & I love the Dynaudio over the standard sysem.

My 103TDI has the standard system, & even though it's quite good, I really love cranking up the Dynaudio when I get the chance.

Tick the box; it's worth it.

Mine helped convince TDiJetta09 to order Dynaudio for his new Mark6.

[Spook]

I'd imagine it may make sense to tick the Dynaudio option if you want to upgrade from the RCD310 as well. I seem to recall reading somewhere than just optioning the RCD510 alone is over $1000 (unless you fit it aftermarket) as it is a dealer fitted accessory.

[midlifecrisis]

What advice do people have for breaking these speakers in?

[roy]

i didn't tick this option because i only use radio for most of the time...

[Corey_R]

Im kinda surprised no one has really asked this question on here. (yes I have done a forum search and could only pull up a few threads with a few replys which are not really helpful).

It's because it's subjective. Peoples ears are all different, musical tastes are different, definition of the term 'audiophile' is different, and expectations are different.

I have heard both setups, and I just cant make up in my mind if its worth the extra $1300 which I could put towards some other accessories, or insurance! haha.

If you have heard it and not sure whether it's worth it or not, then it's probably not!


I would probably say that the best advice given in this thread is that since the Dynaudio upgrade is only $1000 or $1300 (depending on the car), there is no possible way you'd get anything BETTER for that price aftermarket. Plus, this would be covered under warranty.

So sure, you could go out and get a custom system installed with aFocal Utopia BE Kit #7 plus three 8" subs across the back as well as all the associated AMPs, cabling and installation for about $15,000 and it'd be way better but what's the point... no matter how good the audio system is, it's a car and the sound will never be optimal.

[Corey_R]

Do you all know who Dynaudio is ?

Btw - many people have said to me since VW announced their partnership with Dynaudio, who they hell ARE Dynaudio?

Dynaudio are a Danish company who've been around for about 30 years now. They are very well known in the 'high-end audiophile community' for the past few decades for not only their own products, but for selling their drivers to other high-end audio manufacturers to use in their products.

Dynaudio's current top of the line speaker is called the Evidence Master. It retails for about US$85,000 for the stereo pair. In Australia they're approximately $125,000 for the pair.

I was lucky enough to hear a set of these in a 'little stereo system worth about $400,000' (for the speakers, Mark Levinson reference amps, preamp, dac and digital transport, plus clear audio reference turntable, and all the associated power filtering and cables).

I must say that I do my best to forget the experience because that system was so unbelievably awesome that nothing else that I could possibly afford would ever compare.

So Audi have Bose as their 'premium' sound system. Bose are crap in comparision to Dynaudio... VW have really picked a great company to partner with