Re: Direct ipod connection to car stereo
Originally Posted by patpur
You learn something new everyday. Haven't seen anyone here mention that? My guess is you have to control from the device and not your car unit? That's a plus of switching out. Most of the new units allow you to control the ipod from the actual car stereo. Price is also a consideration. How much is that unit? You can buy some really nice stereos, Ipod friendly for under $200. Thanks for that though Brian, more choices for folks.
I agree - I think I would rather put the $$ ($110) towards nice 4 Channel HU W/BT & Sub preamps - but the Bipes unit also doubles has a hands free phone.
For my truck - I found a CD changer-to-iPhone interface cable (only $8 shipped) on ebay that works great. Signal goes into the HU (via the CD changer jack) and you can control volume, tone etc.. from the stereo - but I still have to switch songs (or Pandora stations) from the IP. With my handy dandy $15 dash mount (and custom installed charging cable) it's real handy, easy to see and reach - plus it mutes the music and doubles as a hands free phone, using the built-in IP mic..
I already had a great 4 CH stereo, amps, speakers in my truck (but incompatible USB port) so for $8 it's a great solution.
Last edited by BrianBrave; Jul 27, 2010 at 09:56 PM.