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alan_n:
Hi guys,
Just got a mk5 Gti, and i'm looking to upgrade the sound system. Basically i want to upgrade the 3 way components up front, (http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/10642.html any good?) and add a small JL audio subwoofer which i already have in the boot. Both are going to be powered off a 4 channel Phoenix Gold amplifier.

I havent had the HU out yet (RCD-500), but i presume that there is no pre-outs ? I Have looked into line output converters, however i was wondering if there was a remote on the loom i could use for the amp.
Ive looked at a couple of line converters and some are a direct speaker to rca conversion (first link), and the more expensive ones allow you to splice the HU power supply and create a remote from that (second link).

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3794.html

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/13246.html

Any help or advice would be great.

Cheers
Alan

alan_n:
Just been looking at some other threads and i think the headunit is actually a RCD300 if that makes any difference

SteveP:
None of the 1st generation headunits (RCD300 or 500) have pre-outs so the line level convertor of some form will be needed.

The other options is a Blaupunkt OEM Integration Amp like the THA-555  :happy2:

alan_n:
Cheers,
I'm just guessing at the HU model by other threads on here, the cars a 57plate if that changes anything?
Do you know if i need to get the line converter which has the remote connection or will there be one on the loom for the current HU.

cameluk:
No remote on from any of the standard headunits

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