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Re: iPod hookup on '07 [nyarlathotep]
by dheller
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Jan 19, 2008 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: nyarlathotep (Jan 17, 2008 5:38 am)
I would expect that to be very expensive (add an 08 Nav to and 07). It would probably be easier to add XM and let it suffice while in the car. Though I am annoyed about the poor iPod interface, I find I rarely take my (new) iPod in the car. There's just so many options on XM and Sirius, I'm not sure I'll ever use iPod again.
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Re: iPod hookup on '07 [dheller]
by nyarlathotep
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Jan 22, 2008 (4:27 am)
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Replying to: dheller (Jan 19, 2008 7:07 am)
I'm thinking about an Infiniti, and as a music fan would like to hear about your Pros and Cons of the audio/Nav system...esp. the Ipod interface if you'd be so kind.
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Re: iPod hookup on '07 [nyarlathotep]
by dheller
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Jan 22, 2008 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: nyarlathotep (Jan 22, 2008 4:27 am)
I would rate the audio (Advanced, 14 speaker system) as mediocre, at best. The iPod interface on the back of the console (2007 model) is quite useless, as it doesn't charge the unit, nor provide good fidelity (you have to really crank up the volume).
I love the M, but the audio system is the most disappointing aspect of it (in my opinion).
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Re: 08 base system [bocatrip]
by nicmo
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Feb 21, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: bocatrip (Dec 23, 2007 8:56 pm)
Had an 03 G35 with premium system, now have an 07 M35. The G35 premium system was significantly better than the base M35 system. For an old guy (49) I wasn't looking for lots of volume or bass but there is very little in the base M35.
Looking to moderately upgrade the system without affecting the radio unit's controls or the warranty. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Re: iPod hookup on '07 [nyarlathotep]
by camarykaren
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Mar 11, 2008 (9:47 pm)
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Replying to: nyarlathotep (Jan 22, 2008 4:27 am)
HEY I JUST BOUGHT THE M35x AND THE IPOD INTERFACE IS THE LEAST OF YOUR PROBLEMS. PAY EXTRA AND THE WILL GIVE U A CONNECTION FOR THE IPOD I DID. now the navigation cant b programmed when moving . LAWSUITS I HEAR R THE REASON FOR THIS NOW. THE BOSE SYSTEM AND MIND U I GOT THE TOP OF THE LINE ONE WITH THE TECHNOLOGY PKG (5.1 AND 14 SPEAKERS) AND BROTHER IT SUCKS. FIRST place its a bose no high no lows it must b a bose, the mids r so high its annoying and im not a guy who has to hear thumping base but there's hardly any to speak of and it just not a great acoustic sounding system at all, Please dont let this stop u from buying it except for the sound and the gas( 12 mpg in the city) its a awesome looking and riding car.
i just bought this puppy in march and already i'm thinking about ripping out the speakers and putting in some Polk Audio SR series speakers like i had in my old camry . Sweet. PS if u can go listen to the Mark Levinson system in the Lexus . TOTALLY AWESOME SOME OF THE SWEETEST ACOUSTIC I EVER HEARD IN A CAR. so clean its amazing . GOOD LUCK.
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Re: iPod hookup on '07 [camarykaren]
by nicmo
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Mar 28, 2008 (10:04 pm)
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Replying to: camarykaren (Mar 11, 2008 9:47 pm)
Just had installed JL Audio coax in the front doors. This alone with the stock amp provided the highs that were missing. These even provided some bass. What came out was the cheapest speakers I have ever seen. Must weigh a total of 6 ozs. each. Then a hole was cut where the factory sub would go and covered with the Bose grill. A JL Audio 75x4 amp was added with 75 watts going to each front speaker and 75x2 bridged to a JL Audio flat wedge. Sounds 100% better, for the most part can't be seen and does not take up hardly any room.
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iPod Controller a Possibility?
by alanpreston05
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Mar 29, 2008 (2:14 pm)
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I know some people have been asking, but I haven't seen any replies to the question of whether it is possible to add an iPod connector to the factory Bose premium system in the '06 M35x. I have the Nav system but no rear seat DVD, but there are AUX inputs and a power/cig outlet at the rear of the console. I use that now to hear my iPod through the stereo, but of course it's not a true "connector". It would be great to be able to actually control the iPod via the steering wheel controls and see the display on the nav screen. Has anyone been able to do this? Is there an aftermarket or OEM solution out there? Thanks.
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Re: iPod Controller a Possibility? [alanpreston05]
by odumonaco
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Apr 14, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: alanpreston05 (Mar 29, 2008 2:14 pm)
How is the sound quality when you plug your ipod into the AUX inputs behind the console? I really want to buy a used M35 but I wasn't sure that the inputs they put back there actually sound decent.
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Re: iPod Controller a Possibility? [odumonaco]
by alanpreston05
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Apr 14, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: odumonaco (Apr 14, 2008 1:41 pm)
Actually it's excellent. I experimented with a few different cable and power cord configurations until I found one that has both RCA (sound) and a power adapter with an iPod connector on the other end. Before I found this one, there was a fair bit of engine interference noise but that has been dramatically reduced with this new cable. This way I am not using the headphone jack of the iPod, only the power/synch connection point on the bottom. Less cord mess and also better sound since the Bose system is controlling all volume (no volume used on the iPod itself). Found it on eBay - here's the item link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%- 3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220217750394&rd=1
Alan
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DVD drive
by ltcadviser
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Jun 18, 2008 (7:55 pm)
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Am I understanding correctly that to take full advantage of the 14 speaker system, I was supposed to be playing my cd's in the dvd drive in the armrest, not in the 6 disc changer for the last 2 years?! 
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