Dice

[nietodp]

Your radio will only have limited display and control over the IPOD. You will only be able to select the first 5 playlists through the radio controls. If you want to play your music by selecting playlists, by artist, by genre, etc. you will need to give control to the IPOD itself. You can't do this very easily if it is in the trunk.

Also, I too have encountered worse clarity using the Dension/DICE connection. I can hear that engine noise in the background that others have experienced. I just recently ordered a different brand IPOD interface that hooks up directly to the back of the head unit. I hope this will work better.

Originally Posted by Tom G.

The DSP-equipped version includes a DSP converter so the BMW can integrate with the DICE correctly.

You can leave the iPod in the trunk, but we would prefer having it in the cabin area with you so you don't have to go to the trunk every time you wanted to synchronize music.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by nietodp

Your radio will only have limited display and control over the IPOD. You will only be able to select the first 5 playlists through the radio controls. If you want to play your music by selecting playlists, by artist, by genre, etc. you will need to give control to the IPOD itself. You can't do this very easily if it is in the trunk.

Not entirely true, the DICE will allow unlimited Playlist, the BMW-offered version has the 5-playlist limit. We do also recommend keeping the iPod in the cabin area, but you can temporarily leave it in the trunk if you wish.

[wallieX5]

Going through this thread I just realized that I might be able to use my old DICE unit that I bought for my 3 series.

I now have a 04 X5 with DSP & Navigation but my old 330 didn't come with either. The question is, can I just buy the $80 DSP module and use it with my old DICE kit even though I now have nav?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by wallieX5

Going through this thread I just realized that I might be able to use my old DICE unit that I bought for my 3 series.

I now have a 04 X5 with DSP & Navigation but my old 330 didn't come with either. The question is, can I just buy the $80 DSP module and use it with my old DICE kit even though I now have nav?

Answered in DICE Q/A Thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/bsws-mobile-e...tml#post329379

[Sedoy]

Hmm... worse sound quality, which interface did you ordered?

Originally Posted by nietodp

Also, I too have encountered worse clarity using the Dension/DICE connection. I can hear that engine noise in the background that others have experienced. I just recently ordered a different brand IPOD interface that hooks up directly to the back of the head unit. I hope this will work better.

[X5Dawg]

Tom - I have noticed recently the sound quality of my DICE (non-DSP)getting worse. I am getting background noise that reminds me of the hissing noise you used to get when playing a cassette tape. Also, the engine noise (accelerator) feedback has started coming back, even after installing your noise suppressor. Can you give me any ideas on what might be happening or something to look for??

[nietodp]

I ordered a Grom - which is available on Ebay for $76 shipped. I haven't installed it yet, so I don't know exactly how well it is going to work. I'll post later when I get a chance to hook it up.

Just so you know, this is not a mass produced brand, rather it is pretty much a hand made product - kind of like a Radio Shack project. However, if it works ok, then that won't really matter to me. Also it is very basic, with no mounting brackets. You just have a plain docking cable - which is what I wanted. I only plan to use my Ipod for long trips, so I opted for this basic, simple set up.

The only bad thing is that cables are not long enough to run from the head unit, under my console, and into the storage area under my arm rest - which is how I want to install it. It is designed to either run into the glove box, or to let you mount to a backet to your dash/console. (F.Y.I., it uses the same connection as the Dension/Dice, so you could use their mounting brackets if you already have them.) I'll bet I could have asked them to specially build mine with a longer cable, but I didn't think to ask. Anyway, I should be able to purchase a longer wire cable from Radio Shack and swap out the connectors myself.

More details later on how well it works.

Originally Posted by Sedoy

Hmm... worse sound quality, which interface did you ordered?

[Sedoy]

Sounds interesting, let us know.

Originally Posted by nietodp

I ordered a Grom - which is available on Ebay for $76 shipped. I haven't installed it yet, so I don't know exactly how well it is going to work. I'll post later when I get a chance to hook it up.

Just so you know, this is not a mass produced brand, rather it is pretty much a hand made product - kind of like a Radio Shack project. However, if it works ok, then that won't really matter to me. Also it is very basic, with no mounting brackets. You just have a plain docking cable - which is what I wanted.) I only plan to use my Ipod for long trips, so I opted for thi svery basic, simple set up.

The only bad thing is that cables are not long enough to run from the head unit, under my console, and into the storage area under my arm rest which is how I want to install it. It is designed to either run into the glove box, or to let you mount to a backet to your dash/console. (F.Y.I., it uses the same connection as the Dension/Dice, so you could use their mounting brackets if you already have them.) I'll bet I could have asked for them to specially build mine with a longer cable, but I didn't think to ask. Anyway, I should be able to purchase a longer wire cable fro Radio Shack and swap out the connectors myself.

More detaisl later on how well it works.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

Tom - I have noticed recently the sound quality of my DICE (non-DSP)getting worse. I am getting background noise that reminds me of the hissing noise you used to get when playing a cassette tape. Also, the engine noise (accelerator) feedback has started coming back, even after installing your noise suppressor. Can you give me any ideas on what might be happening or something to look for??

Answered in DICE Q/A Thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/bsws-mobile-e...tml#post329684

[X5Dawg]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

Answered in DICE Q/A Thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/bsws-mobile-e...tml#post329684

Wow, 32 pages. Thanks!! (i guess )