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#117 of 139 Re: 2008 stereo questions....again! [majbach] by denvertrakker May 26, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: majbach (May 24, 2009 9:27 pm) Adding a powered sub is fairly easy. You can buy a self-contained unit, with amplifier, or just a box and separate amplifier. Self-contained units usually have a speaker-level input that you can connect directly to the rear speakers. If you get a separate amplifier, you'll need a converter to drop speaker level down to "line level" that the amp's input can accept. These are reasonably inexpensive - do a Google search for "ALOC-60" and you'll find one under $30.   It's highly unlikely the OEM stereo will have sub outputs, though you'll find they are common on even the least expensive aftermarket units. OEM manufacturers don't add anything they don't have to - even pennies count.   The speakers, front and rear, are 6-1/2". They're actually not all that bad, although aftermarket units at or above the $100/pair level should sound better. I would think replacing the FRONTS rather than the rears would give you more bang for the buck, especially if you're adding a sub.
#118 of 139 Re: 2007 santa fe radio problems~not XM [shewetson] by jiminyintx Sep 18, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: shewetson (Jul 19, 2007 7:27 pm) Just curious if you ever got your radio issue resolved. I too have a 2007 Santa Fe with the same problem. After two years, I am just now aware of it, as my son noticed the problem. Now that I am aware, it seems very obvious when it goes from stereo to mono. I brought my Santa Fe in yesterday for scheduled maintenance. They had not heard of the radio problem but are going to contact Hyundai to ask about it. I'm not getting my hopes up, and I have also read on other posts that having them replace the radio will not fix the problem.
#120 of 139 How are you connecting your MP3/iPod to your SF? by denvertrakker Oct 24, 2008 (8:32 pm)
As we all know, the most glaring omission in the 07/08 Santa Fe is the lack of an aux input to connect an MP3 or iPod to the radio. This never bothered me because playing CD's in the car was all I needed - but now I'm thinking of getting an MP3 player as an alternative to burning CD's for the car. I'd be interested to hear how those of you with players are connecting them to your Santa Fe. I've investigated several modulators, and none of them seem to get great reviews, even the expensive ones. What has your experience been? Anything decent out there for under 50 bucks? Is there a better way? Replies to this message: jettek2002 (Oct 24, 2008 10:45 pm) oscar_gata (Oct 27, 2008 10:25 am) spyker (Nov 27, 2008 8:18 am) denvertrakker (Nov 30, 2008 5:14 pm) opus61856 (Mar 11, 2009 8:03 am) dogrobber (Apr 03, 2009 6:49 pm)
#121 of 139 Re: How are you connecting your MP3/iPod to your SF? [denvertrakker] by jettek2002 Oct 24, 2008 (10:45 pm)
Replying to: denvertrakker (Oct 24, 2008 8:32 pm) I agree with you regarding Hyundai's lack of an aux input. It's probably the only downside to my SF. Your only options from my searching is: use an FM transceiver. IMO, not worth it. The other is to buy a new radio with the aux input. I did that with my Ranger. It has HD,aux input, USB input & CD. There are some good ones out there. HD radio was having a promotion for a $50 rebate on selected HD radios.(HDradio.com) That's how I bought mine. Wound up paying $55 after rebate & sale price. It's nice to have several options for my music. My SF will be getting one for Christmas. Good luck.
#122 of 139 Re: How are you connecting your MP3/iPod to your SF? [denvertrakker] by oscar_gata Oct 27, 2008 (10:25 am)
Replying to: denvertrakker (Oct 24, 2008 8:32 pm) If you bought the high-end Rear Seat entertainment package you can use that system's input jacks to get your songs to play through the speakers. You just need the right kind of cable. I forgot who thought this up but I thought it was clever.
#123 of 139 Re: How are you connecting your MP3/iPod to your SF? [denvertrakker] by spyker Nov 27, 2008 (8:18 am)
Replying to: denvertrakker (Oct 24, 2008 8:32 pm) Another option:   There is an Ipod adapter which is available at the dealer ($129) and they will install it for you. It will allow you to play your MP3 player through the factory radio. Replies to this message: denvertrakker (Nov 30, 2008 5:14 pm) opus61856 (Mar 11, 2009 8:03 am)
#124 of 139 Re: How are you connecting your MP3/iPod to your SF? [spyker] by denvertrakker Nov 30, 2008 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: spyker (Nov 27, 2008 8:18 am) Do you have a part number? Replies to this message: opus61856 (Mar 11, 2009 8:03 am)
#125 of 139 Re: How are you connecting your MP3/iPod to your SF? [denvertrakker] by opus61856 Mar 11, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: denvertrakker (Nov 30, 2008 5:14 pm) Where to locate solution
#126 of 139 Maybe this will work... by denvertrakker Mar 11, 2009 (4:29 pm)
Wow, $130 plus installation is NOT what I had in mind. I found this:   http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Audio-FM-Modulator-Universal/dp/B0007THIDQ/ref=sr_- 1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1236817600&sr=1-3   ...which seems much more cost effective. I've talked to several folks in the car stereo biz and they seem to think this will work. I plan to order one; I'll report back on the results. $30 is better than $130, no?

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