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Old 03-19-2009, 01:07 AM
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low volume w/ ipod and changer!!!
I'm sure someones noticed how the volume is quite limited when an external audio source is being utilized, ie. an oem ipod adapter, the oem cd changer...but the actual cd player attached to the unit plays just as loud as the radio!!! anyone have a solution or a way to fix this...

or is my best fix to add an amplifier to simply power all of my speakers in the car?!?!
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the integrated ipod kit has an in-line amp by Mercedes, I can lookup the part number when i get home. Makes a WORLD of difference
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Stock CD changer is on the MOST bus, and should be just as loud as your "single" cd in the HU. Aux, as mentioned, is attenuated by MB, and their fix is to add an amp - go figure.
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why wouldnt they include the amp? thats retarted...but ya if you could get that part number it would be great, im interested to see how much that costs...probably an arm and a leg im sure!
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any luck on that part number?
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can't seem to find the part number online. Just go ask for an "iPod kit in-line amp" Should be about $20.
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ya man i'll give it a shot...any thoughts on the install price? lol
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ya man i'll give it a shot...any thoughts on the install price? lol
install is SUPER easy. Basically, you unplug one of the wires going to the iPod integration box, plug it into the amp, then plug the amp into the iPod integration box.
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ya just dont like taking apart my center console...but w/e it'll be worth it i suppose! i just bought one from a member the other day, thanks!
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ya just dont like taking apart my center console...but w/e it'll be worth it i suppose! i just bought one from a member the other day, thanks!
the amp should go behind the glove box. Not behind the center console.
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i ddint install the ipod in the glove box...i installed through the ash tray so i could easily reach it!
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Does this amp work with the AUX input alone or is the iPod Integration Kit required? If this solution does not work with the AUX input alone, is there a different solution?
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Does this amp work with the AUX input alone or is the iPod Integration Kit required? If this solution does not work with the AUX input alone, is there a different solution?
You can connect just about any inline headphone amp between the ipod and the aux input jack. The only problem is you're also going to have to provide the amp with a power source.
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Originally Posted by ffejalink
Does this amp work with the AUX input alone or is the iPod Integration Kit required? If this solution does not work with the AUX input alone, is there a different solution?
The MB inline amp only works with the iPod kit.
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The MB inline amp only works with the iPod kit.
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