Dynaudio in Mk6 Golf compared to stock?

[iBoost]

Just get a good quality exhaust, that's all the audio I need.

[G-rig]

Re: Dynaudio in Mk6 Golf compared to stock?

Just get a good quality exhaust, that's all the audio I need.

That's a nice idea but still boring on the highway or in traffic.

I was thinking of selling all my audio gear to get a capristo r32 exhaust though .

[Mk6 Golf]

Stock sounds good

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.

Hay Pauly, it's good to know that you've heard both setups. As for me, well, I'd love to hear the Dynaudio system however, as I've already purchased my Golf, I suspect it would be moot as (from what I've read elsewhere) I understand the Dynaudio cannot be retro fitted to my existing Mk6 Golf (anyone correct me if I'm wrong?).

That said, I like my music very much and am very happy with the stock sound system. That could say one of two things, either I've been deprived for many years to know what a real good system should sound like, or that the stock system is actually good. I'd like to think the latter

[G-rig]

Deprived for many years...

Ps for the sake of $1300 it should come standard in the higher models if you're spending that much. All the options inflate the price too much and easy to get carried away.

[pologti18t]

Considering the price we pay for cars in Australia, there should many more options included as standard.

$1300 IMO isn't a lot to ask for the Dynaudio I guess - it's just that this option in combination with a few more very quickly adds up.

Then just prioritise the options you want! LOL

Then again... maybe the option madness shown in general here explains the huge McMansions they everyone seems to need nowadays... 20 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, 5 car garage, rumpus room, theatre room, formal lounge/dining room etc, when the average family is 4 people -

[Corey_R]

I suspect it would be moot as (from what I've read elsewhere) I understand the Dynaudio cannot be retro fitted to my existing Mk6 Golf (anyone correct me if I'm wrong?).

I'm not sure whether the dealers can order in the Dynaudio system to retro-fit. HOWEVER - even if they could, I'd be very surprised if it'd be anywhere under $2500 fitted.

[G-rig]

I'm not sure whether the dealers can order in the Dynaudio system to retro-fit. HOWEVER - even if they could, I'd be very surprised if it'd be anywhere under $2500 fitted.

Yeah I highly doubt they would stuff around fitting it, and defeats the purpose. You would be better off going to a good specialty audio shop and get aftermarket Dyn's and a more powerful amp which would be more impressive anyway.

The bottom line is $1300 is easily worth, but wouldnt' be as good as after market setups (although they would cost more). I'd just add a sub/amp to the factory Dyn's if you don't have gear from the last car.

[entice]

I have Dynaudio in my home system.
When I was looking for home audio, i looked far and wide, and always came back to the Dyn's.

Yes, they are expensive, but buy, they are damn good and exude quality in construction.

But, Did I tick the box?

No.
why not?

Well, as others have mentioned it's a personal preference.
My car is used to get from A-B. whilst getting to and fro, IF the audio is on, it's usually on AM Talkback. The car I just got out of after 11 moths had the same set of CD's in it that the car I had prior (for 13 months) which funnily enough are teh same as those in the car I had prior.... So, they would be a waste in my hands. The car I also just got out of had a magnificent Bose Centrepoint system (standard).. but that too was wasted on me.

In my view (and take it from me, I turn cars over every year or so) ticking any options or accessories for a vehicle should be done ONLY if you wish to benefit from it's use, and be prepared to forego the funds when it comes time to sell... Ie, the car really wont be worth any more than a standard one when you come to sell it (other than perhaps be a selling point to 2 otherwise identicle cars)...And this is why I dont understand why some dealers have stock of 9 month old GTI's on their showroom floors, optioned out completely, and still asking 65K for them....

But, the Dyn's are great.. anything they do, is great...

[Corey_R]

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback!

[Mk6 GTI]

I have Dynaudio in my home system.
When I was looking for home audio, i looked far and wide, and always came back to the Dyn's.

Yes, they are expensive, but buy, they are damn good and exude quality in construction.

But, Did I tick the box?

No.
why not?

Well, as others have mentioned it's a personal preference.
My car is used to get from A-B. whilst getting to and fro, IF the audio is on, it's usually on AM Talkback. The car I just got out of after 11 moths had the same set of CD's in it that the car I had prior (for 13 months) which funnily enough are teh same as those in the car I had prior.... So, they would be a waste in my hands. The car I also just got out of had a magnificent Bose Centrepoint system (standard).. but that too was wasted on me.

In my view (and take it from me, I turn cars over every year or so) ticking any options or accessories for a vehicle should be done ONLY if you wish to benefit from it's use, and be prepared to forego the funds when it comes time to sell... Ie, the car really wont be worth any more than a standard one when you come to sell it (other than perhaps be a selling point to 2 otherwise identicle cars)...And this is why I dont understand why some dealers have stock of 9 month old GTI's on their showroom floors, optioned out completely, and still asking 65K for them....

But, the Dyn's are great.. anything they do, is great...

Good to know mate.. Thanks for the feedback. I almost never listen to radio in the car being a muso I almost always have a cd going. So any fctory upgrade available I was willing to take up. I'll hopefully find out next week the greatness of dynaudio! Hehe

[G-rig]

Everyone's requirements are different, it would be a great option if you love music and planned to keep the car for over 1 year. I never listen to AM or radio much for that matter. If you are only thinking about A-B then a corolla or camry/falcon would do the job.

Agree the options can get out of hand, but as I mentioned earlier in the thread it's not hard to fit after market Dynaudio's and a quality amp/s down the track. The good thing is you can take them to the next car too which is what i'm doing.

[kennyc]

The car i have on hold for me have the standard speakers. I have not heard Dynaudio but know i would love them. I just cant see myself being able to wait 6 months for the car to be built for a dynaudio upgrade.
But man it should be standard, along with BT!!!!!

[Corey_R]

Yeah, if Dynaudio was the only optoin missing on a car, and the alternative was to wait for one to be build, do as G-rig said, get a great quality aftermarket system done by a reputable place (no Strathfield or JB etc), keep all the original equipment too, and then just take that system from car to car.

[kennyc]

Yeah, if Dynaudio was the only optoin missing on a car, and the alternative was to wait for one to be build, do as G-rig said, get a great quality aftermarket system done by a reputable place (no Strathfield or JB etc), keep all the original equipment too, and then just take that system from car to car.

Yeah the one i test drove today had the standard system, i thought it was good enough. Id be happy with it after i play around with the EQ settings.

[hcvo1]

Yeah the one i test drove today had the standard system, i thought it was good enough. Id be happy with it after i play around with the EQ settings.

Did you test drive the silver one they had with the 18" detroits like I did?