Ipod + aux input

chickennoodles · 04-10-2006, 08:59 AM

Hi everyone,

Been lurking around in the forum for quite sometime but this is my first post. I'm picking up my new Civic LX today and decided to purchase some accessories.

Will this aux cable work with my ipod in the car when I plug it in the aux jack?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-Honda-Element...QQcmdZViewItem

Is this price reasonable? I can't seem to find any stores in my area that sells these cables.

**CameronJr9** · 04-10-2006, 09:49 AM

That'll work. Have you tried Radio Shack? They probably have a 3 foot cord for cheaper. But yes, that cord will work and that price is reasonable if you can't find an alternative.

larryd · 04-10-2006, 10:27 AM

I agree with CameronJr9. The cable would work for ya but why not just pick it up at Radio Shack or any other electronic store for that matter.

ValCivic · 04-10-2006, 12:17 PM

Yes, Radio Shack, or Fry's, circuit city, etc.. You want a 1/8" male stereo to 1/8" male stereo cable.

Google will also give you a bunch of places to get such a cable online.

8thgenuser · 04-10-2006, 12:47 PM

Radio Shack stereo cables:

A handy 1 ft cable for $4.99
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family

6 ft for $4.99
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family

Dunno why they're the same price. Write down the catalog number and take it to your local Radio Shack.

GregM · 04-10-2006, 03:03 PM

Rat shack stopped making the 3-ft cable. I got the 1-ft version. Works fine. Too bad the Honda iPod link is worthless as I'd love to have the artist and song text as well as the controls on my dash.

xride717 · 04-11-2006, 10:56 PM

i bought the one at radioshack for 5 bucks, but the sound quality was garbage...it only played on the right side speakers....now i dont know if its the car, the ipod, or the cable...ill let you guys know when i get a different cable...lookin at the MONSTER CABLES.

8thgenuser · 04-12-2006, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xride717

i bought the one at radioshack for 5 bucks, but the sound quality was garbage...it only played on the right side speakers....now i dont know if its the car, the ipod, or the cable...ill let you guys know when i get a different cable...lookin at the MONSTER CABLES.

Make sure you get the cable that is labeled "STEREO". The tips have two colored lines (sometimes they're black) instead of just one. Don't get the guitar cables...those are mono. And make sure you plug them in all the way into the jack. With cheap cables, you get cheap plastic covers. Those cheap covers might get in the way of you sticking the plug in the jack all the way in. (That sounded nasty for some reason. :gaygiggle ) Inspect the plug covers before you buy...they're usually visible through the packaging. You likely won't notice the difference in audio quality if you use a "higher quality" cable or go with a brand name like Monster. Besides, if you're using a digital audio player (i.e. iPod), you're playing compressed audio which sounds like sh*t in the first place.

GregM · 04-12-2006, 12:49 AM

This costs a bit more, but for those who care about audio quality, the Cardas cable is probably the best out there.

http://www.headphone.com/products/ca...mini-cable.php

GregM · 04-12-2006, 07:09 PM

Here's one that costs $65 for the one footer...as for whether there's an audible improvement I can't comment.

8thgenuser · 04-12-2006, 08:02 PM

The wires had better be made out of pure silver!

J-StarR · 04-12-2006, 09:39 PM

Might be a stupid question, but here it goes anyway. Do you think that a longer cable (6 ft.) would deteriorate sound quality as well? The reason I'm asking is because it works the same for network cables as well (but to a much larger degree of course).

xride717 · 04-12-2006, 10:14 PM

thanks 8thgenuser....im gonna look into that, the first one i bought was made of the cheap plastic cover.

.....as far as that silver dragon cable.$65.

8thgenuser · 04-12-2006, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-StarR

Might be a stupid question, but here it goes anyway. Do you think that a longer cable (6 ft.) would deteriorate sound quality as well? The reason I'm asking is because it works the same for network cables as well (but to a much larger degree of course).

Yes, the longer the cable, the more noise you'll get. Look for a shielded cable if you get a super long cable.

GregM · 04-13-2006, 12:46 AM

No reason to get a long cable for this purpose. I'm getting a 6" cardas because the 1 footer I got from radio shack is too long. I keep it in the little compartment below the aux input and with the 90 degree angle connectors, it will work out perfectly.

If you think $65 is a lot to pay for a cable you guys should check out the high end audio market. The power cords feeding my tube amp and SACD player list for $7000 each. Audio is a nutty hobby.

Chitown SI · 04-13-2006, 11:13 AM

I bought a cable from Walmart for $1.99 it is 3 foot and the sound quality is good. I use it for listening to my PSP in game, dvd, soundtrack modes. It is very cool. My element had the same jack and the kids loved watching DVD's through the stereo system. The PSP is a best all around entertainment for the buck in my opinion.

xride717 · 04-13-2006, 12:54 PM

went to radioshack today and picked up the "gold series" shielded audio dubbing cable....problem solved for me.:) overall sound was good.

gregm...lemme know how that cardas one works out...the one i got is a 6ft....too long for the car.

GregM · 04-16-2006, 10:46 PM

The Cardas is incredible. It yields more midrange and midbass. Makes a bigger difference than I thought it would.

8thgenuser · 04-16-2006, 11:30 PM

I gotta check out that Cardas cable you have GregM. We'll have to set up a meet & greet soon.

J-StarR · 05-22-2006, 10:00 PM

I just picked up the RCA 6 ft cable from Futureshop (owned by Best Buy). I'll post my thoughts once I get a chance to test it out.

04-10-2006, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
chickennoodles Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ipod + aux input Hi everyone, Been lurking around in the forum for quite sometime but this is my first post. I'm picking up my new Civic LX today and decided to purchase some accessories. Will this aux cable work with my ipod in the car when I plug it in the aux jack? http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-Honda-Element...QQcmdZViewItem Is this price reasonable? I can't seem to find any stores in my area that sells these cables.

04-10-2006, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Crazy Yellow Puppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,778 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	That'll work. Have you tried Radio Shack? They probably have a 3 foot cord for cheaper. But yes, that cord will work and that price is reasonable if you can't find an alternative. __________________

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larryd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,809 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I agree with CameronJr9. The cable would work for ya but why not just pick it up at Radio Shack or any other electronic store for that matter.

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ValCivic Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: LA Area Age: 61 Posts: 45 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yes, Radio Shack, or Fry's, circuit city, etc.. You want a 1/8" male stereo to 1/8" male stereo cable. Google will also give you a bunch of places to get such a cable online.

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8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Radio Shack stereo cables: A handy 1 ft cable for $4.99 http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family 6 ft for $4.99 http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family Dunno why they're the same price. Write down the catalog number and take it to your local Radio Shack.

04-10-2006, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Rat shack stopped making the 3-ft cable. I got the 1-ft version. Works fine. Too bad the Honda iPod link is worthless as I'd love to have the artist and song text as well as the controls on my dash.

04-11-2006, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
xride717 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i bought the one at radioshack for 5 bucks, but the sound quality was garbage...it only played on the right side speakers....now i dont know if its the car, the ipod, or the cable...ill let you guys know when i get a different cable...lookin at the MONSTER CABLES.

04-12-2006, 12:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	This costs a bit more, but for those who care about audio quality, the Cardas cable is probably the best out there. http://www.headphone.com/products/ca...mini-cable.php

04-12-2006, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Here's one that costs $65 for the one footer...as for whether there's an audible improvement I can't comment.

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8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The wires had better be made out of pure silver!

04-12-2006, 09:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
J-StarR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York Region Age: 26 Posts: 924 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Might be a stupid question, but here it goes anyway. Do you think that a longer cable (6 ft.) would deteriorate sound quality as well? The reason I'm asking is because it works the same for network cables as well (but to a much larger degree of course).

04-12-2006, 10:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
xride717 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks 8thgenuser....im gonna look into that, the first one i bought was made of the cheap plastic cover. .....as far as that silver dragon cable.$65.

04-13-2006, 12:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	No reason to get a long cable for this purpose. I'm getting a 6" cardas because the 1 footer I got from radio shack is too long. I keep it in the little compartment below the aux input and with the 90 degree angle connectors, it will work out perfectly. If you think $65 is a lot to pay for a cable you guys should check out the high end audio market. The power cords feeding my tube amp and SACD player list for $7000 each. Audio is a nutty hobby.

04-13-2006, 11:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
Chitown SI Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I bought a cable from Walmart for $1.99 it is 3 foot and the sound quality is good. I use it for listening to my PSP in game, dvd, soundtrack modes. It is very cool. My element had the same jack and the kids loved watching DVD's through the stereo system. The PSP is a best all around entertainment for the buck in my opinion.

04-13-2006, 12:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
xride717 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	went to radioshack today and picked up the "gold series" shielded audio dubbing cable....problem solved for me.:) overall sound was good. gregm...lemme know how that cardas one works out...the one i got is a 6ft....too long for the car.

04-16-2006, 10:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
GregM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The Cardas is incredible. It yields more midrange and midbass. Makes a bigger difference than I thought it would.

04-16-2006, 11:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I gotta check out that Cardas cable you have GregM. We'll have to set up a meet & greet soon.

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J-StarR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York Region Age: 26 Posts: 924 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I just picked up the RCA 6 ft cable from Futureshop (owned by Best Buy). I'll post my thoughts once I get a chance to test it out.