Brand new Kodiaq Sportline, looking to upgrade factory HiFi. Speakers only? New Amp? Warranty implications? Plug & play options? Anyone able to share experience or advice? 

Was at my hifi guy today.  We'll be trying to use the high level output of the OEM system into a miniDSP C-DSP 6x8 DSP, then from there to a 4 channel amp for the fronts and a mono with 1.6kW for the sub. I have 8 outputs so that should work.

Looking at it, it seems that the situation under the bonnet is very similar to the Superb, with an M6 bolt available, so pulling a 25mm2 cable into the car should be pretty simple. The sub amp will go next to the spare wheel, we'll try hiding the DSP and 4 channel under teh dash again. I have Canton, which adds another layer of complexity.

 

For plug and play, I would go with Match.

 

Otherwise... I liked the tonality of the Helix in their previous home in the Superb, so I'm looking forward to this.

 

Lots depends on your requirements and budget. What do you want and how much are you prepared to spend to get it? This install alone is likely to hit €5-600, and we already have all the bits and a bunch of knowledge. That doesn't include any tuning (as I will get to do that), that would add another €150 or so.

Edited 14 May, 20242 yr by brettikivi