can anyone reccomend me a head unit that i can plug an ipod into. i dont really like the sound of the fm signal things so is it just a case of plugging a lead into the front of the head unit or is it in the back?
i dont want to spend a fortune maybe 150 or less if poss.
If it is just connected via a lead does that mean you have a big trailing wire and a loose ipod or do they have some kind of cradle?
cheers

 

alpine now do units with a lead that u can plug straight to ipod

 

The Alpine units ending in an 'i' are direct iPod connection. CDE-9850Ri is the cheapest that has this facility. It will charge the Ipod, you just need to place the cable somewhere so you can plug and unplug your iPod when you want.

Andy.

 

ok cheers i like the sound of that for 165 quid. i cant seem to find any more expensive ones than that so is that the only alpine one?

 

DVA-9861Ri, IVA-W200Ri are lots more. Apart from those you are back to using the KCA-420i interface box which isn't full speed connection.

 

whats the difference between the 9850 and the 9861? they both look the same but one is £160 and the other is £350.

 

The DVA-9861Ri will play DVD's thru an external monitor, hence DVA in the model number. Plus you can add a CD changer which the CDE can't.

 

JVC KD-G721 with iPod adaptor (£100 + £40), this unit has USB input too.

Cheers

 

Dension (Dension Audio Systems) do an IceLink kit that plugs into the CD changer slot of most head units including the standard Subaru job. £99 should get you the adaptor plus £30 or so for a mounting bracket. Dead easy to fit, takes about 30 minutes to fit on a New Age WRX.

 

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/4526.html


A few people have fitted this one.....

You'll need the Forester pocket - but the Ipod can go in it........

 

I got an Alpine 9850 which would have been great, but only 2 pre- outs.

Now got a 9855R and Ipod Adapter.

MB

 

does that mean you cant run an amp? I was wanting to chuck an infinity bass link in there as well?