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Old 07-15-2007, 10:51 PM
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http://www.harmankardon.com/product_...-DP1EU&sType=C

Anybody used this product...I would like to put it in my 2000 SSEi but want to make sure it will work. I am already having problems with my FM reception and was wondering if this would even work unless I correct the reception problem first? Thanks for all your input or other solutions as well!

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Old 07-18-2007, 03:47 PM
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Ok, no one gonna help me out here. There has to be someone that knows about this device. My Son-In-Law just put it in his Kia Spectra but he had some error numbers that he needed to get cleared before it would work so I never got to hear the quality. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks,

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IIRC it'* pretty expensive, but it'* damn cool with the screen and controls.

I prefer a more hard-wired approach to iPod integration, many products out there are able to splice into factory CD changer inputs on a stereo, and have a clean input that way.

FM transmitters never worked well with my Rockford Fosgate HU, and OEM antenna setup. A modulator was a little better, but It wasn't *good* IMHO.

I would point you at the denison ICE Link, but their website is down right now.
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It is likely that you will be dissatisfied with the sound quality of the FM link to the head unit. I have read way too many complaints about the FM transmitters and I avoided this completely. There are line level outputs for this unit but if you have a factory radio, you do not have the appropriate inputs.

I didn't see a price on the link you provided, but I wouldn't buy it for the above reasons.

I am currently working on getting my iPod to work with my factory head unit. I have a PAC iPAC-OEM that I am using. It is intended for connection through the CD Changer harness. My car doesn't have this wiring so I am adding it (sort of). When it is completed, I will be able to control the iPod through the head unit and steering wheel controls.
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I have this in my 98, and it works great. I don't have a stock unit anymore. I don't use the fm transmission. I use the AUX on my radio.

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