After dazzling us with the DS3, Citroën recurrence by presenting us with the DS4.With its mid-cut style, mid-sedan and SUV by mid-ground clearance, the DS4 is unique and devilishly attractive. Carrying the French luxury by its finish, the DS4 Sport Chic can receive a multimedia system eMyWay and a Denon hi-fi! A trial was necessary!
MyWay a new handset!
The basic version is equipped with an RDS car radio with a laser system with six speakers. The radio includes a sound processing Arkamys to improve the quality of listening. Optionally, the system can be completed by the Bluetooth connectivity and a block from (auxiliary input and USB port). Since the new C4, Citroën offers a multimedia system called eMyWay. If visually, it is very close to the old system MyWay, this new multimedia handset has made tremendous progress, as you will see later. EMyWay multimedia handset is an option on all versions, charged 800 Euros.Bluetooth and Connecting box are standard on the Sport Chic. The eMyWay operates the six speakers is standard. But, Citroën offers another option much more interesting: a Denon hi-fi system. The latter is only available with the handset eMyWay. And in this case, the hi-fi pack more multimedia handset is charged 1350 Euros. This is the system we tested.
Features: relatively complete!
As the old system, the eMyWay consists of two elements: a color screen of 6.5 at the center of the dashboard and a central unit in central the center console. If the screen has a beautiful image and now has dual display (navigation and a source for example), it is still not touch, damage. However, the CPU has increased in terms of ergonomics with a little more direct access keys to certain functions. To connect mobile sources, the USB port and auxiliary input are at the bottom of the center console, and are concealed by a small cache. The location is very well chosen, since there are just below a small glove box to put an MP3 player.Of course, the system has a steering wheel for critical functions. Overall, the multimedia system is well established in the cockpit, which is very welcoming and well appointed.
The DS4 has the new multimedia eMyWay
As so often on the original systems, the video features are absent. This is understandable because it is not essential, but a backup camera would have been welcome. This system has a GPS eMyWay with European mapping and TMC receiver to navigate according to the traffic.Dual display, lane assistant, Text-To-Speech, zoom on crossroads, POI, the features are very comprehensive. Another very significant, a remote screen is placed at the center of the speedometer. It is used for the onboard computer, but can also display data from navigation (pictograms direction and street name). This unit multimedia course with the Bluetooth phone book download. Thus, the mobile phone can stay in the pocket handles everything with the car radio.
Very convenient, the remote display avoids too watched the color screen
The main source of the radio is of course an MP3 compatible CD player. It also has an RDS tuner and a preamplifier with a few sound settings to enhance playback. The USB port allows you to control a USB drive or a portable media player. It also allows him to control the radio eMyWay iPod. Displaying titles, playlist management, the function has the essential, but does not display album covers. While this is not essential, it's still very enjoyable.
The hi-fi system was entrusted to Denon
Rare in the automotive, hi-fi high-end Denon was told. It consists of a kit two separate channels at the front, a pair of speakers in the rear doors and a subwoofer built into the rear right wing.A digital amplifier powers the entire system. Kit for two separate paths before, the woofers are in the door, while the tweeters are placed on top of the dashboard. To conclude this presentation, note the presence of a 230 volt in the center armrest, which will be convenient to charge a netbook or a gaming console. Listen and use: a lively and enjoyable listen! As usual, let by talking a little about the ergonomics of the system. The screen offers a very good display quality. As it is well positioned relative to the driver, it is a shame it does not touch. The use of basic functions (play CD, radio research, volume, ...) are very easily. Only the setup settings are not as intuitive to find and may require reading the manual. In absolute terms, this is not a problem because we make these settings once and for all. However, one touch access to audio settings have been welcome. No problem to report on the steering wheel, it manages the main functions easily by moving only the thumb on the wheel.
The eMyWay can read USB drives and control an iPod
The main strength of this installation is the counter block. Not only it is beautiful with its blue lighting, her needle speed going around the counter (how old Citroën), but mostly it includes a remote display, containing the essential functions of the radio (radio name, pictograms of the direction GPS, ...). As under the nose of the driver's attention (or rather its focus on his behavior) is not disturbed by the color screen. And that the ride comfort is a real plus!
A very good browser
is especially using the GPS, that we realize the contribution of the remote screen. First, the GPS is very easy to program, whether to enter a destination or to find a POI. While the rotary, it is less convenient than a touch screen, but you get used to. Then just type the first letters and ask him to see a list (city first, then street then). Finally, we come to the program soon. Route calculation is very fast, like turning on the system elsewhere. The GPS has always conducted safely, with precise voice guidance and mapping very readable. With the precision of the voice guidance and direction of the pictograms in the counter block, there was virtually almost no need to look at the big screen, and that's really a big plus in terms of comfort and security conduct.
The browser the DS4 is very well made
We also appreciate the PiP screen that displays the same time the navigation and audio source.The TMC has also proven trouble-free and has guided us in the light of caps. Now for mobile sources. The system loads the contents of a fast USB stick and find the music files quickly, even if yd'autres file types in the key. With the rotary control and validation, it is very easy to get around in playlists. Provided that the USB is filled with files quality, listening is concern. Even fight for the iPod, there is the management of playlists on the player like Apple. Of course, the titles are displayed but not the album covers: damage. However, control of the Apple player works well and produces very good sound quality. Pairing with a mobile phone is also no problem. The unit has the directory and then you can call with a good quality of communication.
Managing playlists is very easy
For the RDS tuner and CD player, no problems at all, these two sources work very well. The FM tuner has very good reception quality. If the securities are properly "tagged", the CD player displays song titles. Let us now listen to the Denon system. On first listen, one is immediately seduced by its dynamic and musical. The soundstage is high and not too stuffy. The bass is present and its origin does not feel too much (except to push the merits serious course. This box will never give the results and a large subwoofer subwoofer, but to listen to music on a daily basis, it shoulder speakers perfectly. The grave is generally strong and clear. For cons to music very busy in the very low frequencies, it admits its limits.
The screen displays the same time the GPS and audio source
Overall, the installation stamp well and proves pleasant listening. It should therefore easily with a large majority. Still, for audiophiles, they lack a little finesse. The depth is not bad, but very busy on music instruments in or on the Power Metal, this lack of ventilation. Question dynamic amplification feeds easily and allows the system listens alive. It can be really happy about our favorite music. During this test, we could try the same entertainment system, but the typical installation to 6 HP. Denon makes the system more huge and worth it if you want to have a totally original installation. In conclusion: Finally, for consumers who want a well-equipped vehicle without complicating their lives, this system coupled eMyWay the installation Denon will be satisfied. Given the low price difference between option one and option eMyWay Pack Hi-fi, Denon option is by far the most interesting. The handset eMyWay has no back-up camera and video capabilities, but it can be corrected with OEM multimedia interfaces, which are found on the market for aftermarket. Given its integration into the design of the dashboard of his duties fairly comprehensive and a very good GPS system eMyWay is difficult to avoid. Brief for the general public, we can recommend the optional Denon + eMyWay. And even more so, the system is better than the DS3 which we tested last year.
230 volt outlet to recharge a game console
In contrast to the hi-fi enthusiasts, it can be more interesting to select only the option eMyWay and replace the original speakers with HP audiophiles. For amplification, there are interfaces turning out HP line outputs for connecting hi-fi amplifiers. There is also the possibility of using amps "plug and play" bundles of origin. Even if the trunk is not huge, there is still a good possibility of integrating system serious. Anyway, at 1350 Euros, the Pack Hi-fi in the DS4 has a very good price / quality ratio!
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