Honda supplied iPod link

dblanc42 · 9th April 2007, 21:23

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Dunchan · 24th August 2007, 13:30

This all seems to be a rather unwieldy approach to integrating an iPod into ones Civic. What's wrong with an FM transmitter e.g. Griffin iTrip? At approx £29.00. not an expensive solution. It doesn't have 'through charging' I admit but other similar devices e.g. Airplay2 do. There are allegations that their sound quality is poor but against the backround noises of a moving car that is less important. I have several years experience using an iTrip mini with no real problems.

Dunchan

(2.2 Civic CDTi ES on order.)

malett · 24th August 2007, 13:46

I had this fitted to my car a few weeks ago before I knew of the systems "limits" - it is being removed next Monday

Stype_GT · 24th August 2007, 23:18

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Originally Posted by Dunchan

This all seems to be a rather unwieldy approach to integrating an iPod into ones Civic. What's wrong with an FM transmitter e.g. Griffin iTrip? At approx £29.00. not an expensive solution. It doesn't have 'through charging' I admit but other similar devices e.g. Airplay2 do. There are allegations that their sound quality is poor but against the backround noises of a moving car that is less important. I have several years experience using an iTrip mini with no real problems.

Dunchan

(2.2 Civic CDTi ES on order.)

Do you or have you ever driven in or around London? Griffin iTrip = Bad reception and poor sound quality. In my opinion a waste of money. Am currently seeking other alternatives (not that there are many). Still I'm not going to pay Honda £ 300 odd to fit a cable where i cant choose my songs through the radio!!! Honda really need to sort this out !!

Dunchan · 27th August 2007, 06:40

Odd that, I have used my iTrip throughout the U.K. (But not London), and Spain and France without any problems. I did however have to retune in Skye because of a local radio station. Persevere, you will find an unused frequency that you can transmit on I'm quite sure.

spile · 27th August 2007, 11:27

The quality between an FM modulator and a cassette insert on my previous car was VERY noticable.
I would recommend doing a side by side comparison of the FM modulator with an MP3 CD.

paul_b · 27th August 2007, 12:05

In my previous car, my iTrip was usable. It sounded reasonable, although getting a frequency in London can be challenging thanks to the pirates. If you find a frequency, you generally get a couple of miles down the road and then get interference.

In my, Civic, I found the iTrip totally unusable.

Whilst the Honda iPod connector is poor in terms of functionality, the sound quality is excellent. Frequency response wise, the iTrip simply cannot compete - an iTrip maxes at around 15kHz, so would be vastly inferior even on a perfect FM frequency.

Pottsy · 27th August 2007, 17:51

I see that the connects2 box is now down to £34 - surely this is the best option, and it doesn't tie you in to iPods and all the horror that goes with them.

spile · 28th August 2007, 14:30

No the best option is....

Lotsa MP3 CDs!

Bog · 28th August 2007, 15:56

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Originally Posted by spile

No the best option is....

Lotsa MP3 CDs!

Cheap option, but not necessarily the best.

If you want the convenience of syncing you ipod/mp3 player with you PC and the ease plugging the player into you car (No rummaging for discs), the connects2 is the best option (OK it's a bit of a pain to install, but worth it!)

£34 and a couple of hours fitting is still an inexpensive option for very high quality sound.

Stype_GT · 28th August 2007, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by spile

The quality between an FM modulator and a cassette insert on my previous car was VERY noticable.
I would recommend doing a side by side comparison of the FM modulator with an MP3 CD.

Have done the MP3 CD route too, how ever most songs I have are a mixture of mp3/m4p which can be frustrating to separate out (and I can not be a***d to convert them either).

MP3 CD does sound better / clearer / louder but carrying around CD's does annoy me somewhat.

Anyways have found a little place in Watford which can fit and ipod cable (and still give me functionality through the radio) for £200 odd.

Will let all know how it goes. (fitting next Tuesday).

Buttoneer · 26th November 2007, 18:56

Hi everyone, Civic newbie here. Can anyone confirm whether the Honda solution also provides power to the iPod?

paul_b · 26th November 2007, 20:40

Yes, the Honda link charges and provides (limited) control of the unit.

Guitaralmond · 4th February 2008, 09:53

Does this functionality count for the Ipod Touch?? Is naming playlists done on iTunes?

To be honest all i want to do is either play all my songs on random or what i was previously listening to so the cable does what i need

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24th August 2007, 13:46	#3 (permalink)
malett Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 10th July 2007 Location: Cork City - Ireland Posts: 71	I had this fitted to my car a few weeks ago before I knew of the systems "limits" - it is being removed next Monday

27th August 2007, 06:40	#5 (permalink)
Dunchan Valve Cap Join Date: 13th August 2007 Posts: 7	Odd that, I have used my iTrip throughout the U.K. (But not London), and Spain and France without any problems. I did however have to retune in Skye because of a local radio station. Persevere, you will find an unused frequency that you can transmit on I'm quite sure.

27th August 2007, 11:27	#6 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 173	The quality between an FM modulator and a cassette insert on my previous car was VERY noticable. I would recommend doing a side by side comparison of the FM modulator with an MP3 CD.

27th August 2007, 12:05	#7 (permalink)
paul_b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 6th April 2007 Location: London/Herts Posts: 61	In my previous car, my iTrip was usable. It sounded reasonable, although getting a frequency in London can be challenging thanks to the pirates. If you find a frequency, you generally get a couple of miles down the road and then get interference. In my, Civic, I found the iTrip totally unusable. Whilst the Honda iPod connector is poor in terms of functionality, the sound quality is excellent. Frequency response wise, the iTrip simply cannot compete - an iTrip maxes at around 15kHz, so would be vastly inferior even on a perfect FM frequency.

27th August 2007, 17:51	#8 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 9th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,333	I see that the connects2 box is now down to £34 - surely this is the best option, and it doesn't tie you in to iPods and all the horror that goes with them.

28th August 2007, 14:30	#9 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 173	No the best option is.... Lotsa MP3 CDs!

26th November 2007, 18:56	#12 (permalink)
Buttoneer Valve Cap Join Date: 25th November 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 1	Hi everyone, Civic newbie here. Can anyone confirm whether the Honda solution also provides power to the iPod?

26th November 2007, 20:40	#13 (permalink)
paul_b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 6th April 2007 Location: London/Herts Posts: 61	Yes, the Honda link charges and provides (limited) control of the unit.

4th February 2008, 09:53	#14 (permalink)
Guitaralmond Triangle Ninja Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th January 2008 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 177	Does this functionality count for the Ipod Touch?? Is naming playlists done on iTunes? To be honest all i want to do is either play all my songs on random or what i was previously listening to so the cable does what i need

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