Fabia vrs Symphony

dtriggs · 01-06-2005, 11:01

I am a bit fed up with the Radio reception on the standard unit. It is absolutely rubbish and wont hold a signal half the time. Now, I have read lots of threads on here but nothing really helps. If I get Skoda to change the head unit (it also turns itself off when I change preset channels) is it likely to improve or is this just usual for these units ? If so, is there anything I can do and would a new head unit from Pioneer or Alpine etc be any better ?

Klippie · 02-06-2005, 00:24

I removed the standard Fabia VRS head unit and replaced it with a Clarion DXZ648RMP cd/mp3 player. The radio reception and sound quality have vastly improved so I would say its a no brainer to put a good quality aftermarket head unit in.

I am not saying Clarion is the best make by any means I just liked the sound quality.

Very helpful people and good prices here...http://www.mcs-direct.co.uk/index.html

All you need to finish the job is a trim plate to cover the gap above the new head unit in the dash this costs £3 from any Skoda dealer.

WW_VRS · 02-06-2005, 09:57

Not had that much trouble with it, tbh. Only problem is the TA is very, very sensitive.

01-06-2005, 11:01	#1
dtriggs Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fabia vrs Symphony I am a bit fed up with the Radio reception on the standard unit. It is absolutely rubbish and wont hold a signal half the time. Now, I have read lots of threads on here but nothing really helps. If I get Skoda to change the head unit (it also turns itself off when I change preset channels) is it likely to improve or is this just usual for these units ? If so, is there anything I can do and would a new head unit from Pioneer or Alpine etc be any better ?

02-06-2005, 09:57	#3
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,733 Thanks: 44 Thanked 68 Times in 59 Posts	Not had that much trouble with it, tbh. Only problem is the TA is very, very sensitive. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

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02-06-2005, 00:24	#2
Klippie Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I removed the standard Fabia VRS head unit and replaced it with a Clarion DXZ648RMP cd/mp3 player. The radio reception and sound quality have vastly improved so I would say its a no brainer to put a good quality aftermarket head unit in. I am not saying Clarion is the best make by any means I just liked the sound quality. Very helpful people and good prices here...http://www.mcs-direct.co.uk/index.html All you need to finish the job is a trim plate to cover the gap above the new head unit in the dash this costs £3 from any Skoda dealer.