Jason Fisher
08-02-1999, 03:23 PM
Has anyone attemped to install/build an MP3 car system in their A4? I'd like to proceed with this after I purchase an A4, but there's a few things on my mind:
Ideally I'd need a deck that has AUX/line-in RCA jacks on the back. In this case, should I avoid the BOSE system altogether?
Share your thoughts.
Jason
IronMike
08-02-1999, 03:45 PM
here ya go.<ul><li><a href="http://members.xoom.com/MPCASE/photos.htm">http://members.xoom.com/MPCASE/photos.htm</a></li></ul>
If you're going to make changes to the stereo system don't bother getting BOSE. From my experience BOSE components are proprietary equipment which makes it difficult to add aftermarket stuff. Like changing the head unit, or using aftermarket equipment with the BOSE amp. You can check out the newsgroup rec.audio.car for info on playing MP3s in vehicles. I believe there is something called "Empeg" which can allow you to do this. I don't know too much about it myself. If it were me I would use a very small computer (Sony Vaio) and link it up to an indash monitor(Kenwood?). Integrate a small touch mouse pad somewhere near the center armrest and viola! You could cut out some of the glove compartment to place the computer in.
Goku
99 1.8QTMS BBS, APR, H&R/Bilstein, ADS components, (too much to list)....currently shopping around for a nice in-dash single din monitor.
NeilM
08-02-1999, 08:24 PM
<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/A6Nomad.jpg"></center><p>Worked and sounded great.
NeilM
Sean T
08-02-1999, 10:23 PM
2gigs+ of mp3s.
Can't beat it.
And it's open source!
http://www.empeg.com/main.html<ul><li><a href="http://www.empeg.com/main.html">Empeg Home page</a></li></ul>
I purchased my Diamond Rio MP3 player at Office Depot for $159. Then I went to the diamond website and printed out a $50 mail in rebate for it. Had it for a few months now, works great.
Ryan
98.5 A41.8T, Neuspeed, Remus, Mas Gypsy 17"
Jason Fisher
08-03-1999, 06:11 AM
I considered that, will I be able to use it along side the BOSE deck?
EMPEG = about $1k
BOSE system = $1500
Maybe I should get the EMPEG instead of the BOSE system?
Problem is, is the EMPEG actually *shipping* yet? From the looks of the web site recently, it hasn't begun yet?
Jason
Sean T
08-03-1999, 06:47 AM
I don't believe that it is shipping yet, nor
do I believe that it will work _with_ your
bose head unit. However, it does have standard
line outs and preamp connections.
Not sure if that helps.
But, I still think it's way cool, worth waiting
a few months for. Plus, you can write your own
software for it, not just play mp3s.
Neat-o!
Sean