ipod???
12-10-2007, 01:49 PM
#31
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Posts: 240
RE: ipod???
I agonized over this as well and eventually went with the following:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...amp;i=581DFF20
It was $80 and I am delighted with it.
The advantages:
1) You get to keep your head unit and do not lose any functionality - I can still use the CD player as well
2) It allows you to add on another device such as a satelite radio
3) It was not too difficult to install
4) The sound is excellent
5) If you get an RCA to IPod line in (the type of plug that is used to charge/connect it to your computer) you will get much better quality sound than using the headphone jack.
6) It is a cheap solution
7) I was able to feed the line from the device under the centre console to the inside of the armrest container so no-one can see I have an aftermarket system.
The disadvantages:
1) It does not charge the ipod at the same time but you can always keep a separate charger in the car if you need to - I don't mind not having it charge it because it lasts a good few days and then I just take it into the house and top it up.
2) You cant control the ipod from the car head unit
Lastly, do not go near the radio transmitter options - I got one initially and it was total a**. Maybe if you live in the middle of nowhere there is not much interference but I had aweful trouble with it. Also - the tape options, if you do have a tapedeck give good quality but it is a very untidy solution IMO.
Hope that helps.
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...amp;i=581DFF20
It was $80 and I am delighted with it.
The advantages:
1) You get to keep your head unit and do not lose any functionality - I can still use the CD player as well
2) It allows you to add on another device such as a satelite radio
3) It was not too difficult to install
4) The sound is excellent
5) If you get an RCA to IPod line in (the type of plug that is used to charge/connect it to your computer) you will get much better quality sound than using the headphone jack.
6) It is a cheap solution
7) I was able to feed the line from the device under the centre console to the inside of the armrest container so no-one can see I have an aftermarket system.
The disadvantages:
1) It does not charge the ipod at the same time but you can always keep a separate charger in the car if you need to - I don't mind not having it charge it because it lasts a good few days and then I just take it into the house and top it up.
2) You cant control the ipod from the car head unit
Lastly, do not go near the radio transmitter options - I got one initially and it was total a**. Maybe if you live in the middle of nowhere there is not much interference but I had aweful trouble with it. Also - the tape options, if you do have a tapedeck give good quality but it is a very untidy solution IMO.
Hope that helps.
12-10-2007, 01:54 PM
#32
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Posts: 240
RE: ipod???
Incidentally, if you do order from crutchfield, please use my referal code, you will get $20 off your order and I will get $20 off my next order:
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Either way let us know what you eventually go with.
C
Here's my Crutchfield Referral Code: pkat0-0hakc-faj4q
Either way let us know what you eventually go with.
C
12-10-2007, 06:33 PM
#35
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location:
Posts: 91
RE: ipod???
ORIGINAL: clarehills
I agonized over this as well and eventually went with the following:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...amp;i=581DFF20
It was $80 and I am delighted with it.
The advantages:
1) You get to keep your head unit and do not lose any functionality - I can still use the CD player as well
2) It allows you to add on another device such as a satelite radio
3) It was not too difficult to install
4) The sound is excellent
5) If you get an RCA to IPod line in (the type of plug that is used to charge/connect it to your computer) you will get much better quality sound than using the headphone jack.
6) It is a cheap solution
7) I was able to feed the line from the device under the centre console to the inside of the armrest container so no-one can see I have an aftermarket system.
The disadvantages:
1) It does not charge the ipod at the same time but you can always keep a separate charger in the car if you need to - I don't mind not having it charge it because it lasts a good few days and then I just take it into the house and top it up.
2) You cant control the ipod from the car head unit
Lastly, do not go near the radio transmitter options - I got one initially and it was total a**. Maybe if you live in the middle of nowhere there is not much interference but I had aweful trouble with it. Also - the tape options, if you do have a tapedeck give good quality but it is a very untidy solution IMO.
Hope that helps.
I agonized over this as well and eventually went with the following:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...amp;i=581DFF20
It was $80 and I am delighted with it.
The advantages:
1) You get to keep your head unit and do not lose any functionality - I can still use the CD player as well
2) It allows you to add on another device such as a satelite radio
3) It was not too difficult to install
4) The sound is excellent
5) If you get an RCA to IPod line in (the type of plug that is used to charge/connect it to your computer) you will get much better quality sound than using the headphone jack.
6) It is a cheap solution
7) I was able to feed the line from the device under the centre console to the inside of the armrest container so no-one can see I have an aftermarket system.
The disadvantages:
1) It does not charge the ipod at the same time but you can always keep a separate charger in the car if you need to - I don't mind not having it charge it because it lasts a good few days and then I just take it into the house and top it up.
2) You cant control the ipod from the car head unit
Lastly, do not go near the radio transmitter options - I got one initially and it was total a**. Maybe if you live in the middle of nowhere there is not much interference but I had aweful trouble with it. Also - the tape options, if you do have a tapedeck give good quality but it is a very untidy solution IMO.
Hope that helps.
agreed stay away from any fm transmitter they are a pain and only work well depending on where you are in your town and what interferes.. the ones that are anywhere decent are upwards of $80... but this from crutchfield
12-10-2007, 07:17 PM
#36
1st Gear Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Bryan, TX
Posts: 101
RE: ipod???
pie makes a couple adapters, just a pain trying to get the correct one for your mach 460 headunit. the later ones w/ 'sat' button can show your ipod text on the display. i just wish my xm direct would have worked... damn visteon.
12-10-2007, 08:57 PM
#37
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location:
Posts: 318
RE: ipod???
I worked for radio shack for a while, check to see if your head unit has a 1/8" headphone jack in.A lot of thenewer systems are using these and it really makes adifference in sound quality.If it does there's a cable that is around 5$ for 3 feet thats 1/8" on each end. There's also a 1 foot cable which is a bit short and is like 4$.
If not your gonna need a the FM tuner, wireless ones range anywhere from 40-70$ based on quality. I'm a fan of the corded ones, make sure it can charge your Ipod tho. Probally 10-20$ cheaper than the wireless.
-Dan
If not your gonna need a the FM tuner, wireless ones range anywhere from 40-70$ based on quality. I'm a fan of the corded ones, make sure it can charge your Ipod tho. Probally 10-20$ cheaper than the wireless.
-Dan
12-10-2007, 09:39 PM
#38
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 10,551
RE: ipod???
ORIGINAL: racer02GTstang
yea, i just cant see the point in changing head units tho? ya know.. i still want to use all my factory stuff with my mach system and im told i have to change everything and by pass the amps.
yea, i just cant see the point in changing head units tho? ya know.. i still want to use all my factory stuff with my mach system and im told i have to change everything and by pass the amps.
