Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
[287 byte] By [deeznurmouf] at [2007-11-9 12:04:40] 
Can you please tell me or give me some ideas on what headunit I should buy? Mine doesn't have an auxillary or anything that I can use to direct connect it so I'm gonna buy a new head unit. Do any of you have any suggestions as to which one i should get? Thanks for any replies.
# 1 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
As long as you're getting a new headunit that would play CDs (I assume it would at least do that) and have a front AUX input, get one that also plays mp3 cds. It's not much more and gives you the capability to have a bunch of music on one cd for "around town" when you're just out for quick trips.There are a few mp3 headunits with a front AUX input (for your iPod). I haven't looked into them in awhile, but at least AIWA has a unit. http://www.us.aiwa.com/default.asp?page=products&action=viewProduct&prod=405
Check out http://www.highwaymp3.com and check their messageboard if you're interested in mp3 headunits.
xsfo at 2007-11-15 16:06:51 >
# 2 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
Any of the receivers that can control a cd changer will allow you to do a direct line. I just installed mine like that. Crutchfield has adapters that turn your changer port to rca ins and www.rcainputs.com has them as well. Anywhere from $20 up and your local car audio shop should carry them as well.Pick out any deck that you like the looks. Remember, you get what you pay for. I like kenwood and alpine is always a favorite.
trippy at 2007-11-15 16:07:52 >
# 3 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
I use a panasonic deck, have installed a few and have always had good luck with them.Panasonic (http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-ojbifxBomd1/ProdComp.asp?g=62700&s=0&cc=01&submit1=Click+to+Remove+Items+%3E%3E+&ITM133DF783=&133DF783=on&ITM133DFX883=&ITM133DFX983=&ITM133HX1083=)
here are a few panasonic decks
~podstar
Look later tomorrow and I will show you my install in my car
Podstar at 2007-11-15 16:08:51 >
# 4 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
blaupunkt mp3000. plays mp3 cd's, has an RCA aux-input (in back, so no wires sticking out of the front) and sounds great.$199 from crutchfield.
mrkablooey at 2007-11-15 16:09:56 >
# 5 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
I have a Sony changer and head unit. I don't want to lose my changer, so I am using the Sony XA-300. It gives you two more AUX inputs and keeps the changer. It is about $100. You only need it with Sony stuff that uses Unilinck for control and power.--rick
boba_rick at 2007-11-15 16:10:56 >
# 6 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
There's always the FM Modulator, which goes inline between the antenna and the stereo. Flip a switch, and one of the radio stations turns into an aux input. I'll be using this method.thenightfly42 at 2007-11-15 16:11:55 >
# 7 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
Your best bet is to go with something from Sony, Alpine, Pioneer, or JVC. I have had nothing but luck with these four. Anything else like Aiwa, RCA, etc. I would stay away from. There are known problems with them and alot of customer dissatisfaction.Timmy Yak at 2007-11-15 16:12:59 >
# 8 Re: Those who have direct wired your ipods to your car stereo, please read
Thanks for all the replies. I'll look into some of these.deeznurmouf at 2007-11-15 16:14:02 >
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