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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Default AUX/MP3 input?

Just wondering if anyone is using it at all ? and how's the sound quality when plugging it in ? what kind of connection cable(s) do you use?
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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Tried the AUX twice or three times with the ipod and didnt use it again.

Agreed that it is not a good place to put it. Should be at the ash tray somewhere, for wiring ability.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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Location sucks......the cable hits the bottom of the arm rest part, thus bending the cable connector
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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Btw, you would think such thing as male to female connectors are something of the recent past...bring on wirelessness.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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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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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Always have it connected!!!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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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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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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50/50 between AUX and CD mainly because volume control on my ipod is kinda a pain.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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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!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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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.

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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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.
It's not just to control it (although that is a VERY VERY VERY nice advantage). It's also to power it on whenever you start the car, so you don't have to do it manually, to bypass the "I Agree" screen, and to keep it charged while still leaving your stock power supply untouched.

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.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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CDs are still around ???? Always have the IPOD hooked up to the AUX
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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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?

Nice to be on board - great forums! (my first post)
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