iPod Location / Connection
#1
iPod Location / Connection
I'm not sure how many of you use iPods instead of cd players the majority of the time now in your CL, but for those of us who do how do you have yours set up?
Location / Connection
I'm using the Belkin Auto Kit for iPod with Dock Connector Black
http://www.superwarehouse.com/Belkin...-BLK/p/1492373
Its nice since it charges, and transmits at the same time. The issue I'm having is in a city like Houston that I live in there are so many radio stations that it can get real static. I wish they had put in an aux jack into the 3.0 Premium CL's Bose stereo.
I'm trying to find a good place to keep it from moving around while driving and sort of Velcro which would be tacky as hell I can't think of anything.
Location / Connection
I'm using the Belkin Auto Kit for iPod with Dock Connector Black
http://www.superwarehouse.com/Belkin...-BLK/p/1492373
Its nice since it charges, and transmits at the same time. The issue I'm having is in a city like Houston that I live in there are so many radio stations that it can get real static. I wish they had put in an aux jack into the 3.0 Premium CL's Bose stereo.
I'm trying to find a good place to keep it from moving around while driving and sort of Velcro which would be tacky as hell I can't think of anything.
#5
if you've got an aftermarket Stereo, chances are that there's an aux plug you can hook up from the back of the unit. That's what I've done.. all I needed was a 7 dollar cable and im good to go..
check it:
if you notice, I've got the cable running right from the side of the plastic, and i usually sit my ipod in the cup holder or in the arm rest / compartment.
check it:
if you notice, I've got the cable running right from the side of the plastic, and i usually sit my ipod in the cup holder or in the arm rest / compartment.
#6
I guess the debate is now either buy an after market stereo with an aux jack, and drop the Bose packaged one and keep the speakers because they sound great. The car is a one owner before for me, and older women who didn't even use it.
Is the Bose receiver worth holding on too?
Is the Bose receiver worth holding on too?
#7
Originally Posted by commodoregloom
I guess the debate is now either buy an after market stereo with an aux jack, and drop the Bose packaged one and keep the speakers because they sound great. The car is a one owner before for me, and older women who didn't even use it.
Is the Bose receiver worth holding on too?
Is the Bose receiver worth holding on too?
In my expierience, any fm modulator type system. Sucks...
It would be in your best interest to drop the blows and get some aftermarket deck..
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#8
I've got mine under the arm rest.
Heres the DIY I did...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187205
Heres the DIY I did...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187205
#9
Originally Posted by SwervinCL
No...
In my expierience, any fm modulator type system. Sucks...
It would be in your best interest to drop the blows and get some aftermarket deck..
In my expierience, any fm modulator type system. Sucks...
It would be in your best interest to drop the blows and get some aftermarket deck..
#10
Originally Posted by Jaysfan5432
I've got mine under the arm rest.
Heres the DIY I did...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187205
Heres the DIY I did...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187205
#11
Originally Posted by commodoregloom
Thats pretty slick man. I read you lost the cd player's functionalty though
#12
I cant find my pictures but I have a pioneer HU, it has an aux line at the bottom of the HU. But I have the iPod connection and everything inside the center console with the wire coming into the glovebox. I cant find the pictures blackack took.
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From: ShitsBurgh
Originally Posted by ZeroCL
I cant find my pictures but I have a pioneer HU, it has an aux line at the bottom of the HU. But I have the iPod connection and everything inside the center console with the wire coming into the glovebox. I cant find the pictures blackack took.
Box hidden above the HU
I know, I'm a pimp
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I have my ipod cable running directly off the back of my alpine deck. Never have to touch my ipod i do all my searching from the deck. so i ran my cable under the console to the center console and my ipod sits in there. You dont see a cable or the ipod. i love that set up
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Originally Posted by Wannarace62188
I have my ipod cable running directly off the back of my alpine deck. Never have to touch my ipod i do all my searching from the deck. so i ran my cable under the console to the center console and my ipod sits in there. You dont see a cable or the ipod. i love that set up
God thats slick. What kind of deck lets you hook them up togather like that? Is it a certain kind of connection?
#18
Originally Posted by ZeroCL
I cant find my pictures but I have a pioneer HU, it has an aux line at the bottom of the HU. But I have the iPod connection and everything inside the center console with the wire coming into the glovebox. I cant find the pictures blackack took.
Wannarace62188's comment he has the deck doing all of the searching. Do you have the same thing in this set up?
#19
Originally Posted by commodoregloom
God thats slick. What kind of deck lets you hook them up togather like that? Is it a certain kind of connection?
#20
Originally Posted by SwervinCL
Most, if not all new decks have some sort of an ipod connection. Whether it be an actual ipod connection or just a line in jack. If you get one with an ipod connection, you can run your ipod through your deck. Meaning, you can change songs, browse songs, all through your deck.
everyone! i am now on a quest for the fabled deck of quality, and ipod connectablility.
Wish me luck.
#21
Yeah, my headunit allows me to search all through the HU. I have stuff in my center console or thats where I would of put it. Its easier in my glove box. Plus I can always lock up the glove box and if I ever need to use my iPod other than in my car or if I need to update the playlists it's easy to take it. But yeah most new HUs have that capability. If you go with Pioneer you'll need to get a seperate iPod hook up that works flawlessly with the HU and isnt that bad to use.
I reccomend if you have a lot of songs, make a playlist of not that many songs that you like to play so if you want to find it, it'll be easier than searching through everything.
I reccomend if you have a lot of songs, make a playlist of not that many songs that you like to play so if you want to find it, it'll be easier than searching through everything.
#22
I Have mine ran through the single din trye under my cd player. Ill get pics up soon, I have the Alpine cda-9857, with the IPOD cord hooked up, just ran it through the back of that dash kit, had to cut away some of the plastic though, but is a clean look.
#25
Originally Posted by commodoregloom
Well thank you everyone for the great insight.
Once I pick up a new deck I'm sure I'll be sure to post it.
Once I pick up a new deck I'm sure I'll be sure to post it.
Stick with Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, Eclipse.....etc... They all have connectors for the ipod that allow you to control the ipod through your deck... Usually sold seperate.
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Originally Posted by SwervinCL
With all that said. Be sure to stay with a name brand.. The deck is one place (if any when it comes to stereo) to not skimp on..
Stick with Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, Eclipse.....etc... They all have connectors for the ipod that allow you to control the ipod through your deck... Usually sold seperate.
Stick with Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood, Eclipse.....etc... They all have connectors for the ipod that allow you to control the ipod through your deck... Usually sold seperate.
#30
Originally Posted by commodoregloom
Ah ok thanks for the heads up. I'll put the money in for a good product for sure. Whats the connectors called that you have to buy seperately?
#31
Originally Posted by F23CL757
Dont mind the dirty car, i just havnt had much time to clean it since iv been workin and workin on it lol.
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From: ShitsBurgh
Originally Posted by ZeroCL
I like your setup but I dont think id need the iPod that readily available or i would do that. Good idea though!
#33
Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
With controling the ipod through the HU you don't really need access to it, I was thinking about making a hidden mount for mine, the only reason I'd need to take it out is to load new songs on it.
I plan on getting another iPod so i dont have to take that one out as much if I decide to listen to music.
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Originally Posted by SwervinCL
Sweet, thank you SwervinCL
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From: ShitsBurgh
Originally Posted by h2o-pr00f
Actually right now you get a rebate for a free ipod nano with a Macbook purchase.. or a 30gb for $50
Then again I think they might have touchscreen ipods soon
Then again I think they might have touchscreen ipods soon
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Originally Posted by h2o-pr00f
Actually right now you get a rebate for a free ipod nano with a Macbook purchase.. or a 30gb for $50
Then again I think they might have touchscreen ipods soon
Then again I think they might have touchscreen ipods soon