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My COE car dun have aux input, which is a no no in the modern times as I cannot play music from gadgets such as phones and ipods, etc.

 

Hence completed a simple upgrade to improve the flexibility of the existing sound system and make full use of the speakers and tweeters which are pretty decent and good enough for me.

 

I share my humble and cheapo DIY project with fellow bros.

 

Appreciate suggestions if can improve the "setup", make it neater or more presentable.  Hahahaha  [laugh]

 

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My COE car dun have aux input, which is a no no in the modern times as I cannot play music from gadgets such as phones and ipods, etc.

 

Hence completed a simple upgrade to improve the flexibility of the existing sound system and make full use of the speakers and tweeters which are pretty decent and good enough for me.

 

I share my humble and cheapo DIY project with fellow bros.

 

Appreciate suggestions if can improve the "setup", make it neater or more presentable.  Hahahaha  [laugh]

 

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interesting work done for your car.

 

so with this done, does your CD changer still work?  Or it wasn't linked to any changer at all from the start?

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interesting work done for your car.

 

so with this done, does your CD changer still work? Or it wasn't linked to any changer at all from the start?

Good question. I actually do not use the CD changer as nowadays streaming music from gadgets is much more convenient.

 

After I try I will update here.

 

Previously the CD changer was functioning. There is a empty 6-8 socket at the soffit of the CD changer which I connect the aux adopter.

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It would have been better to spend just under $200 for a proper headunit that has bluetooth, usb and aux. While you can save about 150 dollars going this route, this isn't really an upgrade. 

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It would have been better to spend just under $200 for a proper headunit that has bluetooth, usb and aux. While you can save about 150 dollars going this route, this isn't really an upgrade.

Hahaha for me this is really all I need base on my usage from my previous car. The only thing I ever use is the radio and aux input (from handphones), not even bluetooth. Plus now I can switch 3 aux sources.

 

And I do not wanna lose the huge compartment in place of a head unit,got a lot of stuff inside.

 

 

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Taobao has some ciggy plug which has USB input and output via lalio.

 

For my 1st 2 cars which has cassette tape, i only need to buy belkin ciggy adaptor to listen to ipod classic.

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Hahaha for me this is really all I need base on my usage from my previous car. The only thing I ever use is the radio and aux input (from handphones), not even bluetooth. Plus now I can switch 3 aux sources.

 

And I do not wanna lose the huge compartment in place of a head unit,got a lot of stuff inside.

 

 

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Hmm what kind of stock headunit are you using? It's not a single din?

Its built-in type, come with the car. If change very troublesome. For me this is the easiest route and still preserve my huge compartment below the audio system
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Update:

 

Bought a DAP and bluetooth receiver/transmitter all certified Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

 

The bluetooth device expanded the flexibilty of car audio system. The DAP which has bluetooth, coaxial, LO, PO, etc connectivity, is mobile and I can use it in the car and at home, or any place which can receive stream of music be it wired or wireless.

 

Now looking for a suitable audiophile app to further enhance the sound quality.

 

I tried Neutron Player on my mobile, a lot of difference.

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