MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Degudodger on June 09, 2014, 01:01:08 am

Title: DAB Sharkfin Vs Boot amplifier - Which provides better reception.
Post by: Degudodger on June 09, 2014, 01:01:08 am

Undecided as to which DAB aerial i am going to use for, both are about the same price and effort, the boot mounted amplifier may take a little longer. I am happy to go with either option but in terms of signal strength which option is better - Shark Fin?

Title: Re: DAB Sharkfin Vs Boot amplifier - Which provides better reception.
Post by: paulw123 on June 10, 2014, 02:47:39 pm

would be interested in the answer to this one as well.
I guess the boot lid DAB was for cars with no roof aerial?
general opinion seems to be a roof aerial should perform better as its higher and the metal roof helps "reflect" the signal.
If you just want FM & DAB, the polo roof aerial would be cheaper than shark fin, which has GPS and phone options?

I think this is the polo one, not sure.....
http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1959&set=2005&ein=2012&f=672&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=0&grf=003510672&bf=03510&hgug=035&ug=35&parent_id=3294832&detail_id=3294845

Title: Re: DAB Sharkfin Vs Boot amplifier - Which provides better reception.
Post by: gixerben on June 10, 2014, 06:36:34 pm

How much is the DAB polo going for need one for my Pirelli