Stereo (BT, Ipod, Satellite) upgrade question
08-17-2012, 05:15 PM
#16
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+1 and I am glad I did - Pioneer avac (sp) unit and external amp in the frunk and all new speakers.
08-29-2012, 07:51 PM
#17
Drifting
Thread Starter
Some things to note:
My buddy has a new BMW 535 which streams audio via bluetooth. It by no means has the sound quality of a hard wired connection. The music is flat, no depth, no feel... But it does work.
I have an alpine aftermarket stereo in my 993 with an Ipod connection. The thing is, it's not really an "Ipod" connection, it's a USB input at the end of a long cable. To connect my Ipod, there is an additional, very short "apple" to USB adapter that came with the head unit.
When the new iPhone comes out, I won't have to do anything except change the adapter to accommodate the new system. In other words, the new iphone female is really not a big deal.
Eric, calling you tomorrow. I need a solution ASAP.
My buddy has a new BMW 535 which streams audio via bluetooth. It by no means has the sound quality of a hard wired connection. The music is flat, no depth, no feel... But it does work.
I have an alpine aftermarket stereo in my 993 with an Ipod connection. The thing is, it's not really an "Ipod" connection, it's a USB input at the end of a long cable. To connect my Ipod, there is an additional, very short "apple" to USB adapter that came with the head unit.
When the new iPhone comes out, I won't have to do anything except change the adapter to accommodate the new system. In other words, the new iphone female is really not a big deal.
Eric, calling you tomorrow. I need a solution ASAP.
09-12-2012, 03:35 PM
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Wait, wait. Now you've got me concerned. I was just considering the purchase of a new Denison unit from Eric at Bumperplugs and fully intend on upgrading to the iPhone 5 but curious to better understand your comments about compatability issues. It looks like the iPhone 5 will have a different (smaller) pin connection on the phone itself but should still utilize a USB plug to the charging unit (e.g. wall/PC/etc.) so that shouldn't cause any issues with folks currently using a USB connector in their car. Also, I believe the new Dension model has the option to stream audio via Bluetooth, which would be another way of connecting the iPhone 5. So unless the Denison unit is missing some unique code required for connection to an iPhone 5, it should work fine. Or am I missing something here?
My iphone 3gs is snug now.
The new phone itself is longer, and the adapter is a solid piece. Connecting them together to use the in-car iphone connection means it wont fit into the center console.
09-12-2012, 09:50 PM
#19
Drifting
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Based on the recently release pics and description of the Iphone 5, it doesn't appear that it will fit, with the connector adapter, in the center console to utilize the 997.2 iphone connection (dimensionally too long). Does the in-car USB connection function much like the iphone connection?
My iphone 3gs is snug now.
The new phone itself is longer, and the adapter is a solid piece. Connecting them together to use the in-car iphone connection means it wont fit into the center console.
My iphone 3gs is snug now.
The new phone itself is longer, and the adapter is a solid piece. Connecting them together to use the in-car iphone connection means it wont fit into the center console.
