poratble mp3 player and the car

RFPOWERKING · 09-23-1999, 12:06 PM

I have recently seen the light through the ways of mp3. I want to purchase a portable player that is expandable, good quality, and has an easy to find functions. (Is the RIO a good player for $99, or am i getting what i'm paying for?) Also, what will i need to hook it up to my Kenwood deck? My deck is currently the single din that flips out to reveal a lcd screen (you can see why i don't want an empeg or more pricey system, since i just dropped $2,300 into the Kenwood!!!) Thanks for any player and hook-up advice anyone has

bakassi · 09-23-1999, 01:26 PM

$2300 !?!?!??!!?!?!?!?
What kind of deck is it?

JustAGuy · 09-27-1999, 08:57 PM

For the love of god, don't use a Rio.
Unless you like only listening to an hour of the same music over and over.
Read some of the MP3car examples. They'll show you what to do.

- Just A Guy

psalmx · 09-27-1999, 10:22 PM

Sounds like you got ripped off dude. The most expensive Kenwood I've seen is $750. And that was before the markup (I own a car audio shop).

Theme MoTif · 10-03-1999, 12:14 PM

psalmx... do audio shops generally install mp3 players or do they shy away from them?

psalmx · 10-04-1999, 02:01 AM

I only install Mp3 players for friends I know cause I know they can use a computer. The average joe consumer I think can't handle our veriaty of mp3 player.With the introduction of EMPEG that is changeing though.

psalmx · 10-04-1999, 02:02 AM

Drop the e and add ING. Se I did pay attention in english class.

ZyKlon X · 10-04-1999, 08:57 AM

Diamond Rio, in a car. Dont even try. Thats the same as burning some of your mp3's onto a CD. Since you have such a nice Stereo it seems, It will not cost too much to make an easy MP3 setup. Look at some sites.

inmytree · 10-04-1999, 10:01 PM

Also, seeing as it is a high end kenwood deck, you should be able to plug an adapter into it that allows you to have and AUX function on the deck.. I don't know what possesed you to spend $2300 (a whole setup including computer, DVD, 12" Comtec LCD, TV Tuner, Deck, sub(s), 4 speakers, amp, IR remote could be done for that price).. but still..

snakebite · 10-05-1999, 05:24 AM

I used a Kenwood equilizer/sub crosover, the line in is a Din type plug.The problem I found with the Kenwood jacks is that they have a non standard pin config (the bottom two pins of the horseshoe are slightly more spread than a standard din). You can buy a plug from Kenwood (KRD-310 - Din to RCA)which will probably cost you a weeks pay or you can buy a standard 8 pin Din and cut off the bottom two pins (which aren't used anyway)If you need the pin configuration email me and Ill find it for you.

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