Best way to get AUX input to 1999 C2?
08-07-2009, 12:47 PM
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Best way to get AUX input to 1999 C2?
I have searched and I guess you can get an adapter for the back of the Becker 220 that gives you an AUX input so I can use an mp3 player and potable satellite radio.
Question: This seems the easiest. But the sound quality of the factory radio(with amp) seems a bit weak.
Would changed just the head unit and bypassing the factory amp be any better?
I don't really want to add another amp, speakers, etc...
Question: This seems the easiest. But the sound quality of the factory radio(with amp) seems a bit weak.
Would changed just the head unit and bypassing the factory amp be any better?
I don't really want to add another amp, speakers, etc...
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You can change the head unit and use the factory amp with no problem, this will give you the features that you want. Sound will be "marginally" better at best, if at all.
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So is there an adapter to keep the factory amp, or do I just have to rewire it all?
Will probably get the becker adapter for the aux and call it a day, but still interested in other options. I know many people have upgraded sound systems, but not sure I want to spend that much...lol
Will probably get the becker adapter for the aux and call it a day, but still interested in other options. I know many people have upgraded sound systems, but not sure I want to spend that much...lol
08-07-2009, 09:53 PM
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I use the Becker adapter. It seems weak with XM radio running thru it. However, with IPOD, the quality matches the CD player. Not sure why. Overall, the quality seems to affected by road conditions, tire noise interferring with the sound, etc. I think you can only get so much in a car anyway.
Anywho, it is cheap and an easy install. Try and see if you like.
Anywho, it is cheap and an easy install. Try and see if you like.
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So is there an adapter to keep the factory amp, or do I just have to rewire it all?
Will probably get the becker adapter for the aux and call it a day, but still interested in other options. I know many people have upgraded sound systems, but not sure I want to spend that much...lol
Will probably get the becker adapter for the aux and call it a day, but still interested in other options. I know many people have upgraded sound systems, but not sure I want to spend that much...lol
And since I just swapped the head unit, the install took about 15 minutes.
The only down side is that it has no ground wire to attach the alarm system, so my car now beeps once whenever I lock it. But I can live with that.
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08-09-2009, 09:30 PM
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Bob,
So you can hook up the headunit to the factory amp? Is there a special harness you need to do that? Confused by what needs to be done to just swap the headunit?
So you can hook up the headunit to the factory amp? Is there a special harness you need to do that? Confused by what needs to be done to just swap the headunit?
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I just swapped my CDR-220 head unit for a Alpine X305 specifically to give me a good iPod / iPhone interface, and I've been very happy with it. Not the cheapest head unit, but it sounds good and has a nice UI for the iPod/iPhone. And it keeps my iPhone charged while I'm listening, and is even smart enough to mute and switch to the Bluetooth headset when I get a call.
And since I just swapped the head unit, the install took about 15 minutes.
The only down side is that it has no ground wire to attach the alarm system, so my car now beeps once whenever I lock it. But I can live with that.
Bob
And since I just swapped the head unit, the install took about 15 minutes.
The only down side is that it has no ground wire to attach the alarm system, so my car now beeps once whenever I lock it. But I can live with that.
Bob
No more beep!
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I've heard that, just haven't gotten motivated to actually do anything about it yet. Bear in mind, I JUST got my horn fixed (the bushings wore out after 9 years) after spending 5 months with the fuse pulled to avoid the horn going off on each bump or brake. Based on that, I'll probably fix the stereo / ground wire issue sometime this winter :-)
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I've heard that, just haven't gotten motivated to actually do anything about it yet. Bear in mind, I JUST got my horn fixed (the bushings wore out after 9 years) after spending 5 months with the fuse pulled to avoid the horn going off on each bump or brake. Based on that, I'll probably fix the stereo / ground wire issue sometime this winter :-)
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