ipod

rs_chris_uk · 02-01-2008, 00:16

is it possiable to get a aftermarket headunit to use with my ipod and still be able to get a connector to hook up the skoda 6 disc changer as well??

westewoo · 02-01-2008, 00:46

you could get the kensington transmitter, and keep your head unit your currently using, or have a look at the new digi set up from pure, that you can play an mp3 player or dab through for £70. Highway - In-Car DAB Digital Radio with FM Transmitter)

Mossman · 02-01-2008, 07:58

Thanks for that link to the new Pure Highway - had not seen that!

The Alpine XDA unit is superb but does not hook up to the Skoda 6 disc, but I am sure there are headunits that do.

That Pure system looks clever, but surely, sending the signal via FM to your car system completely negates the point of the DAB clarity? I had a DAB system nearly 7 years ago in my Scoob and that was superb, but it was a direct feed.

skodastream · 02-01-2008, 08:01

these transmitter things arent that great - i have been bought several good ones and if you live in an area where u got strong radio waves then fine if not then the quality and choice of stations to put it through is positively shocking. If you have an ipod out of interest why on earth do you still want the multi changer option as surely the ipod holds more and sounds better through the system? just a thought - i ditched my multi changer as soon as i could.

Jon TDI · 02-01-2008, 08:05

If you still want to use the OEM head unit & CD changer, you can get the Dension Gateway connectors with CD changer retention.

iPod Car Kit Direct | Dension ice Link Plus | Dension iPod Car Adapter

I've just ordered the Gateway 100 for the Leon. This has an extra Aux socket & costs £109 all in.

djbanksy · 04-01-2008, 20:04

I got a xplod head unit which you can pick up real cheap now. it has aux in on front so you can plug your ipod straight in and still have your cd multi changer working. (hope i got right idea if not sorry) Think the latest model has bluetooth also so you can play tracks from your phone ect.

rs_chris_uk · 05-01-2008, 12:05

thanks for the reply guy's! went into halfords and there was a wee machine called the i trip for under £30 quid, got that and it works fine!

Gizmo68 · 05-01-2008, 12:39

I hope you have no trouble with it, i very nearly bought a couple of iTrip's, then i found quite a few bad reports on it so got the Kensington digital ones instead as they seemed to be the best (report wise)
I'm VERY impressed with them.

02-01-2008, 00:16	#1
rs_chris_uk Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dumfries, scotland Posts: 178 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ipod is it possiable to get a aftermarket headunit to use with my ipod and still be able to get a connector to hook up the skoda 6 disc changer as well?? __________________ fabiavrs ltd fabia vrs no 461 oh no its started again

02-01-2008, 00:46	#2
westewoo Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: ipod you could get the kensington transmitter, and keep your head unit your currently using, or have a look at the new digi set up from pure, that you can play an mp3 player or dab through for £70. Highway - In-Car DAB Digital Radio with FM Transmitter)

02-01-2008, 07:58	#3
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 496 Thanks: 54 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: ipod Thanks for that link to the new Pure Highway - had not seen that! The Alpine XDA unit is superb but does not hook up to the Skoda 6 disc, but I am sure there are headunits that do. That Pure system looks clever, but surely, sending the signal via FM to your car system completely negates the point of the DAB clarity? I had a DAB system nearly 7 years ago in my Scoob and that was superb, but it was a direct feed. __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

02-01-2008, 08:01	#4
skodastream Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cannock Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: ipod these transmitter things arent that great - i have been bought several good ones and if you live in an area where u got strong radio waves then fine if not then the quality and choice of stations to put it through is positively shocking. If you have an ipod out of interest why on earth do you still want the multi changer option as surely the ipod holds more and sounds better through the system? just a thought - i ditched my multi changer as soon as i could. __________________

02-01-2008, 08:05	#5
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,202 Thanks: 34 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Re: ipod If you still want to use the OEM head unit & CD changer, you can get the Dension Gateway connectors with CD changer retention. iPod Car Kit Direct \| Dension ice Link Plus \| Dension iPod Car Adapter I've just ordered the Gateway 100 for the Leon. This has an extra Aux socket & costs £109 all in. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper!

04-01-2008, 20:04	#6
djbanksy Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ipod I got a xplod head unit which you can pick up real cheap now. it has aux in on front so you can plug your ipod straight in and still have your cd multi changer working. (hope i got right idea if not sorry) Think the latest model has bluetooth also so you can play tracks from your phone ect.

05-01-2008, 12:05	#7
rs_chris_uk Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: dumfries, scotland Posts: 178 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ipod thanks for the reply guy's! went into halfords and there was a wee machine called the i trip for under £30 quid, got that and it works fine! __________________ fabiavrs ltd fabia vrs no 461 oh no its started again

05-01-2008, 12:39	#8
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,223 Thanks: 12 Thanked 67 Times in 64 Posts	Re: ipod I hope you have no trouble with it, i very nearly bought a couple of iTrip's, then i found quite a few bad reports on it so got the Kensington digital ones instead as they seemed to be the best (report wise) I'm VERY impressed with them.

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