how do I play ipod in my car?

[funkyg]

Originally Posted by remission

I just bought a new Kenwood cd player with front Aux jack, tried using the mini plug to headphone port on the Ipod and the sound is horrible, I get some type of loud whiney feedback when I listen to it and have to turn the Ipod ALLL the way up to even hear anything, and then I have to turn the CD player up very high to hear anything, and then I somtimes dont hear the volcals, but there is a high pitched whine from the speakers. It also sounds like its just background when its playing Anyone have issues like this connected AUX jacks with mini plugs? Is it because its not connected to the bottom of the Ipoid?

I had a similar problem when I fitted my Harman Kardon Drive and Play. I had had to get a 'ground loop isolator', cost me £8 from Maplin in the UK. You can get them on ebay.

[remission]

I went ahead and bought the dock connector retractable cable with the mini plug on the end. It fixed almost the whole issue, however when I switch to AUX setting on my cd player, I hear a high whine from the speakers. nothing is plugged in at all. I don't think I hear it with the music on but when I unplug it I can.

Also, I have to still turn the music up on my cd player in order to hear the music, like up to 30.

[Gokujin]

I tried using all the mention connections, and i found the best was a direct link from the ipod to the deck via RCA or properitory plug was the best method.

I had the cassette adapter, u can hear the degrade of sound quality if u compare it to ur headphones, but if you dont mind is probably the better option over fm transmitter IMO.

the fm transmitters that i had were from monster, DLO, griffen which all had different issues but i found griffen to be the better solution as the monster was overpriced in most stores and DLO the cradle was always in the way especially since my cig lighter was in a bad location.

The RCA jacks to the back of my deck was great for awhile and the sound quality was top notch however its limitations back when i had a ipod mini and the battery was lasting only 4 hrs ( no i didnt have an extended warranty) was a issue for me as i would not last a full day and more clutter in my already compact car as i would need a charger for it

Lastly, my current install, Pioneer ipod link which gave me browsing thru albums on the deck with ease, charging as well as my desired sound quality. Was a bit expensive, costed me 300 bucks ( deck, cable and installation), pic of it below



All in all, it based on what you wanna spend to what you want to achieve. Hopefully this helps

[latinofav26]

Hey man i was wondering where u got that deck that holds ur ipod on ur dash of ur car. I recently got the same type of system. I got a panasonic stereo and the cable, but I have my cable in my glove box and my ipod connects in there too. I have been lookin to do what you have on ur car cause it looks like u got the new ipod nanos and so do i. Can u help me out and tell me where u got that deck and how much??? is it easy to instal??

[frankiepineda]

i have a sony deck with an aux setting and i would like to set up a aux cord to play my i pod on how do i do this?

[partyd]

what year and model is your vehicle ?
do you have a AUX, SAT, CDC button on the radio ?