eisman.s4

I just picked up an '02 S4, which has the Symphony HU. I want to get XM or Sirius and still keep the Phatbox I installed. Is there any units with CDC pass through like the SIR-KEN1 that will work with the OEM HU? Or do I have to upgrade to RNS-E?

SouthboroAudiGuy

I'd suggest doing a search. It's been covered quite a bit (recently too).

TeddyBGame

<center><img src="http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/SOUDGATE_SDSISO.jpg"></center><p>1) Lowest cost method (aftermarket xm/sirius):
if you keep your Sym I, keep your pbox in place and use something like this to gain an additional set of RCA inputs (2) into your Sym I
http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/SOUNGATE_SDSISO.html
cost: $60+

2) Low cost method (oem xm/sirius):
Upgrade to Sym II from a C5 A6 with SAT button (faceplate will need some trimming)
- Sym II with SAT: $300
- oem sat module (xm or sirius): $175
- mis sat antenna and cables/connectors: $150
- phatbox: assume that it is already installed

3) High cost method (oem xm/sirius):
Upgrade to RNSE from a C5 A6
- Basic RNS-E package: $1500
- oem sat module for RNSE (xm or sirius): $400+
- mis sat antenna and cables/connectors: $150
- phatbox: assume that it is already installed


Personally, I opted for #3 because I love the audi nav headunits and I wanted OEM sirius. My dash is completely uncluttered and looks completely oem. See my sig pix...etc...etc.

Good luck!<ul><li><a href="http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/SOUNGATE_SDSISO.html">http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/SOUNGATE_SDSISO.html</a</li></ul>

eisman.s4

It seems that I'll atleast have to upgrade to SymII. I'll try to find some pics, but how is the fitment? Big gaps like the RNS-E I assume.

TeddyBGame

See some of the docs on www.nsxjr.com for wiring background.