cArKc

I was looking at the new creative zen micro 5GB MP3 player and was wondering if they make something for it so you can hook it up to your stereo system stock deck, (i have 2 12"s and 2 amps if that changes anyhting)
~Thx~

cArKc

...and also if you get the ipod icelink does that mean you cannot use your cd player anymore?

Tsx536

Just do a search for SNHOND3. You can use this to hook up the Zen micro. It will give you RCA inputs and you can just use a headphone jack to RCA cable to feed the sound into the AUX input of your deck.

If you get an Icelink you can still use the factory CD changer. You just use the AUX input to access sound from the new IPOD.

cArKc

i have done some searchign around.... and it seems to me that installation of a SNHOND3 is very easy, but i just need to know how to get the wire the wire through, should i drill a hole thorugh the cubby box thing? and i heard that you should get a headphone amp, becusae without it your mp3 player might not be able to play it loud enough or something....any help? (what kind of headphone amp, and where could i get it )

Tsx536

Just drill a small hole just big enough for the wire and connector to get through. I would drill it on the piece that the 12 volt outlet attaches to inside of the middle console.

You will need a GLI (Ground loop isolator). Go find a good one online from an audio store. Don't get the cheap radio shack one. It's overpriced for the quality. IMO.
You could get this one:
http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/SNI-1.html

You said amp but I think you mean a line driver. This will amplify the signal going into the SNHOND3.
Here's a good pic:
http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/PA...CA_p_4930.html

Here's a good price...where I got mine from:
http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/TURBO-1.html

cArKc

thanks a lot, so i would need the GLI to prevent noises made by the radio and ect? and the line driver (turbo 1) to have the volume to be louder?

Tsx536

Yep...that's it pretty much. The GLI is used to prevent any noise or intererence. Most of the installs of the SNHOND3 in the TSX includ GLIs.

The Line Driver will amplify the sound and the difference is night and day. I ended up installing mine after installing everything else, and I could tell a huge difference.

RedRSXGrrl

You might want to wait a little while for the Zen Micro Photo, with 5GB and 6GB capacities.

elduderino

BTW, if you add a GLI but set it on top of the Airbag ECU under the HU on the tranny hump inside the center console, it will probably pick up engine noise from this known RFI emitter.

So don't set ANYTHING on that damned box.

Tsx536

Yep...very good tip...I have everything behind the storage bin area positioned to the left in my TSX.