Connecting IPod to my headunit

[XLR8ing]

Hi guys

I have a Pioneer DEH-P65BT head unit and I wanna connect my ipod to it. The head unit has a rear AUX in plug and an IP-BUS connection. I just wanted to know what would be the best thing to use to connect my ipod in order to get the best sound quality.

Thanks in advance.

[StoneX]

There is a few ways you can go... Using the bottom connector of the iPod gives better sound quality. Using the headphone out socket on the iPod gives lower sound quality.

- Pioneer iPod adapter which plugs into the IP-BUS socket and into the bottom of the iPod. It charges it and gives good SQ. But locks the iPod so you have to control it from the head unit.
- Use a lead from the headphone output of the iPod to the AUX input of the head unit. No charging, lower SQ, control from iPod, cheap.
- Buy a cheaper adapter which uses the bottom connector, charges, good SQ and possibly control via iPod.

The last option is probably the best but i've never done it and wouldn't know what brand adapters offer this. Someone else will have to give recommendations on brands.

I've modified Pioneer adapters to allow control from the iPod but it causes a few side effects like not turning the adapter off when you turn the car off. You need to unplug the iPod before leaving the car. So it's probably best to buy one that does what you want to start with

[XLR8ing]

Cool thanks for the advise. The pioneer iPod adapter sounds good but i do want to be able to control from the iPod. Might have to go and ask around.
Cheers

[BeastVS]

I have the pioneer adapter, Its great and initially it annoyed me that i couldn't control it from the Ipod, But im use to it now and its great.

[XLR8ing]

Hey BeastVS how is the adapter quality wise. Is there a noticeable difference in SQ from a CD? And is it easy to find specific tracks on the iPod using the headunit?
Cheers

[BeastVS]

Its good Quality, I cant tell the difference between it and a CD. You can search through artist's, Playlists, Song Names, Album Names etc. So its pretty easy to find songs.

[StoneX]

Get a store to hook one up so you can try it out... Then you'll know for sure what it's like.

[ToMmO9]

I have the aux cable (3.5mm) and yeah the quality is well pretty average.

But for $10 for the cable, it does the job. Also just get a cigarette charger for the ipod.

It's a relatively cheap option but if you want better SQ then go a more expensive cable

[XLR8ing]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I think i'll go with the iPod adapter cause i'm really after good quality sound. I've spent good money for a good sound system and i don't want to spoil the sound quality as i'll pretty much always be listening to the iPod. The whole point of this is so i can get rid of the massive CD case taking up room in car. lol
Cheers