Audio option questions?

burtracoon · 28-10-2007, 19:58

Having tried the stereo on a recent test drive I found the standard system a little lacking compared to what I've been used too, whilst leafing through the current Octavia brochure on page 16 in the picture showing the curtain airbags you can make out additional speakers in the doors.

Obviously this was of interest yet I have been unable to find any reference in the brochure or on the website. Searching this forum there are references to 12 speaker and Amp upgrades which sound just the ticket, however I have also seen threads saying that it is no longer available.

As my vehicle will be a company vehicle a factory upgrade would have fitted the bill.

Is anybody able to clarify what if any upgrades are available? Was it an option, and is it still available?

many thanks in advance.

**VRStu** · 28-10-2007, 20:13

Order the new SATNav unit. Sounds great.

dstev2000 · 28-10-2007, 21:02

AFAIK the 12 speaker system upgrade is no longer available and is incompatible with the older MFD2 sat nav system or the new MFD3.

Like Stu says, the new MFD3 (aka Columbus) system is available as a factory option now and I strongly recommend you order it.

A brief tech spec:

Touch screen sat nav
DVD compatible
30gig hard drive built in
Memory card reader built in

Have a look here:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...sat-nav/92018/

burtracoon · 29-10-2007, 10:13

That looks great, sadly it would wipe out my budget for any other options at all, which when I already have an Ipod and a Tom Tom doesn't add up financially.

Shame that Skoda have deleted the other options.

TallioN · 29-10-2007, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

AFAIK the 12 speaker system upgrade is no longer available and is incompatible with the older MFD2 sat nav system or the new MFD3.

No, as I know, in Germany customers may order MFD3 Colombus with 12 speakers and amplifier:

There are two packets:
Radio DVD-Navigation "Columbus" I
- DVD-Navigation mit 6,5"Color-Touch-Screen
- Dynamische Navigation mittels TMC
- Kartendarstellung aus der Vogelperspektive
- Festplatte mit 30 GB davon 20 GB für MP3 oder WMA
- SD Speicherkartenschacht
- Video-DVD Wiedergabe (nicht im Fahrtbetrieb)
- Doppeltuner für sehr guten Empfang
- DVD für Westeuropa
(Details bei Ihrem Skoda Berater) EUR 1.950,-

Radio DVD-Navigation "Columbus" II
- Soundsystem mit 12 Lautsprechern
- DVD-Navigation mit 6,5" Color-Touch-Screen
- Dynamische Navigation mittels TMC
- Kartendarstellung aus der Vogelperspektive
- Festplatte mit 30 GB davon 20 GB für MP3 oder WMA
- SD Speicherkartenschacht
- Video-DVD Wiedergabe (nicht im Fahrtbetrieb)
- Doppeltuner für sehr guten Empfang
- DVD für Westeuropa
(Details bei Ihrem Skoda Berater) EUR 2.320,-

dstev2000 · 29-10-2007, 18:01

Irrespective of this the 12 speaker system is not currently available in the UK with any of the sat nav systems.

This may change in due course now the Columbus system is here and the compatiblity of the sound system has come to light.

There is no mention of the Columbus and/or 12 speaker system on the UK site, miles behind the times or what???
Skoda could be missing out on countless orders for this unit.

The engine tech spec for the vRS TDI is still mostly unavailable, how long has this model been available????

28-10-2007, 19:58	#1
burtracoon Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Audio option questions? Having tried the stereo on a recent test drive I found the standard system a little lacking compared to what I've been used too, whilst leafing through the current Octavia brochure on page 16 in the picture showing the curtain airbags you can make out additional speakers in the doors. Obviously this was of interest yet I have been unable to find any reference in the brochure or on the website. Searching this forum there are references to 12 speaker and Amp upgrades which sound just the ticket, however I have also seen threads saying that it is no longer available. As my vehicle will be a company vehicle a factory upgrade would have fitted the bill. Is anybody able to clarify what if any upgrades are available? Was it an option, and is it still available? many thanks in advance.

28-10-2007, 20:13	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,686 Thanks: 87 Thanked 845 Times in 761 Posts	Re: Audio option questions? Order the new SATNav unit. Sounds great. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

28-10-2007, 21:02	#3
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Audio option questions? AFAIK the 12 speaker system upgrade is no longer available and is incompatible with the older MFD2 sat nav system or the new MFD3. Like Stu says, the new MFD3 (aka Columbus) system is available as a factory option now and I strongly recommend you order it. A brief tech spec: Touch screen sat nav DVD compatible 30gig hard drive built in Memory card reader built in Have a look here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...sat-nav/92018/ __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

29-10-2007, 10:13	#4
burtracoon Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Audio option questions? That looks great, sadly it would wipe out my budget for any other options at all, which when I already have an Ipod and a Tom Tom doesn't add up financially. Shame that Skoda have deleted the other options.

29-10-2007, 18:01	#6
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Audio option questions? Irrespective of this the 12 speaker system is not currently available in the UK with any of the sat nav systems. This may change in due course now the Columbus system is here and the compatiblity of the sound system has come to light. There is no mention of the Columbus and/or 12 speaker system on the UK site, miles behind the times or what??? Skoda could be missing out on countless orders for this unit. The engine tech spec for the vRS TDI is still mostly unavailable, how long has this model been available???? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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