stream audio

mgpd · 13-05-2006, 18:25

can the stream head unit be removed and replaced with an aftermarket din sized unit of better quality? is there an adaptor involved? does it look ok?
THANKS IN ADVANCE

Lummox · 13-05-2006, 18:27

A simple search would have flagged up this..

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...ctavia+adapter

mgpd · 13-05-2006, 18:43

many thanks for your quick reply and sorry for wasting your time but new to site and thought i was the only one that would be considering this change of HU. you know the usual how silly ha ha anyway again many thanks. Great to know thats its a skoda part so finish should be as it was intended. so basically its just a simple procedure removing stream unit , plugging in new lead, then slotting in adaptor and finally fitting stereo

Lummox · 13-05-2006, 18:47

Dont worry about wasting the time. There are a few pics of the conversion somewhere on here. Quite a few non gen headunits in the Octavia 2 now.

With the Skoda kit it should be plug and play.

btw there is a flash update for the stream to sort cutting out etc.

mgpd · 13-05-2006, 18:53

thanks very much i posted another q regarding the plastic that surrounds the seat bases would you be able to tell me how to remove this without doing the usual amount of damage i do to everything else ( bull in china shop )

**GAFF** · 18-05-2006, 23:54

The Big Mac on here changed his out. He might be able to give you some tips, he got someone to do it. Nice piece of kit.

The Big Mac · 19-05-2006, 19:39

I have sent mgpd a PM about the HU , i am having problems putting pics of my new HU up on site , if you (Gaff) still have the ones i sent you , feel free to post them CHEERS!!!

The Big Mac · 19-05-2006, 20:06

sorry Gaff wondering if you got this message CHEERS!!!

**GAFF** · 20-05-2006, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Mac

sorry Gaff wondering if you got this message CHEERS!!!

I'll send them later, btw when did you change your username....I didn't recognise it

**GAFF** · 20-05-2006, 10:53

See pics

The Big Mac · 20-05-2006, 12:46

ColinD was kind enough to change my username (big thanks to him) The HU i used is a pioneer AVH-P7500DVD i changed all the door speakers to MTX THS652 components with crossovers MTX TH895 5 channel amp for dolby digital DTS for bass i used a 15 '' MTX4515 sledgehammer and cables, connections and power cap are all Streetwise it was fitted by the lads in The communication People Thurles Co Tipperary they specialise in fitting MTX equipment , im very happy with the sound CHEERS!!!

mdk1 · 20-05-2006, 15:28

Wow what agreat head unit!
What is it and how much? is the tuner builtin?

wega3k · 20-05-2006, 18:19

My very simple Octy 2 boot install consisting of an Alpine amp and 10" Kenwood sub....

Image049.jpg

The amp is nicely out of the way and pivots down fine when putting the seat flat. The sub box is very small and takes up hardly any space.

wega3k · 20-05-2006, 18:31

My Kenwood double DIN ICE / satnav install.....

DSCN0881.JPG

You'll have to excuse the rubbish picture. All looks a bit scruffy with my finger prints

. Looks a lot nicer in the flesh.

Dr Zoidberg · 20-05-2006, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by wega3k

My very simple Octy 2 boot install consisting of an Alpine amp and 10" Kenwood sub....

Attachment 9215

The amp is nicely out of the way and pivots down fine when putting the seat flat. The sub box is very small and takes up hardly any space.

How easy is it to get cables to the boot?
Oh , and where did you power the amp from?

wega3k · 20-05-2006, 18:55

The live power cable comes through a small hole drilled and the siliconed in the bulkhead. There is an existing gromet you can come through if you can find it though.

The cable then drops down behind the glove box and then runs under the plastic trim on the left hand side of the car and then out at the left hand side of the passenger seat squab.

I guess it's about as much of a hassle as any any modern car. Somebody else did this install for me but honestly, if I could go back, I'd do it myself.

The Big Mac · 21-05-2006, 10:08

The HU is the pioneer AVH P7500DVD it has tuner ,cd ,mp3 ,dolby digital dts dvd ,tv etc all built into the one unit it has a hideaway box that fits under the seat it costs around 2500 euros its super ,as they say you get what you pay for !CHEERS!!!

mgpd · 21-05-2006, 13:35

many thanks pics shown span my two options very well din or double din that is the question ? ive always liked the idea of the dub-din but havnt had enough space and i have it now but the bucket load however i am a pioneer lover so.......
we will wait and see again thanks

Dr Zoidberg · 21-05-2006, 16:28

The essential feature for me is bluetooth hands free , and I don't think that anyone makes a double-din bluetooth HU.

wega3k · 21-05-2006, 16:42

You want the brand new Kenwood DDX-6029. Looks gorgeous, way nicer design than mine, .45" bigger screen AND bluetooth! Only £550 too....

http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/sho.../AUDIO-VISUAL/

Or £1050 with the navigation unit....

http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/stock01/nvdx67ga.asp

I think if I was in the market for a setup for my Octy 2 now, that's what I'd go for. I would however consider picking up one of the old Kenwood DV-3200 sat nav units (like I've got) as I think it's the best navi system ever made. I think the software is nicer than Alpine's and Pioneer's, nicer than the new (Garmin based) Kenwood and certainly nicer than any car manufacturer's own system.

Dr Zoidberg · 21-05-2006, 16:59

Hmm , by the time the bluetooth module has been added and a CD changer thats just way too pricey for me.

A pioneer for £260 is more likely to get my money
http://www.mcsdirect.co.uk/acatalog/...70BTnew%2ehtml

fredw · 24-05-2006, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

btw there is a flash update for the stream to sort cutting out etc.

Except it made no significant difference to my radio when it was applied. If anything performance was slightly worse.

ednmra · 27-05-2006, 18:43

altering the settings in "mode" on mine has stopped all the drop-outs and "coughing" through the speakers.

13-05-2006, 18:25	#1
mgpd Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 94 Members Car: 06 1.9 tdi dsg and series 1 VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	stream audio can the stream head unit be removed and replaced with an aftermarket din sized unit of better quality? is there an adaptor involved? does it look ok? THANKS IN ADVANCE

13-05-2006, 18:27	#2
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: stream audio A simple search would have flagged up this.. http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...ctavia+adapter __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

13-05-2006, 18:43	#3
mgpd Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 94 Members Car: 06 1.9 tdi dsg and series 1 VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: stream audio many thanks for your quick reply and sorry for wasting your time but new to site and thought i was the only one that would be considering this change of HU. you know the usual how silly ha ha anyway again many thanks. Great to know thats its a skoda part so finish should be as it was intended. so basically its just a simple procedure removing stream unit , plugging in new lead, then slotting in adaptor and finally fitting stereo

13-05-2006, 18:47	#4
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: stream audio Dont worry about wasting the time. There are a few pics of the conversion somewhere on here. Quite a few non gen headunits in the Octavia 2 now. With the Skoda kit it should be plug and play. btw there is a flash update for the stream to sort cutting out etc. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

13-05-2006, 18:53	#5
mgpd Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 94 Members Car: 06 1.9 tdi dsg and series 1 VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: stream audio thanks very much i posted another q regarding the plastic that surrounds the seat bases would you be able to tell me how to remove this without doing the usual amount of damage i do to everything else ( bull in china shop )

18-05-2006, 23:54	#6
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,912 Members Car: Octavia II vRS Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 69 Posts	Re: stream audio The Big Mac on here changed his out. He might be able to give you some tips, he got someone to do it. Nice piece of kit. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS Last edited by GAFF; 20-05-2006 at 10:28.

19-05-2006, 19:39	#7
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Members Car: 06 OCTAVIA II RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: stream audio I have sent mgpd a PM about the HU , i am having problems putting pics of my new HU up on site , if you (Gaff) still have the ones i sent you , feel free to post them CHEERS!!! __________________ THE MACK

19-05-2006, 20:06	#8
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Members Car: 06 OCTAVIA II RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: stream audio sorry Gaff wondering if you got this message CHEERS!!! __________________ THE MACK

20-05-2006, 12:46	#11
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Members Car: 06 OCTAVIA II RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: stream audio ColinD was kind enough to change my username (big thanks to him) The HU i used is a pioneer AVH-P7500DVD i changed all the door speakers to MTX THS652 components with crossovers MTX TH895 5 channel amp for dolby digital DTS for bass i used a 15 '' MTX4515 sledgehammer and cables, connections and power cap are all Streetwise it was fitted by the lads in The communication People Thurles Co Tipperary they specialise in fitting MTX equipment , im very happy with the sound CHEERS!!! __________________ THE MACK

20-05-2006, 15:28	#12
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,181 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: stream audio Wow what agreat head unit! What is it and how much? is the tuner builtin? __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

20-05-2006, 18:19	#13
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: stream audio My very simple Octy 2 boot install consisting of an Alpine amp and 10" Kenwood sub.... Image049.jpg The amp is nicely out of the way and pivots down fine when putting the seat flat. The sub box is very small and takes up hardly any space. Last edited by wega3k; 20-05-2006 at 18:38.

20-05-2006, 18:31	#14
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: stream audio My Kenwood double DIN ICE / satnav install..... DSCN0881.JPG You'll have to excuse the rubbish picture. All looks a bit scruffy with my finger prints . Looks a lot nicer in the flesh. Last edited by wega3k; 20-05-2006 at 18:40.

20-05-2006, 18:55	#16
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: stream audio The live power cable comes through a small hole drilled and the siliconed in the bulkhead. There is an existing gromet you can come through if you can find it though. The cable then drops down behind the glove box and then runs under the plastic trim on the left hand side of the car and then out at the left hand side of the passenger seat squab. I guess it's about as much of a hassle as any any modern car. Somebody else did this install for me but honestly, if I could go back, I'd do it myself. Last edited by wega3k; 20-05-2006 at 19:00.

21-05-2006, 10:08	#17
The Big Mac Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DUBLIN Posts: 62 Members Car: 06 OCTAVIA II RS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: stream audio The HU is the pioneer AVH P7500DVD it has tuner ,cd ,mp3 ,dolby digital dts dvd ,tv etc all built into the one unit it has a hideaway box that fits under the seat it costs around 2500 euros its super ,as they say you get what you pay for !CHEERS!!! __________________ THE MACK

21-05-2006, 13:35	#18
mgpd Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 94 Members Car: 06 1.9 tdi dsg and series 1 VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: stream audio many thanks pics shown span my two options very well din or double din that is the question ? ive always liked the idea of the dub-din but havnt had enough space and i have it now but the bucket load however i am a pioneer lover so....... we will wait and see again thanks

21-05-2006, 16:28	#19
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,756 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 195 Times in 146 Posts	Re: stream audio The essential feature for me is bluetooth hands free , and I don't think that anyone makes a double-din bluetooth HU. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

21-05-2006, 16:42	#20
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: stream audio You want the brand new Kenwood DDX-6029. Looks gorgeous, way nicer design than mine, .45" bigger screen AND bluetooth! Only £550 too.... http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/sho.../AUDIO-VISUAL/ Or £1050 with the navigation unit.... http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/stock01/nvdx67ga.asp I think if I was in the market for a setup for my Octy 2 now, that's what I'd go for. I would however consider picking up one of the old Kenwood DV-3200 sat nav units (like I've got) as I think it's the best navi system ever made. I think the software is nicer than Alpine's and Pioneer's, nicer than the new (Garmin based) Kenwood and certainly nicer than any car manufacturer's own system.

21-05-2006, 16:59	#21
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,756 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 195 Times in 146 Posts	Re: stream audio Hmm , by the time the bluetooth module has been added and a CD changer thats just way too pricey for me. A pioneer for £260 is more likely to get my money http://www.mcsdirect.co.uk/acatalog/...70BTnew%2ehtml __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

27-05-2006, 18:43	#23
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,246 Members Car: 2005 2.0FSI hatch elegance Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: stream audio altering the settings in "mode" on mine has stopped all the drop-outs and "coughing" through the speakers.

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