Best AUX input while retaining original radio?
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Best AUX input while retaining original radio?
I am "Mr. Original" and thus want to retain my original radio but somehow, hopefully non invasively add an AUX port so I can play my iPhones music.
What's the best way to accomplish this?
What's the best way to accomplish this?
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Various options depending on year of S2000 and if you want aux input, iPhone connector, or Bluetooth. If you have a 2004+ is probably go with the Bluetooth adapter.
http://blitzsafe.com/catalog/acura/h.../prod_281.html
http://blitzsafe.com/catalog/acura/h.../prod_281.html
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There are a number of aftermarket interfaces for the factory radios. In addition to the companies mentioned above you can take a look at USA Spec, PAC Audio, etc.
Most of the manufacturer sites have application guides where you specify the vehicle to narrow down the options.
Define "best". Best audio quality is most likely to be something that uses your dock/Lightning connector (which also charges your iPhone) versus the headphone jack or bluetooth. However, bluetooth is very convenient. While the headphone jack isn't the best quality it's also a fairly universal connector.
For me, "best" was an aftermarket head unit with a built-in iPhone interface. These add-on interfaces are workarounds and I don't care for how they tend to work (CD changer emulation typically).
Don't overlook prior threads as well.
Define "best". Best audio quality is most likely to be something that uses your dock/Lightning connector (which also charges your iPhone) versus the headphone jack or bluetooth. However, bluetooth is very convenient. While the headphone jack isn't the best quality it's also a fairly universal connector.
For me, "best" was an aftermarket head unit with a built-in iPhone interface. These add-on interfaces are workarounds and I don't care for how they tend to work (CD changer emulation typically).
Don't overlook prior threads as well.
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The one from the thread linked by caraficionado is definitely cheaper if you just want an aux in. I haven't used that particular brand, so I have no personal opinion on it. I did have one made my Blitzsafe that I was happy with, which is why I linked to them above. For a 2001 the following from Blitzsafe should work, but I would check with them first to be safe.
Blitzsafe Aux In
Blitzsafe iPod/iPhone Connector (would need adapter for Lightning connector)
As also mentioned there are other popular adapters made by PAC, GROM Audio, and USA-Spec. But if all you are looking for is aux-in (headphone plug) then the ebay adapter for $30 sounds like a great deal (proving it works reliably).
Blitzsafe Aux In
Blitzsafe iPod/iPhone Connector (would need adapter for Lightning connector)
As also mentioned there are other popular adapters made by PAC, GROM Audio, and USA-Spec. But if all you are looking for is aux-in (headphone plug) then the ebay adapter for $30 sounds like a great deal (proving it works reliably).
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There are a number of aftermarket interfaces for the factory radios. In addition to the companies mentioned above you can take a look at USA Spec, PAC Audio, etc.
Most of the manufacturer sites have application guides where you specify the vehicle to narrow down the options.
Define "best". Best audio quality is most likely to be something that uses your dock/Lightning connector (which also charges your iPhone) versus the headphone jack or bluetooth. However, bluetooth is very convenient. While the headphone jack isn't the best quality it's also a fairly universal connector.
For me, "best" was an aftermarket head unit with a built-in iPhone interface. These add-on interfaces are workarounds and I don't care for how they tend to work (CD changer emulation typically).
Don't overlook prior threads as well.
Originally Posted by RLich8' timestamp='1405585906' post='23247562
I'm confused, I can't really tell which one I want! I have a 2001 S2000 with the original radio.
Define "best". Best audio quality is most likely to be something that uses your dock/Lightning connector (which also charges your iPhone) versus the headphone jack or bluetooth. However, bluetooth is very convenient. While the headphone jack isn't the best quality it's also a fairly universal connector.
For me, "best" was an aftermarket head unit with a built-in iPhone interface. These add-on interfaces are workarounds and I don't care for how they tend to work (CD changer emulation typically).
Don't overlook prior threads as well.
I've also thought of buying a cd changer. I still have a lot of cd's that I can use.