Dynaudio in Mk6 Golf compared to stock?

[Corey_R]

Correct

[Ideo]

Cheers.

*runs home to turn on radio text*

[MiiLos]

Been reading up on the Dynaudio system recently in deciding on which sub to pair with it to finish off the package. Not looking for anything over the top, just after that extra bit of bass punch to finish off the system. In my short search I think I'm going to go with the Focal BUS 25.

While reading I came across a post in another forum in which the member posted the findings of an engineer's acoustics test in a Golf equipped with the Dynaudio system. The EQ settings for best sound results were; Tweeter: -8, Mid: +4, Bass: -3. This member stated the outcome was 'amaizing'. I'll no doubt be testing this once I collect my GTI next week, but was wondering if anyone with the Dynaudio equipped could try these settings and report on what they think?

[Mariani]

Been reading up on the Dynaudio system recently in deciding on which sub to pair with it to finish off the package. Not looking for anything over the top, just after that extra bit of bass punch to finish off the system. In my short search I think I'm going to go with the Focal BUS 25.

While reading I came across a post in another forum in which the member posted the findings of an engineer's acoustics test in a Golf Bang For Yourequipped with the Dynaudio system. The EQ settings for best sound results were; Tweeter: -8, Mid: +4, Bass: -3. This member stated the outcome was 'amaizing'. I'll no doubt be testing this once I collect my GTI next week, but was wondering if anyone with the Dynaudio equipped could try these settings and report on what they think?

Doesn't the Dynaudio hold much Bass? I thought it cranked hard. Never really got a chance to test it properly.

[Brendan_A]

Doesn't the Dynaudio hold much Bass? I thought it cranked hard. Never really got a chance to test it properly.

The Dynaudio has plenty of bass for the system it is. I added Dynamat to both front doors which added quite a fair bit more bass and volume. You would now think I have a 8" sub in the boot. If I was to go a sub I would buy an Image Dynamics 10" but I won't be as its a waste of space and it doesn't need it.

People need to realize that Dyn speakers need at least 100Hr plus run time before they start to sound their best. The more use the better they sound.

[Corey_R]

Doesn't the Dynaudio hold much Bass? I thought it cranked hard. Never really got a chance to test it properly.

You're reading the results wrong. They're saying that the Dynaudio is outputting TOO MUCH bass (and way too much treble), so that to get "acoustically accurate frequency results" you need to turn DOWN the bass by 3, turn down the treble by 8, and turn up the mid by 4.

People need to realize that Dyn speakers need at least 100Hr plus run time before they start to sound their best. The more use the better they sound.

Very true. They have improved with time, like many good audio components do during their initial usage.

[MiiLos]

Thanks for that comment Corey - I should have added that into my original post. This was infact the findings of the guy doing the testing. i.e. the Dynaudio system is rather treble heavy and to get accurate acoustic levels the mid needed to be raised whilst notching down the bass.

It will be interesting to experiment with the settings and see the results as I usually turn up the treble to get a clearer output along with going up 1 or 2 notches on the bass in stock car systems.

[futori]

The EQ settings for best sound results were; Tweeter: -8, Mid: +4, Bass: -3. This member stated the outcome was 'amaizing'.

Tried those settings on the way into work today, I wasn't too impressed, but there's so many other variables involved (I don't think my Dynaudio is fully broken in, was listening to rock where I find I usually like the 'scooped' mid sound, iPod MP3 bitrate/quality, etc.)

I ended up bringing the bass and treble back up a few notches, but I'll try some other genres on the way home and see how the -8/+4/-3 setting sounds.

[langers_sydney]

Agreed, we need to know the genre of music tested, electronic will sound way different to Rock on those settings.....

[Corey_R]

I've personally left the treble and mid at 0 and put the bass to 2. This has worked well on most of the material I listen to (Progessive rock and metal, classic rock/hard rock and heavy metal through to modern heavy/death/symphonic/gothic/alternative rock and metal, industrial, indie, ska, and various classical, folk, blues and jazz including some A Capella).

I find that on "bad recordings" the treble and detail of the Dynaudio can just make them sound worse, so turning down the treble a few notches is good. I'll try out the -8/4/-3 EQ settings, but I highly doubt that they are the "acoustically correct" values.


But I mean, this IS A CAR.

The cheapest Stereophile Recommended A/A+ "Stereo system" that you can buy is the following:
"CD Player": SCD-XA5400ES - US$1,500 (this is amazingly cheap. The next cheapest being US$5950 for Ayre Acoustics C-5xeMP)
Since the above actually IS a CD player and not just a transport, not DAC/digital processor required.
Pre-amplifier: Parasound Halo JC 2 - US$4,000
Power-amplifier: Ayre Acoustics V-5xe - US$4,950
Speakers: Revel Ultima Studio2 - US$15,998
You'll then need a suitable Coax digital interconnect etc between the CD and Pre, a pair of XLR interconnects between the Pre and Power, and a set of speaker cables... can't be bothered listing them, but use "the rule of 10%" and you get US$2,285

So the cheapest A/A+ "Stereo system" you can get is US$28,733 - and that's assuming that all those components actually play well together. You could safely double that cost if you bought them here in Australia.

But anyway... my point is, we can't be too critical of a $1000 (or $1300 depending on your Golf model) stereo upgrade when the "reference" in audio starts at US$28,733

[stickshift3000]

This has worked well on most of the material I listen to (Progessive rock and metal, classic rock/hard rock and heavy metal through to modern heavy/death/symphonic/gothic/alternative rock and metal, industrial, indie, ska, and various classical, folk, blues and jazz including some A Capella).

It might have been easier if you told us what you DONT listen to! ; )

[langers_sydney]

Corey hates Drum Machines.

[Corey_R]

Lol yes... I don't listen to anything "electronic", so dance, "drum & bass", etc etc, or where the "group" doesn't play any instruments, so most pop, r&b, rap, grr. I'm a guitarist, so I'm pretty pig-headed when it comes to my musical views
Industrial, is about as electronic I can get (so Nine Inch Nails etc) cause they'll still get out there an actually play their stuff each time - even if the guitar is on a rack plugged in via a heap of electronic and computers to produce the "industrial sounds" etc.

[Ideo]

Corey hates Drum Machines.

And Autotune.

I have the treble way down, mid about medium and bass up to 4.

[Corey_R]

And Autotune.

Lol... with a passion. I hated it even before Cher made it famous... cause before that it was being used to fix all the talentless hacks who can't sing yet are selling millions of records on the "pop charts".