i-pod 3.5 out not powerful?

[Bry-N]

Just got a new car that has a mp3 digital connection and when I hooked up my ipod to it via the headphone jack, I was not impressed with the sound. I had to really crank the volume to get any decent sound.
I put in a cd to see if there was a difference and could really tell a difference; the cd was much louder and had more punch.

Now, the quality of my mp3's could be the cause (i only checked a few albums) or the headphone out doesn't produce enough power.

Any ideas?
Is that the best way to connect to that connection?

[Bry-N]

finally found this but this blasted forum want let me post a pic. A dock connection to 3.5. Will this give me a better sound/quality then using the headphone jack?

ITEM NO: IFEPDM1

$31.44
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Custom Series iPod Docking connector to 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini plug.

[partyd]

The head phone jacks is for headphones small speakers but it sound like there is a some other problem what cable you are using ? what vehicle is this ?

[bethanyboo]

Something that connects to the dock connector will give you much better sound. It's pretty common to have to crank it up when it's connected to the headphone port.

[partyd]

this will give you a higher output and bypass all the eq's settings and it is only $24.00
you can fin it on ebay with the 3.5 jack

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-353-79-ipod-docking-to-rca-charging-cable.aspx