530i Aux input
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My Ride: 530i 2006 Jet Black w/tan leather. Premium package; Sport Package; Sat Radio
I took my 06 530i into the dealer today and got the aux input enabled for my audio system. They told me that it was only going to take 1-1.5 hours and cost between $149-$219 plus parts. (The parts costed $79) It ended up taking 5 hours and costing $200 in labor. When they tried to update the software it "froze" and had to be completely updated from scratch. Great way to spend a Saturday!
I hope it is worth the time and effort. I will add more detail once I have gotten time to play with it more.
:'(
I hope it is worth the time and effort. I will add more detail once I have gotten time to play with it more.
:'(
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My Ride: 530i 2006 Jet Black w/tan leather. Premium package; Sport Package; Sat Radio
I have been testing the aux input with my MP3 and so far it is just ok. The sound is clear but I have to turn the volumn up to hear the sound at an acceptable level. It could be my MP3 because I am using the headset jack at full volumn. does anyone know of a better way to amplify the mp3 volume before it gets "piped" into my car stereo?
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My Ride: 2006 530i - Sport - 6spd - Orient Blue with Auburn/Anthracite
Originally Posted by bitboy' date='Jul 23 2005, 03:35 PM
I took my 06 530i into the dealer today and got the aux input enabled for my audio system. They told me that it was only going to take 1-1.5 hours and cost between $149-$219 plus parts. (The parts costed $79) It ended up taking 5 hours and costing $200 in labor. When they tried to update the software it "froze" and had to be completely updated from scratch. Great way to spend a Saturday!
I hope it is worth the time and effort. I will add more detail once I have gotten time to play with it more.
:'(
I hope it is worth the time and effort. I will add more detail once I have gotten time to play with it more.
:'(
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Hope you enjoy it... Jon.
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My Ride: 2005 545i with everything
After having integrated ipod installed in my E46 there is no way I can go back to an aux input where you can't control your ipod through the steering wheel. It was awesome, but logic7 is even more awesome.
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' date='Jul 24 2005, 12:34 AM
After having integrated ipod installed in my E46 there is no way I can go back to an aux input where you can't control your ipod through the steering wheel. It was awesome, but logic7 is even more awesome.
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Have you looked into the dension product?
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Ok so i think i might have a solution to make the sound louder. i purchased a product called "Boostaroo Portable Amplifier" for $25. I got it online at:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/3399/
I will let everyone know when I get it and test it out.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/3399/
I will let everyone know when I get it and test it out.
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My Ride: 2005 530i, Jet Black, Black Leather, Automatic, Cold Weather, Sirius Prep and Radio, Premium Package, Xenon Lights.
I think a headphone amp is a good workable solution. That or find an MP3 player that has a "Line-Out", which is MUCH better, sonically.
Check out my past posting:
Line Out vs Headphone Jack
It's not just about power, its all about the low frequency filtering.
I am now using my old Creative Jukebox (original) that has a line out, and the sound is incredible. I also believe there is a docking station for iPods that introduce a line out jack as well.
Good luck!
Check out my past posting:
Line Out vs Headphone Jack
It's not just about power, its all about the low frequency filtering.
I am now using my old Creative Jukebox (original) that has a line out, and the sound is incredible. I also believe there is a docking station for iPods that introduce a line out jack as well.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by joebel' date='Jul 24 2005, 05:28 AM
[quote name='rodneyremington' date='Jul 24 2005, 12:34 AM']After having integrated ipod installed in my E46 there is no way I can go back to an aux input where you can't control your ipod through the steering wheel. It was awesome, but logic7 is even more awesome.
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[/quote]My current solution is to wait for BMW to come out with an ipod adaptor
I would rather wait than get a compromised solution. Between satellite radio and 6 CD changer plus one in the dash, I'm not hurting.