new benz ipod integration
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Printed Date: July 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Topic: new benz ipod integration
Posted By: Autoobsession
Subject: new benz ipod integration
Date Posted: August 09, 2005 at 4:09 PM
Does anyone know who makes an Ipod interface for the new 05-06 mercedes benz's?
Replies:
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: August 09, 2005 at 5:06 PM
JL's " clean Sweep " has an aux input.
Posted By: jstruckman
Date Posted: August 09, 2005 at 5:31 PM
Yeah, and good luck integrating that clean sweep with the fiber optic audio in those vehicles. You will not find anyone that has anything for 05' and newer Mercedes.
The Clean Sweep is not the miracle solve all problems every one thinks it is.
Jazzy
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Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: August 09, 2005 at 6:08 PM
I've done more then one. You don't mess with the fiber optics, you use the speaker leads after the stock amp.
Posted By: msmith
Date Posted: August 17, 2005 at 4:30 PM
Many of our dealers have successfully used Cleansweep with Mercedes Benz fiber optic systems, just like tcss stated. You grab the amp outputs (sum them if crossed over) and put them into the CleanSweep.... works great.
Manville Smith
JL Audio, Inc.
Posted By: jstruckman
Date Posted: August 17, 2005 at 4:54 PM
Manville,
What is the best way to sum the signals together after the amp. I know how we do it around here, but just wanting to know what you guys do to accomplish that, maybe there is a better way then what we do.
Jazzy
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Posted By: msmith
Date Posted: August 19, 2005 at 2:01 PM
Best way to sum is with a device like the AudioControl LC-6, because it gives you individual gains for each band. You simply Y-connect the outputs together to sum the signals.
You can also use conventional LOC's, preferably with level attenuator pots.
Posted By: mbzboyspeed
Date Posted: November 09, 2005 at 2:39 AM
For what specific Mercedes model do you need the adapter for? ------------- "Ask not what your ride can do for you, but what you can do for your ride!" 
Posted By: mbzboyspeed
Date Posted: November 09, 2005 at 3:18 AM
By the way, in case you hadn't already tried these links: https://www.apple.com/ipod/ipodyourcar/ or https://www.mbusa.com/main/container.jsp?/features/iPod/faqs.jsp The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz is now available for the redesigned 2006 M-Class SUV, C-Class (MY05 and newer), CLK-Class (MY05 and newer), E-Class (MY04 and newer), CLS-Class (MY06), and SLK-Class (MY05 and newer; vehicles equipped with COMAND [c**kpit Management and Data system] system only). Upon vehicle introduction, the solution will be available for the new 2006 R-Class. So, I hope that helps. There is also another independent company that makes factory adapters- in fact, they make one for older optical-equipped Mercedes, such as the 2001 SL500. However, the adapter was about $449, which sounds about the same as if you were to get the changer for the vehicle dealer cost from MB parts. So, for some customers it may be worth it. https://www.cardomain.com/item/DNSI20MERCEDESF1#vehicles Here's another helpful site that sells adapters for aftermarket units: Again, more info than you probably asked for, but knowledge is power. Hope that helps. ------------- "Ask not what your ride can do for you, but what you can do for your ride!"
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