Auxiliary Input

What after market entertainment/nav system has an aux input for my IPOD?

Alpine has a very slick interface with the iPod, good luck trying to install a new head unit on an 03 Porsche, your amp and speakers become useless.

Pioneer has an Aux imput....mine does anyways

the problem is not the issue of AUX in, most aftermarket head units out there have AUX in, some even have a full interface with the iPod the real issue is that in 03s, you simply cannot replace the headunit without having to replace a bunch of other stuff because it is rendered useless. STUPID MOST BUS.

You are 100% Right..........Thats why you need to change everything. But I believe RLandis asked what aftermarket Nav had Aux inputs.

I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm going to rewire, and add plain ole copper to install after mkt system....that's why I'm asking about Aux In.

Alpine is the only aftermarket system that has the "full" function for the IPOD. You will need to order Alpine KCA-420i iPod control interface ($100) in addition to the stereo system.

Let me get this straight.....if I yank the head unit, the speakers, the amp, run copper wire, replace w/a good entertainment/nav system, new speakers & amp, am I out of the woods:????????or, is there more to worry about??

you are out of the woods unless you have electrical problems, and then good luck arguing with the dealer about who owns it.

you should be OK by replacing everything related to the stereo. just make sure to get the car's computer reprogrammed, or i believe the car won't start without the radio.? another peculiarity of the MOST bus.

I recommend you go with a good stereo installation shop. I ran into a high pitch noise issue only to find out that the crossovers for the front speakers were placed too close to other existing wires causing the pitch. Moving the crossovers to a another location solved the problem. Good luck! Minh

Minh, what year is your Porsche, and what did you install?

I have a 2004 Anniversary model (MOST). I removed the factory system and had the following installed: JL audio 500/5 Amp JL Speakers all around Kenwood 7015 w/ Nav Kenwood Music Keg (2) JL 8in sub w/ custom enclosure in the rear Minh

If you don't mind, what did that setup cost? Did you have to have the car re-programmed due to yanking the factory system? Also, did the Kenwood music keg require an aux input, where I could substitute my IPOD for the Keg? I really want to get going on this project.....either after mkt, or PCM II. thanks,

No I didn't need to have the car re-program. There is NO input for the ipod. The Kenwood music keg has a dedicated input will NOT work with the ipod. Alpine is the only aftermarket system that I know of that can work with the ipod. You can get aftermarket products to play the ipod through FM (sound quality won�t be as good). As far as cost it is not cheap!!!!! Minh

I too have a 40th and am contemplating upgrading the audio. More interested in adding Sirius (no FM mod) and improving sq. How much of an improvement in sq have you noticed with your setup? And, if you had to do it over again, would you choose any different components? Thanks, Joe

Joe, The sound quality is night and day as compared to the PCM II system. However, I personally think that the Alpine system, which I have for my other car, sounds a little bit better. As far as the �factory look� you can�t go wrong with the Kenwood system. You can add sirius easily with the Kenwood or Alpine. Alpine will cost you a little bit more. Minh

Alpine is about to start delivery of a new product (VehicleHub) that will attach to your system (I was told2 months). It will allow for addition of speakers, amps, etc. as well as fully integrated iPod attachment. It is model VPA-B211A. http://www.alpine-usa.com/images/pro...ng_english.pdf