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It works through my polarized Maui Jims but not my polarized Ray Bans.
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Aug 3, 2018 00:06
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Will it work if I’m the 3D glasses stooge from Back to the Future irl
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Aug 3, 2018 00:11
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Hit or miss on sunglasses for me, depends which ones I’m wearing.
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Aug 3, 2018 07:32
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For those of you using Apple Music, has anyone noticed that songs sometimes repeat in the "New Music Mix"? For the last couple of weeks I've always had a couple of songs in the playlist that had been in that playlist some weeks earlier. I guess maybe I don't love enough songs for it to populate the playlist with similar stuff?
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Aug 3, 2018 13:17
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LPG Giant posted:For those of you using Apple Music, has anyone noticed that songs sometimes repeat in the "New Music Mix"? For the last couple of weeks I've always had a couple of songs in the playlist that had been in that playlist some weeks earlier. I guess maybe I don't love enough songs for it to populate the playlist with similar stuff? I’ve had that for songs I’ve not done a “Love” or “Dislike” to. But it’s pretty rare. It may also happen for “Love” tracks, but if I’m marking it with a heart then I also add it to my library.
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I don't know what type of backend wizardry Apple pulled off this morning but all of a sudden my buggy PB3 install can update apps without getting stuck on loading and the PB4 update appears in my settings without the cannot contact update bug. If you were previously getting this error try again now.
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I didn’t realize I had an update issue with pb3, but upgrading to 4 triggered a queue of 61 app updates. Which was fun. Text messages still seem a bit iffy.
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Anyone who has looked into getting a wireless CarPlay head unit... Basically the only 2 reasonably-priced options are the Alpine ilx107 and the Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX, which are actually both the exact same price. Has anyone looked into these two before? From what I can gather... The Pioneeer: - plays CDs - has an SD slot for music - can play music via USB drive - removable faceplate (not really a big deal for me personally) - supports Android Auto in case you want to connect a poor friend’s phone for some reason The Alpine: - has a capacitive touch screen instead of resistive, which is rad since the cheapest Pioneer with a capacitive screen is $1200. So I guess it’s a toss up between having a capacitive screen and being able to play media from CDs/SD cards.
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Aug 4, 2018 18:09
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Resistive screens are arse. Also kinda strange they don't make a cheaper one with a capacitive screen, since my wired Pioneer Carplay headunit has one and can be had for $330 now.
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Aug 4, 2018 18:15
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I got the ilx-107 it’s really cool and good AMA I wanna say the alpine will do music via USB sticks etc
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I’ve got a Kenwood DDX9903S that is delightful. You can get deals on refurb ones on Ebay.
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Go mechless, it owns. Once I saw the Alpine unit I didn't consider anything else. It does have aux input (even supports composite video) so your filthy android using friends can play music.
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Mechless? Like not a mechanical face, right? I agree that’s a disadvantage since there’s more moving parts to break. Honestly I was sold on the Pioneer unit until I saw the Alpine unit had a capacitive screen. Uhhhh, so does the Alpine unit have a warning nag screen on startup? And if so, does it go away automatically or do you have to hit OK? Certain Pioneers go away after 7 seconds but some persist until you hit OK, which is super annoying.
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Mechless is the car audio nerd term for no moving parts, no cd, no nothing. The Alpine had a nag prompt I had to tap "OK" on the first time I started up. Nothing since. If you do get Alpine, get this: https://www.amazon.com/MicroBypass-Parking-Override-Bypass-Alpine/dp/B006FKAHFM Because otherwise it locks everything down unless the hand brake is engaged, and gently caress off to that.
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Yeah the bypass is a must, and not for dangerous reasons. When I got it installed the dude went ahead and did it and said I’d be back the next day if he hadn’t My old CarPlay unit had a really annoying prompt but yeah the alpine does only initially I believe. When I get in music starts playing and it automatically connects wirelessly, owns
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Aug 4, 2018 19:29
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Get the ILX-207 instead of the 107 if you can. More features at the same or an extra hundred in price. Doesn’t have wireless CarPlay but everything else makes up for it in my book.
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kefkafloyd posted:Get the ILX-207 instead of the 107 if you can. More features at the same or an extra hundred in price. Doesn’t have wireless CarPlay but everything else makes up for it in my book. uhm lol I get if you don’t care for wireless, but gently caress it’s really cool & good. I didn’t think I’d like or care for it as much as I do
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Yeah what are those extra features because wireless is huge to lose.
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I guess the OP didn’t really specify wanting wireless but for the 4th time it’s cool & good. Connects via wifi/Bluetooth, pretty much just as fast as wired
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Aug 4, 2018 19:48
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The Dave posted:Yeah what are those extra features because wireless is huge to lose. HD radio, in-unit Sirius, Android compatibility, HDMI input.
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:I got the ilx-107 it’s really cool and good AMA Did you lose any USB functionality in your vehicle by making the switch? I drive a 2015 Mazda CX-5 and I’m worried that I’ll lose the fast USB charger in my center console if I change out the headunit. Crutchfield is unclear on what functionality is lost.
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illcendiary posted:Did you lose any USB functionality in your vehicle by making the switch? I drive a 2015 Mazda CX-5 and I’m worried that I’ll lose the fast USB charger in my center console if I change out the headunit. Crutchfield is unclear on what functionality is lost. not sure I’m following I mean if it’s built into your current OEM headunit, then I guess yes? But if not I’m sure you could figure out the wiring. The 107 has a USB port and extension cable for wired connection and charging, but I just use a cigarette adapter to charge it when I want to, which also goes to a wireless charging mount that works “ok.”
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:not sure I’m following
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I know gently caress all about wiring but I assume they could just tap in and draw the power from another line?
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kefkafloyd posted:Get the ILX-207 instead of the 107 if you can. More features at the same or an extra hundred in price. Doesn’t have wireless CarPlay but everything else makes up for it in my book. Yeah wireless is my #1 must-have.
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Does the ilx107 have guide lines on the backup camera? I’ve read that the pioneer does not, which seems super odd.
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Another one chipping in for Alpine here. Mine isn't wireless but it's a really nice system. No nag screen, fairly decent (although not perfect) and responsive screen, and much nicer than the other units like Pioneer and Sony that I played around with in the shops.
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Honesty the lack of lag and general responsiveness was the biggest game changer when I upgraded Waze integration now? Sign me the gently caress up
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My next headunit will for sure be a wireless CarPlay one. If they integrate a qi charging pad in the car somewhere I’d almost never have to plug my phone in again.
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Does the ilx107 have guide lines on the backup camera? I’ve read that the pioneer does not, which seems super odd. Yes, and they're configurable. I laid down a shovel and a rake behind my car to line things up and was done in ten minutes. Oh and a chair to align distance off the bumper. As for usb connectivity, it depends if there's an adapter for whatever goofy pin out your manufacturer has going. Worst case you can solder an adapter. The ilx107 has a normal USB port on the back, so if you're afraid of wires in the worst case you can snake a wire through a gap and dangle it somewhere convenient.
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Yeah wireless is my #1 must-have. The only downside with wireless (aside from limiting head unit choice) is that it's only useful for short drives. Otherwise, you're plugging something in for power anyway and power pads don't charge a plus-sized phone very quickly. It's a nice to have, but you need to weigh it against your other needs in a head unit. There's a lot of 107s out there and it's a good, responsive unit but if you need to go anywhere outside the carplay box you hit limitations very quickly. Unfortunately, wireless means you're limited to two headunits, the iLX-107 and a Pioneer that just came out. If those are your choices, the Alpine is a better experience, but the Pioneer has more features. xzzy posted:HD radio, in-unit Sirius, Android compatibility, HDMI input. Also has front/rear entertainment zone controls which are niche things but might matter to somebody. 207 has 4v preamps, versus 2v on the 107. 207 has multi-camera module support, 107 only has one. The 207 has a built-in microphone rendering the external one optional (if you choose). It can also control multiple phones (Apple or not) at the same time if need be. USB Mass storage input is also available on the 207 which isn't on the 107 as its USB only does wired carplay connections and nothing else. I also think the actual hard buttons on the 207 (as opposed to capacitive buttons on the 107) are better because you can use them with gloves, but that's a personal preference I guess. I went with the 207 instead of the 107 because of the better audio output options and the multi-camera control box as well as the fact that I could pair it with both my main phone (carplay) and work phone (bluetooth) simultaneously. quote:As for usb connectivity, it depends if there's an adapter for whatever goofy pin out your manufacturer has going. Worst case you can solder an adapter. The ilx107 has a normal USB port on the back, so if you're afraid of wires in the worst case you can snake a wire through a gap and dangle it somewhere convenient. OEM USB often has adapter kits. Between Metra, Scosche, CarAV, and PAC Audio, somebody usually has one. illcendiary posted:Did you lose any USB functionality in your vehicle by making the switch? I drive a 2015 Mazda CX-5 and I’m worried that I’ll lose the fast USB charger in my center console if I change out the headunit. Crutchfield is unclear on what functionality is lost. There's an adapter available for CX-5s that will plug it into your new head unit's USB port. https://www.carid.com/scosche/retains-oe-usb-adaptor-mpn-mausb01b.html?singleid=1085145508&url=78716489 If you decide to go Alpine on Mazda I made a custom boot screen for Mazda users since I put an iLX-207 into my 3.
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I'll also point out the ilx107 is so overpowered compared to the stock head unit I've never taken the volume over 12.. which is like 1/4 the maximum. I mean I certainly expected an improvement and I assume all aftermarket stuff in this class does the same but I had designs on an amp and fancy speakers and have felt no pressure to do so.
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xzzy posted:Yes, and they're configurable. I laid down a shovel and a rake behind my car to line things up and was done in ten minutes. Oh and a chair to align distance off the bumper. Electrical engineer here, so I love wires! I think I’m actually going to go with the Alpine. Thinking on it more, I haven’t ever had the need for a CD player, and a capacitive screen would be so much nicer. Thanks dudes! kefkafloyd posted:The only downside with wireless (aside from limiting head unit choice) is that it's only useful for short drives. Otherwise, you're plugging something in for power anyway and power pads don't charge a plus-sized phone very quickly. It's a nice to have, but you need to weigh it against your other needs in a head unit. There's a lot of 107s out there and it's a good, responsive unit but if you need to go anywhere outside the carplay box you hit limitations very quickly. Yeah I’d still be plugging into my dock for my work commute, but I blast around town driving kids to their sports and poo poo all the time, so lots of short trips where I wouldn’t bother plugging in. Henrik Zetterberg fucked around with this message at 03:05 on Aug 5, 2018 |
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Also, the iLX-207 has the same capacitive screen as the 107. I dig it a lot, works great in sunlight, but it is a fingerprint magnet.Henrik Zetterberg posted:Electrical engineer here, so I love wires! What kind of car do you drive? You should check out Five Star Car Stereo's youtube channel and see if they've worked on your model. They've done comprehensive video reviews (showing all the menus and everything) on popular units too (including the Alpine carplay units). If you're curious about wiring they go into a lot of good stuff. iDataLink Maestro is also super handy depending on the car you drive as well.
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kefkafloyd posted:The only downside with wireless (aside from limiting head unit choice) is that it's only useful for short drives. Otherwise, you're plugging something in for power anyway and power pads don't charge a plus-sized phone very quickly. It's a nice to have, but you need to weigh it against your other needs in a head unit. There's a lot of 107s out there and it's a good, responsive unit but if you need to go anywhere outside the carplay box you hit limitations very quickly. This is awesome, thanks! Yeah I just want to make sure I retain some semblance of USB charging since it’s currently built-in at two spots. If I get anything it’ll Be the iLX-207 so this is greatly appreciated.
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kefkafloyd posted:Also, the iLX-207 has the same capacitive screen as the 107. I dig it a lot, works great in sunlight, but it is a fingerprint magnet. 2016 Subaru WRX. I’ll definitely check that out. Thanks! Will definitely need to read up about the USB wiring though since I have a couple ports. Currently charge my phone via 12V adapter, but keeping my center console USB functionality would be great.
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Do note that the Alpine units only have one USB port, so if you have a second port (Power only?) it won't connect to the head unit. If you have a factory backup camera you'll also want to get an adapter for that. For CX-5s you're gonna have two options for smart boxes: The PAC Audio Radio Pro and the iDataLink. iDataLink gets you performance/monitoring gauges and trouble code support. They don't have a Mazda harness, though, so your installer will have to hard-wire the wires. PAC Audio does steering wheel controls only (and is slightly cheaper) but they do have Mazda harnesses so you don't have to gently caress around as much. Henrik Zetterberg posted:2016 Subaru WRX. I’ll definitely check that out. Thanks! iDataLink on Suabaru should be what you're after. There are adapters for factory USB but you'll only get one port with the alpine. You could repin the adapter and wire the second port for power only. Alternatievly, you could rewire both center console ports for power only and replace your 12v socket with a USB replacement socket (I did this on my car since it didn't have a factory USB port). Depends on what you think would be most convenient for you. kefkafloyd fucked around with this message at 05:29 on Aug 5, 2018 |
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Anyone have experience with eyes-free Siri? I'm replacing the stereo in my kid's Nissan (base model, no steering wheel controls, single-din) with a JVC that I guess you just push the middle button to activate Siri and she's supposed to read your texts and take audio commands. I've never replaced a stereo in a car before so this should be fun. The Crutchfield installation kit looks relatively easy.
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It works well enough, if you really really must get the content of a text while driving. The speech-to-text for sending texts is not great but it works.. just like everything Siri.
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