Kenwood DNX520VBT or RNS510

[Dosh]

Hi Folks,
I am a new-bee on here and it is a great site by the way!
I think I've got the standard RCD 300 in my Ed 30...n it don't sound all that great.
Was after a little help.....should I go for the kenwood DNX520VBT or the RNS510?
So confusing about which version of RNS510 I should be looking for....
Thanks

[skard]

It depends on your budget & requirements.

I out that Kenwood in my mates T5.1 and took it out again after 6 weeks to put the DNX521DAB in which is a far superior unit.
With an RNS510 you get great integration, but chances are you need n updated CAN gateway to prevent battery drain and you get a satnav that can't do audible speed camera warnings. Then you need to buy a bluetooth/FISCON kit for handsfree unless you have an external kit.

[Dosh]

Thanks SKARD.
Tbh I'm after better sound.
Budget in cir of 600.
The kenwood 521 will that not cause battery drain?
My ed is 2007 model so I am I right in assuming this is the model year which requires CAN gateway.upgrade to prevent battery drain?

Thanks

[skard]

You don't get battery drain with aftermarket, only third generation OEM HU's like RNS315/510/RCD510.

All of these have much better sound than a RCD300.

2007 is the crossover year, I would guess you have a K gateway (mine did) but later revisions of the K don't suffer battery drain, depending on software installed. Confusing I know, but if you have L or above then nothing to worry about.

As for the 520VBT, don't pay over £400 for one, they go on ebay for £350-400, my mate got the 521DAB at your upper budget but you need to be sharp when they come up for sale at that price.

[Dosh]

Thanks SKARD 
I will keep a look out for the 521 then.