Do I have upgraded speakers?

[lukemk5gti]

I was driving my gf's mk5 golf the other day and noticed her stereo is terrible. The quality of the sound coming from the speakers was just mono and crap. I played around with the settings and it didn't get much better.

My GTI sounds amazing in comparison.

Would there have been an option for an upgraded sound system or a 10 speaker pack with the GTI off the line?

[th3_f15t]

Yes, is the simple answer.

Do you run an after market stereo in your own Golf? My girlfriend has a Pioneer stereo with stock 10-speaker system and it sounds better than my Kenwood with JBL rears (hooked up to an amplifier) and stock speakers in the front.

[xjay1337]

my GTI had 10 speakers from factory.
most of the pre 07 ones had 10 and the post 07 ones had 8 but quality remained the same.

don't forget the settings on the HU may be very different...can make a huge difference.

[lukemk5gti]

Mine is an RNS MFD2 and hers is the basic stereo that comes as stock.

My car is an 05 and hers is an 08

So I guess it's a combination of the 10 speakers and the better system then?

You say the earlier models came with 10 speakers, that wasn't an optional extra no?

[xjay1337]

Think so, my 1.9 TDI SE had them as did my GTI,

I only said most, not that they all had them.

[paulw123]

speaker upgrade kit listed here

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1tZNHP7pa7aMDMxYTIzMDQtNGQyMy00ZDAyLThmNWYtNTIzYzgzOWQwNzAy/edit?pli=1

[john87]

Your GTI may have the additional amplifier under the passenger seat.. makes a big difference to the quality of sound from the OEM setup 

[lukemk5gti]

Your GTI may have the additional amplifier under the passenger seat.. makes a big difference to the quality of sound from the OEM setup 

I don't think so, I installed under seat drawers and did not see anything out of the ordinary unless it's hidden?

[richtung]

Mine is an RNS MFD2 and hers is the basic stereo that comes as stock.

It it helps, i dont have the 10 speaker option / sound pac option with the the stock MFD2. After upgrading to RNS510 (Version C), the sound quality improved a fair bit.

Rich

[GTiBlues]

Mine is an RNS MFD2 and hers is the basic stereo that comes as stock.

It it helps, i dont have the 10 speaker option / sound pac option with the the stock MFD2. After upgrading to RNS510 (Version C), the sound quality improved a fair bit.

Rich

Same, running the standard MFD2 and my system sounds flat compared to my misses symphony audi system in her A3. I know its the headunit but I am looking at the RNS510 so reading your comment, I'm glad to hear it does improve the sound.

[xjay1337]

Speaker in my A3 that I had for a few weeks was much better than the Golf.
Had a seperate stand alone factory sub in the boot. Door speakers were in better position.

[dazza]

I took these out today.

Hopefully the replacements will sound a little better.