bhamg

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My iPod has always been low in volume and lacking in sound quality, especially compared to CD. CD is about twice as loud as iPod switching between the sources. I've tried three different Nano's and even with the volume at max they are all very attenuated. I was browsing the Activity Stream and found this thread...it's likely the source of my problem.

cyberorth

I remember there was a tsb about iPod sound being low and an update in software was the solution if I remember correctly. This was a 2008-09 usdm issue. I think you should be able to increase the iPod vol from command.

roadtalontsi

theres also a separate volume adjustment for each song in itunes. Your also kind of stupid if you think ipod quality format will ever be near a cd regardless of it being mb or not.

cyberorth

None of this makes sense.
iTunes? Kind of stupid? iPod quality format? Regardless of being mb or not. What being mb? The iPod? The cd?

TEKZILLA

"Your" (you mean you're) kinda stupid, firstly, it's pretty unlikely that he would have edited all his songs in iTunes to be at a lower level.. duh...

Secondly, ipod's can use uncompressed formats (exactly the same as CD or even higher quality than CD) such as AIFF, WAV or Apple Lossless and even if they were a 256 or 320kbps mp3, I guarantee you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

m a x i m u s

Sorry for knocking the dust off of this thread, but does anyone happen to know for sure if there was a TSB for this, and if so, do they have a copy they can share? I tried to increase the volume via the audio diagnostic menu (holding hang up and the down button), but it's not giving me the option to change the iPod integration volume setting. I was going to try to use the inline amp A204 870 39 94, but before I did, was wondering about the TSB mentioned above.

johnny--2k

I just gave up, switched to Spotifty and bluetooth. Tried reasoning with the dealer to no avail.

m a x i m u s

I'm actually trying to do this for my spotify ... I connect my iPhone to the integration kit via Bluetooth tune2air and steam spotify that way. Is this what you are doing? Or are you using the Bluetooth audio option (which I don't have on my 2009)?

cornerjunkie

You may already have, but make sure the volume is all the way up on your phone when you are streaming via BT. I noticed that the volume was lower on my tune2air when I first got it and that was the problem.

johnny--2k

I have an 09 as well, but not an iphone. I am using another bluetooth streaming piece that I got from best buy that plugs into the aux jack in the glove box instead.

m a x i m u s

I've noticed that before, but this isn't the issue for me. Strangely, my iPhone music files are ok, it's mostly spotify that is too quiet.

dmondee

I installed an iPod integration kit (6-7-82-4238) in my 2006 E350 in April 2015. No small feat. MB Star Tech instructions were poor, so I went to U-Tube: '99 Yacht' gave detailed and accurate instructions and helped to get this kit installed. (wiring runs to the 'Sam' unit in the trunk, to the power supply under the dash and the 'Command' unit itself.)

Like many on these forums, I was happy to be able to listen to music stored on my iPod, but on a volume scale of 1 to 10; I was only able to get a 5 or 6 on the volume, even with the iPod unit volume up all the way.

I read about the firmware update to solve this issue, but with labor rates at $150/hr, and the general lack of any MB tech knowing anything about the issue, I bucked up the $75 for the iPod in-line amplifier (204-870-39-94) and I am pleased to say it works! (The amplifier plugs into the 'ethernet-type' connector between the black box (about 4" x 3" x 1" thick) and the 30 pin iPod cord.)

Other important notes: older iPods will not charge with this set up. You will need a 30 pin 'Soche' (brand) voltage converter, that lowers the line voltage from 12 to 5 volts.

I took this a step further and added a 30 pin, 2' extension cord (1 131 1555 HC1) from cyberguys.com (Most cheap cords from Amazon don't work, so I paid the $22 for this one.) This allowed me to stash the chain of adaptors under my shifter (secured with zip wire ties) and run the male end of the extension into the cup holder area in the console.

Then I decided to go bluetooth. Bought an ALURATEK 30 pin bluetooth audio receiver on Amazon. It works on the lower voltage. This also works with my Android phone, and I now have a wide range of listening options from my own music on my iPod, to Pandora & Spotify through my phone.

cls55

dmondee
will you please provide a link?
Thank you

m a x i m u s

I wonder if the in-line amp will work with the tune2air (or any in-line powered BT adapter) without the voltage converter. I take it your ALURATEK is powered in-line and not by some other external power source?