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Boothy:
I have an Alpine head unit thats 50w x4 and was hoping to use this with some new speakers. Unfortunately the finances don't run to it at the moment so was going to use the Alpine with the original 10 speaker system. I'm curious as to what the original RCD300 output is and what the original speakers can take. Will I be pushing them too hard with the Alpine head unit and end up with a poorer sound quality? I realise that 50w x 4 isn't huge power but I'm also sure it dwarfs the speakers handling capabilities.

Has anyone run the a similar set up that can tell me whether its worth doing?

DanoGTI:
Would be interested to know - but fwiw, the head unit is usually THE weakest link. In particular, the amp stage.
Change this (a la the Alpine) and you could dramatically improve the sound.

FOUND THS on the Blaupunkt site - click on the "Technical Details"

http://www.blaupunkt.com/de/7642223360_main.asp

4 x 20watts - says it all really!!LOL!! :grin:

Dan :smiley:

Alexander:
my headunit is pushing 50w into the standard speakers and its fine. A big improvement over the standard headunit still not amazing sound though without a sub

Boothy:
Sounds like its worth a try. I'll order the new fascia from VW asap. :happy2:

Boothy:
Well I've managed to get my Alpine head unit it and it sounds pretty good. The only problem is the radio doesn't turn on and off with the ignition? I purchased the proper connection leads etc but it just stays on when you remove the key?

Any ideas?

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