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Disappointed by the standard stereo? Try this!

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Ok, figured the clickbait title would be fun.

If you have the Composition Media with 6 speakers, the following settings made a major change in the demo vehicle I tested.

Fader -5 to rear

Bass -4
Mids -1
Treble -1

The reardoor speakers are broadband speakers, and by default there's not enough sound going to these drivers. The above settings will remedy that, and bring a much much better sound.
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+1

Works for me, definite improvement, thanks.
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Active sub and 2x 6x9's do the trick just fine, at half the price of Beats :P
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OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:59 pm Active sub and 2x 6x9's do the trick just fine, at half the price of Beats :P
6x9 In a polo? Surely their far too big for the polo I thought the polo was all 6 and 1/2?
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reyonalmighty wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:07 pm
OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:59 pm Active sub and 2x 6x9's do the trick just fine, at half the price of Beats :P
6x9 In a polo? Surely their far too big for the polo I thought the polo was all 6 and 1/2?
Pictures say it all :)

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OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:11 pm [quote=reyonalmighty post_id=556426 time=<a href="tel:1559585238">1559585238</a> user_id=28054]
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Active sub and 2x 6x9's do the trick just fine, at half the price of Beats :P
6x9 In a polo? Surely their far too big for the polo I thought the polo was all 6 and 1/2?
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Pictures say it all :)

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I would have spent more money on replacing the standard speakers.

Even just adding a compact box will make a huge difference.

https://www.autostyle.co.za/product/jbl ... box-combo/
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Is the composition media standard in the GTI?
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EmiLiuZ wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:46 am Is the composition media standard in the GTI?
Here in Portugal the Discovery Media is standard equipment in the Polo GTI.
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EmiLiuZ wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:46 am Is the composition media standard in the GTI?
The standard spec varies from country to country. In the UK the Composition Media is the standard infotainment unit in the GTI.

Suggest you check the VW Denmark website or check with your dealer.
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SRGTD wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:48 am
EmiLiuZ wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:46 am Is the composition media standard in the GTI?
The standard spec varies from country to country. In the UK the Composition Media is the standard infotainment unit in the GTI.

Suggest you check the VW Denmark website or check with your dealer.
Composition Media Standard in GTI, Discover Media Media optional. South Africa

voice control optional.
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OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:11 pm
reyonalmighty wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:07 pm
OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:59 pm Active sub and 2x 6x9's do the trick just fine, at half the price of Beats :P
6x9 In a polo? Surely their far too big for the polo I thought the polo was all 6 and 1/2?
Pictures say it all :)
Hey OomStu

Do you have any wiring diagrams you followed?

Thanks
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phileep wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:42 pm
OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:11 pm
reyonalmighty wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:07 pm

6x9 In a polo? Surely their far too big for the polo I thought the polo was all 6 and 1/2?
Pictures say it all :)
Hey OomStu

Do you have any wiring diagrams you followed?

Thanks
I dont sorry, had it installed by a professional service. I stood by and watched but couldn't replicate it if asked. They got the power from the boot because the battery is there but somewhere in the front passenger foot well is some other type of device with blue LEDs but its hidden from view.
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OomStu_ZA wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 4:11 pm
phileep wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:42 pm
OomStu_ZA wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:11 pm

Pictures say it all :)
Hey OomStu

Do you have any wiring diagrams you followed?

Thanks
I dont sorry, had it installed by a professional service. I stood by and watched but couldn't replicate it if asked. They got the power from the boot because the battery is there but somewhere in the front passenger foot well is some other type of device with blue LEDs but its hidden from view.
Hey, Okay no problem.

Thank you for your reply.
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phillos wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:40 pm
Fader -5 to rear

Bass -4
Mids -1
Treble -1
Do this refers to MINUS -5, MINUS 4 etc or is it a dash?
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AND_031 wrote: Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:46 pm
phillos wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:40 pm
Fader -5 to rear

Bass -4
Mids -1
Treble -1
Do this refers to MINUS -5, MINUS 4 etc or is it a dash?
I believe so but only the Beats since it has the sub in the boot. Otherwise it sounds like tinny right?
Yeah full bass and treble for me.
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