respect23 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I'm considering getting rid of my Sirius and getting and iPod connector. Has anyone purchased this before? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBARU-DIRECT-IPHONE-IPOD-AUX-ADAPTER-INTERFACE-W-TEXT-/270700651775?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALegacy&hash=item3f070424ff#ht_5772wt_943 I've seen others, more expensive ones but this one seems to charge the phone, and put out text so it has all the features I'd want. Just want to make sure if it is as good as it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquarewi Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, I have this unit in my '09 in conjunction with the iSimple Bluetooth gateway as well (http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=11457). The iPod controller has 2 modes. Full control and "Aux" which mean you control the music from the phone and head unit controls are limited to next/previous track. I personally found the full control method a pain to use. It's so much easier to control music from the iPhone directly and still have the ability to skip/next track from the head unit (or steering wheel if your car has it). Now, that said, I don't use the cable to hook the phone up directly at all anymore. With the Bluetooth addon, the iPhone will pair with the unit and stream via A2DP. Still allowing next/previous track as well as pause and voice dial control directly from the head unit of the car. So I can just toss the phone on the passenger seat and pause by hitting "2" on the car stereo. If a call comes it, it pause the music, talk via the speakerphone (microphone mounted next to my rear view mirror) and then goes back to music when hung up. It's pretty slick. Basically it's a complete addon bluetooth system for the car for around $200 which isn't a bad deal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thank you so much for responding! So how hard was it all to setup including the bluetooth system? I always felt that was the only thing missing in my car, and if I can have that I'll be all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Also, how is the music quality over bluetooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 So is this what you have? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBARU-IPHONE-IPOD-MP3-AUX-MEDIA-ADAPTER-W-BLUETOOTH-/270700651733?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f070424d5#ht_5597wt_939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquarewi Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, that's it. Installation was OK. I have manual climate so it was a PITA to pull the stereo. I ended up pulling it just enough to slide my hands behind and plug the iSimple units in. Then it just tucked the small boxes away, ran the 2 cables. One for mic up the A-Pillar and over to the rear-view mirror and 1 for the iPod cable under the center console. Pairing is simple and A2DP streaming sounds great. Just as good as the existing Aux-In.  HOWEVER... if you have a 2006, this may or may not work for you. Some other links for the product, it would seem that 2008-> are what is listed as compatible. If your stereo has a "SAT" button, this may work though. This is the company that makes this and their listing for 2006 Legacy: http://pac-audio.com/productSearch.aspx?Make=Subaru&MakeId=31&Model=Legacy&ModelId=1208&Year=2006&YearId=17 And Crutchfield's info page: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_541ISSB571/iSimple-iPod-Auxiliary-Input-Adapter-for-Subaru.html?search=isimple_subaru&tp=120&tab=detailed_info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yes, but I do have the 2008 radio in there with the SAT button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think I'll get it then. So is there any need for the iphone plug other than to charge it? since I will be using the bluetooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelander Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I have the isimple as well, along with the bluetooth and hd radio add-on modules. If you can remove your headunit then installation is very simple - just plug in and hide the modules. The controls take a while to get used to since it maps to the 1-6 buttons on the headunit, but it all works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 thanks for all the help guys, i really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquarewi Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I think I'll get it then. So is there any need for the iphone plug other than to charge it? since I will be using the bluetooth No, none at all. I actually charge the phone from a plain old USB charging cable and not the iSimple cable. I made my coin holder in the center console into a dock and I just set it in there when I need to charge. I leave the iSimple iPod cable just tucked underneath the passenger seat and the only reason it's still hooked up is for when my wife takes my car so she can listen to music. I don't have her phone paired with the BT unit so she just uses the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is all Very useful information. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murdoc158 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 No, none at all. I actually charge the phone from a plain old USB charging cable and not the iSimple cable. I made my coin holder in the center console into a dock and I just set it in there when I need to charge. I leave the iSimple iPod cable just tucked underneath the passenger seat and the only reason it's still hooked up is for when my wife takes my car so she can listen to music. I don't have her phone paired with the BT unit so she just uses the cable. Pics of the dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 man I totally feel I'm missing BT connectivity. I have an 07 radio which is the same as the 08 and 09's so I think it would work for mine too. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 what a great technology! i'm gonna go get myself one â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: â—‹ â—‹ â—‹Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 It is great, and very easy to install. Happy I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fx4me Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Anyone with the stock 2006 unit get one of these for the iphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 You need a satellite plug in the back. Only 07+ radios have that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider96 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Glad I found this. I've been search.g for a decent iPod cable. lots of good suggestions here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm glad this helped someone else! And you'll definitely be happy with the setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2fst4uo Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I use this. A bit of money to fork out but it's great. Gets rid of any messy wires and looks awesome at night. http://www.sony.co.nz/product/dsx-s100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Is there a guide somewhere that teach you how to take apart the panels/center console/glovebox to route the wires? I'm about to install this but i have no idea how to route the wires ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm glad this helped someone else! And you'll definitely be happy with the setup So you got the kit for $219? This is exactly what I want! Any buzzing in the audio? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respect23 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 none at all, works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Awesome. I think I'll order today. It looks like I can order the two parts separately, and save $15. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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