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RCD 300 Vs RNS 510 b
« on: December 24, 2011, 06:09:15 pm »
Hi people just asking for knowledge please!

Currently in the process of buying a RNS 510 b and have the standard RCD 300 cd player with 8 speakers. Just wondered if anyone has done the same and if there is a big/any difference in sound quality?

Thanks everyone!  :happy2:
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Re: RCD 300 Vs RNS 510 b
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2011, 06:32:37 pm »
I replaced the RCD300 in my Jetta for a RCD510 and the difference is massive. I mean MASSIVE.

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Re: RCD 300 Vs RNS 510 b
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2011, 06:35:53 pm »
Really?? So I can expect a massive difference then?  :laugh: Yeah already found out about this and my car is a 2006 gti so I need one. Can't wait to get it installed now you have said that!  :happy2:
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Re: RCD 300 Vs RNS 510 b
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2011, 06:40:59 pm »
There are limitations but you will notice a difference for sure.

My advice would be to contact Eddie-NL who is an active trader on this site as he sells Gateway's and for a small fee (MUCH less than an independent and certainly less than a VW dealer) will code the Gateway for you.
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Re: RCD 300 Vs RNS 510 b
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2011, 06:45:12 pm »
Cheers bud, steve p is already sorting it for me. Thanks for the advice though mate!
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Re: RCD 300 Vs RNS 510 b
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011, 07:43:13 pm »
I made the swap from RCD300 to RCD510 and the main differences are that the latter features a digital (D-class) amplifier with anti-clipping, which helps prevent distortion from the speakers. Also, mid-bass can be adjusted in settings along with treble and bass, unlike the RCD300 which only allows treble and bass adjustment  :happy2:
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