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USA SPEC PA11-NIS - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter
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Best option for Infinity2004-2006
(4 out of 5) by Shamus on Dec 14, 2007 (USA)Take into consideration that the product is meant to give you the best option available for the purpose and environment in which it's used. Unfortunately the problem lies with the Infinity factory stereos and the interface options you have.
I too would be very intersted in a product that gave me full control of my ipod from my Infinity stereo but it will not be.
Considering the other option, which is to have a plug to the aux input and only control from your ipod, this solution is much better and at least gives you the ability to navigate through the playlist/artist/grouping that you've chosen (next/previous; ffwd/rwnd).
You can still use all features from you ipod to select your music and honestly if you select a playlist it should be running more than an hour or what's the point of having an iPod.
I too would be very intersted in a product that gave me full control of my ipod from my Infinity stereo but it will not be.
Considering the other option, which is to have a plug to the aux input and only control from your ipod, this solution is much better and at least gives you the ability to navigate through the playlist/artist/grouping that you've chosen (next/previous; ffwd/rwnd).
You can still use all features from you ipod to select your music and honestly if you select a playlist it should be running more than an hour or what's the point of having an iPod.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Easy install and GREAT sound!
(5 out of 5) by a2gin2 on Apr 23, 2007 (NY, NY)After a bit of research, I ordered a PA11-NIS from ShipSound. I installed the PA11 in my 2000 Maxima SE which took about 45 minutes start to finish. In general, installation was just about as easy as could have been hoped for. The cable running from the PA11 plugged right into the CD changer port on the back of the Bose HU. The harness for the remaining wiring (power, speakers, etc.) also snapped into place without issue. The cables are long so I did not have to worry about where I mounted the unit. The overall build quality seems seems good; the cables are thick and attach firmly, and the unit seems sturdy.
The bottom line: both the iPod and the aux inputs sound fantastic and the radio interface works just as advertised. The whole setup is well worth the increased cost from a cassette adapter or FM transmitter. Since the PA11 charges the ipod as well, there are no wires running around and no used 12v ports. If you care about how your music sounds and you have some DIY in you, this is definitely the way to go. I am very very pleased!
The bottom line: both the iPod and the aux inputs sound fantastic and the radio interface works just as advertised. The whole setup is well worth the increased cost from a cassette adapter or FM transmitter. Since the PA11 charges the ipod as well, there are no wires running around and no used 12v ports. If you care about how your music sounds and you have some DIY in you, this is definitely the way to go. I am very very pleased!
Great solution for a 1996 J30
(4 out of 5) by Robert W. Frieman on Sep 2, 2009 (Philadelphia, PA)I have a 1996 J30 and this interface works great. Ran the cable through the small compartment on the console, running the system in Direct mode. Sound quality is great.
good not great
(4 out of 5) by sjp777 on Jan 13, 2008 (California)Does what it is supposed to and allows for control both from the ipod controls and from the steering wheel controls
Contrary to another review, it does not disable the factory in dash cd changer, at least not on my 06 G35. You just hit the CD button on the head unit to toggle from internal changer to the ipod which the head unit now sees as an external changer. No issues.
The only thing it lacks is the ability to display track title info and time on the head unit. There are other adapters that have this feature but they cost more
Contrary to another review, it does not disable the factory in dash cd changer, at least not on my 06 G35. You just hit the CD button on the head unit to toggle from internal changer to the ipod which the head unit now sees as an external changer. No issues.
The only thing it lacks is the ability to display track title info and time on the head unit. There are other adapters that have this feature but they cost more
This adapter rocks!!
(5 out of 5) by Alon on Oct 19, 2007Just had it installed in my 350z - sound quality is awesome with my 1st gen nano. It lets you use your ipod or factory radio to navigate through songs. Only small gripe is skipping through songs from the factory radio has a little lag, but no big deal. Music automatically starts playing when you start the car and stops when you shut it off. Very nice...