iPod Solutions for the BMW
iPod Solutions for the BMW
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BMW iPodYourBMW Kit |
DICE - SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit for X5 00-06 (Trunk Interface) |
BMW Aux Input |
FM Modulation |
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Sound Quality |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor to Fair |
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Steering Wheel Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Volume Only |
Volume Only |
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ID3 Song Tags Displayed |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Works with DSP? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Works with Navigation? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Works with Sirius Radio? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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All model years? |
No, 2002 and newer |
Yes |
No, 2003 and newer |
Yes |
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Can keep BMW CD Changer? |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cost of parts |
$149 |
$149 |
$40 |
Varies |
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More Information |
BMW/Apple Website
Review
Article |
BSW
EAS |
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X5world articles |
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Summary |
The IPod Your BMW kit gives you
steering wheel controls for volume and change track +/-, but no text
display. It doesn't work with some combinations of premium sound and/or
Nav. There are 5 playlists that use the radio buttons 1-5. Button 6 plays
all. |
The DICE gives
you steering wheel controls for volume and change track +/-, text display
for title/artist, and has optional modules available for premium sound/DSP.
Text display can be on the OBC display, the head unit, or on the Nav unit. The unit supports selection by artist, playlist or random mode. Instalation is a basic DIY or can be handled by any skilled audio installer. |
BMW's Aux input is available on
2003 and newer X5's. Aftermarket AUX inputs may also be available from
vendors such as Soundgate or Blitzsafe. The Aux input is the most
economical choice, running about $35 for the kit, plus an hour or two of
labor if you aren't a DIY'er. You can do it yourself if you can remove
the radio unit. No steering wheel controls available other than volume. |
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