It seems everyone's love of music has been rejuvenated by the iPod and other digital music players (DMP). Everyone's got one. And increasingly, every new car also seems to have one connected to the vehicle's audio system. Automobile manufacturers are finding ways to help you connect your Apple DMP, MP3 player or even thumb drives via USB to your factory radio. What usually takes 7 years to integrate into an automobile assembly line has taken as little as two. That is how important the iPod has become. It's not just a gadget, it's a lifestyle. So great, I have to purchase a new automobile to get it to work in the car right? Of course not. And if you own a hot rod or custom many decades old, you can still get music in the vehicle without sacrificing the classic interior look. The success of the iPod has brought about thousands of accessories to help you integrate your iPod or other music options into your vehicle.
So as you can see, there are plenty of options available for those looking to get hot rod tunes. You can go the inexpensive way but sacrifice audio quality or go high-end for better sound and more functionality. It is all a matter of what your preferences are. Good luck!
Custom Autosound has a variety...
Custom Autosound has a variety of options for getting music in the car that don't require getting some 21st Century gear that you have to mount conspicuously on the dash of your 20th Century vehicle. Their Secretaudio system has been around for a few years and is comprised of a main receiver/amplifier unit, a remote and a CD changer, and can be hidden wherever you have the space. The receiver/amp offers 4 x 35 watts of power, separate bass and treble controls and four-channel RCA pre-outs for external amps. The handy RF remote doesn't require you to be in direct line with the display so the unit can be hidden. You can use it from as much as 40 feet away, and control all functions of the system as well as the 10-disc changer. A 12-foot cord from the main unit plugs into a LCD display, and a 15-foot cord connects the CD changer to the receiver. The system can be purchased complete for $489.95, or you can purchase only the main unit for $239.95. Included with the system is a flush-mount bezel for console or dash mounting. The small dimensions of the flush mount system allow you to install the LCD display almost anywhere. The LCD is accompanied by a bracket mount for easy installation in the glove box, under the dash, in the ashtray, console, or wherever you choose. Since its only 3/4-inch deep, it's especially handy for custom or street rod applications.
Custom Autosound has seen...
Custom Autosound has seen the growth of the iPod market and now offers the iPod Interface that plugs into most of their head units and allows you charge and control your iPod with a direct connection. It basically plugs in between the head unit and CD changer using the eight-pin plugs so you don't have to give up one for the other. The iPod Interface also has an 1/8-inch stereo plug to allow you to use other audio input devices (satellite radio, portable CD, etc.).