VW into vRS

skinnyman · 07-08-2007, 00:30

Right. I'm on a mission to upgrade the Symphony unit in my Mk1 vRS. Is the standard VW audio equipment better than the Symphony? It looks very similar give or take a few buttons, but were the internals any better? I don't want to be like the lads on Scarborough seafront on a Saturday night with their amps 'n' subs etc, but I need a better sound.
I figured as we in the Skoda fraternity inherit the odd bit of substandard equipment from the VW parts bin, I have assumed that the VW customers get better internals in their stereos. If this is the case, I can buy a VW head unit, pop it in and enjoy a better sound. If not, my 'OEM look' quest will start again.
I'm hoping that the boffins amongst you can guide me on this as I am running out of budget solutions to solve my audio misery.
Thanks in advance,
Andrew.

mattbeef · 07-08-2007, 09:19

Even if they are different internals your going to have a blue illuminated headunit while the rest is green

Im finding this out as being a total pain in the *** at the moment. Ive seen a Pioneer head unit that would be awesome for what i need but it only comes with blue illumination, great

skinnyman · 07-08-2007, 10:01

Good point, I guess blue would look a bit odd next to green. Mind you, I'm not too bothered about how it looks, more how it sounds. After a journey in my mate's '07 Mk2 Octavia, my Symphony stereo sounds like the worst thing on the planet.

07-08-2007, 00:30	#1
skinnyman Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scarborough Posts: 516 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	VW into vRS Right. I'm on a mission to upgrade the Symphony unit in my Mk1 vRS. Is the standard VW audio equipment better than the Symphony? It looks very similar give or take a few buttons, but were the internals any better? I don't want to be like the lads on Scarborough seafront on a Saturday night with their amps 'n' subs etc, but I need a better sound. I figured as we in the Skoda fraternity inherit the odd bit of substandard equipment from the VW parts bin, I have assumed that the VW customers get better internals in their stereos. If this is the case, I can buy a VW head unit, pop it in and enjoy a better sound. If not, my 'OEM look' quest will start again. I'm hoping that the boffins amongst you can guide me on this as I am running out of budget solutions to solve my audio misery. Thanks in advance, Andrew. __________________

07-08-2007, 09:19	#2
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,335 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: VW into vRS Even if they are different internals your going to have a blue illuminated headunit while the rest is green Im finding this out as being a total pain in the *** at the moment. Ive seen a Pioneer head unit that would be awesome for what i need but it only comes with blue illumination, great __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

07-08-2007, 10:01	#3
skinnyman Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scarborough Posts: 516 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: VW into vRS Good point, I guess blue would look a bit odd next to green. Mind you, I'm not too bothered about how it looks, more how it sounds. After a journey in my mate's '07 Mk2 Octavia, my Symphony stereo sounds like the worst thing on the planet. __________________

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