I use the AUX occasionally for my iPod. I use a reg standard Monster cable. Sound quality is ok, nothing spectacular plus you have to crank up the volume on the iPod really high. I am thinking of switching to a cable that hooks up to the iPod dock w/o going through the headphone jack because I've heard the sound quality is better this way. My current Monster cable is hella long so it takes up a lot of space in my console. I also agree w/the others that the location of the port could be better.
50/50 between AUX and CD mainly because volume control on my ipod is kinda a pain.
Get a cable that uses the dock connector. The line level output is not only fixed, it also sounds better.
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Originally Posted by KalebM
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.
Lexus wants you looking at the road, not the nice screen. I'm sure that had the radio designers included such a feature, Lexus' lawyers would insist that it blank out while the vehicle is in motion.
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Originally Posted by MSMLexIS
Im interested in buying a 2IS does the aux port charge up your ipod and do you have to use the ipod itself to change songs or volume. Im confused.
There is a 12V plug right next to the aux port. Be aware that if you charge the iPod while listening to it, you may need a ground loop isolator to prevent ignition noise.
Without an iPod integration solution like Vaistech or Dice, there is no way change songs or view artist/title info except on the iPod itself. Regardless of your hookup, the volume control on the steering wheel is active.
As i said somewhere previously, the aux jack is primitive and not allowing you to control the ipod via the steering wheel would render it useless to me. Lexus should built all things connectors wireless.
It would also be nice if they had some flash memory reader that I could put songs on... CF or SD (preferrably SD). I'd probably even prefer that to using an ipod.
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Where did you get this cable? I've been looking for one like this for a long time (mini to IPOD connection).
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Dj_AmtraX
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.
I honestly think the AUX is simply the easiest and best way to go. I have mine connected constantly through one of them male/male polk audio cables. I always use my iPod walking from class to class so it's always updated; plugging it in after class and jumping into my car is no big deal; don't have to burn CDs when I get home for the car. Very seamless, and I prefer it to iPod integration because like I said before, I do take the iPod out of the car constantly so there really is no point.
both HD to rip songs and SD slot
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