Ipod/Android Experts
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Melting Slicks
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Ipod/Android Experts
I'm trying to figure out if I can somehow connect my Android to the car stereo.
Here what I got
Pioneer CD player, it doesn't have Aux connection on the face, nor is it bluetooth equiped. Is there another way to get it connected?
Here what I got
Pioneer CD player, it doesn't have Aux connection on the face, nor is it bluetooth equiped. Is there another way to get it connected?
Le Mans Master
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all you need is an FM transmitter that plugs into the I pad headset jack.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/TuneCast-Mobil...ata/B000JJNG8K
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/TuneCast-Mobil...ata/B000JJNG8K
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When it came time to update the Tahoe system, I went with digital head unit with no CD. CD's are like cassette now.
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The right way to do this is with an AUX plug. I use ipod, Sirius Satellite Radio, and cell phone. I've tried all ways to transmit or play music into the great designed Bose Corvette Radio System.
The Ghost has a Pioneer Radio with an AUX plug and lets call that connection a 10.
Betty Boop has the super duty Bose with cassette. The cassette adapter is a 5 and the FM transmitter is a 3.
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Hard wired is the best for sound. Sometimes the FM ones can get good signal. One of my cars the FM sounds great in the driveway but once the car starts moving it can't keep the signal...on any channel.
In my C4 I use my FM adapter to simply charge the iPod...then use the headphone jack to a cassette adapter. Not the greatest sound but better than FM.
In my C4 I use my FM adapter to simply charge the iPod...then use the headphone jack to a cassette adapter. Not the greatest sound but better than FM.
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Melting Slicks
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Well I ended up picking up a cable that goes from my RCA jacks and give me a AUX connection. Problem is my Pioneer doesn't have a AUX input channel. I was able to get my wifes Droid RAZR to work using the cable on a different stereo thats has the input. Then when trying my Droid RAZR found out that my headphone jack is no good, connector won't stay in place.
Bottom line is now I gotta take the phone in to verizon and decided the hell with it..... I'm getting a new stereo with the USB connection!
Bottom line is now I gotta take the phone in to verizon and decided the hell with it..... I'm getting a new stereo with the USB connection!
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Bought a medium grade Kenwood today with Aux and USB.
When I connect the Aux cable its fine and works perfect. I tried the USB to phone...it charges it but won't play my AC/DC and Uncle Ted. I'm thinking I need a to do something with the phone to get it to work that way.
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Go with this
http://www.amazon.com/FlexSMART-Tran...7293618&sr=8-1
I'm somewhat an hi-fi nut and have to say I was extremely skeptical about using an FM modulator, but when you take into account that vettes are not exactly known to have the quietest interiors in the first place I figured I wouldn't be loosing a whole lot in sound quality when you factor in good old road noise too. After using it the first time I was rather shocked how good this sounds with my stock Bose!
It will connect to your phone via bluetooth so there zero cable connections unless you want to charge your phone. You can even keep your phone in your pocket as you can control everything from the GOgroove.
EDIT: Okay just saw your post that you bought a new stereo, so my recommendation is for someone else
!
http://www.amazon.com/FlexSMART-Tran...7293618&sr=8-1
I'm somewhat an hi-fi nut and have to say I was extremely skeptical about using an FM modulator, but when you take into account that vettes are not exactly known to have the quietest interiors in the first place I figured I wouldn't be loosing a whole lot in sound quality when you factor in good old road noise too. After using it the first time I was rather shocked how good this sounds with my stock Bose!
It will connect to your phone via bluetooth so there zero cable connections unless you want to charge your phone. You can even keep your phone in your pocket as you can control everything from the GOgroove.
EDIT: Okay just saw your post that you bought a new stereo, so my recommendation is for someone else
!
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I did!...
Bought a medium grade Kenwood today with Aux and USB.
When I connect the Aux cable its fine and works perfect. I tried the USB to phone...it charges it but won't play my AC/DC and Uncle Ted. I'm thinking I need a to do something with the phone to get it to work that way.
Bought a medium grade Kenwood today with Aux and USB.
When I connect the Aux cable its fine and works perfect. I tried the USB to phone...it charges it but won't play my AC/DC and Uncle Ted. I'm thinking I need a to do something with the phone to get it to work that way.
Last edited by Bubba91; May 18, 2012 at 10:13 PM.