iPod Kits
10-22-2006, 06:08 PM
#1
iPod Kits
Hey, Just wanted to know everyone's self made iPod kits or any that you guys have bought that have worked well. I was thinking about just buyin one of those cheap ones off of ebay, but have heard that the FM transmitters dun work so well, could everyone please show me how their's are and what opinions do you have of those ebay ones.
10-22-2006, 06:24 PM
#2
10-23-2006, 05:11 AM
#3
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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
How did you connect this in? Are you using an FM modulator or did you go all out and wire it directly to the stereo? I know there are adapters to use the cd-changer connection on the stock bose system.
10-23-2006, 05:19 AM
#4
Originally Posted by jkayca
Hi Puppetmaster,
How did you connect this in? Are you using an FM modulator or did you go all out and wire it directly to the stereo? I know there are adapters to use the cd-changer connection on the stock bose system.
How did you connect this in? Are you using an FM modulator or did you go all out and wire it directly to the stereo? I know there are adapters to use the cd-changer connection on the stock bose system.
10-23-2006, 05:22 AM
#5
Here's what he posted a while back:
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...58&postcount=9
Originally Posted by soonerfan
im using the wired FM modulator (in the pic above). its a plug that connects the system directly to the anttenna input. betten them wireless FM modulator or cassete adaptor. on properly encoded songs (AAC) i cant tell the diffirence with a CD
10-23-2006, 05:30 AM
#7
For my sirius I have the cord running to a second cig lighter plug (from Auto Zone for $5) that I tapped to the back of the factory plug so the wires run under the dash for a clean look, and I can still use my factory dash plug.
Originally Posted by soonerfan
here it is installed on my car. im using the wired FM modulator (wire from the brains of the system to the antena input on the HU. its the best way to connect it on a stock HU. the sound is great
10-23-2006, 05:36 AM
#8
Originally Posted by ryant35
For my sirius I have the cord running to a second cig lighter plug (from Auto Zone for $5) that I tapped to the back of the factory plug so the wires run under the dash for a clean look, and I can still use my factory dash plug.
10-23-2006, 06:26 AM
#10
Originally Posted by jkayca
So if I hard wire the FM modulator to the antenna input will the radio still work? I don't listen to it often but I like to catch the news every once and a while.
10-23-2006, 10:36 AM
#14
Originally Posted by UGAd13
Sooner - does the ashtray close all the way with that installed? It doesn't look like it would and I'd probably want it to close when the car was parked.
Thanks.
Thanks.
10-23-2006, 06:09 PM
#15
maybe i missed someones post, but i cant belive no one thought of this: http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-NANO-IPOD-TO...QQcmdZViewItem
this is the cheapest easiest method.
this is the cheapest easiest method.
10-23-2006, 06:53 PM
#16
it's also the worst method. I have one of those, the wires are low quality and half the time I only get sound from one channel. Not to mention it just doesn't sound good. I'd rather listen to the radio than my ipod through that peice of junk
10-23-2006, 07:04 PM
#17
Originally Posted by MacGarnicle
it's also the worst method. I have one of those, the wires are low quality and half the time I only get sound from one channel. Not to mention it just doesn't sound good. I'd rather listen to the radio than my ipod through that peice of junk
maybe the sony tapes are a bit better than the noname ones.
10-23-2006, 07:26 PM
#18
Originally Posted by super6
maybe i missed someones post, but i cant belive no one thought of this: http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-NANO-IPOD-TO...QQcmdZViewItem
this is the cheapest easiest method.
this is the cheapest easiest method.
worst to best
1. FM modulater
2. tape adaptor
3. wired FM modulator (what i have)
4. AUX input (cant do with stock HU)
10-23-2006, 11:22 PM
#19
those suck...
best in order
1. FM modulater
2. tape adaptor
3. wired FM modulator (what i have)
4. AUX input (cant do with stock HU)
best in order
1. FM modulater
2. tape adaptor
3. wired FM modulator (what i have)
4. AUX input (cant do with stock HU)
1. direct connection (hardwired, aftermarket iPod adaptor/cable, etc., depending on HU)
2. auxiliary input (RCA's)
3. tape adaptor
4. wired FM modulator
5. wireless FM modluator
#3 and #4 can vary with the quality of the equipment used. I simply bought an Alpine HU and added the iPod cable to it for $30. However, for the Bose HU, #1 is impossible, but I believe you can do #2 with a PAC adaptor. Not trying to sow dissent, just stating my opinions.
10-24-2006, 04:31 AM
#20
Originally Posted by SilverGLE
I humbly disagree...
1. direct connection (hardwired, aftermarket iPod adaptor/cable, etc., depending on HU)
2. auxiliary input (RCA's)
3. tape adaptor
4. wired FM modulator
5. wireless FM modluator
#3 and #4 can vary with the quality of the equipment used. I simply bought an Alpine HU and added the iPod cable to it for $30. However, for the Bose HU, #1 is impossible, but I believe you can do #2 with a PAC adaptor. Not trying to sow dissent, just stating my opinions.
1. direct connection (hardwired, aftermarket iPod adaptor/cable, etc., depending on HU)
2. auxiliary input (RCA's)
3. tape adaptor
4. wired FM modulator
5. wireless FM modluator
#3 and #4 can vary with the quality of the equipment used. I simply bought an Alpine HU and added the iPod cable to it for $30. However, for the Bose HU, #1 is impossible, but I believe you can do #2 with a PAC adaptor. Not trying to sow dissent, just stating my opinions.
10-24-2006, 06:23 AM
#21
^ Ah, I see! My bad... I looked at the Drive + Play, but back when I was shoping around it was $200. I'd like to try it out now that it's $100, if I didn't already have an iPod cable.
I looked at the Drive + Play, but back when I was shoping around it was $200. I'd like to try it out now that it's $100, if I didn't already have an iPod cable.
10-24-2006, 10:01 AM
#22
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I just purchased this on ebay. It attaches to the cd/chg port in my existing Bose HU. Better than an FM Modulator.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
10-24-2006, 10:08 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Ollie
I just purchased this on ebay. It attaches to the cd/chg port in my existing Bose HU. Better than an FM Modulator.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
10-24-2006, 10:25 AM
#24
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when i bought my car two years ago i bought an Ipod right away (BTW Happy 5th b-day Ipod!!!)
I went shopiing for a direct connect system and there were none at that time. They only made direct connections for all other manufactures except for Nissan which was kind of odd.
After all the research i did with FM and tape adapters best method is Tape. Its consisten and it will not fade in or out or cretae static like the fm tuners. And if you lived in the boonies you would have to change your fm station frequently beacuse ite will cut out or if you went on long extend road trips.
All and all, tape is the best and DONT buy that overpicered belkin tape adapters!! F'N RIPOFF...just go to your electronics store and buy aSOn or RCa for a fraction of the price.
I have had my tape adapter for two years No problem whatsoever. Just make sure you put your volume on your ipod 3/4's of the way up to enjoy maximized sound
Peace
I went shopiing for a direct connect system and there were none at that time. They only made direct connections for all other manufactures except for Nissan which was kind of odd.
After all the research i did with FM and tape adapters best method is Tape. Its consisten and it will not fade in or out or cretae static like the fm tuners. And if you lived in the boonies you would have to change your fm station frequently beacuse ite will cut out or if you went on long extend road trips.
All and all, tape is the best and DONT buy that overpicered belkin tape adapters!! F'N RIPOFF...just go to your electronics store and buy aSOn or RCa for a fraction of the price.
I have had my tape adapter for two years No problem whatsoever. Just make sure you put your volume on your ipod 3/4's of the way up to enjoy maximized sound
Peace
10-24-2006, 01:50 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
but you have to use the ipod to control everything. i like the drive and play cause the ipod sits in the glove box and doesnt get touched
Thanks.
10-24-2006, 07:17 PM
#26
Originally Posted by UGAd13
Do you get the alternator whine (not sure if that’s the correct term) with the wired FM? With the tape adaptor I use I get it and it's very noticeable when accelerating.
Thanks.
Thanks.
10-24-2006, 10:40 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Ollie
I just purchased this on ebay. It attaches to the cd/chg port in my existing Bose HU. Better than an FM Modulator.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
10-25-2006, 05:04 AM
#28
Originally Posted by Ollie
I just purchased this on ebay. It attaches to the cd/chg port in my existing Bose HU. Better than an FM Modulator.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bS1YE2G...&pg=2&sortBy=3
10-25-2006, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
but you have to use the ipod to control everything. i like the drive and play cause the ipod sits in the glove box and doesnt get touched
Nope - you can set it 'direct' mode which you control the artist, genre, etc. via the Ipod - but your fast forward and skip works via the steering wheel or HU controls.
In 'playlist' mode - you can set up to 5 playlists (which is controlled by the HU's disk number 1-6) and then you scan button works along with all the other controls on your HU.
Then not only does the USA Spec have a dock connector cable for your Ipod but it also has two RCA Aux In's. You can opporate both at the same time and use the Aux In's for satilite,DVD audio etc. To access the Aux, you just change to Disc 6 on the HU.
I am looking at adding a Scosche Blue Tooth adapter to the Aux In's for my cell.
Note: You need to have the CD/CHG button on your Bose - and if you have a cd changer, that'll have to be disconnected.
10-25-2006, 07:51 AM
#32
Originally Posted by Ollie
Nope - you can set it 'direct' mode which you control the artist, genre, etc. via the Ipod - but your fast forward and skip works via the steering wheel or HU controls.
In 'playlist' mode - you can set up to 5 playlists (which is controlled by the HU's disk number 1-6) and then you scan button works along with all the other controls on your HU.
Then not only does the USA Spec have a dock connector cable for your Ipod but it also has two RCA Aux In's. You can opporate both at the same time and use the Aux In's for satilite,DVD audio etc. To access the Aux, you just change to Disc 6 on the HU.
I am looking at adding a Scosche Blue Tooth adapter to the Aux In's for my cell.
Note: You need to have the CD/CHG button on your Bose - and if you have a cd changer, that'll have to be disconnected.
In 'playlist' mode - you can set up to 5 playlists (which is controlled by the HU's disk number 1-6) and then you scan button works along with all the other controls on your HU.
Then not only does the USA Spec have a dock connector cable for your Ipod but it also has two RCA Aux In's. You can opporate both at the same time and use the Aux In's for satilite,DVD audio etc. To access the Aux, you just change to Disc 6 on the HU.
I am looking at adding a Scosche Blue Tooth adapter to the Aux In's for my cell.
Note: You need to have the CD/CHG button on your Bose - and if you have a cd changer, that'll have to be disconnected.
10-25-2006, 11:56 AM
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Right now I've got the Griffin Road Trip http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/roadtrip/
and it works pretty well. But, I think I might have to change up to the adapter posted above. Thats awesome! AND!!! I can use my steering wheel controls? Even better!
and it works pretty well. But, I think I might have to change up to the adapter posted above. Thats awesome! AND!!! I can use my steering wheel controls? Even better!
10-30-2006, 10:58 AM
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It is really up to how much work and money you want to put into it. i recently had one of the direct fm/cigarette lighter adapter and it worked good other than it takes a few db's off compared to cd quality. The hardwired drive and play is more wiring but the quality is better. the tape deck adapter is a cheaper and cheaper sounding way.
10-30-2006, 03:30 PM
#36
I installed the Kenwood IP500. Even though Kenwood rep said it would not fit my KDC-9015, it works great. I will move the connector to the ash-tray in spring...IMHO, FM transmitters are crappy...
03-02-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rmd0311
Wao., this is truly the BEST solution now if the price was just a tad bit better.
So Does the USA SPEC ipod adapter Found Here display anything on the HU's display?
03-03-2007, 03:05 PM
#38
Originally Posted by GhettoMAX
So Does the USA SPEC ipod adapter Found Here display anything on the HU's display?
The sound is amazing, just like a CD and its a non cluttered solution.
03-04-2007, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rmd0311
I actually installed the USA Spec thing today. So far its great. I can change tracks and volume using the Radio Controls... and is all tucked away. I ran the cable under the shifter console and to the back, so it comes out by where the Heated Seats buttons are.
The sound is amazing, just like a CD and its a non cluttered solution.
The sound is amazing, just like a CD and its a non cluttered solution.
Thanks.
03-04-2007, 02:06 PM
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4. AUX input (cant do with stock HU) WRONG
Oh Yes you can..... I did it!
If you install a JL Clean Sweep it allows your HU have to RCA outputs and and AUX imput. (Perfect for....iPOD) Also add Amps to you factory HU and your dash looks factory and stealth.
Check it out: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=79
Oh Yes you can..... I did it!
If you install a JL Clean Sweep it allows your HU have to RCA outputs and and AUX imput. (Perfect for....iPOD) Also add Amps to you factory HU and your dash looks factory and stealth.
Check it out: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=79