HELP!! Ipod aux jack/cable
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I have an 09. I gotta try this again I suppose... When I switch to AUX, i need to really crank the volume UP, then it stays at the volume, and when I switch to radio, it stays at this super loud volume. I've only done it once or twice though and I am very cautious about turning the AUX volume way down before switching to Radio now.
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I hated the aux input in the center console. You cant close the console unless you happen to have a mini-plug that will clear it when closed. Mine got all messed up. I had purchased an ipod integration kit which charges the ipod, lets you use steering wheel controls and displays track info. I'd say that's the way to go
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I'm getting a new IS 250 soon. Does the AUX jack work with any portable player via the headphone jack or does it only work with iPod? I'd like to use my XMP3i (portable satellite) with it.
Yes I know, why not just use the XM radio that comes with the car? Short answer is because I like recording content on the portable while its docked.. its like my Tivo for music. I will use the XM radio in the car itself for at least 90 days (free subscription) and if I think it's worth while I will look at combining my subscriptions with the portable and the car. But my main goal is to play the portable through the car stereo, even if I can't control it from the car stereo controls (that part I'm pretty sure cannot be done with anything but an iPod).
Yes I know, why not just use the XM radio that comes with the car? Short answer is because I like recording content on the portable while its docked.. its like my Tivo for music. I will use the XM radio in the car itself for at least 90 days (free subscription) and if I think it's worth while I will look at combining my subscriptions with the portable and the car. But my main goal is to play the portable through the car stereo, even if I can't control it from the car stereo controls (that part I'm pretty sure cannot be done with anything but an iPod).
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I'm getting a new IS 250 soon. Does the AUX jack work with any portable player via the headphone jack or does it only work with iPod? I'd like to use my XMP3i (portable satellite) with it.
Yes I know, why not just use the XM radio that comes with the car? Short answer is because I like recording content on the portable while its docked.. its like my Tivo for music. I will use the XM radio in the car itself for at least 90 days (free subscription) and if I think it's worth while I will look at combining my subscriptions with the portable and the car. But my main goal is to play the portable through the car stereo, even if I can't control it from the car stereo controls (that part I'm pretty sure cannot be done with anything but an iPod).
Yes I know, why not just use the XM radio that comes with the car? Short answer is because I like recording content on the portable while its docked.. its like my Tivo for music. I will use the XM radio in the car itself for at least 90 days (free subscription) and if I think it's worth while I will look at combining my subscriptions with the portable and the car. But my main goal is to play the portable through the car stereo, even if I can't control it from the car stereo controls (that part I'm pretty sure cannot be done with anything but an iPod).
The AUX input will work with any portable player with a headphone jack on the unit.
For the iPod cables, can anyone that has used the AUX Jack to 30-Pin jack on the iPod confirm it sounds significantly better? I just bought a Monster aux-to-headphone cable, and it sounds good but I have to jack the volume way up as compared to the radio, and if I can get better sound with a 30 Pin hookup than why not.
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The difference will probably be minor, gold connectors might be a bight better than steel. I would not go nuts though.
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The AUX input will work with any portable player with a headphone jack on the unit.
For the iPod cables, can anyone that has used the AUX Jack to 30-Pin jack on the iPod confirm it sounds significantly better? I just bought a Monster aux-to-headphone cable, and it sounds good but I have to jack the volume way up as compared to the radio, and if I can get better sound with a 30 Pin hookup than why not.
For the iPod cables, can anyone that has used the AUX Jack to 30-Pin jack on the iPod confirm it sounds significantly better? I just bought a Monster aux-to-headphone cable, and it sounds good but I have to jack the volume way up as compared to the radio, and if I can get better sound with a 30 Pin hookup than why not.
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For the iPod cables, can anyone that has used the AUX Jack to 30-Pin jack on the iPod confirm it sounds significantly better? I just bought a Monster aux-to-headphone cable, and it sounds good but I have to jack the volume way up as compared to the radio, and if I can get better sound with a 30 Pin hookup than why not.