2006-07-06 07:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by track143 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Don't get an FM transmitter! Those two do not know what they are talking about! A direct signal input is always clearer than using an FM modulator. If your Pioneer head is XM ready, it has the multi-pin IP-BUS input connector on the rear (blue plastic housing. Get an IP-BUS auxilliary adapter. There are two kinds. One is a plain IP-BUS to RCA level input adapter, and the other has the RCAs along with another female IP-BUS input just like the one on the back of your radio. Only buy the 2nd one if you have or plan on using an external XM sattelite tuner, a CD changer, etc. Here are some links to both types:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069910_35681,00.html
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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069910_32762,00.html
Search on Ebay, they'll be much cheaper. The best adapter is a dedicated adapter like Pioneer's CD-IB100II http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3... Alpine has there version too. Not only do they charge the unit whiule being plugged in, they display song & folder info or your car's radio display and let you control the unit via your radio's controls. Way cooler.
2006-07-06 10:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by Peter B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheap way is to go to walmart and get a universal ipod fm modulator kit. They have something from a company called Belkin Auto kit Part # F8V7058-APL on line it sells for $38.74. The best the way is to get the Pioneer Ipod interface part # CD-IB100 most stores sell it for $109.00. That is a direct interface into the Pioneers cd changer port and your Ipod not only gets a charge it also allows the Ipod to be controlled thru its radio.
2006-07-06 08:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by TBONEZAP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an fm transmitter. They are $20-$40. Unless your car stereo takes rca jacks, if thats the case go to radio shack and get one that has headphones adapter on one side and rca the other.
2006-07-06 07:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by danzahn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car stereo will can be priced from one hundred on up. The expensive part is the wiring harness,faceplate and antenna. If you already have a stereo in your car, you can use a fm transmitter.
2016-03-27 06:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy these two parts and have them professionally installed: PIE electronics part no pio\p-rca and the rca-3.5mm adapter and youre set. dont do fm mod, unless you like bad sound quality.
2006-07-06 17:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by M M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋