Dension 500 interface

Dr99 · 10-27-2011, 05:22 AM

To those that have the Dension installed, how do you find the interface? I'm about ready to install, but am having second thoughts based on the screen shots and descriptions of the crude looking interface. I'l primarily be using a USB device by folder structure rather than playlists. Thanks.

BFN949 · 10-27-2011, 07:28 AM

I have had such an interface in my A8 for many years and now have the Audi Music Interface in the Q7 - not much of a difference. The Audi system is somewhat more refined (iPod seen as "iPod" not as a disk) and has a better search function (turning the MMI wheel fast brings up quick search almost like on an iPod), but in general, there is not much to choose between the Audi and Dension interfaces.

3waygeek · 10-27-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFN949

in general, there is not much to choose between the Audi and Dension interfaces.

IIRC, the Audi interface is OEM'ed by Dension, so one would expect some consistency.

TimU · 10-27-2011, 04:37 PM

I find the Dension interface just fine.

As others have said, the interface is a little less refined than the AMI, but still very usable.

Two main pro's of the GW500 over the AMI:
1) The ability to have multiple sources connected at the same time. I believe that the AMI interface can only have one source at a time, and needs a change of cable when you change the source.
2) The GW500 is a much smaller size than the AMI. I've installed mine behind the in-dash CD Stacker, and thought quite carefully about optimum connector placement.
This means that I don't lose any valuable storage space under the arm-rest, and no practical loss of space in the glove-box.

I have all the connectors installed nicely into the glove box, with the main music source being an unused iPod nano.

We mainly only use the USB interface to charge our mobile phones.

The only (very minor) gripe I have is that I wish the GW500 analogue connectors would have included a 3.5mm audio jack as well as the RCA plugs.
Having said that, 3.5mm-to-RCA connectors are quite common.

Tim

10-27-2011, 07:28 AM	#2
BFN949 Audiworld Junior Member 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa Posts: 65	I have had such an interface in my A8 for many years and now have the Audi Music Interface in the Q7 - not much of a difference. The Audi system is somewhat more refined (iPod seen as "iPod" not as a disk) and has a better search function (turning the MMI wheel fast brings up quick search almost like on an iPod), but in general, there is not much to choose between the Audi and Dension interfaces. __________________ Currently: 2011 Audi Q7 4.2 TDi. Gone Audi's: 1984 100 GLS; 1991 A6; 1992 A6; 1995 A6, 1998 A6 Quatro; 2003 allroad; 2006 Audi A8 4.2.

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10-27-2011, 04:37 PM	#4
TimU Audiworld Junior Member 2007 Audi Q7 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 64	I find the Dension interface just fine. As others have said, the interface is a little less refined than the AMI, but still very usable. Two main pro's of the GW500 over the AMI: 1) The ability to have multiple sources connected at the same time. I believe that the AMI interface can only have one source at a time, and needs a change of cable when you change the source. 2) The GW500 is a much smaller size than the AMI. I've installed mine behind the in-dash CD Stacker, and thought quite carefully about optimum connector placement. This means that I don't lose any valuable storage space under the arm-rest, and no practical loss of space in the glove-box. I have all the connectors installed nicely into the glove box, with the main music source being an unused iPod nano. We mainly only use the USB interface to charge our mobile phones. The only (very minor) gripe I have is that I wish the GW500 analogue connectors would have included a 3.5mm audio jack as well as the RCA plugs. Having said that, 3.5mm-to-RCA connectors are quite common. Tim

10-27-2011, 04:37 PM
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