ipod adapter 2007 prius

[karsten]

I just got a 2007 prius, which includes an "aux" for an ipod in the center console. Some sort of cable adapter is needed, but the dealter just said "go to radio shack". Does anyone know what kind of adapter I need and where to get it? Thanks

[flareak]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(karsten @ Nov 4 2006, 11:47 PM) [snapback]344003[/snapback]</div>

I just got a 2007 prius, which includes an "aux" for an ipod in the center console. Some sort of cable adapter is needed, but the dealter just said "go to radio shack". Does anyone know what kind of adapter I need and where to get it? Thanks
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i bet its just a simple 3.5mm cable. its like the plug at the end of headphone cables, only there are no headphones, just two plugs

[ttabbal]

Same as the one for a 2006. 1/8" male-male stereo cable. It looks like the end of the headphone cord the ipod came with, except there is one on both sides. The Radio Shack guys can show you which one you want.

[aaf709]

You'd have to do a search on this site, but there is another type of connector. It has a 1/8" connector on one side and a standard iPod connector on the other. Instead of using the "Headphones Out" connection, this is supposed to have a better audio signal. There's even one with a connection to charge the iPod.

Neither is available at Radio Shack and will cost more.

[mootsman]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(karsten @ Nov 4 2006, 11:47 PM) [snapback]344003[/snapback]</div>

I just got a 2007 prius, which includes an "aux" for an ipod in the center console. Some sort of cable adapter is needed, but the dealter just said "go to radio shack". Does anyone know what kind of adapter I need and where to get it? Thanks
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Just get the 1/8" mini-stereo to mini-stereo at Radio Shack for $6 and be done. The quality is fine -- afterall the pods plug in the same way. I use mine in our Prius and Element and I'm picky about sound. Try and get a short cable if you can -- the six foot one is bulky even after you tie it up.

[eagle33199]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Nov 5 2006, 12:29 AM) [snapback]344028[/snapback]</div>

You'd have to do a search on this site, but there is another type of connector. It has a 1/8" connector on one side and a standard iPod connector on the other. Instead of using the "Headphones Out" connection, this is supposed to have a better audio signal. There's even one with a connection to charge the iPod.

Neither is available at Radio Shack and will cost more.
[/b]

This type of cable is definitely more expensive, but also better. by using the line out on the iPod (instead of the headphone jack), the volume setting on the iPod doesn't matter... for me, this was huge because i would have to crank it up when i plugged it into the car, then remember to turn it back down before blasting holes in my eardrums.

Also, if you experience static when listening to the iPod through the car, you'll want to get a "ground loop isolator"... you can do a search for that here for more information if you need it.

[aaf709]

If you want to spend more money (and I mean anywhere from $135 to $299) there is the DICE and the VAIS iPod intregration systems. You don't use the AUX input at all for the iPod and it gives you control via the buttons on the steering wheel and MFD. It will also display the Title, Artist and Album on the MFD.

[Silverlode]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Nov 6 2006, 08:52 AM) [snapback]344463[/snapback]</div>

If you want to spend more money (and I mean anywhere from $135 to $299) there is the DICE and the VAIS iPod intregration systems. You don't use the AUX input at all for the iPod and it gives you control via the buttons on the steering wheel and MFD. It will also display the Title, Artist and Album on the MFD.
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There's no indication those work with 2007's.

[eagle33199]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Silverlode @ Nov 6 2006, 12:11 PM) [snapback]344554[/snapback]</div>

There's no indication those work with 2007's.
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Actually, from page 5 of http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=24614&st=80

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bebo @ Oct 18 2006, 08:40 AM) [snapback]334419[/snapback]</div>

UPDATE on DICE for 2006 Prius:
Beta Testing concluded; Works in 2007 Prius, too. (See their email, below.)

From: info@diceelectronics.com
Subject: RE: Dice for 2007 Prius
Date: October 17, 2006 11:12:51 AM PDT
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Actually we have only just finished doing our beta testing on the 2007
Prius. It works great! We have not yet had a chance to update our website
to reflect these changes but if you'd like, you can place an order online
selecting the 2006 model. The code ended up being the same so what you get
will work just fine with the 07 model.

Best Regards
________________________________________
Jessie Wise | Dension USA - Connected Car Entertainment
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I'm also hoping someone who has installed it (tekygeek?) will reply to say how well it works with their 2007.

[aaf709]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Silverlode @ Nov 6 2006, 10:11 AM) [snapback]344554[/snapback]</div>

There's no indication those work with 2007's.
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In addition to what eagle33199 posted, the VAIS works with the 2006, and the 2007 should be the same.