Volume of iPod connected to AUX is low - Toyota Yaris Forums

jeong · 11-07-2006, 05:47 PM

Hello Happy Yaris owners.

I just goy my Blazing Blue Yaris LB last Friday. What a fun car. :)

I do have a question... I have a iPod Mini and connected it via AUX port using a mini stereo cable. For some reason, the sound output of the iPod through the speakers are much lower than the sound I get from the FM stations.

For example, when I listen to radio at volume setting 20, I would have to turn the volume to 35-40 to listen to the iPod.

Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there a work around? Do I need a differrent mini stereo cable?

Thank you for your kind response. :)

TrancosRt · 11-07-2006, 06:43 PM

My creative mp3 player needs to be cranked up all the way, but then 20 does the trick, although 25 is right about perfect.

nick1983 · 11-07-2006, 07:31 PM

Turn up the IPOD

jeong · 11-07-2006, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the respones. :)

vodkalush · 11-07-2006, 10:44 PM

another factor is the level that the song was recorded/ripped at.

atebit · 11-08-2006, 12:30 AM

Another factor is probably that the headphone jack on the iPod isn't impedance-matched to the line-level input of the radio's AUX port. You could try plugging your iPod in to the iPod dock, which actually has a proper line-level output that should be proper impedance and level for the radio's AUX port.

I have the same problem with my iPod, but I don't know where I'd position the iPod in the dock in my sedan. It's possible that someone makes just a cable that plugs into the dock connector that provides a line out jack that would be less bulky than having to use the dock.

atebit · 11-08-2006, 01:53 AM

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jeong · 11-08-2006, 12:59 PM

Thanks for all the tips. I wil see what I can do. :)

Sinaz · 05-30-2007, 07:21 PM

Actually, I use an iRiver (but let's just say a non-iPod) that I plug directly into the aux port. I have a similar problem. At maximum mp3 player volume, I still have to crank my stereo up to 50+ to get nominal listening volume (this applies to all mp3 content, though songs play just slightly louder than podcasts).

The big issue is that I get in the habit of having the stereo volume cranked while listening to the mp3 player, and then plugging in/out the cable causes a loud pop in the system that I just know will eventually do something bad to the speakers.

Can I do something about the impedance matching?

jamal1984 · 05-30-2007, 07:49 PM

My got the same problems, try to buy some expensive cable but still the same, it's wont get near the CD quality.

11-07-2006, 05:47 PM	#1
jeong Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3	Volume of iPod connected to AUX is low Hello Happy Yaris owners. I just goy my Blazing Blue Yaris LB last Friday. What a fun car. :) I do have a question... I have a iPod Mini and connected it via AUX port using a mini stereo cable. For some reason, the sound output of the iPod through the speakers are much lower than the sound I get from the FM stations. For example, when I listen to radio at volume setting 20, I would have to turn the volume to 35-40 to listen to the iPod. Is anyone else experiencing this? Is there a work around? Do I need a differrent mini stereo cable? Thank you for your kind response. :)

11-07-2006, 10:44 PM	#5
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	another factor is the level that the song was recorded/ripped at. __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts

11-08-2006, 12:59 PM	#8
jeong Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3	Thanks for all the help. Thanks for all the tips. I wil see what I can do. :)

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