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Play iPod on Prius 2005

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Mistah Ya, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. Mistah Ya

    Mistah Ya Junior Member

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    What is the most economic way to install iPod on Prius 2005? Sorry if my question has been asked for years, but I really couldn't find the convincing answer.

    I have read a lot and came across a number of devices all of which cost over 100++$ plus shipping to my country another 50$...
     
    #1 Mistah Ya, Oct 26, 2012
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    cwerdna Senior Member

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    The cheapest way is to use a cassette adapter, if you have a tape deck. It should yield superior results to using an FM transmitter (I've used those before in another car).
     
    #2 cwerdna, Oct 26, 2012
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  3. HeyKB

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    I concur with cwerdna. I've got a cassette adapter and it works just fine. I also agree that the FM transmitter is pretty lousy in comparison.
     
    #3 HeyKB, Oct 26, 2012
  4. Mistah Ya

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    Thank guys for your suggestion... I might have to go with those expensive-to-me gadget cos it offers better sound clarity compared to Cassette Adapter & FM Transmitter!
     
    #4 Mistah Ya, Oct 27, 2012
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    The other advantage of the expensive gadget is that it will let you use your steering wheel controls to do some iPod navigation. That's nice.
     
    #5 HeyKB, Oct 27, 2012
  6. Mistah Ya

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    Yeah that is one of its beauties :)
     
    #6 Mistah Ya, Oct 28, 2012
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