SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)

Using Tape Ipod Adapter Works like Crap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-10-09, 08:17 AM
  #1  
snook
Racer
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
snook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Using Tape Ipod Adapter Works like Crap

My left side speakers don't hardly work with the tape adapter, when I switch the balance to the left side it's almost silent, the right side is almost 100% playing the music plus it sounds like crap.

Should I get the adapter that acts as a radio transmitter instead of the tape?
Which works better?

Should I buy a better brand tape adapter or is that as good as its going to get?
Could it also be our stock stereo tape player thats weak?

Thanks

Last edited by snook; 10-10-09 at 08:53 AM.
Old 10-10-09, 08:28 AM
  #2  
ecstaticSC
Racer
iTrader: (3)
 
ecstaticSC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 1,393
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

It's most likely your tape adapter.
Old 10-10-09, 08:32 AM
  #3  
theory5150
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (4)
 
theory5150's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

^^ agreed^^ mine works really well!
Old 10-10-09, 08:42 AM
  #4  
snook
Racer
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
snook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I bought it for like 2 dollars from ebay


Can you guys point me to a good brand to buy and how much I should spend please
Old 10-10-09, 10:02 AM
  #5  
Amini9
Lexus Test Driver

 
Amini9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Mateo. California
Posts: 1,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I spent a little more money, went to the Apple Store and bought the MONSTER one.

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=5152

they have two, i originally bought the GREY on they sell, but it started to die out and i had monster replace it twice for free, the second time they gave me this one because it is 100x better and sounds 100x better.
Old 10-10-09, 10:15 AM
  #6  
snook
Racer
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
snook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks what do you guys think is better quality the tape adapter or a fm transmitter adapter?

I feel the tape is easier to use, never used the fm transmitter

Thanks
Old 10-10-09, 10:19 AM
  #7  
RjBLayz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
RjBLayz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have the black tape dynex brand believe from best buy and it works good! i was surprised!
Old 10-10-09, 10:43 AM
  #8  
Vadim540i
Lexus Test Driver
 
Vadim540i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
Posts: 906
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Audio quality: CD>tape adapter>fm transmitter. Fm transmitter REALLY sucks. When using tape adapter, you're loosing a lot of bass in songs compared to CD. So, mostly I use Cd changer, and sometimes tape adapter.
Old 10-10-09, 10:52 AM
  #9  
snook
Racer
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
snook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Vadim540i
Audio quality: CD>tape adapter>fm transmitter. Fm transmitter REALLY sucks. When using tape adapter, you're loosing a lot of bass in songs compared to CD. So, mostly I use Cd changer, and sometimes tape adapter.
How can you use the cd changer to hook up your ipod?

You cant right? You were just saying you play cds in it?

Im looking for the best way to hook up the ipod
Old 10-10-09, 11:18 AM
  #10  
sc-driver
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (7)
 
sc-driver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SoCal & SLOcal
Posts: 927
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...em-stereo.html

Wire in an auxillary cable in yourself.
Old 10-10-09, 11:30 AM
  #11  
snook
Racer
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
snook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sc-driver
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...em-stereo.html

Wire in an auxillary cable in yourself.

HAHHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHA yeah right

thanks though

If I ever have enough time to do that Id turbo my car instead
Old 10-10-09, 12:07 PM
  #12  
Vadim540i
Lexus Test Driver
 
Vadim540i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
Posts: 906
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by snook
How can you use the cd changer to hook up your ipod?

You cant right? You were just saying you play cds in it?
Yes, only to play CD's. I wish I could somehow hook it up thru aux or something...
Old 10-10-09, 12:09 PM
  #13  
Vadim540i
Lexus Test Driver
 
Vadim540i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
Posts: 906
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sc-driver
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...em-stereo.html

Wire in an auxillary cable in yourself.
Thanks for link
Old 10-10-09, 02:38 PM
  #14  
felixsc300
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
felixsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,534
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by snook
I bought it for like 2 dollars from ebay
There's your problem.

I got mine (black iTec) at my local grocery store for $15. Works like a charm. If you go to any electronics store they'll have these cassette/MP3 adapters. Next time, shell out some $$ and get yourself one made of quality.
Old 10-10-09, 02:51 PM
  #15  
ashtray
Pole Position
iTrader: (12)
 
ashtray's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,313
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

will that monster one work with my zune?


Quick Reply: Using Tape Ipod Adapter Works like Crap



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:38 PM.