what do i need for my ipod to work in the aux hole?

samuraichkn · 02-01-2007, 12:23 AM

In the center console theres a hole for aux devices, is there somekind of cable i can use to plug my ipod into it???

s4iscool · 02-01-2007, 12:24 AM

get yourself into the AUDIO forum, and check the sticky at the top

SpecC · 02-01-2007, 12:27 AM

buy a regular aux jack at radioshack
it's like 4 dollars for a short one and you'll need a non slip pad too because there's no play to put your ipod in the car so it kidna bounces around which is really annoying. If you ask one of the people there for an aux cable, they should know what you're talking about
also the ipod doesn't need any special setting to play so it's pretty much plug and play where you can adjust the volume on your ipod as well as your steering wheel

AndrewAZ · 02-01-2007, 01:02 AM

Its called a male 1/8th to male 1/8th cable for MP3 players ect...

BK · 02-01-2007, 01:10 AM

Make sure you get a stereo cable and not a mono cable. There were a few reports here of the AUX input not working when the E90 first came out, but it was just user error -- accidentally using a mono cable in the input.

EDK99 · 02-01-2007, 08:47 AM

You really should NOT use the headphone jack to connect your iPod to the AUX jack. Yeah it works but the quality is not as good as using the dock connector which has a level line output compared to the headphone jack which does not so you have to tinker with the volume and the output quality is low because it is meant to go to headphones and not play through a stereo system. You should be using something like this which will also charge your iPod and output the audio stream from the dock connector to the AUX jack.
http://www.monstercable.com/productDisplay.asp?pin=2132

Ed

s4iscool · 02-01-2007, 10:05 AM

its not that big of a difference. I use both the Monster and the direct Aux and there is little difference.

mkoesel · 02-01-2007, 10:13 AM

LOL @ "aux hole" . "What an aux hole!"

(sorry OP, just jokin with ya)

canucklion · 02-01-2007, 10:23 AM

it's French for a$$hole

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

LOL @ "aux hole" . "What an aux hole!"

(sorry OP, just jokin with ya)

s4iscool · 02-01-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

it's French for a$$hole

booforty · 02-01-2007, 11:26 AM

I've just got a Belkin cable, which plugs into the aux and the power. My ipod either sits in the armrest or just outside on top of my handbrake. Its great

Alan(iX) · 02-01-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by EK_335i

You really should NOT use the headphone jack to connect your iPod to the AUX jack. Yeah it works but the quality is not as good as using the dock connector which has a level line output compared to the headphone jack which does not so you have to tinker with the volume and the output quality is low because it is meant to go to headphones and not play through a stereo system. You should be using something like this which will also charge your iPod and output the audio stream from the dock connector to the AUX jack.
http://www.monstercable.com/productDisplay.asp?pin=2132

Ed

I have used my IPOD in my E92 335 with both the headphone jack and a Sendstation PocketDock.
I can not hear any quality difference between the two.
BUT when using the headphone jack, make sure that you have the volume set to the max level. And remember to turn it back down when going back to the ear buds.

John 070 · 02-01-2007, 11:45 AM

this seems cool......a little cheaper ($20 less)http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance

s4iscool · 02-01-2007, 12:26 PM

i cut a hole in the armrest rubber piece that pops out and ran the aux through there, in the center console and through a hole in the cubby spot (idrive knob area for no idrivers) keeps the cables clutter free and you dont see any cables coming out of the armrest

s4iscool · 02-01-2007, 12:27 PM

just get the monster from ebay, $12 and you get to charge the ipod and run the line in if you want to. I rarely use mine, only to charge the ipod

just4kickz · 02-01-2007, 12:30 PM

1/8 to 1/8. might want a low profile one... radio shack might not have that.

SES_D · 02-01-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

1/8 to 1/8. might want a low profile one... radio shack might not have that.

yes we do =]
and yeah...all you need is a regular headphone to headphone jack cable. The short one is 4.99... long one is 6.99.

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EDK99 Captain 33 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 07 E85 M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	You really should NOT use the headphone jack to connect your iPod to the AUX jack. Yeah it works but the quality is not as good as using the dock connector which has a level line output compared to the headphone jack which does not so you have to tinker with the volume and the output quality is low because it is meant to go to headphones and not play through a stereo system. You should be using something like this which will also charge your iPod and output the audio stream from the dock connector to the AUX jack. http://www.monstercable.com/productDisplay.asp?pin=2132 Ed __________________ 2007 e85 Imola Red \| Black Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| Premium \| Navigation \| Heated Seats
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mkoesel Moderator 7510 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	LOL @ "aux hole" . "What an aux hole!" (sorry OP, just jokin with ya)
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	this seems cool......a little cheaper ($20 less)http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	i cut a hole in the armrest rubber piece that pops out and ran the aux through there, in the center console and through a hole in the cubby spot (idrive knob area for no idrivers) keeps the cables clutter free and you dont see any cables coming out of the armrest
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