iPod Integration

Hey guys,

I currently have:

http://www.users.on.net/~saracen/headunit+stacker.JPG

It's all original Honda.

First off, Honda doesn't provide any ipod integration kits like some other car manufacturers, right? So my only option is to go third party.

I wanna keep costs down, so I'd like to change as few components as possible.

As it stands, the stacker connects to the head unit through AUX, so is there something I can get which I can swap for the stacker and instead connect the ipod through AUX?

Any other suggestions?

How does the stacker connect to the HU - as in does it use rca plugs?

If so, there are "rca to 3.5mm headphone jack" cords easily available at your local Tandys/Dick Smith/electronics store...

I wouldn't have a clue how it connects to the head unit. No doubt if it is just an rca connection (which I doubt because the head unit can also control the stacker), then there'd be no problem.

So, being just the factory stacker, would anyone happen to know how it connects to the head unit?

this should be in the audio section to get the best answers. Honda doesnt currently make an ipod connector to fit your HU (to my knowledge). Your best bet if you want to use that HU is to do what DomenEK said.


You wont be ablt to buy another brand's ipod connector as they only work with their own brand HUs.

You're right. Sorry.

Can a mod please move it there?

moved to audio.
Hopefully you get some more help here :)

FM Modulator :)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ICACHA

FM Modulator :)

---

A good idea, but I have heard of issues with these, as in interferance, poor sound quality, etc...

Since its a 2001 car, its possible the IceLink Adapter could attach to it. Thats if the CD Changer connector is the same as teh one on my Euro HU.

http://www.dension.com/main.htm

Give these guys a call and ask them about compatibility (AUS): http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by DomenEK

A good idea, but I have heard of issues with these, as in interferance, poor sound quality, etc...

---

Did you realise that Saracen is going to be listening to an i-pod? :confused:


MP3 or any other compression format is not concidered as an Audio format. Once you compress (original) or steal music (internet) you loose the dynamics, escentially the quality of the recording (not that music today is recorded with any) so your comment above is invalid :)

I've used many FM modulators, best go for the Jaycar one which sells for under $100 and is a copy of the Clarion by the looks of it. You will also need a cable with a 3.5mm stereo plug and 2 male RCA's on the other end, the RCA's plug into the FM modulator and the headphone jack plugs into the i-pod, problem solved. If you dont think thats the best option, im afraid you aint got any others unless you spend money on changing the head unit that controls an i-pod interface, then your talking proper connections.


btw, the fm modulator doesnt loose signal so to speak like the radio stations if you go behind a building, its a direct connection via the antenna leads :thumbsup:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ICACHA

Did you realise that Saracen is going to be listening to an i-pod? :confused:

---

Really, I did not realise that.

OF COURSE I DID SMARTASS! :wave:

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ICACHA

MP3 or any other compression format is not considered as an Audio format. Once you compress (original) or steal music (internet) you lose the dynamics, essentially the quality of the recording (not that music today is recorded with any) so your comment above is invalid :)

---

Really, I did not realise that.

OF COURSE I DID SMARTASS! :wave:

I was simply stating that I had heard about some of the mentioned problems with FM transmitters....

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ICACHA

I've used many FM modulators, best go for the Jaycar one which sells for under $100 and is a copy of the Clarion by the looks of it. You will also need a cable with a 3.5mm stereo plug and 2 male RCA's on the other end, the RCA's plug into the FM modulator and the headphone jack plugs into the i-pod, problem solved. If you dont think thats the best option, I'm afraid you haven't got any others unless you spend money on changing the head unit that controls an i-pod interface, then your talking proper connections.

---

Or you can spend maybe $150 on the Denison Ice link and use the Ipod as a CD stacker through just about any HU (as far as I know), with the bonus of charging/running the Ipod off the car's power.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ICACHA

btw, the fm modulator doesnt lose signal so to speak like the radio stations if you go behind a building, its a direct connection via the antenna leads :thumbsup:

---

So it differs from an FM transmitter then?





BTW - your spelling and grammar is terrible :)

FM transmitters are the devil. Pure and simple. If you're just listening to it at low volumes in a stock system theyre fine, but theyre the enemy of a good sound system. Low volume, noise, and radio station interference are just some of the downsides. And my iTrip is a POS, it just de-tunes itself every now and then, i have to plug it back into my computer to fix it!