After a bit of a warm spell here during the winter (not that our winters are ever too cold in the Front Range), I have been driving my ML with the windows down and the sunroof open.
I have noticed that my stereo's volume is woefully inadequate even at the highest setting when playing from the iPod (using the iPod integration kit, of course).
This is not the case when playing from radio or CD, so I do not believe it to be a deficiency in the stock audio system (I did not spring for the HK system much to my chagrin).
Why is this? Can I fix this somehow? Is there a setting to modify the volume from the "Aux Line In" (iPod Integration Kit). I am using the iPod kit, not the regular 3.5mm minijack AUX input (the iPod kit takes the place of that, though, so it is still called AUX).
Do I need to install an amp so I can get the volume I need? I find this very curious given that the output is fine when the volume is even cranked halfway with the CD/Radio, even with the windows all the way down, hell, it will blow out my ear drums at 3/4...but cranked with the iPod it is barely jammable...
HELP ME!
PS--I have tried Sound Check on and off on my iPod with little to no avail...I imagine I could remaster all my music at a higher intrinsic volume level, although that sounds ludicrous given that most of my music is actually ITMS legal music that has been mastered at the same level as the CD version. I have a feeling this has to do with the MB iPod kit not giving the same amount of input levels as the CD/Radio...
Not sure what the issue may be, I haven't had that issue at all. I was going to suggest looking at the sound check but you did that. Do you have the iPod set to the MB suggested setting? I think the only other setting would be the equalizer. My only other suggestion would be to try another iPod to see if that is the issue.
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I have noticed that my stereo's volume is woefully inadequate even at the highest setting when playing from the iPod (using the iPod integration kit, of course).
This is not the case when playing from radio or CD, so I do not believe it to be a deficiency in the stock audio system (I did not spring for the HK system much to my chagrin).
Okay I have noticed similar issues with mine but I have the HK system. What I find is that I must turn the volume up with the iPod in the connector (iPod kit connector). I can still get it loud enough to be uncomfortable but when I switch from iPod to radio the difference is volume is quite startling. The radio is much louder than the iPod. I have even tried turning the volume all-the-way up before connecting the iPod but it doesn't make any difference.
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Andy
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The signal going into your stereo's amplifier from the iPod is pretty weak. We are talking about a device that is designed to run on a battery for 10 hours and drive earbuds.
If that is not acceptable, consider an amplifier between the iPod and your stereo (and IT'S amplifier).
Headroom.com sells portable amps that have to be experienced to be appreciated. Many would consider this overkill, but it will solve your iPod issues forever.
Just a thought from an owner of 7 Macs and 5 iPods.
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The signal going into your stereo's amplifier from the iPod is pretty weak. We are talking about a device that is designed to run on a battery for 10 hours and drive earbuds.
If that is not acceptable, consider an amplifier between the iPod and your stereo (and IT'S amplifier).
Headroom.com sells portable amps that have to be experienced to be appreciated. Many would consider this overkill, but it will solve your iPod issues forever.
Just a thought from an owner of 7 Macs and 5 iPods.
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The 164 has an iPod connector in the glove box that fits into the the small computer connection on the base of the iPod. The ML interface kit takes care of all of the necessary amplification and power to the iPod.
The iPod integration kit uses the Line Out feature of the iPod, which produces a stronger signal than the regular earphone one (from the top).
If you're getting lower volume, you should have the kit rechecked by MB.
The amplifier that others mention works wonders, but you will lose the capability to control the iPod through the steering wheel controls, since the amplifier connects to the headphone jack and you'll have to use the regular AUX input, also losing the ability to recharge your iPod while connected.
The signal going into your stereo's amplifier from the iPod is pretty weak. We are talking about a device that is designed to run on a battery for 10 hours and drive earbuds.
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I am having the same volume problem yet when I hook the very same IPOD to my monster adapter that feeds through the FM radio I have plenty of volume.
Called MB this morning, two separate dealers, neither service department has heard of this problem.
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