I-Pod interface
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lynchburg, Va
Unless you are married to that HK radio, just ditch it. You can sell it for way more than an upgraded replacement. I bought the Alpine CDA-105 and it has a locking rear USB port and the controls mimic the Apple software on the front panel. I ran the USB cable under the tank along with the power and preamp cables for my amp and mount the ipod in the right saddle bag.
350.00 (sold HK)
-200.00 (Alpine)
150.00 (net)
Not too bad, huh?
Shakey
350.00 (sold HK)
-200.00 (Alpine)
150.00 (net)
Not too bad, huh?
Shakey
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,826
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From: Lynchburg, Va
Don't think I would call this an interface but here's what I use. Of course it means using the 3.5 jack but it does do away with any cables hanging around. Volume control works on handlebars but no song info shows on radio. Just a small piece of velcro on the dash and the back of the radio and everything is stable.
Shakey
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,231
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From: Nor-Kal
Take that stock piece of crap Harmon Kardon out.. Sell it for $300.. Buy a JVC KD-AVX77 and the Hawg Wired handle bar control adapter / DIN radio adapter.. Problem solved..
I put my iphone in my left lower fairing glove box...
I put my iphone in my left lower fairing glove box...
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2006
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Is that radio water resistant?
For those who went from the 3.5 and spent the bucks on the Boom! iPod interface - did you notices a drop in "volume" or "loudness" when using the cable/interface?
I would listen to my iPod using the 3.5/AUX jack and my volume would be between 1/2 and 3/4 - plenty of sound and clarity. So this past weekend I broke down and spent the bux on the cable interface and now I have to have it cranked at 3/4 to full and the "loudness" and clarity isn't there - if anything I was expecting an improvement, not a degradation in sound volume and quality....
Anyone else notice a diff?
I do like having all the controls thru the bike and one less thing on my bars, but this lack of sound bothers me. Spending that kinda dough only to get subpar results is not my frugal way. ;-)
I would listen to my iPod using the 3.5/AUX jack and my volume would be between 1/2 and 3/4 - plenty of sound and clarity. So this past weekend I broke down and spent the bux on the cable interface and now I have to have it cranked at 3/4 to full and the "loudness" and clarity isn't there - if anything I was expecting an improvement, not a degradation in sound volume and quality....
Anyone else notice a diff?
I do like having all the controls thru the bike and one less thing on my bars, but this lack of sound bothers me. Spending that kinda dough only to get subpar results is not my frugal way. ;-)
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
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From: anacoco, la
For those who went from the 3.5 and spent the bucks on the Boom! iPod interface - did you notices a drop in "volume" or "loudness" when using the cable/interface?
I would listen to my iPod using the 3.5/AUX jack and my volume would be between 1/2 and 3/4 - plenty of sound and clarity. So this past weekend I broke down and spent the bux on the cable interface and now I have to have it cranked at 3/4 to full and the "loudness" and clarity isn't there - if anything I was expecting an improvement, not a degradation in sound volume and quality....
Anyone else notice a diff?
I do like having all the controls thru the bike and one less thing on my bars, but this lack of sound bothers me. Spending that kinda dough only to get subpar results is not my frugal way. ;-)
I would listen to my iPod using the 3.5/AUX jack and my volume would be between 1/2 and 3/4 - plenty of sound and clarity. So this past weekend I broke down and spent the bux on the cable interface and now I have to have it cranked at 3/4 to full and the "loudness" and clarity isn't there - if anything I was expecting an improvement, not a degradation in sound volume and quality....
Anyone else notice a diff?
I do like having all the controls thru the bike and one less thing on my bars, but this lack of sound bothers me. Spending that kinda dough only to get subpar results is not my frugal way. ;-)
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 485
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From: Mississauga, Ontario
got this link from another thread. looks interesting. but haven't jumped in.
http://onthemovetechnology.com/default.aspx
http://onthemovetechnology.com/default.aspx
1HarleyGuy1
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,221
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From: Monmouth, OR
Finally got my iPod to work with the AUX okay, but I really want to be able to have more control of the play lists. I'm tempted with the "onthemove" system, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Real tempted though.