so I dont think my speakers are blown but when i listen to my ipod through the aux jack, if i turn the volume up it starts to crack sometimes but when i turn it down its fine. Anyone else experience this? Ill post a video once i get off work today. I have the upgraded sound package with the sub

 

It just may be your aux jack, I had that problem before.

 

AUX is line-in style.

Ipod output is headphone style.


They are not an ideal fit electrically, but it should work "okay" if you avoid using high volume levels on your iPod.

Really, the AUX input is built to expect signal from an AUX line-out, but an iPod and a headphone->RCA lead is just so convenient that it's hard to resist...

Rich

 

Turn thevolume down on your iPod, and the volume up on the radio, the stock radio cant handle the ipod being up all the way.

Aaron

 

Ill turn it down on the ipod, I havent noticed this problem before so ill let you guys know what happens. How much should I turn the volume down??

 

i leave my iPod volume all the way up. the only time that i notice this noise is if I'm trying to charge my iPod at the same time as playing it.

 

Get a line-out cable for your iPod.
http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Audio-30.../dp/B00490OVM0
Just make sure you find one that lists compatibility with your generation iPod/iPhone.

 

yeah i never noticed it before and i dont charge my ipod so idk whats going on

 

And I have the red and white input for my car

 

They make those too. I've seen them without the video RCA but they don't charge.
http://www.amazon.com/composite-vide...6405203&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Ziotek-ZT19006...6405203&sr=1-8

 

And that one shouldnt cause cracking noise??

 

It may well take care of it. When you have an impedance mismach which is why you need to turn your iPod volume up pretty high to get a good volume out of the stereo. Having the volume all the way up on the iPod is forcing it's little headphone amp/driver to its designed limit and can create distortion and noise. You'll get better sound even if this isn't the source of your cracking.

If you're hesitant to spend money, maybe you can borrow another iPhone/iPod/MP3 player and someone else's cable to see if it resolves your issue. It could be as simple as a bad cable or a loose connection in your headphone jack on your iPod.

 

ill just buy it at a store around here, and if it doesnt change, return it! yay america!

 

^^^This. Running a headphone jack signal to a line-in type port will cause this problem on most audio systems, not just the line-in on your car. You can replicate the problem on any home theater reciever, bookshelf-type stereo, or any other system that requires a line-in. What I do to get around it the cheap way is turn the audio system to mid-power, then turn up the iPod until the sound starts to crackle. Then, I turn the iPod down a bit and limit the volume to that point. I'm too cheap to go buy an adapter cable