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Re: Corolla audio system
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:36:18 -0500, timu wrote:
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> "hachiroku" <levin@ae86.gts> wrote in message
> news:MnyRd.25047$ya6.16888@trndny01...[color=green]
>> On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:18:07 -0500, timu wrote:
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>> > greetings,
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>> > I have a late model Corolla which comes with the Type 1 radio/CD player
>> > unit. I was disappointed there was no MP3 player option available, so[/color][/color]
> I'm[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > looking to add one.
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>> > I'm wondering if anyone out there has tried adding an MP3 player rather[/color][/color]
> than[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > replacing the Type 1 unit ? I'm not looking to overhaul the whole audio
>> > system, I'm quite happy with the speakers. The type 1 does not have a[/color][/color]
> tape[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > deck like the type 2, so I'm thinking maybe I can get an MP3 player
>> > installed in the type 1 slot where the tape deck would normally be on[/color][/color]
> the[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > type 2.
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>> > Is this plausible, has anyone tried ? If it is possible to do this can[/color][/color]
> you[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > recommend some models that would fit in the type 1 ? Obviously there are
>> > factors to consider other than the geometry, I don't even how this would[/color][/color]
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>> > wired or the functionality, e.g. would one be able to switch between the[/color][/color]
> two[color=green][color=darkred]
>> > systems or maybe feed one systems output to the other....
>> >
>> > Or should I just give up and replace the unit altogether.....?
>> >
>> > TIA[/color]
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>> What you could do is what I'm going to do...buy one with a cassette-style
>> adapter (er, you DO have the dual CD/Cassette head unit, right? RIGHT??)
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> nope, I dont! That would be the type 2 unit I was referring to... Not sure
> if it's a regional thing, anyway I don't remember being offerred the option
> between type 1 and type 2. Couldn't find anything on the website, but I did
> notice they've added a TPIS (tire pressure indicating system) on the 2005
> models, now that would've been useful, I'ld give up the cruise control for
> that anyday.
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> At one point I tried out one of those radio transmitter adaptors, basically
> a gadget that plugs into the line-out of your portable mp3 player, and
> broadcasts an FM signal which you can tune into on your car radio. Needless
> to say it was rather lacking in terms of signal quality so I returned it...
> The tape deck adaptor is relatively a better option, but I'ld rather just
> spend the extra dough and not have to deal with hanging wires and fumbling
> with a portable player while driving.
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> Anyway, I was hoping for a quick fix solution, no such luck I guess, so I'll
> probably replace the unit altogether as Travis suggested.
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> As for installation, when the time comes the big retailers will have
> seasonal promotions, buy from us and we'll install it for free kinda
> deal.......thanks all the same![/color]
That is most likely the best option.
I am kind of a 'radiohead', I like to keep up on what's new and what's
cool in audio, and I thought I knew quite a bit until someone introduced
me to an Eclipse head unit with MB Quart speakers. WOW!!!!
Save up another $100 Buckos and plunk it on the Eclipse. I believe they're
made by Fujitsu Ten, always known for their sound quality, but this even
blows their better units into the weeds!!! Nice, clean rich sound, and
pump it through a set of Quarts, and you have pretty close to an aural
orgasm!
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