Sound system
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From: Erie PA
Sound system
Hi all, I was wondering if my 2003 vette stock stereo is capable of playing an mp3 home made cd? Anyone know for sure, I havent made the cd yet, awaiting an answer to the question . Also what is the best and easiest way to hook up my Iphone to the same stereo. All help appreciated.
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From: Iowa
the stock audio system will not read mp3s, only CDA format. so you can burn a disc from MP3 files as long as you burn it in CDaudio format you're ok. however you might find that your stock changer/disc player may not play CDRs very well. mine did not which was one motivation for replacing it in my car. they would play but there would be this crackling sound in the background. store bought CDs were fine.
there is an adapter you can get to plug in an ipod, I don't know much about apple stuff but if the iphone works the same way it might work. I think the normal method of attaching it requires you to lose your disc changer though, but I believe there's a way to install it which keeps both.
as technologically advanced as these cars are the audio system was designed in the mid-90's before even CD burning was very popular, so you're options are limited when it comes to new technology. if you want to upgrade thought you can replace the head unit with a much more advanced one and keep the stock speakers, or replace the speakers also for better sound. there are many involved stereo upgrade threads, but if you want to keep it simple there's no reason why you can't do a simpler install and gain the features with new technology.
My C5 with its upgraded system has CD/DVD reading ability, reads -R and -RW perfectly. audio input, USB input, SD card slot full of music and video, and I stream XM, pandora, ihartradio etc from my blackberry to the car wirelessly via bluetooth. its very possible to bring the C5's audio system into the 21st century.
there is an adapter you can get to plug in an ipod, I don't know much about apple stuff but if the iphone works the same way it might work. I think the normal method of attaching it requires you to lose your disc changer though, but I believe there's a way to install it which keeps both.
as technologically advanced as these cars are the audio system was designed in the mid-90's before even CD burning was very popular, so you're options are limited when it comes to new technology. if you want to upgrade thought you can replace the head unit with a much more advanced one and keep the stock speakers, or replace the speakers also for better sound. there are many involved stereo upgrade threads, but if you want to keep it simple there's no reason why you can't do a simpler install and gain the features with new technology.
My C5 with its upgraded system has CD/DVD reading ability, reads -R and -RW perfectly. audio input, USB input, SD card slot full of music and video, and I stream XM, pandora, ihartradio etc from my blackberry to the car wirelessly via bluetooth. its very possible to bring the C5's audio system into the 21st century.
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