Description
Product Description:
The factory Harman Kardon Premium Audio System in the Golf 8 GTI/R is supposed to be “premium” sound quality.
However, this was not the case when it was leaving customers disappointed and wanting more.
Customers found themselves upgrading to a Fender subwoofer, changing the coding in the amplifier module to “Beats” claiming it makes it better. Which may do something.
BUT, with this custom amplifier tuning, it will make the Harman Kardon actually worth something!
Tuning was done using a calibrated RTA microphone and a good amount of time spent tweaking to ear based on my custom system. Now obviously this amplifier and the speakers used have lots of limitations so it is not anything compared to a custom audio setup or aftermarket amplifier/system. Tuning was done with an all around sound in mind vs a more focused or specific sound. This is about as good as the system can be without making physical hardware changes.
Features:
- Improved Bass
- Louder Output
- Better highs, mids, and lows
- Better ability for tuning with on screen controls
- All factory features such as surround, seating focus, EQ and other controls still work as designed.
Works with:
- 2022-2024 MK8 Golf GTI/R with Harman Kardon Premium Sound
- 2025+ MK8.5 Golf GTI/R with Harman Kardon Premium Sound
Cables that DO NOT work for this:
Ross-Tech HEX or any other VAGCOM cable
Tactrix Cable
J2534 Passthru Cable
Unitronic Uniconnect+
APR Ultralink
APR Cheetah
034Motorsport R4
COBB Accessport/Accessport Cable
VCP (VAG CAN Professional)
Cables that DO work for this:
E-Net DoIP + Ethernet to USB adapter (2019-2023 MY)
VAS5054 (2019-2023 MY)
VAS6154 (2019+ MY)
In addition to this tuning, poly-fill can be used to fill the subwoofer box. This will help improve the lows and make the subwoofer seem as if it is in a larger enclosure.
Poly-fill rolls can be purchased here:
Programming Requirements
1. Computer or Android phone (Laptop is preferred, but desktop may be used if you can place it near your car for the process)
- Windows: 7, 8, 10, or 11
- macOS: 10.15 or newer. Must have Apple silicon processor. Intel-based Macs do not work.
- Linux: Ubuntu 20.04 or newer
Android: 5.0 or newer. Device must allow USB device sharing and have USB-C.
2. Remote programming cable - This can be added to your purchase above.
3. A stable internet connection