Best Head Unit For Apple iPod

[Aranth]

Question lang for those who has ipods and are using it together with their head units. I'm thinking of upgrading my HU, preferably iPod ready HUs, hope you can help me out on this. Thanks dudes.

1. Brand and model of HU used with iPod?
2. Can you control and charge your iPod through your HU? Do you need an interface system for this? Is it locally available?
3. Problem/s encountered when using using iPod with HU?
4. Quality of music from iPod when amped through the HU? (5 highest - 0 lowest).
5. Conclusion/s (whether to use or not to use iPod together with car HU).

[caloyski5]

Question lang for those who has ipods and are using it together with their head units. I'm thinking of upgrading my HU, preferably iPod ready HUs, hope you can help me out on this. Thanks dudes.

1. Brand and model of HU used with iPod?
2. Can you control and charge your iPod through your HU? Do you need an interface system for this? Is it locally available?
3. Problem/s encountered when using using iPod with HU?
4. Quality of music from iPod when amped through the HU? (5 highest - 0 lowest).
5. Conclusion/s (whether to use or not to use iPod together with car HU).

1. alpine cda-9835 (although, medyo rare na brand new, afaik)
2. not sure if it charges but yes, you can control the ipod through the HU
3. dunno, wala naman reklamo friend ko
4. imo, quality will depend on downloaded file
5. if you are the techie kind of guy, an ipod integrated into your car audio will definitely be a plus. i personally dont need an ipod (for personal and car audio use) but am interested in integrating one IF i have the extra moolah. . i computed the cost already and i would spend about 20k including the ipod, custom plexi ipod-holder, wirings, and the alpine "extension" console since i have a changer. . sorry forgot what it was called.


hth

[russpogi]

Dude, try to check out the KotseAudioClub forums for this. They can enlighten you more on this subject.

Back to the topic, you may opt to get a Pioneer HU that is iPod ready and just purchase the optional iPod adapter so that you may control your iPod from the HU as well.

[choyenz16]

mga magkano ba ang ipod adapter?

[jagxtrm]

i'm also looking for an ipod adapter for my pioneer deh-8650mp unit ...

may nakita ako dati, i forgot the model ... basta kaya nya i-control yng ipod thru the head unit, at the same time kaya nya pa i-charge yng ipod. ;)

[nicolodeon]

Two come to mind:

1. Clarion VRX755VD (with direct interface to iPod) - available na locally AFAIK
2. Alpine CDA-951- early last year pa available sa Pinas AFAIK, kailangan mo ng alang nung Alpine KCA-420i adapter

[retinasurgeon]

Check www.onlinecarstereo.com.

My personal preference is Pioneer, as long as it has an aux-in / CD changer port.

Pioneer comes with the CD-RB10, CD RB20, and the CD-IB100.

The RB10 and RB20 only connects your iPod thru the aux-in thru an RCA and stereo plug, however, the RB-20 can also act as a relay to connect a CD Changer. Both doesn't charge the iPod. iPod control is independent of the HU.

The CD-IB100 enables you to control your iPod thru the HU, charges it, and also acts as a relay for a CD Changer.

Alpine HUs also have the similar connectors which can also control your iPod. KCA-4201 enables you to control your iPod thru your Alpine HU.

Kenwood has the KCA IP500.

Sound quality is best when you use an aux-in, and it doesn't matter if you can control your iPod thru your HU. It depends on your bitrate.

[ssaloon]

on a related note, may bagong iPod ready HUs ang pioneer:

http://www.pioneer.com.sg/storefront...ogId=32&Page=1

[charmander]

ano po ba ang cheap but decent HU na may aux in?

[retinasurgeon]

Pioneer DEH P4750MP between 7.2T-7.5T. Sonny's OK, Banawe

[Kanut]

Pioneer DEH P4750MP between 7.2T-7.5T. Sonny's OK, Banawe

Do you mean Sony?

[retinasurgeon]

Nope, Sonny's OK car accesories. Near Philippine Orthopedic Center. Katani niya yung Ben's OK tires

[Karding]

Good timing and thread. Pinagiisipan ko kung anong unit pero most reviews dito sa tsikot, Alpine ang pinili. Yung Pioneer DEH-P80MP has a higher RMS output than a comparable alpine unit (Alpine CDA-9853 and Alpine CDA-9855)

yung mga iPod controller naman kse halos kapareho ng price ng HU lalo na sa Pioneer lineup.
Pioneer DEH-P3800MP $149.99
Pioneer CD-iB100 $119.99

Sa Alpine, medyo mura ang controller.
Alpine CDE-9852 $179.99
Alpine KCA-420i $99.99

[SiAKOL]

If your stereo has a CD Changer input just buy a harness that connects to the iPod bottom plug and CD changer input. search ebay.com for "iPod adaptor".

[Karding]

siakol, nag search ako ng ipod harness but "0 items found for
ipod harness"

[SiAKOL]

Kards..iPod adaptor pala, example eBay search: "jvc ipod adaptor"

[Karding]

ayos! salamat kapatid!

[guiltygear]

mga sirs, available ba locally yung pioneer cd-ib100?
im using the avh-p6650dvd kasi and gusto ko na i-integrate yung ipod ko. medyo badtip kasi yung itrip pag ayaw gumana

[Aranth]

dami reklamo sa pioneer ipod integration box e (cb-100 yata yun). di ka raw maka-search by artist, album, genre, etc. Puro playlist lang play nya. As far as my survey went, parang mas ok pa yung Aux in system. A friend even advised me to use a pocket dock (see http://www.sendstation.com/us/produc...ineout-fw.html) for better results. The ame time, you can plug in a firewire car charger to the pocket pod para you can charge na rin at the same time and mas neat yung wirings. You still use your ipod as your main control. A forumer from another site told me to check out Harman + Kardon's idrive, medyo may kamahalan lang nga... ouch.... If you have additional inputs, please do share them here. Thanks dudes.