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RCD500 vs RCD310
« on: March 06, 2011, 12:11:09 pm »
Out of curiousity does the RCD310 have a better amplifier than the RCD500?

I have the RCD500 and don't use the CD at all as I connect it with my iPhone or listen to the radio.

I also have the soundpack - so would the 310 sound better? They seem to go for the same price on eBay so don't have to annoy the wife and risk a divorce after all the detailing kit I've bought.

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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2011, 03:54:12 pm »
Need some help with this.

VW were useless when i ask if the RCD310 was compatible with the VW Soundpack...anyone here know?

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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2011, 04:34:54 pm »
The sound pack will work providing the plus in the back of the h/u are the same I see no reason why it wouldn't.

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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2011, 05:00:21 pm »
The MFD2 has a better amp and works with the soundpack ;) Ive got one for sale if you're interested


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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2011, 05:28:48 pm »
The MFD2 has a better amp and works with the soundpack ;) Ive got one for sale if you're interested

Problem is Alex you after over twice what the RCD310 goes for and the amp on the 310 is a better ones than the MFD2.

Would love a Sat Nav but will stick with Navigon on my iPhone

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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2011, 05:30:42 pm »
No worries ;)

Navigon on the iPhone is pretty good tbf!


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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2011, 05:47:15 pm »
The sound pack will work providing the plus in the back of the h/u are the same I see no reason why it wouldn't.

That's what I mean...are the plugs the same? Few people nearby have Vagcom so coding shouldn't be an issue thogh if won't work with soundpack then I'm stuck with the RCD500  :confused:

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Re: RCD500 vs RCD310
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2011, 06:22:14 pm »
So long as they are both double dins from the same era, both will use the Quadlock connection, and therefore both will work.


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