Hi All - I have a Sportline MY2020 with the standard 8-speaker audio - non-Canton system. Have been exploring the idea of upgrading the audio experience. I don't like my music loud, just so you understand what I am looking for, when I say "enhance quality and add a little more punchier bass". Whatever I decide on should not impact the warranty.

 

Exploring the following options:

Option 1: Just upgrade the stock front and rear speakers to FOCAL 165VW

Option 2: Option 1 + Add a DSP-Amp [Match 5.4 DSP] + Subwoofer

 

Has anyone done either of the above to give me suggestions on how much of a differential is there between Option 1 vs Option 2?

 

Also, if anyone has done Option 2, can you give me your thoughts on the below points:

1. Is there any effect of installation to the auto start-stop? I believe the auto start-stop works basis amount of power drawn. Does the higher load of DSP/Sub cause the auto stop to not function properly OR every time that it starts up, does it reset the DSP off n on due to the higher power requirement during auto-start?

 

2. Is Damping of the doors required OR can I just add the speakers as-is? WIll there be an appreciable difference in sound quality?

 

Cheers,

Sanju

 

no difference in stop start seen with a rather larger 2kW system. There will be a big difference between 1 and 2. I would try to listen to the Focals if you can, personally I much prefer fabric tweeters over metal.

Thanks much, brettikivi.

 

Hi All - On this same thread, have now got a 3rd option that someone suggested to explore - just adding a DSP Amp [Match 5.4] with a sub-woofer, keeping the OEM speakers as-is.

 

Has anyone tried this option? If yes, how has your experience been, over the standard OEM sound quality?

 

Cheers,

Shoubhik

I think this is best approach considering experience on VW forum. Everybody is happy with Match.

On 16/10/2024 at 10:20, Sanju said:

Hi All - On this same thread, have now got a 3rd option that someone suggested to explore - just adding a DSP Amp [Match 5.4] with a sub-woofer, keeping the OEM speakers as-is.

 

Has anyone tried this option? If yes, how has your experience been, over the standard OEM sound quality?

 

Cheers,

Shoubhik

The third option is what I have done and it’s turned out much better than I thought it would, it sounds like a completely different sound system now. Adding the sub allows you to turn down the bass in the other speakers and they also do better as a result. I’d recommend try this option before deciding if you want to replace the OEM ones. 

On 01/12/2024 at 01:14, icedchicken said:

The third option is what I have done and it’s turned out much better than I thought it would, it sounds like a completely different sound system now. Adding the sub allows you to turn down the bass in the other speakers and they also do better as a result. I’d recommend try this option before deciding if you want to replace the OEM ones. 

Sounds fantastic. I have bought a Match 5.4 but need to get a loom, so I'm interested. Do you have any pics or details of your install? It'd be great to see them.. Thanks.