USB Audio Integration Or Tint windows

Nyquist · 06-03-2009, 08:18 AM

USB Audio Integration Or Tint windows -- which one shall I buy, if only have a very restricted budget?

Any comments or advice?

ctgazer · 06-03-2009, 08:21 AM

whats tilt windows or did you mean tint?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyquist

USB Audio Integration Or Tilt windows -- which one shall I buy, if only have a very restricted budget?

Any comments or advice?

SGxi · 06-03-2009, 08:21 AM

If it is tint you can do after you get your car.

USB integration cannot be retrofitted.

Nyquist · 06-03-2009, 08:28 AM

But, is that worthy having a USB integration??

In the other words, if only had about $500, which one shall I buy??

Thanks~! ;-)

SGxi · 06-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Tint you can do it for $250 at outside shops, don't do it at the dealer.

ctgazer · 06-03-2009, 08:44 AM

yes. without usb integration, you only have AUX. the quality aint that great and you wont be able to use any ipods/usb gadgets. even with the USB integration, look to spend another ~$90 for the cable which allows you to use playlists...

MMachines · 06-03-2009, 10:48 AM

USB integration, any day. I don't have it and I'd love it. You'll have the car for more than a month. Things will change and you'll get tints later.

CHCCubs · 06-03-2009, 12:17 PM

I'd go with USB, it's great putting all of your music on an Ipod an using that instead of CDs.

iPodAddict · 06-03-2009, 03:16 PM

I can't live without my iPod... so the choice is simple for me lol

A.Kon · 06-03-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

look to spend another ~$90 for the cable which allows you to use playlists...

What cable are you talking about?
Do you have a link so that I can buy one at $90, or is it a dealership thing?

The English Hacker · 06-03-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

yes. without usb integration, you only have AUX. the quality aint that great and you wont be able to use any ipods/usb gadgets.

AUX input is the same quality as USB integration if you use the correct iPod output (the dock, not headphone).

As an option for you to consider, my iPod is connected using the Griffin Autopilot - http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/autopilot. Cost me $59 at the Apple Store. It charges in the armrest and is connected using the proper iPod docking connector.

No, you can't use the steering wheel or stereo controls (other than volume) and it doesn't look as integrated, but you can play your playlist and then pop everything into the armrest out of site.

Then use your remaining $440 to get tint and a few beers.

SGxi · 06-03-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Kon

What cable are you talking about?
Do you have a link so that I can buy one at $90, or is it a dealership thing?

It's the Y cable.

wayway409 · 06-03-2009, 04:43 PM

i will say USB Audio Integration, its so nice

perfectg · 06-03-2009, 05:03 PM

USB

335ifanatic · 06-03-2009, 05:20 PM

USB is the best option ever and wouldn't think twice about getting it.

It's much nicer to use compared to using an iPod and find the sound quality is much better compared to the AUX input. Plus you save money in the long run on CD's, I haven't burned a CD in months because I just upload the songs I need on my USB stick, plug it in my car and i'm ready to go.

M3 vert · 06-03-2009, 05:36 PM

USB Audio Integration is like listening live music in my car especially if you get the Individual Audio System or even logic 7...so i would say the USB longterm will pay you more dividends then tints.

Tints is something you can get done later.

SSD · 06-05-2009, 11:02 AM

USB. Since I had USB in my car, I never use the CD since day 1.

SharpC · 06-05-2009, 02:11 PM

USB integration for sure.
You can get a tint later. Not so with the USB.

Astroboy · 06-05-2009, 02:21 PM

USB. I regret not getting it on mine. Tint you can do anytime for around 200 after the fact.

webcol · 06-05-2009, 06:59 PM

If I really had to think that hard to decide between two options that range from $250 -$450, then I'd question whether I really should be getting the car in the first place.

335ifanatic · 06-05-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by webcol

If I really had to think that hard to decide between two options that range from $250 -$450, then I'd question whether I really should be getting the car in the first place.

Lol, it had to be said.

Vacek · 06-05-2009, 09:09 PM

USB all the way ... Tint Can happen as pointed out for $250 later.

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