Metra 72-7800 Honda and Acura Speaker Adapter Harness Connector - Pair Review
Thursday, December 2, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)its not listed on here or the package but this harness works perfectly with an 05 TSX. which probably means it also works with an 04. This harness is exactly what you need if you want to add aftermarket speakers and dont want to mess with splicing or cutting any wire.
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Honda and Acura Speaker Adapter Harness Connector. Sold in pairs.
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USA SPEC PA11-HON2 - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Sunday, October 17, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)I was a bit skeptical of this product but decided to take a chance on it.The installation was fairly easy on my wife's 2006 Honda Odyssey.The radio had to come out but that was easy and the USA Spec hooked up in the back with the correct plug.We've been using it for about 2 months and we are very pleased.The sound quality is perfect and it keeps the ipod charged.It also turns it on and off when you would expect (like when you turn off the car).Very nice.
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The USA Spec iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays an iPod through the factory stereo system of the vehicle. Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. It also adds optional auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPod connection.
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USA SPEC PA12-BMWDSP - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Friday, October 15, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)It took all of about 10 minutes to install this in my 2000 BMW 540i.I didn't bother running the cord back into the passenger compartment.I just leave my iPod nano in the trunk.I set up 5 special playlists - BMW1, BMW2,... BMW5 on my nano and it works flawlessly.Even after switching from one playlist to another, it remembers where you were on the old playlist when you go back.Pretty cool.Sound is great.The only thing that sucks is that I didn't buy this 3 years ago when my CD player went kaput.
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The PA11-BMW iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays aniPod through the factory stereo system of your compatible 1996-2005 BMWand Mini Cooper factory radio with external Changer controls. This unitallows you to connect an iPod to your factory radio and operate the iPod justlike a CD Changer.Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds anextra auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPodconnection.Just connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatiblefactory radio. Then plug your iPod into the interfaceyou can control volume,source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from theradio's CD changer controls. And the interface charges your iPod while it'sconnected!Features:Easy Installation - All cables are plug and play for easy installationAdds Additional Aux Input - Besides connecting to an iPod, our iPodinterface provides an additional aux input to connect other audio devicesSuperior Sound Quality - True digital quality sound through factory radioUses CD Changer Function - Uses the CD changer mode to operate an iPodjust like a CD ChangerAuto Maintain - Maintain current playlist when migrating your iPod fromportable use to in car useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created, the interface autoselects the first 5 playlist on your iPodRich in Features - adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind,select playlist, shuffle and random play are some of the useful featuresprovided by this interface, through a factory stereoAuto Memory - Auto locates the last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip - Skip 10+ songs in each playlist with the factory CD Changer FFbutton. Or, skip to the end of a playlistAuto Charge - Charges iPod battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non-useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are creat NOTE: This product description has been cutt-off (is not complete) due to the size limit of Amazon.com's description field.
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USA SPEC PA11-HON2y - iPod to 2003-2006 Honda Factory Radio Interface w/ Auxiliary Audio input Review
Monday, October 11, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)Prior to purchasing this, I had a Dension ice>Link which worked well for a while until I restarted the my car.To restore functionality, I had to pull a fuse out and plug it back in.I did this several times until eventually, it just died on me.
The USA Spec Adapter however gave me no such problems.It's very stable and works exactly as advertised.Installation in my 2005 Accord LX was fairly easy.The toughest part was plugging the socket under the radio without removing the cubby hole -- it's possible but you need small hands.
This is an excellent purchase.I'd recommend this product to anyone.
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The PA11-HON2y iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays aniPod through the factory stereo system of your compatible 2003 and upHonda or Acura factory radio with external Changer controls. This unitallows you to connect an iPod to your factory radio and operate the iPod justlike a CD Changer.Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds anextra auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPodconnection.Just connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatiblefactory radio. Then plug your iPod into the interfaceyou can control volume,source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from theradio's CD changer controls. And the interface charges your iPod while it'sconnected!Features:Easy Installation - All cables are plug and play for easy installationAdds Additional Aux Input - Besides connecting to an iPod, our iPodinterface provides an additional aux input to connect other audio devicesSuperior Sound Quality - True digital quality sound through factory radioUses CD Changer Function - Uses the CD changer mode to operate an iPodjust like a CD ChangerAuto Maintain - Maintain current playlist when migrating your iPod fromportable use to in car useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created, the interface autoselects the first 5 playlist on your iPodRich in Features - adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind,select playlist, shuffle and random play are some of the useful featuresprovided by this interface, through a factory stereoAuto Memory - Auto locates the last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip - Skip 10+ songs in each playlist with the factory CD Changer FFbutton. Or, skip to the end of a playlistAuto Charge - Charges iPod battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non-useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are create NOTE: This product description has been cutt-off (is not complete) due to the size limit of Amazon.com's description field.
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USA SPEC PA15-HON3 Review
Monday, October 4, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)My first adaptor for my Acura TSX 2008 with Navigation was from DICE DICE i-Honda-R4-5v iPod Integration Kit for Acura and Honda (03+) with Navigation. The DICE worked OK, although when it emulated an XM radio it flashed info on the LED display and scrolled info on the LCD touch screen constantly. This constant flashing and scrolling I found so distracting that I configured the DICE to emulate a CD changer and used the iPod itself to choose my tunes.This worked fine for a year but then the DICE stopped functioning despite much help from DICE technical support, and I bought a second DICE. Unlike the first DICE, the second DICE wouldn't let me use my iPod to choose the song I wanted to listen to. I called Tech assistance and they saidto the effect, "Oh well that happens with some iPods." This was disappointing because the CD changer emulation doesn't allow one to see the song title. I used this second DICE for about 6 months, but that stopped functioning too. So I gave up on DICE and bought a USA Spec IPod adaptor USA Spec iPod® Interface Connects your iPod to select 2004-up Acura factory radios . This works much better in both CD emulation and XM ratio emulation, with no scrolling or constant flashing.And it lets me choose songs on my iPod. I suppose I could complain that the info on the LCD screen is truncated, so sometimes I have toguess the song title and artist, but I know when to quit while I'm ahead. So as long as the USA SPec keeps on working , I'll be happy.
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Connect your iPod, iPod Touch or iphone to Honda/Acura vehicles including MDX 05-09, RL 06-09, TL 04-08, TL 04-06, TSX 06-09, RDX 07-09
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USA SPEC PA20-TOY - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Sunday, September 19, 2010
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(More customer reviews)I can't say that this product didn't work as advertised--it does in fact allow you to control your iPod through your car's stereo and steering wheel controls. However, that control is so limited and cumbersome that I wound up simply using the iPod to change songs, etc.--something that I could already do with a $10 cord for my auxiliary jack.
The adapter limits your control to six playlists (or the entire song list, which you can navigate one song at a time). Unfortunately, the stereo displays each playlist as a "disc," ignoring the name. If you accidentally navigate away from it, it can be difficult to find your way back. I made the mistake of purchasing this adapter without having a navigation or satellite radio screen in my car, so I'm limited to the tiny screen on the stereo, which makes the nav limitations worse.
The unit does charge the iPod, which is nice, but also not worth the price when there are much cheaper options available (such as this $25 Belkin device: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Auto-iPod-Connector-Black/dp/B0009PD2WY/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1A2ZCTGQDS89A&colid=3IEQQD7SB932H).
Not recommended.
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The new PA20TOY Lexus / Toyota / Scion iPod interface adapter provides direct connection for an iPod and an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radio?s front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory Toyota or Scion radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radio?s preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with all iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video. The PA20TOY displays song title and artist info on all radios with "Text? button, Works with all navigation radios, and in dash 6 Disc CD Changer models. PA20TOY allows connection through the XM or CD Changer port. Works on all newer navigation radios through the satellite radio port and works flawlessly on all the GEN 5 navigation radios. GEN 5 Navigation radios can be identified by the ability to playback MP3 CD.
Recommended for vehicles with factory equipped Gen 5 navigation radios THAT HAVE MP3 CD CAPIBILITY, the PA20TOY provides full on-screen Menu control with Song Title, Artist and Song selection from the Menu screen (except SC430). The PA20TOY provides complete control with most iPods including iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPod Classic.
The PA20 series iPod interfaces have three operating modes available-Playlist, Direct, or Hybrid.In Playlist mode the controls on the radio will operate the iPod only, and the iPod's click wheel is locked out for safety while driving. In the Direct mode, the iPod's controls are used to navigate through the iPod's menus to select songs, artists, playlists, etc. The the factory radio controls will provide volume/tone control only. The Hybrid mode operates like Playlist mode but the iPod's clickwheel is unlocked and can also be used. All modes still charge the iPod while connected, for up to one hour to prevent over-charging.
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USA-Spec PA15-HON2 Honda to iPod Interface Review
Sunday, September 12, 2010
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(More customer reviews)I ordered a USA Spec PA15HON2Y to use my iPhone 3G in my 2005 Accord.I looked at multiple products including a parrot MKi9100 and DICE.Ended up choosing going with a USA Spec and a separate Parrot bluetooth unit (MK3000) since it 1) was price right and 2) offered integration with the factory radio.
My Accord has built in Navigation so I wanted something that would play nice.The USA Spec unit does integrate with my nav and radio.You can set up the USA Spec to display using text of what is playing (Artist, name, category).This will scroll through the upper radio display on the Accord as well as on the Audio menu on the navigation screen.If you want text, it will put the iPod menu on the iPhone into accessory mode and will not allow you to select specific songs directly from the iPhone.You will need to use the stereo controls or the steering wheel controls to scroll.There is the option to give you direct access to the iPod screen (you adjust modes by the pre programmed XM stations ie XM station 1 would be Artist, 2 would be by Category, 3, all songs, 6 is direct ipod).If you do choose to toggle to the direct iPod control, you lose the text - it'll just show as iPod.
The USA Spec unit will also allow you to keep XM functionality in the Accord.The XM stations show up on XM2 mode.... I don't subscribe to XM but can still hear their barker/preview stations.
One concern I had was that I definitely did not want to lose my navigation controls... safe to say it all still works... the Nav still shows maps, etc as well as provides voice directions.It will continue to mute (like it normally does) XM, FM, and iPod music when it gives you directions.
Installation wasn't too bad - took awhile to get everything out (and yes you have to take out the factory navigation to get to the right plug). After you pull out the nav unit, it's plug and play (unplug the blue plug from the back of the Honda Nav, plug in the male end of the cable that attaches to the USA Spec unit, plug in the additional adapter, then plug in the original Honda Nav plug right into the additional adapter (the adapter allows you to keep your XM).
I used some heavy duty auto tape to secure the litte USA spec box on top of the nav DVD drive and ran the ipod cable through the empty slot below (had to cut a small opening). I put everything back together and everything is hidden and seamless (except the adapter cord that plugs right into the iPhone).It does charge the iPhone too!
It sounds great.... (at least the same quality of the CD player).A couple of other great things about the USA Spec - it has another set of audio inputs.I plan on using these eventually when I add video through my navigation to get sound in since all of the video adapters still require another sound adapter.Also, it works great with Pandora or streaming podcasts through itunes (if you're in an area that has good AT&T coverage).I added the Parrot CK3000 bluetooth since I didn't want to have to unplug the iphone to answer it... the iPhone plays nice with both at the same time... if I'm listening to my podcasts and get a phone call, the music gradually softens and the phone rings.
The new DICE silverline units looks like it performs the same way but it was $40 more than the cheapest price I could find with the USA Spec.
Overall, I give this 4 stars and would recommend it.... only thing I wish it would do is also show song text even if it was in direct mode.... maybe this is a limitation on apple's part where it doesn't send text data if your using it as an accessory. Also, each time you plug your iPhone in, you get a nag screen about it isn't made for the iPhone and if you want to turn on Airplane mode to minimize interference... I hit no and it works fine.
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New model includes the new #G Cable enables full charging of all ipods including new 3G iPhone, New Nano and new 2nd Gen iTouch
Selected model years of Acura TL, TSX, RDX, and Honda Element, Accord, Civic, CRV, Ridgeline, S2000
Easy Installation - All Cables are Plug and Play for Easy Installation Adds Additional Aux Input Direct Mode Allows You to Control Everything via the iPod Superior Sound Quality - True Digital Quality Sound through Factory Radio Uses CD Changer Function - Operate an iPod Just Like a CD Changer Auto Maintain and Auto Memory Auto Playlist Select - Selects the First 5 Play Lists On Your iPod Other Features, Track Forward/Back/Select Playlist/Shuffle/Random Play Auto Skip - Skip 10+ Songs In Each Playlist Auto Charge - Charges iPod Battery and Auto Stops after 1 Hour of Non-Use
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