Ipod Interface

[X5 Meister]

As far as sound quality is concerned. Anytime you plug an ipod (as the source) into another component using the headphone jack on the ipod you will have inferior sound quality than if you plugged the ipod in using the connector at the bottom, which then gives you true line-out output. My understanding of the new BMW ipod/USB interface is that it does connect to the bottom of the ipod (and thus give a superior sound quality over the previous simple glovebox aux input solution) and the other end plugs into the new connector which has a 3.5mm jack for audio and a USB jack for power/data.

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by mgruber

As far as sound quality is concerned. Anytime you plug an ipod (as the source) into another component using the headphone jack on the ipod you will have inferior sound quality than if you plugged the ipod in using the connector at the bottom, which then gives you true line-out output. My understanding of the new BMW ipod/USB interface is that it does connect to the bottom of the ipod (and thus give a superior sound quality over the previous simple glovebox aux input solution) and the other end plugs into the new connector which has a 3.5mm jack for audio and a USB jack for power/data.

I don't disagree, but what I'm saying is that there is a half-way solution out there which gives a bit of an improvement without getting the BMW kit.

[tnt17]

any idea when will the dealers get it for installation

[Fastbuck]

Originally Posted by tnt17

any idea when will the dealers get it for installation

UK dealers already have them and the E70 isn't even launched yet!

[richone52]

I am using the Belkin adapter with built in amp which helps me equilize the volume so there is no jump in volume while connected. IT also allows one connector to the iPOD for power and sound and splits it out in the center console.

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=193794

for more info.

[Klawal]

Originally Posted by richone52

I am using the Belkin adapter with built in amp which helps me equilize the volume so there is no jump in volume while connected. IT also allows one connector to the iPOD for power and sound and splits it out in the center console.

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=193794

for more info.

I'm using the same adapter, and it works fine. I'm also using a remote control to command the iPod during driving. So, i don't miss the installation in the glovebox.

[rufusdedog]

I haven't seen any for the e70.