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Old 30th December 2018, 04:32 PM
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Interested to learn about budget friendly options out there
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Old 30th December 2018, 05:02 PM
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I've come to conclusion that I won't get the audio system I want while keeping original stereo
What do you actually have at present? e.g. Symphony or RNS-D?
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Old 30th December 2018, 06:37 PM
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What do you actually have at present? e.g. Symphony or RNS-D?
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Old 30th December 2018, 07:44 PM
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Single-DIN Concert 1? I have one of those in my 2.8 too.

I don't think there is an adapter for the FL single-DIN. I'm planning to print one for mine so I can use a JVC media player:

JVC KD-X362BT
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Old 30th December 2018, 08:01 PM
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Single-DIN Concert 1? I have one of those in my 2.8 too.

I don't think there is an adapter for the FL single-DIN. I'm planning to print one for mine so I can use a JVC media player:

JVC KD-X362BT
Have you looked at using line output converter to hook up a subwoofer? Seems pretty decent as I really wanna keep original stereo.
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Old 30th December 2018, 08:56 PM
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Wait, what? I thought this thread was about changing your original head unit? Are you just looking to change the speakers and keep the Concert head unit?

The Concert has amp outputs for front and rear so you don't need a line-level converter. Sound quality is pants with those anyway. I'm sure I've seen an adapter to get phono connectors from the Concert so you can drive an amp directly - I'll have a look.

Edit - found one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adapter-C...I/283313111847
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I had a pioneer SPH-DA120 installed a few years back. A huge improvement in sound and functionality vs. The RNS-D that was previously in there.



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Old 31st December 2018, 03:51 AM
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Wait, what? I thought this thread was about changing your original head unit? Are you just looking to change the speakers and keep the Concert head unit?

The Concert has amp outputs for front and rear so you don't need a line-level converter. Sound quality is pants with those anyway. I'm sure I've seen an adapter to get phono connectors from the Concert so you can drive an amp directly - I'll have a look.

Edit - found one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adapter-C...I/283313111847
Ideally I want to keep concert stereo, replace speakers and add subwoofers to rear parcel shelf/boot, but I was under impression that it's not doable, clearly I was wrong.
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Old 31st December 2018, 04:01 AM
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I had a pioneer SPH-DA120 installed a few years back. A huge improvement in sound and functionality vs. The RNS-D that was previously in there.
That does look good. Double din seems to look a lot better than single din in these.
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I can recommend installing RNS-E 2010+
With this system you can also have Audi AMI, Audi digital TV tuner, Audi Bluetooth, AUX input, reversing camera
Buttons on your steering wheel with work with it. Voice control will work, activated via Push To Talk button on steering wheel
Installing anything non-genuine will devalue these cars IMHO
Nice Job!

I prefer the OEM look too personally and that RNS-E looks completely original sat in the D2 dash.

Presumably you still lose the DIS connectivity though?
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