Ipod Connectivity

[FarmerPug]

Is it possible to add ipod (actually iphone) connectivity to the standard clarion radio? Is there some peugeot kit called a usb box that can be added in? Anyone got one.
I dont want to put an aftermarket radio in.

[Gary406]

frank, get yourself an aftermarket

better sound quality by far. you will notice a huge difference. plus all those added extras a standard cant do.

[lozz]

After market stereos are good,
but ithink on the d9s withought the standard stereo it doesnt look good,
ive been looking into this and i carnt find an aftermarket Head unit that will look ok in the d9s.

itried a Alpine head unit in mine and it just didnt look good at all,
also ifind once you change a head unit from standard to aftermarket you end up changing all the speakers shortly after,
the clarions are paired with the Harman speakers ,

thats just my view,
if icouid find a stereo that lit up red or orangeish and worked with the mfd and blended in mine wouid be out,

[Gary406]

i think they look fine with a facia adapter.

heres mine. but i agree with lozz soon after head unit upgrade you change speakers. just look at mine

[FarmerPug]

I know that your radio is probably a fine bit of kit, but when i had my old casette player with the jbl amp the sound was superb, not too loud but just right thats why im putting it back in, ripping out them filters so i can enjoy the clarity of the standard system.
I just couldnt live with an aftermarket stereo, with me being so fussy about the layout of the dash, i also like the MFD and stalks working.

[plod]

I'd also like to keep mine looking standard, but have iphone connectivity

Had too much stereo stuff nicked over the years to get carried away with aftermarket stuff

[FarmerPug]

Highlander gave me a great link on the topic for keeping the original radio and adding ipod connectivity:
http://www.peugeot406coupe.com/phpBB3/v ... 45&t=31367

Im thinking of doing it with the wired fm transmitter, but using a bigger ipod cradle so i can put the iphone in with the case on. But this seems like a really good idea, especially as all my ash tray gets used for is coins.

[Ga73]

Connects2 make a device that plugs into the CD auto changer on back of the original unit and allows usb and I pod connection. I'll find and post the link when I get home

Gary

[FarmerPug]

I think the problem with that is you can't use both the cd changer and iPod thing without unplugging the radio

[Ga73]

Hi farmer, that's true but if your using your ipod then that kind of makes the CD changer obsolete then anyway doesn't it

[FarmerPug]

but i still like the cd changer, and i really like the idea of having a dock in the ashtray.
But one issue is about an ipod dock, i keep the iphone in one of them silicone cases, is there a dock slightly bigger than the iphone so i can set it on easy without taking the case off?

[highlander]

OK, so you like the CD changer. Put in a switch that switches between CD changer and iPod. Use the blank button on the row of buttons where the seat heater on/off and alarm sounder switches are. Job done.

[FarmerPug]

but i think the switchover is more than 1 wire, and with the fm modulator way it seems to involve a dock, which for an iphone another opportunity to charge should not be missed.

[FarmerPug]

I put the standard clarion tale back in and removed them things that reduced the volume it's nice to get the power back in the sound system

[lozz]

I put the standard clarion tale back in and removed them things that reduced the volume it's nice to get the power back in the sound system

What faceplate did you use mate when you fitted an aftermarket radio?
ive had a nosey on the ebay and theres 2 sorts,

im going to throw the pioneer radio in for abit till ifind a cd changer,