Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
#1
Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and am about to buy a new A3 hopefully within the next couple of weeks. I hear poor things about the IPOD integration that Audi offers for $250, so right now considering other options. I've read practically every thread there is on this forum re the ipod, but I think I'm starting to confuse myself. Could someone help clarify the following:
1. If I go with the DICE option, do I need to have a 6-disc changer for it to recognize the IPOD as a "6th disc"? I was hoping to just get the basic stereo and install DICE. BTW, is it difficult to install?
2. Some dealer is offering me a hard to resist deal with the exact specs I want...with the exception of having the IPOD integration which I don't care for. If I get this car and want to add the DICE later, can I do that? Or will the wiring not work since the IPOD already exists?
3. I am also considering getting a new head unit altogether after reading one of the posts...because I really do want to be able to read song titles and artists names on the head unit. Is that possible? How is the sound quality from the IPOD? Does anyone have any recommendations, input, photos, etc that they can share with me? And can I install this if the car already comes with the IPOD connection?
Sorry for the gazillion questions. I hope someone could help! Thanks so much.
1. If I go with the DICE option, do I need to have a 6-disc changer for it to recognize the IPOD as a "6th disc"? I was hoping to just get the basic stereo and install DICE. BTW, is it difficult to install?
2. Some dealer is offering me a hard to resist deal with the exact specs I want...with the exception of having the IPOD integration which I don't care for. If I get this car and want to add the DICE later, can I do that? Or will the wiring not work since the IPOD already exists?
3. I am also considering getting a new head unit altogether after reading one of the posts...because I really do want to be able to read song titles and artists names on the head unit. Is that possible? How is the sound quality from the IPOD? Does anyone have any recommendations, input, photos, etc that they can share with me? And can I install this if the car already comes with the IPOD connection?
Sorry for the gazillion questions. I hope someone could help! Thanks so much.
#2
RE: Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
1. If I go with the DICE option, do I need to have a 6-disc changer for it to recognize the IPOD as a "6th disc"? I was hoping to just get the basic stereo and install DICE. BTW, is it difficult to install?
2. Some dealer is offering me a hard to resist deal with the exact specs I want...with the exception of having the IPOD integration which I don't care for. If I get this car and want to add the DICE later, can I do that? Or will the wiring not work since the IPOD already exists?
3. I am also considering getting a new head unit altogether after reading one of the posts...because I really do want to be able to read song titles and artists names on the head unit. Is that possible? How is the sound quality from the IPOD? Does anyone have any recommendations, input, photos, etc that they can share with me? And can I install this if the car already comes with the IPOD connection?
#3
RE: Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
I echo (almost) all of what sumognat says. Controlling DICE from head unit, or from steering wheel, isn't particularly easy. I, too, end up controlling it directly from the iPod most of the time. Sound quality is good, however.
One thing to point out...I didn't have to remove the head until to install DICE. The cable intended for the 6-disc changer already ran from head unit to back of the glove box. I just pulled out the small cubby in top left of glove box (where the changer would go), disconnected the cable from the clip holding it to the box, and connected the DICE cable to it. Simple enough. I did, however,have to cut a hole in the back of the glove box big enough to fit the cable through - dremel or utility knife will do.
Having said all that, my A3 is a 2006. Perhaps the "pre-existing" cable to the glove box doesn't exist in later models.
Hope that helps, and good luck to you.
One thing to point out...I didn't have to remove the head until to install DICE. The cable intended for the 6-disc changer already ran from head unit to back of the glove box. I just pulled out the small cubby in top left of glove box (where the changer would go), disconnected the cable from the clip holding it to the box, and connected the DICE cable to it. Simple enough. I did, however,have to cut a hole in the back of the glove box big enough to fit the cable through - dremel or utility knife will do.
Having said all that, my A3 is a 2006. Perhaps the "pre-existing" cable to the glove box doesn't exist in later models.
Hope that helps, and good luck to you.
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RE: Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
Thanks for all the input, guys. So yesterday I just placed a deposit on my 2008 A3 (the hard to resist deal that I mentioned). White with black interior, Premium package, IPOD, and bluetooth. I didn't really care for the latter two, but this was the closest one they were able to locate. I should get in around mid March. Will let you guys know how the installs go. Might have to bug you again if I run into anything. Thanks so much!!
#6
RE: Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
All I know is that the Ipod adaptor for the A3/A4 is terrible on the 08's. No artist, song title scrolling. Waste of money but if it's on the car there is nothing you can do to take it out. Enjoy the A3
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RE: Help! Head unit/IPOD questions for new purchase
Question:
so in a 2008 A3 with Nav and CD changer am I able to hook up the DICE to the SAT input somehow and still keep the CD changer? or do I have to disconnect the CD changer and plug the DICE in there?
Thanks
so in a 2008 A3 with Nav and CD changer am I able to hook up the DICE to the SAT input somehow and still keep the CD changer? or do I have to disconnect the CD changer and plug the DICE in there?
Thanks
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