Suggestions for new head unit needed, multiple AUX inputs, Sirius ready.

**SwapMeet** · 04-16-2006, 04:08 PM

Looking to upgrade my sound system. I'm looking for a head unit with the following features:

:Multiple AUX inputs
:Sirius ready

The first one will the hardest to get. If I can't get that, what's everybody doing to get multiple AUX inputs into their head units? Are people using some type of switching device?

I realize most head units are only capable of processing 2 channels (left and right). Any new advances recently besides a full blown 5.1 system? 4.1 systems are pretty common on PC's (with the subwoofer channel usually emulated).

**Tuanies** · 04-16-2006, 05:58 PM

Pioneer DEH-P780MP/7800MP, DEH-P880PRS and DEH-P9800/P980BT all have a front auxiliary input on the faceplate (face flips out to reveal auxiliary input) and you can make your own IP Bus auxiliary input cable or buy one.

**Legarcondemerde** · 04-16-2006, 06:14 PM

I'm pretty sure there are some JVCs with the same setup.

**Legarcondemerde** · 04-16-2006, 06:19 PM

On the Pioneers I think that mini plug behind the face is for the mic for the time alignment feature. I think the AUX is actually in the back on the right side of the radio above another plug for a wired remote.

**SwapMeet** · 04-17-2006, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by Legarcondemerde

On the Pioneers I think that mini plug behind the face is for the mic for the time alignment feature. I think the AUX is actually in the back on the right side of the radio above another plug for a wired remote.

Only problem with Pioneer is they aren't Sirius compatible. XM only....

[edit] Looks like the new Pioneers are Sirius compatible as well.

**SwapMeet** · 04-17-2006, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by Tuanies

Pioneer DEH-P780MP/7800MP, DEH-P880PRS and DEH-P9800/P980BT all have a front auxiliary input on the faceplate (face flips out to reveal auxiliary input) and you can make your own IP Bus auxiliary input cable or buy one.

The front auxiliary is great if you also have a rear auxiliary jack. I'd like to conceal my wires as much as possible, but having that front jack handy is great for the occasional iPod or other random audio device.

**fventura03** · 04-17-2006, 01:49 PM

bump, want to see if anyone else has different suggestions, i'm looking to do a similar setup. all i need is 2 aux to my sony headunit.

**Tuanies** · 04-17-2006, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Legarcondemerde

On the Pioneers I think that mini plug behind the face is for the mic for the time alignment feature. I think the AUX is actually in the back on the right side of the radio above another plug for a wired remote.

It serves as both, I have the DEH-P880PRS.

**praztek** · 07-12-2006, 02:35 AM

I just got the 780mp, and they sent me the IP-Bus cable, one thats in between the aux input jack and jack for the wired remote...It does have a set of rca's on the other end, but I'm thinking they sent me the wrong one? I'm trying to just hook up a ipod via a rca connection in the back, should they have sent me the aux input jack "mini plug cable" instead?

Thanks