Ipod Intergration,no splicing

[infinitedrift]

Allright Nico, Has anyone ever tried this product http://isimplesolutions.com/ipod-adapter/GateWay.asp . If not I guess I will be the test dummy. I am having this installed on Saturday, the installer stated this sounds just like cd quality. It still comes from the radio, but supposedly it has a signal canceler in the system to get rid of all that white noise. Ill will report back the findings on saturday. This may be the end all of splicing...i hope I have also tried the ipod mod but realized my tape player did not work at all, so the mod was worthless. Recently orderd a new one thru car-parts.com for $50 great site.

[paulypotz]

Kinda skeptical but cant wait to hear results. Thanks for testing this product!!

[a.blanco0905]

Allright Nico, Has anyone ever tried this product http://isimplesolutions.com/ipod-adapter/GateWay.asp . If not I guess I will be the test dummy. I am having this installed on Saturday, the installer stated this sounds just like cd quality. It still comes from the radio, but supposedly it has a signal canceler in the system to get rid of all that white noise. Ill will report back the findings on saturday. This may be the end all of splicing...i hope I have also tried the ipod mod but realized my tape player did not work at all, so the mod was worthless. Recently orderd a new one thru car-parts.com for $50 great site.

Hey I just installed this thing on my car (2006 M45) a couple of days ago and it was very simple to install- it was truly plug and play. I did have to call their customer service because the radio was not detecting the Ipod at the beginning but they explained everything to me and I got the radio to detect it. THIS DEVICE IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY imo. Once you install it you will notice that it doesnt sound half as loud as the CD or the radio stations on the radio. I had to have the volume turned up all the way up in order to be able to enjoy the music and at that point I get frustrated if it's a real good song I want to jam to, and I cant go any louder on the stero. Plus the controls are very akward, you cant skip a song with the regular buttons on the radio or the steering wheel, matter of fact if you press one of those buttons intuitively as I was doing at the beginning (I still do it, tho less often) you will be taken out of "Ipod" mode and go onto regular radio. You have to control the Ipod with the "tune/folder" button and you will have to select with the "back" button, this is very weird but you will get used to it. Also the Isimple only uses 2 lines out of the whole screen, so you dont get to see what song/artist/genre or whatever you're scrolling to, you just see whatever is on the screen a that moment. Hopefully it will work better for your 2003 but for the 06+ this is a a piece of crap IMO. I would've never bought this for my car had I known about all these issues. What bothers me the most is the scrolling to get to an artist and then album, it takes forever plus is annoying. If you have an Ipod nano or you dont have a lot of music on your Ipod this probably wont bother you. Then the loudness issue, I hate it, especially when you accidentaly hit the song forward button to skip a song and it jumps to radio and it's super loud in your car for that second. The controls, you will get used to. I'm seriously considering selling that thing and just keep my Ipod plugged in through the AUX in the back of the armrest. Hope it's different for your 2003 tho.

[infinitedrift]

^^^^ Damn, I hope its different for the 03-04. I wonder if I dont like it could they uninstall it free of charge. Im sure it 's plug and play, but I just want the warranty from them if something happens to it. This product recieved 4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 bestbuy reveiwers so I thought it was pretty good product, the only complaint was the controls. You have the aux in your car, I would even settle for that if I had it. Im sure this wont sound any better than the ipod hack, but at least i wont have to tear my radio up....again.

[mcrews]

Infinitidrift
I can tell you right now, imho, that it won't work. the vehicle chart did not list 02-03 m or q. Since the have the identical radio systems.......
the problem is SAT radio ready. our heads arent naturally sat radio ready. I did now a q45 w/ a sat radio. but it was an 02 and he disconnected the cd player in the glovebox. you have the cd in the head??? and the tape in the glovebox? if the lead plugin to the unit in the glove box is good......He MIGHT be able to hook up there.....
Good luck!!!!!

[riggz]

The USAspec model got better reviews.

This iSimple and Grom both have poor audio quality. Been a few threads here in recent months on both.

[infinitedrift]

@screws, are you saying if I don't have a sat ready headunit then it won't work. I don't know if this makes a dIffrence but I have a SAT button on headunit and when I press is it says SAT not found... So it might be SAT ready

@Riggs, I actually emailed USAspec but they never emailed me back(contact is email only). I asked them if they make a application for ours cars or atleast one that's universal. You have more information on this company?

[riggz]

jayfox911 on this forum installed the PA15-NIS by USA-Spec. They also make a PA15-INFI. I believe the only difference is that the NIS will plug into the back of the headunit while the INFI plugs into the amp in the trunk.

[a.blanco0905]

I actually emailed USAspec but they never emailed me back(contact is email only). I asked them if they make a application for ours cars or atleast one that's universal. You have more information on this company?

This is the customer service # from Isimple: 1-866-788-4237 I was on hold for a good couple of minutes but they were pretty helpful.

The USAspec model got better reviews.

This iSimple and Grom both have poor audio quality. Been a few threads here in recent months on both.

In my personal opinion, it's not that the sound quality is bad, it's just that it's too low. I actually think that it sounds pretty good, and there's no ecstatic noise but it's not enough to compensate for the lack of volume.

This product recieved 4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 bestbuy reveiwers so I thought it was pretty good product, the only complaint was the controls.

You might still like it man. I'm sure there's people that love it and dont mind the shortcomings.

I hope its different for the 03-04. I wonder if I dont like it could they uninstall it free of charge. Im sure it 's plug and play, but I just want the warranty from them if something happens to it.

If you're getting it installed at best buy, I know they unistall head units free of charge if you are going to sell or trade in the car. I dont know about devices such as this, but it's really very simple and I recommend doing it yourself and calling their customer service If you can't get the radio to detect it.

[DoN_BLaZe34]

I also have this unit...like blanco, the controls take a bit to get used to...still not a fan of the fact that you can't simply rewind and/or fast forward through a song...the sound quality could be better but I don't think it's terrible...you definitely need to turn the volume up though..

[infinitedrift]

Thanks guys, I guess this is better than nothing. My cd player stopped working also so now im stuck with the radio(annoying accident commercials..jeez). On the USAspec website they only go as low as 2006 for Infiniti. Do the newer models have the same female plugs?

@Blanco, im glad they unistall free of charge.

[svard75]

I guess if you don't have the AUX inputs then it helps. $200 for a radio based solution is a ripoff IMO...

M

[jayfox911]

jayfox911 on this forum installed the PA15-NIS by USA-Spec. They also make a PA15-INFI. I believe the only difference is that the NIS will plug into the back of the headunit while the INFI plugs into the amp in the trunk.

It works great in a 06 m35. It is great that it charges the phone amd sounds great. Plus the install is really easy.

[mcrews]

I was not aware that your head was sat ready...this is VERY good. (i think!!!! lol)

[a.blanco0905]

Thanks guys, I guess this is better than nothing...

Definitely better than nothng, I'll give them that much... but in my case, since I have the aux on the back of the armrest:

$200 for a radio based solution is a ripoff IMO...

Though I only paid $117 shipped and istalled it myself, so cant complain too much I guess.

And ya, like Don Blaze said, cant fast forward or rewind through songs, forgot to mention that.

[infinitedrift]

OMG...I waited in line at Bestbuy for 2 hours waiting for them to open since it is first come, first serve on saturdays. The install door finally opens at 10am and the installer said they were all sold out of the isimple kits, which last week they had at least 50 units when I called. Dude, what a waste of time. You guys are right, im just going to buy it and install it myself, @%$% it. Problem is trying to find it in stores, I know there online but im that "need it right now" type of guy. If not in my hands by monday, i will hit the web.

If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck:(... story of my life...lolol

[Boston Beast]

OMG...I waited in line at Bestbuy for 2 hours waiting for them to open since it is first come, first serve on saturdays. The install door finally opens at 10am and the installer said they were all sold out of the isimple kits, which last week they had at least 50 units when I called. Dude, what a waste of time. You guys are right, im just going to buy it and install it myself, @%$% it. Problem is trying to find it in stores, I know there online but im that "need it right now" type of guy. If not in my hands by monday, i will hit the web.

If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck:(... story of my life...lolol

Did you ever get it installed or did you end up using another product? if so can you tell us about your choice and experience?

tnx!

[cemarek]

I have the I simple in my 06 M35 and the Ipod play back is at a noticeable reduced output, bass response is almost non existent...I was disappointed and have just burned my favorite tracks in MP3 format onto CD's, it sucks, but the sound output is far better....

[Boston Beast]

tnx @cemarek
well sounds like i'll just stick to buying a caste hook up...unless some one has a better idea??????

[Ilya]

USA Spec. PA15-NIS (for those who are sat ready but don't have sat). Period.

Just installed mine and through my POS Grom Audio in the trash. WOW. This thing sounds AWESOME. I'd say it is louder at 50% than the CD is. EPIC sound.

[a.blanco0905]

USA Spec. PA15-NIS (for those who are sat ready but don't have sat). Period.

Just installed mine and through my POS Grom Audio in the trash. WOW. This thing sounds AWESOME. I'd say it is louder at 50% than the CD is. EPIC sound.

How's the controls?? How about the display on the screen?

[Ilya]

Both are good.

[a.blanco0905]

Both are good.

Right... can you please elaborate a lil' bit.

[Ilya]

I'll make a video tomorrow and post it up.

[a.blanco0905]

I'll make a video tomorrow and post it up.

Ok...

[Ilya]

lol. Just don't really know how to explain it. I'll just show it.

[a.blanco0905]

Lol. Ok.

[infinitedrift]

Nope, I ended up not doing it. I was tired of the run around and the isimple never would answer the phone. I just going to fix my cd player and keep burning.

By the way, does anyone know if the cd player can be completely removed and cleaned or do i have to by another one.

[Ilya]

Infiniti, see my thread on how to install the Grom Audio box in the FAQ thread. That'll show you how to remove the radio.

As for the iPod, follow those same directions, but install a PA15-NIS when you're back there. I LOVE THIS THING. So much better than the Grom Audio POS.

[infinitedrift]

Infiniti, see my thread on how to install the Grom Audio box in the FAQ thread. That'll show you how to remove the radio.

As for the iPod, follow those same directions, but install a PA15-NIS when you're back there. I LOVE THIS THING. So much better than the Grom Audio POS.

03 cd player is not in the center console. Mine is in the glove box.