QUOTE(ice-green-tea @ Jun 4 2012, 04:00 PM)
Hey guys, newbie here and so glad to find this thread in LYN. Planning to go zoom zoom with M3 in near future, having some doubts over the caska HU and hope you guys can chip in some opinions,
1. Those who installed the caska HU, how was the sound quality compared to stock HU?
2. With caska HU installed, is the iPod port in center console still working?
3. The stock iPod port in center console is using a 3.5mm jack/aux in or it's a iPod connection port same as their charger which plug in the bottom?
4. Any of you guys installed an iPod integration kit to your M3?
I was with Alpine 9887, from my experience USB/aux in and alpine iPod integration cable has a big difference in sound quality in term of dynamic and details. Although most of the time I listen to cd, but sometimes friends complain the music is boring and iPod is a good alternative for them.
Don't get me wrong, I won't be giving up a M3 due to an iPod port (sounds silly huh) just wanna know what's the upgrade availability out there. I'm quite into audiophile, sooner or later will sure backside itchy upgrade the whole system but not the time right after getting the car, that will burn a huge hole in my pocket. Need some opinions from sifus here, thanks!
Bro,
Here is my experience.... I did not take the audio option and now I am very happy I didn't
. I have a colleague who has the M3 Hatch and took the HU option. Here are some of the complaints my colleague has mentioned...
1) the iPod cable is located inside the glove compartment... (not sure if different installers would put it in different place in the car)
2) everytime he starts the car, the iPod won't read and he has to switch to radio and then to iPod to work
3) The ipod always plays from the first song in the playlist instead of continuing from the last heard song
4) GPS is not accurate. Not sure if this is becasue the software needs an update (also not sure what service - PAPAGO or others)
I am using the AUX cable for my M3 and am very happy with the sound. The only bad part is if I want to operate (i.e. change tracks or playlist), i will need to look at the iPod and can't use the steering controls. But the controls for the sound work just fine. If you want the AUX cable, I can recommend the LYN seller that I bought the cable from. It is of good quality and gives me clear sound.
Since you are an audiophile, I would suggest you save your money and take the standard HU and change it later to a better 2-din unit later with full amps, woofers, etc.
This is my 2sen opinion.
Apr 10 2012, 02:21 PM
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like 97% If lesser then 80% sound like a big rip off
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