pauls1980 Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 I'm only asking about this because my new r32 (which I'm picking up on Thursday) contains the delta upgraded radio. Any1 any ideas?? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 As far as I'm aware, there's only two standard options on the R (excluding SatNav). The Gamma with 6 stack CD player in the dash was originally fitted to the first models released, and the Delta with a single CD player, which also has an amp built in. It's VW's version of the Audi Bose system, not quite as good as the Bose system, but better sound than the Gamma system. Stick a multi-stack CD player in the boot or an iPod in your glovebox and you'll be happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauls1980 Posted July 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Cheers Mauve, this car has the 6cd changer in the boot already so I'm sure to b happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 No problem. Have fun with your new toy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Mine is a Delta system with the 6-cd in the boot. I have to say I'm impressed with the sound quality for a stock system. I heard it was a Bose setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Def not Bose - not sure who's amp it is though..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm bringing this thread back from the dead to ask: If I replace my Delta head unit for a Kenwood DDX-7029 dvd system (which has 4x50w), do you think the sound quality might be worse with the Kenwood than the Delta system? I don't want to spend loads of cash and end up with poorer quality audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 It's impossible to say. It's not just about the quality of the amp in either system, it's also about the speakers etc. Depends how much you want to spend, I guess. Mrs Mook's old 5 door GT TDI had a standard Gamma system in it and it sounded fantastic. I had exactly the same Gamma system in my R32 and it was crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm planning on keeping the existing speakers, just upgrading the headunit. Now if there's a seperate amp with the Delta unit, i'm even more confused ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazr32 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 hiya bud I dont think it is the fact that it is a seperate amp, more the fact that the built in amp in the unit is more powerful than the gamma. iirc the delta has the different effects such as live/concert/driver etc, not sure if the gamma has this. could be wrong about that though. I have the delta upgrade but i also have a sub and amp in the boot ( came with the car) the sound is spot on mate. unless you are thinking of an in dash dvd/satnav unit then the delta combined with the above is all you should need. also dont think the vw satnav unit has the effects., hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Just looked in my manual and noticed the Delta power is 4x20w, or 4x17w nominal, so I think the Kenwood unit will be fine, it's only a little more powerful than the Delta (rms rating). I might take a speaker out just to check the rating of those though, don't really want to upgrade the whole system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 If your Delta is like mike, you will find it is can-bus whereas the sat nav & I suspect the gamma are not (because sat nav is plug & play into a gamma car). If it is Can-bus you won't find the usual wires for gala(speed sense), illumination & power on/off as these are carried on can so you will have to pick these up from the dash. All deltas came with the 6 changer in the boot + the single disc in the front as was a "package" deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think I have an autoleads convertor which I had to use for the Parrot kit, so hopefully I won't need any other leads for the new stereo, or to cut any wires, but I guess I won't know till I fit it! The delta stereos have different connectors don't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme86 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 If the Delta has a DSP button, then there will also be the 4 x 70W RMS amp fitted in the boot. Thats the only time you get an external amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 graeme, where abouts in the boot would I find it, is it obviously noticeable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme86 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 It is mounted in the back left corner in the storage compartment (under the CD changer if fitted). It is made by Nokia (bronze colour) or Harmann-Becker (silver colour) The actual carpeted flap will also have a "Sound" emblem on it, instead of the RED Cross, and will also have ventilation holes in the bottom. If you don't have a DSP button on the bottom right of the headunit, then don't even bother looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasT Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Mine has a DSP button and CD changer, but no amp. I have the red cross on the flap. That sorts that then! Thanks for your help graeme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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