iPod and Factory Headunit

acuratsx2008 · 05-13-2008, 05:36 PM

Has anyone tried any of Peripheral Electronics devices for hooking up iPod to factory head unit? I am looking into getting one, but want some feedback. I'm going to continue to do some research. I thought my only option was FM transmitter or after market head unit.

**POST** · 05-13-2008, 07:23 PM

That's a pretty vague question.

the727kid · 05-13-2008, 07:52 PM

Did one in a newer Accord... worked well.

**JamesH** · 05-13-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PØ57

That's a pretty vague question.

Lol how so? Peripheral electronics manufactures aftermarket ipod adapters for use with stock head units.

I had one but never installed it so i cant tell you. I just ended up with a pioneer headunit and ipod adapter.

MCOR · 05-14-2008, 08:01 AM

The Peripheral pieces work well however they are a little expensive depending on the kit just to integrate with a factory system. Most customers anymore just spend a couple extra bucks and get an aftermarket head unit with iPod capabiities if their factory unit is nothing special (no navigation, CD changer, etc).

acuratsx2008 · 05-14-2008, 03:18 PM

Thanks for the replies, I got one answer that i figured I would share incase any one else was wondering.

"In my shop I have recently switched to the Peripheral electronics pieces because of there accesability and quality of use.

Also I am pretty sure that they will not work with the Generation 6 Ipod's yet. Then again nothing is working with the Gen 6 Ipod yet as far as control of it through your headunit goes that is.

As far as interface pieces go Peripheral is absolutly the top of the line right now and has been for a while.

They are actually intertwined on a corporate level and part swapping level with the makers / owners of brands such as Viper Alarms, Stinger Accesories and more top of the line brands within the 12 volt industry."

Going to keep researching, deciding what I want to do

**POST** · 05-14-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesH

Lol how so? Peripheral electronics manufactures aftermarket ipod adapters for use with stock head units.

I had one but never installed it so i cant tell you. I just ended up with a pioneer headunit and ipod adapter.

I just realized that "peripheral electronics" was a brand, not just a description of what they were looking for

. I thought they just capitalized it weird or something...

Kinda like asking "hey, has anyone tried using usb devices with their PC, does it work? i thought all i could use was usb mice".

My fault.

acuratsx2008 · 05-14-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PØ57

I just realized that "peripheral electronics" was a brand, not just a description of what they were looking for

. I thought they just capitalized it weird or something...

Kinda like asking "hey, has anyone tried using usb devices with their PC, does it work? i thought all i could use was usb mice".

My fault.

It's ok, just a simple mistake

**JamesH** · 05-14-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by acuratsx2008

Also I am pretty sure that they will not work with the Generation 6 Ipod's yet. Then again nothing is working with the Gen 6 Ipod yet as far as control of it through your headunit goes that is.

My gf and i both use gen6 ipods through pioneer head units.

**POST** · 05-14-2008, 06:59 PM

if you have to wait for a direct connect option for your headunit, go for it. Nothing beats straight up cable connections vs a radio solution.

I still have an Aux-in adapter that i bought back in December that I have not yet installed in my car. it would basically give me the same thing you're looking for your car. For some reason I can't find the willpower to take my dash apart.

05-13-2008, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
acuratsx2008 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 10	iPod and Factory Headunit Has anyone tried any of Peripheral Electronics devices for hooking up iPod to factory head unit? I am looking into getting one, but want some feedback. I'm going to continue to do some research. I thought my only option was FM transmitter or after market head unit.

05-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
POST is a street vacuum Car: 2007 MazdaSpeed6 My TRGarage South Tampa, Northdale. : 550032890	That's a pretty vague question.

05-13-2008, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
the727kid Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 45038733	Did one in a newer Accord... worked well.

05-14-2008, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
MCOR Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 110197570	The Peripheral pieces work well however they are a little expensive depending on the kit just to integrate with a factory system. Most customers anymore just spend a couple extra bucks and get an aftermarket head unit with iPod capabiities if their factory unit is nothing special (no navigation, CD changer, etc).

05-14-2008, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
acuratsx2008 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 10	Thanks for the replies, I got one answer that i figured I would share incase any one else was wondering. "In my shop I have recently switched to the Peripheral electronics pieces because of there accesability and quality of use. Also I am pretty sure that they will not work with the Generation 6 Ipod's yet. Then again nothing is working with the Gen 6 Ipod yet as far as control of it through your headunit goes that is. As far as interface pieces go Peripheral is absolutly the top of the line right now and has been for a while. They are actually intertwined on a corporate level and part swapping level with the makers / owners of brands such as Viper Alarms, Stinger Accesories and more top of the line brands within the 12 volt industry." Going to keep researching, deciding what I want to do

05-14-2008, 06:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
POST is a street vacuum Car: 2007 MazdaSpeed6 My TRGarage South Tampa, Northdale. : 550032890	if you have to wait for a direct connect option for your headunit, go for it. Nothing beats straight up cable connections vs a radio solution. I still have an Aux-in adapter that i bought back in December that I have not yet installed in my car. it would basically give me the same thing you're looking for your car. For some reason I can't find the willpower to take my dash apart.