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Replying to: kiawah (Dec 06, 2007 9:16 am) Thanks!
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Replying to: kerstinp (Dec 12, 2007 1:39 pm) It's basically a male-to-male plug. If you look at your headphone jack that plugs into the ipod, it's that same connector on both ends of the cable. Get it Radio Shack, and I'd bet BestBuy, CompUSA, Target, Walmart...anywhere technology accessories are sold. |
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I would appreciate any help on the following. I've just bought a new '08 Toyota Camry LE, and while the car has many good things about it, I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the stereo system. Even my friends who have '07/08 Camrys agree with me that the sound is thin, muddy, distant, and cold. I've tried altering the Bass/Treble EQs and the front/rear balance but the general quality remains poor. Brief history: My previous car was an '03 VW-Passat, which came with a 'MONSOON' system. That one was excellent, with a very rich and powerful warm sound. Since listening to music is crucial for me, what are my options? I spoke to some of my friends, and they gave conflicting advice: 1) One said that the key issue is the head unit, the in-dash player itself. According to him, sound quality greatly depends on that; so I should look into getting an Alpine or Kenwood CD player. 2) Another (sales guy in a store) told me that the main problem is the speakers+amp. The head unit itself isn't the main issue, and I should really upgrade the speakers. He confirmed that many Toyota owners came to him complaining of a distorted and quiet sound. As proof of his words, and an explanation for why Camry's sound is poor, he pointed out that the tweeters in a Camry are adjacent to the windshield (a very stupid location), whereas normally -- for a bright and 'close' sound -- they should be on the side doors, as they were in my VW-Passat. 3) Yet another option is to ask the dealership to install JBL for me. The JBL system comes standard with an XLE. But, the guy at my local dealership told me he's "never heard of anyone doing that for an LE" (I find it hard to believe that most people don't notice the bad stock sound, however). Will that be more cost/time-effective than other options? Any comments, advice, or experience much appreciated. Thanks |
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| Take another LE with the same stereo system out for a drive and see if the same problem is there. Maybe you have a speaker or system problem in YOUR car..........just a thought. | |
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Replying to: eugene08 (Jan 05, 2008 3:50 pm) |
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I have purchased an Ipod and want to play it in my camry. I have found some information very helpful on the site. After reading about what type of cable to go and purchase I am still having problems getting the ipod to play thru the stereo. I have the male to male cable...one end plugged in the ipod the other in the console of car. I have turned the ipod on and then hit the auxillary button on the stereo and nothing happens. No sound at all. I have checked the volume on radio is fine..any suggestions as to what I may be missing??
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Replying to: maj4 (Jan 16, 2008 6:30 pm) |
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Replying to: eugene08 (Jan 05, 2008 3:50 pm) If you really want to replace it, I would start by purchasing some good quality speakers. However, if you are looking to achieve some great results, I would replace the whole system. Me, personally, I'm not in the car enough to warrant such an expense. I'll deal with it, but Toyota needs to step it up. F
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Replying to: fo60445 (Jan 17, 2008 2:22 pm) Katie
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Replying to: kerstinp (Dec 12, 2007 1:39 pm) |
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