Aux In Cable?

[petertodd24]

I just learnt that the Z4 I'm buying this weekend does in fact have an aux in cable despite the salesman previously telling me it doesn't (after I challenged him on it he re-checked and has since offered me a job for knowing more about his car than he does!)

Anyway my question is, can I use a generic aux in cable like this to connect to my ipod http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5mm-HQ-Jack-Plug-Audio-Lead-Cable-Car-AUX-IPod-MP3-/350202481591?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item5189b1cbb7#ht_1152wt_905 or has it got to be BMW Z4 model specific?

Thanks

Pete

 

[Redzedfour]

yes the lead will work fine ,you can get the retractable type so no wires hanging about .
I bought one of these and it works great.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FiiO-L1-iPod-and-iPhone-LOD-3-5mm-jack-/130435045527?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item1e5e88d897

 

[petertodd24]

You mean one of these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5mm-Stereo-Jack-Retractable-Cable-iPod-MP3-MP4-Player-/300319088011?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item45ec699d8b#shId

Is the sound quality as good do you know?

Thanks

Pete

 

[Redzedfour]

Yes that is the type i was on about ,regarding sound quality i think the dock connector type does sound better but i can't be sure.
The reason i went for the dock connector type as i can rest my ipod touch on top of the ashtray and no wires dangling about

 

[WLH]

petertodd24, the dock connector seems to sound better and I have one like this which works really well.



The above I obtained from Amazon.
Power and sound from one cable.

 

[wegras]

petertodd24, the dock connector seems to sound better and I have one like this which works really well.



The above I obtained from Amazon.
Power and sound from one cable.

I would second WLH's comments the sound out of the Ipod / iphone is better through the dock connector rather than the earphone socket and
you get charging as well

 

[petertodd24]

Thanks guys, I went with RedZed's suggestion and got a little stubby aux cable which connects to the main port on the ipod rather than the headphones.

Can't wait to hear the sound

Pete