MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Jonathon555 on January 14, 2014, 07:55:18 pm

Title: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 14, 2014, 07:55:18 pm
Our ED30 come with the Rcd500  ipod connection & 10 speakers

So i fitted a new double din pioneer AVH-X2500BT head unit, ( cd , bluetooth , ipod, internet, nav etc) £238 delivered

Best thing is having internet radio flaix fm from ibiza playing


I also installed an underseat sub KCS-SW11 (perfect fit under the mkv passenger seat) £108 delivered


The whole thing works well together, solid sound . Plenty of bass. I was very suprised at the results

About 1 1/2 hour to fit

Cheap upgrade, will post some pics up tomorrow
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 19, 2014, 05:09:56 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff121%2Fjonathon-rensport%2F451C7B1A-E2B5-4A0A-8534-BB06E0A4807A_zpslu87orh6.jpg&hash=68163da7ecfddcb3001fe3a9b16c8490ab0f5235)

Underseat sub

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff121%2Fjonathon-rensport%2F17A910B6-7C2E-4A91-8DFC-E5748FEA51B6_zpsdf3bpgof.jpg&hash=c06c2b02348fca86140f0c371b73dd56edb91cdf)
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: DANBOY66 on January 19, 2014, 07:49:26 pm
Nice upgrade  :happy2:

I have always said my mk4 golf stereo sounded better than the mk5
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: J12spk on January 19, 2014, 07:58:33 pm
Is the under seat sub really that good? What other cables etc did u need?
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: omeydz on January 19, 2014, 08:13:16 pm
Hmmm underseat sub sounds v interestingggg!!!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 19, 2014, 10:42:04 pm
Is the under seat sub really that good? What other cables etc did u need?

The underseat sub fits under the passenger seat perfectly does not stick out its very snug. It has its own control unit for bass cut off , in phase or reverse phase, volume the control unit lights up neon blue.

To wire it in is simple, it just needs a 7 amp power feed from the incar fusebox. You can feed it with rca input or high level speaker inputs ( it just hooks on to your normal speakers). Remote turn on ( from blue wire on head unit or ignition switched)

It has its own built in amp and gives a good sound for what it is and does not take up much room.

Would make a goo addition to the standard head unit

Once its set up you leave it.

Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: J12spk on January 19, 2014, 10:48:10 pm
Install how to would be good  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Banham on January 20, 2014, 02:03:31 pm
That looks very tidy mate. I do like the idea of having  a sub under the seat. Need abit more bass from my rns-510.
 Any pictures in the light would be great  :happy2:
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: SkyJawa on January 20, 2014, 02:56:03 pm
How does the internet work - is it by a 3g sim or something?
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Post by: RobboGTI on January 20, 2014, 03:08:56 pm
How does the internet work - is it by a 3g sim or something?

From bluetooth via phone app
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 20, 2014, 08:08:03 pm
That looks very tidy mate. I do like the idea of having  a sub under the seat. Need abit more bass from my rns-510.
 Any pictures in the light would be great  :happy2:

No probs will grab some in the morning
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Bignod00 on January 20, 2014, 08:34:18 pm
 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 24, 2014, 04:59:06 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff121%2Fjonathon-rensport%2F75bac8668f2dfcea1e86024aad824a74_zpscc94a9d9.jpg&hash=b315295252a954d70d0a4778eb122ec1bafe46c7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff121%2Fjonathon-rensport%2Fb78d167b61cf304caf19104863f86692_zps19b8345a.jpg&hash=73151ac519b0de88ee2784f2db8d08afa84d28c3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fff121%2Fjonathon-rensport%2F851764dfbd37c83fd351a1b2e76990b6_zpsd725b075.jpg&hash=d2b997cb48cfb5cec2a469074c0c84fc152dd523)

Fits nice and snug under the seat
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Banham on January 24, 2014, 06:43:00 pm
Looks great, love the fact that it is hidden under the seat. Do you no if this would be hard to fit to the rns-510?
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 24, 2014, 09:47:11 pm
Looks great, love the fact that it is hidden under the seat. Do you no if this would be hard to fit to the rns-510?

You can hook it up to any system as it just takes speaker level inputs , you just tap into the rear speaker feeds. The rear speakers will still work ok as well.

Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: xjay1337 on January 24, 2014, 09:55:44 pm
Nice work.
I really like these head units, just done an audio build on mine with the same headunit, with a custom stealth sub in the boot
If you haven't already I would sound deaden the doors.
Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: mvb12 on January 25, 2014, 08:53:21 pm
whats the amps max output?

Title: Re: Simple Audio upgrade , good results.
Post by: Jonathon555 on January 25, 2014, 10:19:10 pm
whats the amps max output?



Amplifier-Specifications
Maximum power output (4Ω)   150W x 1
Low-pass Filter   50~125 Hz
Frequency response (+0dB, -3dB)   35Hz ~ 150Hz
Operating voltage   14.4V (11V ~ 16V allowable)
Maximum current consumption