Best alternative to the LR IPod connectivity kit

[USAFbuckeye]

Before you ask, yes, I did search the forum. I found plenty of solutions, but would really like to find out what the best one is.

My goals are:

- ease of installation
- cd (or better) quality sound
- $$
- fit and look of install
- user friendly

Some of the links I found are here:

http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13045&highlight=ipod

http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3088&highlight=ipod

Any thoughts, updates or help would be appreciated.

 

[USAFbuckeye]

Nothing? No one?

 

[Disco Mike]

Have you tried the link from my signature?

 

[huelsmma]

I didn't respond because I wouldn't consider my installation a simple process.

But I have my Ipod touch mounted in my center console box (where the phone connector was) and hard-wired in the car to my aux input. I have other items involved as well (line driver that boosts the aux level input to match cd level for the harmon kardon speakers, a touch screen monitor that actually controls my ipod, xm radio, navigation rear view camera and movies.

It depends how you are wanting to control your ipod. The dealer installed option allows it to be controlled throught the stereo...my install allows me to connect aftermarket items and control through one source.

I will try and upload pics tonight...having trouble uploading pics while on my blackberry here.

 

[JackMac]

The most simple solution and least expensive is to connect the iPod via Belkin cable to the aux input (below). I've had this setup for 5 years, no problems.

An iPod will not deliver "cd quality sound", however. The head unit also supports MP3 on CD. Another low cost option, and nothing install.

There are more elaborate options on the links you have posted, but the price will go up accordingly.

 

[USAFbuckeye]

Have you tried the link from my signature?

I did a while back, but it looks like they only support 2004 and earlier LR. Do they have unlisted products?

 

[USAFbuckeye]

I didn't respond because I wouldn't consider my installation a simple process.

But I have my Ipod touch mounted in my center console box (where the phone connector was) and hard-wired in the car to my aux input. I have other items involved as well (line driver that boosts the aux level input to match cd level for the harmon kardon speakers, a touch screen monitor that actually controls my ipod, xm radio, navigation rear view camera and movies.

It depends how you are wanting to control your ipod. The dealer installed option allows it to be controlled throught the stereo...my install allows me to connect aftermarket items and control through one source.

I will try and upload pics tonight...having trouble uploading pics while on my blackberry here.

Thanks! I think you're set up is the direction I'm trying to go. The headphone cable in to the aux port simply isn't cutting it. I's also like to direct connect my XM radio.

Thanks again

 

[USAFbuckeye]

The most simple solution and least expensive is to connect the iPod via Belkin cable to the aux input (below). I've had this setup for 5 years, no problems.

An iPod will not deliver "cd quality sound", however. The head unit also supports MP3 on CD. Another low cost option, and nothing install.

There are more elaborate options on the links you have posted, but the price will go up accordingly.

Thanks Jack,

I have that setup currently, but it's just not doing my music any justice. I hadn't thought of burning cd's, it's a good idea, but I fear I'm too lazy to do so, AND I really don't want to carry around 100 cd's.

 

[nwoods]

I used a connector from this company: http://www.usaspec.com/

Plugs into the back of the headunit, charges and plays simultaneously...although it did not charge my 3GS iPhone, only the 1st gen. They might have updated the cable by now....?

 

[USAFbuckeye]

Thanks Nathan,

Their site no longer shows the LR3 as being available. I sent an email to ask. We'll see...