View Poll Results: Ever use the AUX/MP3 input jack?
Yes!
312
75.00%
No!
37
8.89%
Why bother ? 6 disc changer that plays mp3 is good enough !
64
15.38%
MP3? WTH is that?
3
0.72%
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AUX/MP3 input?
Lead Lap
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 745
Likes: 1
From: California
I use the AUX port for my cell phone power adapter. I'll tell you one thing, it's a terrible place to put it!!!!! Come on designers. Make them more convienent. As for MP3, pshhhhh--I haven't even looked at it. Don't need it when I can just burn an MP3 CD, pop it in my beautiful 6-disc changer.
CL Community Team
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,735
Likes: 349
From: NJ
Using it to connect my iPod. I'm using a cable that goes from the line level output on the iPod's dock connector to the car's aux jack, which gives better sound quality than using the iPod's headphone jack.
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Pole Position
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Mine is in constant use with my iPod as I have an hour commute, one way, each day. I got a 90 degree angled connector for my patch cable so I can still close the lid on the armrest without killing the cable.
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Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 830
Likes: 1
From: CA
Using it for my Sirius radio. SQ is not bad except for that humming noise that is more noticeable when the radio is on and Sirius is off. Also, not many 12V power plugs will fit with the center console closed. I had to modify it so I can close the lid all the way. Other than that, it's a quick/cheaper way to have Sirius in the car.
Rookie
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: FLORIDA
I always have my IPOD connected to it using a slightly modified:
http://www.peripheralelectronics.com...strSearch=pxod
I put a cigarette lighter plug on it and an adapter from RCA to 3.5 mm. Charges with no noise and works great!
http://www.peripheralelectronics.com...strSearch=pxod
I put a cigarette lighter plug on it and an adapter from RCA to 3.5 mm. Charges with no noise and works great!
I actually like the location of the AUX jack. I can control and hide my iPod at ease. The volume on steering works as well. For a $20.00 cable, it sounds GREAT. Why spend $200+ to control your iPod on the radio.
Anyways, I used to just use MP3 CD's, but I eventually bought an SLI and use that. I would have just used MP3 DVD's if the car supported that... but it doesn't, for god knows what reason.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: NE
I almost didn't buy the car since there wasn't a good ipod/integration unit with it (the dealers were originally swearing that I could control everything in the ipod through the car through the headphone jack - they've been corrected). I got hope through SoundLinq of VAIS, but having to limit my lists, etc is no fun. Also, having such a nice screen (nav system), doesn't make sense why there isn't something that shows artwork and is more user friendly. Still awaiting this anxiously - any word on new/better ipod integration into the nav system, yet?
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