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    rns-d system amp upgrade problems..... strange distortion!

    nothing wrong with the cap whatsoever but thanks for the reply i sorted the problem.... if it helps anyone else that gets a similar pulsing distortion at certain draw levels an rca ground loop isolator got rid of the problem for me.
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    Aftermarket HU Problems

    i think most of the probs with bose speakers from an aftermarket head unit are caused because the bose speakers run at 2 ohm.... well they do in an a6 bose..... if they are 2 ohm in your a3 they will likely fry any head unit as i doubt that runs stable less than 4 ohm i'm replace the lot if i...
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    Will this work??

    i've used one of these on my nav +, worked ok
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    rns-d system amp upgrade problems..... strange distortion!

    hi guys I finally settled on my system after many trials and errors of systems but only to hit a brick wall that's left me and a few others scratching our heads! i have an rns-d in dash sat nav.... i bought the pre made loom for quick install to my 2001 a6 avant and the extra front and...
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    retrieving code or decode audi stereo

    was this done via vag-com as i have it on my laptop?
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    retrieving code or decode audi stereo

    the unit is the single din concert
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    retrieving code or decode audi stereo

    hi I've just bought a 2000 a6 with standard cassette player but the previous buyer didn't have the code. it works perfectly so once I've installed my ice i want to sell it but obviously need the code..... how do i go about getting the code or how much should i be paying for someone to...
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    will RNS-E from A4 work in my 2000 Audi A6?

    I want to add an RNS-E to my single din Audi a6 and I'm prepared to make an entire retro fit and new front fascia for the new install as I also want to integrate my lpg display sensor and reverse parking display at the expense of losing the ashtray. My question is will this unit from an A4...
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    best way to get mp3 and amps on audi navigation +

    interesting...... good spot!
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    aftermarket head unit on 2000 a6 avant but I still want to use audi subwoofer

    hi guys I have a 2000 audi a6 avant 1.8t to sell and I want to take out the concert stereo and put in a Kenwood cd player I have knocking around. I can happily run the door speakers off the head unit but it would be nice to keep the factory audi amplified subwoofer in the boot going as...
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    Upgrade my Audi Concert with knackered volume

    DAB is good mate....... galaxy fm out of Birmingham is worth getting DAB for alone as it kicks **** compared to anything commercial out of London. Theres a few other good dance stations on DAB but also a load of crap you won't ever listen to but to be expected. I know feck all about cars but...
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    best way to get mp3 and amps on audi navigation +

    thanks for the info, maybe the RNS-E is the way forward........ it was only really the cost difference why i was going to the RNS-D RNS-E are about £450 used aren't they?
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    best way to get mp3 and amps on audi navigation +

    I forgot to add i don't have an ipod and i don't want any visible wires and i want control from ther head unit not an mp3 player....... all of my previous systems played mp3 direct from dvd/cd disc or media flash cards i know the new model sat nav has an sd card slot but i really want to base...
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    best way to get mp3 and amps on audi navigation +

    i've just bought an audi a6 with the double din head unit so i am looking to add one of these to keep the standard audi dash and also i love the look of these dash sat navs...
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    aftermarket ice for sale.... mp3 head unit, 2 amps, 2 sets of mid & tweeter comps

    jbl 601.1 mono block sub amp - serious power..... 424 Watts RMS x 1 channel at 4 ohms, 580 Watts RMS x 1 channel at 2 ohms - on my first install it pushed 2x 12" kicker solobaric l5's in parallel at 2 ohm. Currently running on my 12" jl but the amp is on less than quarter power! I paid £275 for...
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    New Doors Speakers

    home system was just an easy example. I've been installing car systems on and off for 15 years from absolute budget pine or boss stuff to hifonics and genesis mid to top end so well aware of all the problems that we encounter for sound improvement. I agree on the sub comment for those...
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    New Doors Speakers

    it's a tough one as there's an argument for both sides........ take my home system, i have a I have a Roksan Caspian amp but if i run that on a cheap pair of speakers it will sound a load of pants at all volumes. Put my dynaudio speakers on there and the system sings. same goes for the other...
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    New Doors Speakers

    sounds like the audi head units are rubbish! glad I ditched mine but on any upgrade i see no point in keeping the audi door speakers. they are really lame and have no build quality or acoustic detail. front components is where i would start on any stock upgrade to get some clarity in the...
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    New Doors Speakers

    nice install, have you ever thought of using dynamat for further bass improvement? worked well for me. i have a 12" jl sub built in my spare wheel well and it kicks but I'm considering adding a lpg conversion to the car so I will have to get rid of the 12" and was going to add 2x 8" subs in...
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    anyone recommend good door speakers?

    i think the A3 has 5.25" midrange speakers? this is what my A4 had not 6.5" like my A6...... you should check this out before buying anything. if you find out that it is 5.25" and you want to save some money i have some directed s550 5.25" comps for sale for just £40 + postage. sounded...