Reddit mentions of BOSS Audio Systems 612UA Multimedia Car Stereo - Single Din, No CD DVD Player, MP3, USB Port, AUX Input, AM/FM Radio Receiver Without 6 x 9 Inch Car Speaker

I did this for an ex's car as a present.

Basically, fuck the cassette adapter. This is cheaper, as permanent as you want it, and better. No scratchy feedback.

Install an aux port in your car.

The head unit (basically stereo control panel) pops out, and you can plug this into the back. Empty spot? Plug there. You might have to give up one of your inputs (unplug the cassette plug w/e you want).

Aux interface,Yomikoo USB/AUX Mp3 Player Adapter Car Digital Music Cd Changer 3.5mm for Mazda 2004-2008 M3 2002-2008 M6 1999-2003 323 2003-2008 Miata 2003-2008 MX5 2002-2006 MPV 2007-2008 CX7
by Yomikoo
Link: http://a.co/6y7OLKq

I used this company's version for a 2000 Honda. I did notice a buzzing sound when charging your phone, (older cars, more electrical noise) so I bought this:

AUKEY Ground Loop Noise Isolator for Home Audio and Car Stereo System with 3.5mm Aux Cable
by AUKEY
Link: http://a.co/he465A8

All good. That was an issue with her wiring.

Wyness Car CD USB Audio Aux Adapter Digital Music Cd Changer 3.5mm Interface for Mazda 2003-2011 M3 2003-2011 M6 1999-2003 323 2003-2008 Miata 2003-2008 MX5 2002-2011 MPV 2006-2011 CX7
by Wyness
Link: http://a.co/aDMRTUI

This one looks fine too. Honestly they all look like they're made by the same company with different names.


Or don't deal with any of that shit. Just replace the head unit. HOLY SHIT THIS THING IS $20. No ground noise.

But wait there's more. $20ish more bucks and you get bluetooth and removeable media.

The only thing you'll need is a spudger (plastic flat thing to pry the dash off). Maybe a screwdriver. It's super easy, have fun, look up youtube videos for your exact model.

I also installed 5.25's in front and 6.5's in the rear like u/Bageeka did, and can vouch that the sound difference is huge. Oddly enough i also used kickers, since they were like $34 at bestbuy. But if your on a budget, check out [this deck] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S50WPG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), its super cheap and ive been more than happy with it.

So you want no bluetooth audio streaming, but since you want Spotify, you want a aux in.

There is a super cheap Boss on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004S50WPG/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473795820&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&th=1&psc=1

this one I've used before and it was even cheaper back then...sounds great for any sort of stock speaker setup and has a bunch of functionality. have them in multiple cars for a year+ each, good deal

So just to make sure, I can just buy the basic wiring harness, the proper dashkit, and that basic BOSS stereo and I'll be fine? I want to make sure because my bullshit detector was going off when he told me I absolutely needed it, and that the BOSS stereo was not compatible with my stereo, and had the gall to stick to his guns when I told him the stereo that had just had been stolen was an 11-year old basic BOSS stereo.

Once again, I plan on buying this Boss stereo, and this dash kit and wiring harness for a completely stock 2004 Acura RSX. If that looks good, just let me know and I'll order it right now. And of course, I won't be going to Fry's (despite my friend having an employee discount) since the guy that lied to my face is the only one certified to install car audio.

http://www.amazon.com/612UA-MP3-Compatible-Digital-Media-Receiver/dp/B004S50WPG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369779270&sr=8-2&keywords=aux+head+unit

You weren't searching hard enough.

Check Amazon, there's the JVC KD-R320 Vehicle CD Receiver with Dual AUX at amazon like $60 including shipping and the Boss 612UA MP3-Compatible Digital Media AM/FM Receiver for like $35

$ 34 US free shipping- not half assed

http://www.amazon.com/612UA-MP3-Compatible-Digital-Media-Receiver/dp/B004S50WPG

Very cheap

/u/lightzalot I would probably buy you this car radio if I had the money - because I like gadgets and am clueless about beauty products. Or possibly something for the kitchen. Or maybe a vibrator if I knew you really, really, well, since I've never bought someone a sex-toy before, and I like the name "Pico Bong".

Are you going to feed the sound from the phone to the car speakers?

If yes, then you need a car stereo with a 3.5mm jack. Then just buy a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cord and then a phone car charger.

If you just want to play over your phone speakers then just get a car charger.

EDIT: Like this car stereo. http://www.amazon.com/612UA-MP3-Compatible-Digital-Media-Receiver/dp/B004S50WPG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395996738&sr=8-2&keywords=car+stereo

>Some people can't buy a brand new car just to have the newest technology

You don't have to buy a new car. You can buy a new receiver unit for cheap... cheap as in $36: http://www.amazon.com/612UA-MP3-Compatible-Digital-Media-Receiver/dp/B004S50WPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1394303431&sr=1-1

That's probably what this tape converter would cost, but a new receiver will sound 100 times better. Converting from digital to analog in that little tape unit and then sending that analog through the tape deck's read head is going to produce a lot of noise and a lack of clarity - fantastic if you're a hipster, but awful if you care about form or function.