SuperMiguel Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 is there any benefits on using my iphone with a Kenwood KCA-iP300V cable compared with using a standar 3.5mm cable connected directly to the ipod audio port on the back of the HU???? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spta97 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 This sure isn't the right forum, but I'll take a crack (note: this is from my bad memory of my Kenwood install 3 years ago). iPod Cable Pros: Will let you control the iPhone from your stereo. Will charge the iPhone. Will usually sound better than the phono jack Cons: More expensive. Will not allow you to receive calls (not sure on this so check it). Will not allow you to control the device locally (this may have been addressed). Regular 3.5 cable Pros: You can control the iPhone locally You can receive calls You can adjust volume via the iPhone Cheaper Cons: Does not charge Can intruduce static Check out reviews on Crutchfield or Amazon and usually people will tell you what it can and cannot do. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperMiguel Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 is the audio difference really big?? like can i notice the difference? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spta97 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 The bummer about the iPod/iPhone is that there is no true digital out. Even the doc puts out an analog signal from what I have found which is a result of copy right agreements That said, there is not a huge difference at all but sometimes you can get a crackle when adjusting the volume as deposits build up on the connections. My advice would be to go to radio shack and spend $3 on a phono cable and try it out. Worst case you return it or eat the $3 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ipxnsv Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Or get an ebay ipod cable and have the best of both worlds. its 7 bucks and i love mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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