Hi All

 

I'm considering making the leap to DAB from my current setup.  Stream MP3 in an Octy 2008 (vrs if that matters).

 

Im guessing the sensible option is a second hand VAG unit, I've found a couple of reference lists that say what the units do, but nothing so far that say much about the sound quality.  Are there any particular units I should be looking for to get a better sound as well as DAB.

 

Bluetooth would be useful, sound quality & DAB are the focus, and nav would be a nice to have but I wont pay a fortune for it.

 

I know I will need a new aerial, I assume a body mount will give a better signal than the windscreen jobs?

 

Lastly, how good is "national" dab coverage, does it still vary greatly locally, or would it been on par with Radio 1 & 2 fm coverage?

 

sorry for the noobish questions & thanks for any help.

 

Cheers

Simon

I run a vw rcd510 which is he same as the ŠKODA bolero

Reception wise its very good although I can't receive 5 live extra but 5 is there

We only have a screen mount aerial as the car is leased and although I probably will buy it at the end of the lease indont want to roof mount the aerial if the car is going back

Johnny5 is selling his dab&nav unit in the for sale section if that helps

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/370824-vw-rcd310-dab-skoda-rns315-aumdsen-dabbluetooth/#entry4381684

I've tried a few screen antennas and all have been rubbish. Its possible to replace the roof antenna with a DAB compatible one, and that doesn't involve any drilling and so on.

That's strange my dab screen has been faultless thus far

I dare say you can swap the base but it will involve running the extra wire for the dab