How can I use my IPOD in my new Boxster?

[Chills]

If you do a search there's TONS of threads about iPods in Boxsters, I've started a couple myself.

If you've got a CR/CDR 220 then it's really easy to plug a special iPod cable in where the CD changer plugs.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by Chills

If you do a search there's TONS of threads about iPods in Boxsters, I've started a couple myself.

If you've got a CR/CDR 220 then it's really easy to plug a special iPod cable in where the CD changer plugs.

Spy was asking about 987 which has a different stereo from 986. But now that you mention it. Is there a reason why the CD changer input plug couldn't be used as an iPod input in the 987? If you know of any, could you post links where this is discussed for a 987, as well?

Thanks,
Z.

[Rail26]

There are a ton of threads on this subject as Chills said, however none of them apply to your 987. If you have a 987, the only way to do it right now is the cheap FM transmitter such as Itrip or Belkin makes one also. I have heard good things about the hardwired FM modulator, however I don't really know much about it.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by Rail26

There are a ton of threads on this subject as Chills said, however none of them apply to your 987. If you have a 987, the only way to do it right now is the cheap FM transmitter such as Itrip or Belkin makes one also. I have heard good things about the hardwired FM modulator, however I don't really know much about it.

Forget the FM over-the-air transmitter option. The ones I've heard are awful, and almost ALL comments and reviews are negative. Not even worth trying, IMHO.

[webster132]

Originally Posted by z12358

Forget the FM over-the-air transmitter option. The ones I've heard are awful, and almost ALL comments and reviews are negative. Not even worth trying, IMHO.

They're extremely bad. Incredibly frustrating experience. Getting a hardwired FM modulator is the way to go. Relatively cheap, superb sound.

[ukchris]

Essentially you have three choices, maybe four:

1) Replace the head unit and amp with more standard ones, maybe even the speakers too.

2) Wait for the Dension unit, this has been *imminent* for months and is supposedly in final testing (still). This will provide aux in (and other features) vua the optical system used in your car. Price will be in the $600 range.

3) Hard wired FM modulator - you'll also need antenna adaptors (Euro to Motorola). This is probably the best option right now and pretty cheap too, you can get something going for around $50,

4) Broadcast FM modulator - most people are dismissive of these, they'r cheap, require no wiring but give very mixed results. Some people are happy but the majority are not.

Chris.

[Chills]

Just out of curiousity what is a hard-wired FM modulator? Is that where you connect the device directly to the antenna?

[ukchris]

Originally Posted by Chills

Just out of curiousity what is a hard-wired FM modulator? Is that where you connect the device directly to the antenna?

Yes, it's a box that you insert between the antenna and the head unit, it generates an FM signal that the radio plays. What is more important (over wireless ones) is that it disconnects the antenna signal while active so you don't get other stations trying to drown out your signal.

Chris.

[z12358]

Originally Posted by Chills

Just out of curiousity what is a hard-wired FM modulator? Is that where you connect the device directly to the antenna?

Yes, it plugs into the the antena input for the stereo, so the FM modulated signal skips the radio (over-the-air) part of the transmission thus avoiding all the bad things (noise, echo, antenna loss, etc.) associated with it. The signal is still FM (frequency modulation) modulated, and the FM demodulator in the stereo's radio is still used, just like it would be for all signals coming through the antena.

Z.