Audio Connectivity Module

[LR3Novice]

Hey all,

Has anybody here installed the "Audio Connectivity Module" for iPod integration?
It would be great if you could share your thoughts/comments regarding this addition to the LR3.
Also does the Dock for the iPod work with the iPhone an well?

Thanks

 

[jptruck]

Not sure for the need for a connection module. This works very well with both iPod and iPhone, in my opinion. . .

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=193794

 

[angasreid]

I second that.

 

[roverman]

3rd...and isn't that 'official' module something like $500?

 

[grommet]

I'm not sure they offer a LR "dock" adapter for the iPhone. You'd need to check with LR.

Do note that you still will have the low AUX volume problem, even with the 'official' kit since it's wired the same way... the only gain is that you can skip tracks from the steering wheel controls. If that's worth it to you, go for it. If not, use the Belkin with the line-out like I do.

 

[Hollywood619]

I like this one much better. I am not a fan of Belkin products.
http://cgi.ebay.com/MAC-IPOD-CAR-CH...ryZ67832QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[franklin]

Never had good results with FM transmitter concept. I went different route with HK Drive+ Play. I don't have nav-screen fits right in Nav spot-hard wired in-sound is very clean-unit has OEM look.
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=harman+drive+play&i=108DP2US

 

[flysurfer]

Not sure for the need for a connection module. This works very well with both iPod and iPhone, in my opinion. . .

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=193794

Does it work with IPhone? I mean I would like to use audio jack on the charger so I don't have to run audio cable all the way to IPhone (then I don't have to use special adapter either) but wonder if it works that way with IPhone. Maybe that set up works only with IPod?

 

[grommet]

I like this one much better. I am not a fan of Belkin products.

The disadvantage about the Monster product is the AUX output is on the dock connector instead of the power plug like the Belkin has... having it on the power plug makes it really quite easy to interface to the AUX jack that's right next to the power plug in the LR3/RRS. (I use a cable that's only a couple of inches.) That way there is just one cable running to the iPod.

 

[jptruck]

I have both the iPhone and iPod. I usually just have my iPod connected because of the amount of music on there vs. iPhone, but the iPhone works fine. You'll get a message on the iPhone that says "this device not designed to work with this," but it does. Music plays just fine and the phone recharges. No worries.