Is there a trick to using AUX input?
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Road Master
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Is there a trick to using AUX input?
I tried to use the AUX input for my ipod once, and the sound quality was awful. Is there a trick to tuning the radio to work best with the AUX input? I'd like to use the ipod some times, but don't want to spend the money for the ipod interface.
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My iPod touch sounds just fine. It's never going to sound as good as a high end home system though.
Read though some of this thread for some pretty good tips on getting the best sound.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...sound-fyi.html
Read though some of this thread for some pretty good tips on getting the best sound.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...sound-fyi.html
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The AUX input is also mono, which may affect your sound, where as the iPod interface is stereo. You will have both channels driven thru each speaker with AUX, so this may be the reason most cut the volume on the iPod. Because under normal stereo conditions, the iPod volume should be set around 80-85% and then use the radio controls.
But I have the interface, and never used the AUX input so I really can't say if I had those problems, but these are my thoughts.
But I have the interface, and never used the AUX input so I really can't say if I had those problems, but these are my thoughts.
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You must be using a mono source or a mono patch cord then. I use a shielded stereo 1/8" patch plug from my droid or my ipod and have normal stereo separation and everything sounds fine on my 2009 FLHX.
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I use a high quality, stereo patch cord and mine has always sounded just as good as a MP3 CD. Aux has to be stereo, at least it is on mine. You can hear the stereo separation especially on songs like "Green Grass and High Tides"
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+1...Do yourself a few and spend a few extra $ few the better patch cord. I had bought a retractable cord from Amazon.Com and it sounded like crap. I since bought a Monster cord and no issues.
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The AUX input is also mono, which may affect your sound, where as the iPod interface is stereo. You will have both channels driven thru each speaker with AUX, so this may be the reason most cut the volume on the iPod. Because under normal stereo conditions, the iPod volume should be set around 80-85% and then use the radio controls.
But I have the interface, and never used the AUX input so I really can't say if I had those problems, but these are my thoughts.
But I have the interface, and never used the AUX input so I really can't say if I had those problems, but these are my thoughts.
Try a better cable or cleaning the contacts on the one you have