Civinfo - View Single Post - AUX in Various MP3/iPod/iPod Touch Input Solution Diagrams

matg · 25th November 2007, 20:17

Here are 3 Diagrams of how people connect their MP3 players and some pros and cons (IMH0)

1. Connects2 box

Pros:
Cheap
Works with any device that has a line out

Cons:
No power to the device
Civic EX owner will require the Y splitter from Honda at £91
Does not send any MP3 information to the headunit

Price:
About £35

2. DICE Electronics Box

Pros:
Charges iPod
Has Aux input for another device and auto switches
Comes with the Y splitter cable for Civic EX which is £91 from Honda

Cons:
Only available in the US (can be bought via ebay)
Does not send any MP3 information to the headunit

Price: About £95 (+ any import duty)

Finally a possible iPodTouch solution

3. DICE Electronics Box + Xtrememac RoadShow Car Audio/Video Cable for iPod

Pros:
Charges iPod
Has Aux input for another device (auto switches)
Comes with the Y splitter cable for Civic EX which is £91 from Honda
Video input to the LCD screen

(you will also need to do the reverse mod)

Cons:
Only available in the US (can be bought via ebay)
Does not send any MP3 information to the headunit
You have to make your own video in cable (or ask me nicely and I'll make you one for a small fee!)

Price:
About £95 for the DICE box (+ any import duty)
£20 for the Xtrememac RoadShow Car Audio/Video Cable for iPod connector

(actually you could do this wiht the Connects2 box, so it would be cheaper!)

25th November 2007, 20:17	#1 (permalink)
matg Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd September 2007 Location: Near Cambridge Posts: 166 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Various MP3/iPod/iPod Touch Input Solution Diagrams Here are 3 Diagrams of how people connect their MP3 players and some pros and cons (IMH0) 1. Connects2 box Pros: Cheap Works with any device that has a line out Cons: No power to the device Civic EX owner will require the Y splitter from Honda at £91 Does not send any MP3 information to the headunit Price: About £35 2. DICE Electronics Box Pros: Charges iPod Has Aux input for another device and auto switches Comes with the Y splitter cable for Civic EX which is £91 from Honda Cons: Only available in the US (can be bought via ebay) Does not send any MP3 information to the headunit Price: About £95 (+ any import duty) Finally a possible iPodTouch solution 3. DICE Electronics Box + Xtrememac RoadShow Car Audio/Video Cable for iPod Pros: Charges iPod Has Aux input for another device (auto switches) Comes with the Y splitter cable for Civic EX which is £91 from Honda Video input to the LCD screen (you will also need to do the reverse mod) Cons: Only available in the US (can be bought via ebay) Does not send any MP3 information to the headunit You have to make your own video in cable (or ask me nicely and I'll make you one for a small fee!) Price: About £95 for the DICE box (+ any import duty) £20 for the Xtrememac RoadShow Car Audio/Video Cable for iPod connector (actually you could do this wiht the Connects2 box, so it would be cheaper!)