Adding SAT radio and ipod to a 2000 S430/500
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Adding SAT radio and ipod to a 2000 S430/500
Hey guys I have a 2000 S430 and I really want to add SAT radio and perhaps an ipod to it. The SAT is for sure. I am wondering what you have all done. It would be nice to have it hooked up direct over the wireless option which is really bad. I am in Orange County (NB) California.
My care here...
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pat roberts
rolex5513@mac.com
My care here...
thanx
pat roberts
rolex5513@mac.com
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Hey guys I have a 2000 S430 and I really want to add SAT radio and perhaps an ipod to it. The SAT is for sure. I am wondering what you have all done. It would be nice to have it hooked up direct over the wireless option which is really bad. I am in Orange County (NB) California.
My care here...
thanx
pat roberts
rolex5513@mac.com
My care here...
thanx
pat roberts
rolex5513@mac.com
Dension has an integrated IPOD kit, called the gateway 500, and SAT yo can get anywhere but it will have to be a plug-in.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-electronics/194660-gateway-500-most-o-good-unit-poor-documentation.html and https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...51#post2471051
The Dension unit has IPod, AUX, and USB input. You may be able to hook your Sat radio into it.
The Dension unit has IPod, AUX, and USB input. You may be able to hook your Sat radio into it.
Last edited by Skylaw; May 11, 2008 at 09:21 AM.
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darn
I just want the best possible sound quality. At least if the cables could plug directly into the back of the factory radio the sound would be good. I dont mind controlling the SAT from the aftermarket unit, the FM modulator idea is just so aweful.
gonna have to think on this
gonna have to think on this
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Follow the links in post #4. You will see that the Gateway 500 input to your HU is fiber optic. The device converts iPod, AUX, and USB to light.
One contributor has run audio tests comparing the MB iPod kit (which uses an AUX input and in many cases requires a supplemental amplifier) to the Gateway 500, and found the Gateway to be superior. https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-electronics/234260-oem-ipod-adapter-vs-dash-cd-vs-gateway-500-a.html
The Gateway 500 is not FM or even FM modulation fed through the antenna leads. It is probably the best option for what you want to do in your '00 W220, as my06CLK suggested.
Your model does not have any AUX input for its COMAND at all. Some other model years do. That's why the MB iPod kit cannot be used - the kit requires an AUX input. Your COMAND was also built without the connections for satellite radio, which is why you can't use the MB Sirius kit.
One contributor has run audio tests comparing the MB iPod kit (which uses an AUX input and in many cases requires a supplemental amplifier) to the Gateway 500, and found the Gateway to be superior. https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-electronics/234260-oem-ipod-adapter-vs-dash-cd-vs-gateway-500-a.html
The Gateway 500 is not FM or even FM modulation fed through the antenna leads. It is probably the best option for what you want to do in your '00 W220, as my06CLK suggested.
Your model does not have any AUX input for its COMAND at all. Some other model years do. That's why the MB iPod kit cannot be used - the kit requires an AUX input. Your COMAND was also built without the connections for satellite radio, which is why you can't use the MB Sirius kit.
Last edited by Skylaw; May 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM.
