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Hey all,

 

I got a JVC 12 disc MP3 changer that I recently hooked up but I have noticed the sound quality isn't what I expected. The first time I hooked it up I put the changer under the rear seat (ext cab) with the wires running down the middle of the truck under the centre console. The FM modulator thingy was under the dash right in front of the centre console. With this setup I would get interference that would get louder and higher pitched as I accelerated.

I pulled it all apart and moved the FM modulator thingy to the glove box and left the changer where it was. Now the noise is less loud but I have another high pitched noise that is constant. I have the correct antenna adapters and tried moving the power and constant wires too, but, it is not what I expected. My buddy has a Mercury Cougar same MP3 changer and his has much better sound, virtually no interference. The only thing I can think of is his car is a manual, I am not sure if running the wire to the changer down the transmission hump is a good idea. Can anyone suggest something I could try to improve the sound quality (without buying a new HU and Changer :seeya: )?

 

I was looking at using the AUX port in my factory HU but from what I was told you can't use it with a changer but it would work with a HD MP3 player

 

Thanks in advance

 

sD

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04SilveradoZ71 Enthusiast

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Does the radio have a provision to hook up a cd changer. if it has that Pbus connector in the back then you could use that. I did that with my Pioneer radio when using my mp3 player in my ranger.

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