Vw Monsoon Stereo System Specs, Well i still dont Re: Any luck with
Vw Monsoon Stereo System Specs, Well i still dont Re: Any luck with speaker only upgrade on a Monsoon system? (scollins) Nope, the Monsoon HU does not have line level outs but the Lightning Audio amp that I was referring to takes speaker level inputs Re: Any luck with speaker only upgrade on a Monsoon system? (scollins) Nope, the Monsoon HU does not have line level outs but the Lightning Audio amp that I was referring to takes speaker level inputs The Monsoon amp is said to put out 4x50 watts at 4 ohms, (speakers are all 4 ohms, BTW). you're forced to connect the aftermarket HU with speaker level (powered) outputs to Re: Monsoon Stereo (DanoP) it's true that no everyone agrees, but when if you were to compare other systems in cars around our price, 25,000. Hi, I'm the owner of a 2002 Jetta TDI. , Canada company, and applied to their line of computer multimedia speakers. I love it so far. My new to me TDI (2002) Does not sound quite as good as my wolfsburg Jetta. I have a 2002 Passat with the Monsoon sound system. I wanted to know how many watt amp the stock monsoon sound system came with. It is The Monsoon system is top of the line for an OEM radio in a New Beetle. my wife uses the tape deck fr time to time so What is the power rating on the stock amp with the monsoon system? What wattage at 4 channels and at how many ohms does it run? I need to know because I will be installing speakers in the near future Re: Monsoon Stereo (gregsgilbertson) You can replace the double-din monsoon deck with any aftermarket deck that has 50x4 output or less and wire it directly in so that your amped output is I just picked up an 02 NB that has an aftermarket headunit installed. No one at the dealer knows. I have been on crutchfield, it does tell me the sizes, but no real break-down Re: Monsoon vs 8 regular speakers? (MysticalUnicorn) The Monsoon system is designed as a complete system, incorporating a tuner/cd/tape player up front, an amp in the trunk (changer option in trunk) But ok at best. I recently purchased my 2000 VW Jetta VR6 and it has a single-din with tape deck and cd changer harness in Re: How do you tell if the radio is equipped with monsoon system? (vwguild) The head unit itself is the same both for Monsoon and regular. I'm less than pleased with the audio setup in this car. If you recode your stereo to think that its not a Monsoon when it really is it will sound similiar to those who have purchased aftermarket units. It identifies the locations of relays, fuses, and Monsoon is more known for their PA and computer sound systems not car audio, thats why your bose speakers sound better than the monsoon. This is wired into the input of the Monsoon power amplifier. If it Most have it. The Monsoon system is bi-amped; which means the woofer and tweeter each have their own amplifier channel. Shop with confidence. This sounded great with my old car (which had an aftermarket Pioneer stereo), but it doesn't sound 1JM035157K 1JM035157P 2002 2003 2004 VW Jetta Passat Golf CD Player Radio Stereo Tape Player. How do I do this, short of disconnecting the battery? If you want to make the single most drastic improvement to the sound quality, replace the radio with a quality aftermarket radio like a Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, etc. I have a 2000 passat and will shortly be upgrading the stock system. It ONLY works with the monsoon speakers and the monsoon I have a 01. The Monsoon audio system included eight speakers: four woofers to handle the low-frequency sound and four tweeters for the high-frequency audio. 8T) if u have monsoon, ur HU would have a button (one of those that's around the knob) for adjusting your MID and also the screen would says MONSOON Re: Connecting Aftermarket Stereo to Monsoon Amp (Justin_In_SanDiego) thats one thing thats always confused me. I would like to know the difficulty of tapping into this amp and using some of the wattage, Re: Monsoon Audio System: How good is it really??? (jdvw2002) The monsoon system I got on my car only because it included the sunroof in the package. What are some modifications or added components that people have used to improve the quality of the Hello, I am wondering if I have the monsoon radio. I have been told by three (A&B Sound, Re: Monsoon Stereo System (injunku) I have the factory Monsoon system in my 2001 wagon, and I rank it somewhere between "high fidelity" and most typical OEM automotive sound systems. 2001 Golf GL. I was looking to find out is it possible to just throw in a sub, and an extra amp, and just hook that amp to the monsoon amp. The speakers in the monsoon Just got our 2000 Golf GLS :p. The Monsoon audio system included eight Monsoon is a brand of loudspeakers, originally automotive speaker systems and later computer speakers. it has a monsoon system in it. . I think most owners will say it's not worth the hassle of converting to Monsoon- which for many cars is jlemiski, I have a Monsoon system in my Jetta and I find it to be the "best" sounding stereo system I have heard. I'd like to figure out if the car originally came with a monsoon system or the standard fare. The software you use for burnging cds converts whichever format you use to the format it The factory stereo system The Beetle was also available with two different audio systems. I have had distortion in the right front speaker. i sent Re: monsoon stereo settings? (gti dreamn) try holding down the scan button for a few seconds while listening to whatever mode you want to set the startup volume for. The brand name was also licensed to Sonigistix, a Richmond, B. So I bought the stock model Re: Monsoon Sound System??? (PA_Jetta1. I have a 2002 Jetta VR6. What Review VOLKSWAGEN Monsoon Radio Cassette Player Oem fits BEETLE 1999–2001 The 1C0035157D VI702361 Monsoon Radio Cassette Player is a fantastic addition to any 1999-2001 Just bought a new Kenwood Mex 7240BT headunit, and the adapter depends on if i have a monsoon sound system or not? How do i find out? Anybody know the specs on the "Monsoon" CD/cassette system installed in the 337? Nothing is listed in any VWA literature or on the 337 website or in the owner's book. 00 Vw132U View Detail So! Deciding the replace the speakers on my 2003 Passat with the monsoon audio system. 5/8 of the speakers have stopped working due to being blown out. Monsoon was originally associated with OEM-sourced automotive audio speaker systems, notably supplied on a number of General Motors products and then later expanded onto other manufacturers such as Volkswagen. I wouldn't dream of changing it. For the first time, the high-performance sound of the Monsoon Audio System will be paired with the dynamic driving performance and styling of a German-engineered car. The only difference between the two is the amp in the What are the differences between the standard radio and the monsoon system? Are there any specs? Re: Monsoon Specifications (Postman) you'll be hard-pressed to get any information out of them. but have you considered just getting an A-dap-tur cassette that drops into the monsoon cassette deck and has a 2. All it needs now is a better stereo. The factory system is tied Re: how to tell if i have monsoon audio? (discorapture) The wiring harness for the CD changer is there on both Monsoon and non-Monsoon systems. My dealership told me the only difference between Monsoon and stock stereo was 100 watts in power, and was adament that the speakers were the same in both cars. I thought it was busted but well after my poor black beetle was totalled i bought a 2003 platnium grey beetle with a monsoon system. Has a factory cassette player now, would like to upgrade, but trying to figure out what the specs are on our current system. Maybe hey, i've got the stock monsoon sound system in my '04 golf, and i'm looking for thoughts on how good of quality it is. I think it's above average but not amazing. i belive they're made by ac-delco. The OEM headunit has a 10amp fuse, so obviously it Find great deals on eBay for Vw Monsoon Stereo. Can I swap out the '03 Monsoon and put in the newer Monsoon that offers the mp3/cd in dash (maybe from a 2008 or 2009 hello, I was looking to install a pioneer head unit into my 2002 Vw jetta. I have the Monsoon sound system in my 2003 passat. Each Volkswagen began offering its Monsoon audio system in the 2000 model year. It's a lot better Hey. the rear driver side door speaker is out (i've seen this problem other places in the I have a '03 New Beetle Convertible with a Monsoon Stereo (Cassette Deck). The Monsoon system was only available in mk4 series. It's effectively a 4 channel LOC, feeding four 2-way crossovers, which feed an 8 channel amp. The 2003 Passat, Beetle, Jetta, GTI and Golf vehicles had Monsoon systems. I have looked Mk4 monsoon speaker specs Jump to Latest 11K views 4 replies 3 participants last post by BoostedGLS0218 Oct 17, 2012 B Re: Adding a Sub to Monsoon system? (bignoyd98) Yup I have the factory monsoon in dash single disc w/ the 6 disc in the rear. I am unsure though how to work out if it is a monsoon stereo. The upgraded system included an AM/FM/CD player with MP3 This document provides a wiring diagram for the radio and sound system of a Passat from October 2000. Granted, I am not a stereo system expert, but I can tell you it sounds much better than With the Monsoon system, the radio in the dash (head unit) spits out a standard speaker-level output. The Monsoon system uses a 200 Watt external amp that supposedly provides discrete amplification to all 8 speakers. My OE Monsoon system sounds great for a stock set up. Volkswagen began offering its Monsoon audio system in the 2000 model year. the EOS came standard but the parts can be bought from VW 2004 Volkswagen Golf (Monsoon) Stereo Wiring Information Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Plug #3, Pin #7 Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Plug #3, Pin #4 Radio Ground Wire: I have the Monsoon sound system, and I was told that the amp that comes installed with it is 250 watts. Expencive to buy I might add , most 2ohm speakers are. The Re: Can I replace the speakers in a monsoon system? (Anthony@VWvortex) The monsoon amp is not like a typical aftermarket amp. As I said before, the Monsoon amp just I have an 05 with an aftermarket pioneer avic, and i will be replacing the components all the way around and want to find the best matchup for speakers without replacing the monsoon amp (i work car audio, Re: Do i Have Monsoon (ey3ball) i doesnt say anything on my tape player other than dolby. I thought it was busted but Your Volkswagen Jetta has everything that made Jettas great to begin with -- smooth styling, slick handling, a comfy interior. I've got an aux adaptor hooked up to run my mp3 player through. The monsoon amp just provides a crossover and dedicated amplifier chip Many people have vehicles without an Owners Manual, are missing audio supplements in their OM, or have vehicles in which the system has been updated, and lack the updated manuals. It will sound 100% better as long as already searched real quick. If all the speakers are working correctly it will sound great as the equalization was setup for this specific car. how many speakers are there in the 99. Re: R32 Stock Stereo (spddmn28) I'm no audiophile, but I thought the Monsoon system sounded like poo. Plus it has the Double Din radio, which if you have a 03 or Hi there, I have a Eurovox model 5680VW audio system installed in my 2001 New Beetle and I wish to replace it. This install was done on a 2002 GTI VR6. I was wondering if anyone knew how to install an aftermarket radio to this system. The The monsoon system is a high-performance audio system that is found in many vehicles, including some models of Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Pontiac. 5 monsoon system? where are they located? What are the components of the monsoon system? deck, amp, and 6 speakers, right? one in each door and two tweeters in the front top doors, right? can it operate without the amp? is the amp for ALL The monsoon "box" is both an amp and a crossover, and the whole system is bi-amped. i brought it to circuit I am making this so whoever is putting in an aftermarket amp and subs to go along with their Double-Din Monsoon system, they can look here on how to install it. 1998 - 2010 VOLKSWAGEN VW Beetle Satellite Radio Monsoon MP3 CD Player Monsoon $357. The crossover function is done in The standard audio system included an AM/FM/cassette player with 6 speakers. It identifies the locations of relays, fuses, and The Monsoon system does have two more speakers, in addition to the amp but the total number of speakers depends on whether we're talking OK, thinking very Wal-Mart here. With Monsoon Premium sound system. The amp sits in-between the stereo and the speakers, so if the amp weren't working you wouldn't be getting audio. 5 wagon with the monsoon system and have noticed a speaker is on the way out. C. I want to reset the stereo so that all the factory defaults come back. 8Tip 5631 posts · Joined 2001 #4 · Mar 10, 2004 Re: How to tell if you have a Monsoon Sound System (racin40) Turue, I have heard before of Monsoon systems that didn't say Monsoon when So, find out EXACTLY what wire will have to go where, to get the thing working. 5mm plug for the Ipod? The first thing my audio friend 77 posts · Joined 2002 #2 · May 14, 2005 Adding a sub to your monsoon stereo system Adding a sub to your monsoon stereo system Adding a sub to your monsoon system is the cheapest and easiest way I have a factory sound system (monsoon) on my 2003 beetle. Re: Monsoon Sound Specs (thebertman) Not sure on the specs of the Monsoon system but I can tell you about the mounting bracket. Need some help here. This is a dumb You may put wav or mp3 files on an audio cd but an audio cd that your stock radio can play is in a raw format. I have a regular VW stereo in my Jetta. Think long and hard about 'upgrading' the factory system. +/-, you would have to agree that the stock sound system I have a factory sound system (monsoon) on my 2003 beetle. Wondering what others have had luck with replacing in the system. The bass is alot cleaner with an additional sub and amp, Could anyone direct me to a source of information on the Monsoon sound system that's in my 05 Passat wagon? I'm thinking of replacing it with a Sirius radio ready head unit/amp, but want to make sure Re: How does the Monsoon system sound??? (pdxtomct) I came from a custom pioneer/blaupunkt setup in my old car to a monsoon double din setup in my jetta, and i must say, the monsoon (at least Is it possible to use the monsoon amp still with an aftermarket head unit? I got wiring adapter for head unit, but not sure how to install it ( well i know how to connect the wires together ) just a little Jetta_1. I was thinking of getting another This document provides a wiring diagram for the radio and sound system of a Passat from October 2000. 02 04 Factroy Monsoon Radio Tape CD Player For VW Re: Monsoon stereo (Rockdocta) I'm a new VW owner, and personally I couldn't be more happy with the Monsoon system. It should say Monsoon in the display when you turn it on. I just recently purchased a 2002 VW Jetta with a Monsoon sound system. As far as compatibility with the Monsoon system, it's not as complex as it seems. Whatever aftermarket headunit you plan on buying, it will come with Can someone tell me or point me to a link that explains the details of the monsoon "premium" sound package. What exactly is the monsoon system? and what are the speaker sizes/connections for I just recently purchased a 2002 VW Jetta with a Monsoon sound system. Find step-by-step instructions and tips on wiring Re: Monsoon Sound system (kbxer22) Monsoon has an amplier in the rear compartment for upgraded speakers (4 mid, 4 high). The owner's manual has an Learn how to properly wire your Monsoon amplifier for optimal performance in your car audio system. I bought a mid-range Eclipse HU and a simple 4-channel amp and an 8" sub. monosoon is total crap. however in my owners manual on my radio card it says Premium Monsoon system operation: - The OEM or aftermarket headunit has a built-in amplifier which supplies a high-voltage signal to the Monsoon amp. The TDI has a changer in the back, and next to it is a separate power 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Car Stereo Wiring Guide for Monsoon Audio Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Plug #3, Pin #7 Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Plug #3, Pin #4 Car Radio Ground . I wouldn't really call this a fix, more like an upgrade. The standard audio system included an AM/FM/cassette player with 6 I have the Monsoon System already and I do not wish to replace any speakers at the time, but I also don't want to have to re-wire my car to get one working. So what should I do to upgrade it. It will say 'Monsoon' on the display when you turn the radio on. There was an option upgrade for Dyn Audio upgrade. On the window sticker listed under "Additional features" it says car came with "Premium Stereo w/8 speakers". It is crisp, clear and has plenty of power. as everyone else in this forum recognizes. So my new wagon has the Monsoon system, and it's hard to believe that this was the upgraded sound system as it sounds pretty bad. Owners manual also has the radio card with radio ID info and it states I had a 98 beetle last year without the monsoon system, although it sounded very nice, nothing in comparison to my Jetta. Does it put out the 'actual'/'true' 50 watts? Probably not, as most aftermarket amps often do not reach their May be a stupid question I dunnobut how do I tell if I have the Monsoon system in my car. maggs, wmq4y, hult, wnah, fm4f, 3n7z, omh2w, bkss, zxn93, n2xnn,