Cable for audio auxillary input?
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Cable for audio auxillary input?
I've got the non-tech audio, and was wondering what cable is needed to hook an iPod or other audio unit into the auxillary jack? Where is the cheapest place to pick one up?
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I've got the non-tech audio, and was wondering what cable is needed to hook an iPod or other audio unit into the auxillary jack? Where is the cheapest place to pick one up?
THanks!!
THanks!!
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Originally Posted by RDX REX
I've got the non-tech audio, and was wondering what cable is needed to hook an iPod or other audio unit into the auxillary jack? Where is the cheapest place to pick one up?
THanks!!
THanks!!
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I would recommend getting a cable that has a dock connector on one end (for the iPod) and the 1/8" mini jack on the other end (for the RDX). This will allow you to tap into the component level audio-out on the iPod which is much cleaner, and has a higher "line level" than the iPod's headphone out. You will notice that the component line out sounds louder and better than what you get out of the headphone jack, and you won't need to fuss with the iPod's volume control at all. There are millions of iPod accessories out there, so search around. I gave URLs to some of these dock/audio connectors in another post on this forum. Some will also power/charge the iPod.
I have been using a dock/audio cable in my RDX for the last few days (picked up the RDX on Tuesday) and it sounds awesome.
I have been using a dock/audio cable in my RDX for the last few days (picked up the RDX on Tuesday) and it sounds awesome.
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Originally Posted by c_hunter
I would recommend getting a cable that has a dock connector on one end (for the iPod) and the 1/8" mini jack on the other end (for the RDX). This will allow you to tap into the component level audio-out on the iPod which is much cleaner, and has a higher "line level" than the iPod's headphone out. You will notice that the component line out sounds louder and better than what you get out of the headphone jack, and you won't need to fuss with the iPod's volume control at all. There are millions of iPod accessories out there, so search around. I gave URLs to some of these dock/audio connectors in another post on this forum. Some will also power/charge the iPod.
I have been using a dock/audio cable in my RDX for the last few days (picked up the RDX on Tuesday) and it sounds awesome.
I have been using a dock/audio cable in my RDX for the last few days (picked up the RDX on Tuesday) and it sounds awesome.
Would a place like Circuit City or Best Buy carry them?
Oh, just had a thought, I was thinking of using my dock connector for the car charger I have, then just using the cable for the headphone jack and running that into the auxillary jack, so how much would a dock connector cable cost that would also charge my ipod since I wouldn't be able to hook in my car charger anymore?
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Originally Posted by RDX REX
I've got the non-tech audio, and was wondering what cable is needed to hook an iPod or other audio unit into the auxillary jack? Where is the cheapest place to pick one up?
THanks!!
THanks!!
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Originally Posted by RDX REX
that sounds like a good idea, could you link me to the one you have or some others that are a good deal?
Would a place like Circuit City or Best Buy carry them?
Oh, just had a thought, I was thinking of using my dock connector for the car charger I have, then just using the cable for the headphone jack and running that into the auxillary jack, so how much would a dock connector cable cost that would also charge my ipod since I wouldn't be able to hook in my car charger anymore?
Thanks!
Would a place like Circuit City or Best Buy carry them?
Oh, just had a thought, I was thinking of using my dock connector for the car charger I have, then just using the cable for the headphone jack and running that into the auxillary jack, so how much would a dock connector cable cost that would also charge my ipod since I wouldn't be able to hook in my car charger anymore?
Thanks!
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=149006
Anyone install a Neo or USA spec or any other ipod adapter in a base model? I assume you can...
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Here's what I use...
I use this product from Monster which charges the iPod and provides an audio out port via the dock connector.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...e=UTF8&seller=
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...e=UTF8&seller=
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That one's better than the Belkin cause it has a line level plug.....but it is also a bit more expensive too. I've used the belkin before, and it wasn't a problem because you never really have to adjust the volume on the belkin, but it is going through another amplifier so the sound quality can't be as clean as line level output.
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Oh ok I got it----thanks for all the info.!! This forum rules! I'm sure I'll have more questions about stuff the more and more I own the car!
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Well I picked up a 3.5mm male-male cord at Circuit City since I live across the street just to try it, and I'm happily impressed! It's a Belkin cord and it sounds like CD quality, so I'll probably stick w/ that for a while
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Monster and Belkin are good for using the lighter socket. Here's a very basic one if you want to wire it in directly:
http://www.jazzyengineering.com/prod...1811f72af1833b
http://www.jazzyengineering.com/prod...1811f72af1833b
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Well Im using my Auxilary PSP cable..the cable that u plug in onto another media player device to make it hear on your PSP speaker..but my cable ripped..CHEAP CHINA CABLE..>.<
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I have an ipod mini and got this
It charges the ipod, has a line out for better sound and pauses the ipod (and turns off after a minute) when I turn the car off. It also provides a stable place for my ipod so it's not moving around and keeps it available so I can also use all my ipod controls if necessary.
I think there's one available for nano too.
Picked mine up on ebay for $20.
It charges the ipod, has a line out for better sound and pauses the ipod (and turns off after a minute) when I turn the car off. It also provides a stable place for my ipod so it's not moving around and keeps it available so I can also use all my ipod controls if necessary.
I think there's one available for nano too.
Picked mine up on ebay for $20.
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Originally Posted by RDX REX
I've got the non-tech audio, and was wondering what cable is needed to hook an iPod or other audio unit into the auxillary jack? Where is the cheapest place to pick one up?
THanks!!
THanks!!
I bought mine on amazon for $20 bucks.
Monster MP3 MusicConnect Portable Audio Player to Car Stereo Cable (1/8" Mini to 1/8 Mini) 2 m. Cable (1/8 mini plug to 1/8 mini) (MPC MCON MINI-2M)
Someone posted what was an epiphany for me a while back.... since the RDX supports MP3 disks, I just burn disks mostly, for music. I use the bable for my audiobooks.
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Originally Posted by econman
I bought mine on amazon for $20 bucks.
Monster MP3 MusicConnect Portable Audio Player to Car Stereo Cable (1/8" Mini to 1/8 Mini) 2 m. Cable (1/8 mini plug to 1/8 mini) (MPC MCON MINI-2M)
Someone posted what was an epiphany for me a while back.... since the RDX supports MP3 disks, I just burn disks mostly, for music. I use the bable for my audiobooks.
Monster MP3 MusicConnect Portable Audio Player to Car Stereo Cable (1/8" Mini to 1/8 Mini) 2 m. Cable (1/8 mini plug to 1/8 mini) (MPC MCON MINI-2M)
Someone posted what was an epiphany for me a while back.... since the RDX supports MP3 disks, I just burn disks mostly, for music. I use the bable for my audiobooks.
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how many songs on average can you get on like an 800 CD-R
At least 100. Less than 200. The music I like tends to have long song lengths.
I suspect the "average" file size for the 'average" song is around 5m. Hence, with some math..... ~< 160 songs
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I bought mine on amazon for $20 bucks.
Monster MP3 MusicConnect Portable Audio Player to Car Stereo Cable (1/8" Mini to 1/8 Mini) 2 m. Cable (1/8 mini plug to 1/8 mini) (MPC MCON MINI-2M)
Someone posted what was an epiphany for me a while back.... since the RDX supports MP3 disks, I just burn disks mostly, for music. I use the bable for my audiobooks.
Monster MP3 MusicConnect Portable Audio Player to Car Stereo Cable (1/8" Mini to 1/8 Mini) 2 m. Cable (1/8 mini plug to 1/8 mini) (MPC MCON MINI-2M)
Someone posted what was an epiphany for me a while back.... since the RDX supports MP3 disks, I just burn disks mostly, for music. I use the bable for my audiobooks.
What I dislike about what I bought above is it is too long. My Ipod fits perfectly in the little "cubby-hole" in back of the shifter, and only about 6" of cable is actually necessary.
Hence, I like this one. $10 "Interconnect" cable.
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Originally Posted by econman
What I dislike about what I bought above is it is too long. My Ipod fits perfectly in the little "cubby-hole" in back of the shifter, and only about 6" of cable is actually necessary.
Hence, I like this one. $10 "Interconnect" cable.
Hence, I like this one. $10 "Interconnect" cable.
Where did you get that one? I am looking for a right-angle cable like that, which I will splice into my other cable with the iPod dock connector. The advantage to the right angle plug is that it's easier to connect to the RDX input jack on the radio face and route out of the way. Right now my cable has a regular 1/8" plug on the end, and awkwardly sticks out of the dash about 1.5". Hard to tuck that out of the way.
So far I have not found any right-angle cables locally, so I may have to order one (Crutchfield has one for about $7).
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Originally Posted by sasair
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Originally Posted by c_hunter
I would recommend getting a cable that has a dock connector on one end (for the iPod) and the 1/8" mini jack on the other end (for the RDX). This will allow you to tap into the component level audio-out on the iPod which is much cleaner, and has a higher "line level" than the iPod's headphone out. You will notice that the component line out sounds louder and better than what you get out of the headphone jack, and you won't need to fuss with the iPod's volume control at all. There are millions of iPod accessories out there, so search around. I gave URLs to some of these dock/audio connectors in another post on this forum. Some will also power/charge the iPod.
I have been using a dock/audio cable in my RDX for the last few days (picked up the RDX on Tuesday) and it sounds awesome.
I have been using a dock/audio cable in my RDX for the last few days (picked up the RDX on Tuesday) and it sounds awesome.
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Originally Posted by jbinnyc
c_hunter, what dock connector are you using? like the one pictured by Digits above? I got a simple cable & it sucks. The volume & audio level via the cable is awful & so i just don't use my ipod in the RDX.
That's what I am using in the RDX now. I want to replace the headphone jack/cable with one that has a right-angle 1/8" plug so that it integrates into the dash better. Then I will tuck the cable in and have the white dock cable coming out the center console bin.
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Originally Posted by Digits
I have an ipod mini and got this
It charges the ipod, has a line out for better sound and pauses the ipod (and turns off after a minute) when I turn the car off. It also provides a stable place for my ipod so it's not moving around and keeps it available so I can also use all my ipod controls if necessary.
I think there's one available for nano too.
Picked mine up on ebay for $20.
It charges the ipod, has a line out for better sound and pauses the ipod (and turns off after a minute) when I turn the car off. It also provides a stable place for my ipod so it's not moving around and keeps it available so I can also use all my ipod controls if necessary.
I think there's one available for nano too.
Picked mine up on ebay for $20.
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thanks c_hunter. that certainly answers my question (& thanks for the pic). but i can't do that! i know the simple $5 cable doesn't work for me. but you gave me some new ideas. i may try what digits posted.
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Originally Posted by c_hunter
In the past, I bought 2-3 Belkin auto kits for our various cars. They have a 12V lighter plug and a line out which goes to the dock connector for the iPod. The Belkin happens to have a volume control on it to fine-tune the line level (with a small amp), but it's not needed in my experience (and as sasair noted, it probably adds noise).
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I found a very nice iPod dock cable that would be perfect for the RDX:
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...2002&sku=35508
It's $17.
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...2002&sku=35508
It's $17.
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thanks c_hunter, i just placed an order for the same cable at onsale.com. got it for$7.99 but spent another $7.99 for shipping. Still, a good deal if it works better than the headphone connecting cable. i will let you know
http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail~dp...dio+Cable.aspx
http://www.onsale.com/shop/detail~dp...dio+Cable.aspx
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I liked that retractable one that you posted a while back craig....
http://www.radtech.us/Products/CablesiPod.aspx
http://www.radtech.us/Products/CablesiPod.aspx
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just picked up a cheap ipod car charger for $5 on line...comes in black too! But went with the Radtech retractable cord with a dock @ one end for audio (counldn't find this in black for a rersonable price). So I purchased both. I don't want to give up on sound quality.
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Originally Posted by mickie
just picked up a cheap ipod car charger for $5 on line...comes in black too! But went with the Radtech retractable cord with a dock @ one end for audio (counldn't find this in black for a rersonable price). So I purchased both. I don't want to give up on sound quality.
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Originally Posted by sasair
You could get an ipod adapter like the Neo, USA Spec or Musiclink(yuck!). Then you'd have the highest quality sound, charging, and steering wheel control as well as headunit control for track forward and back. yes it costs alot more than some cables, but worth it IMO.
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They plug into the CD Changer port on the back of the head unit. So technically there is wiring involved, but it is a plug, so it's not like you need to cut any wires or splice any wires. you just plug it in and run the dock connector to wherever you want to.
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In case anyone's interested, I just rec'd the Monster iCarCharger -- it plugs into (and charges) your Pod via its dock connector, and it also has a mini-rca-out of that dock area for I guess the best sound possible outside of the Neo...got it for $31 shipped from http://www.erwincomp.com -- everyone else had it for around $40+ s/h. Plus it got to KS in 2 days from Jersey and I spec'd UPS Ground. Good vendor.
You still need to supply your own mini-rca cable with this gizmo.
You still need to supply your own mini-rca cable with this gizmo.