Aux input vs.usb input? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

djmikehop · 07-24-2011, 08:36 PM

Hello all, I have used the aux input to play my portable xm unit, I refuse to pay for another subscription, anyway the sound is very low with a very noticeable "hiss", I have a head unit in my work truck that i use this xm unit in, it has a aux input that I use and the sound is fine, My question is do you think if I get a usb to 1/8 inch jack and plug the xm unit to the camaro using this method will the audio be any "cleaner"? Has any one else had issues with the aux input that was corrected by using the usb instead? Thanks for the support, and keep the cheap skate crap to a low roar, I know I spent 38K on a toy, but I already have 3 xm subs, I don't mind using the portable unit for the Camaro!

VanquisherSS · 07-24-2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmikehop

Hello all, I have used the aux input to play my portable xm unit, I refuse to pay for another subscription, anyway the sound is very low with a very noticeable "hiss", I have a head unit in my work truck that i use this xm unit in, it has a aux input that I use and the sound is fine, My question is do you think if I get a usb to 1/8 inch jack and plug the xm unit to the camaro using this method will the audio be any "cleaner"? Has any one else had issues with the aux input that was corrected by using the usb instead? Thanks for the support, and keep the cheap skate crap to a low roar, I know I spent 38K on a toy, but I already have 3 xm subs, I don't mind using the portable unit for the Camaro!

I had a problem with the whole MPIM module which is the aux and usb hookup. I had a ton of static, if i was listening to my ipod and rewinded the track the volume would double for some weird reason, and sometimes it flat out just didn't even get recognized when i would turn the car on.

Took it back to the dealer and there was a service bulletin for it. I know it was for 2010s. Might want to look into it. Getting the module replaced sometime this week.

Sir Nuke · 07-24-2011, 10:37 PM

hmmmmm can't really say.....I have only used the aux input once, but the sound quality was fine...but I use the USB for everything now.

mtmtx · 07-24-2011, 10:39 PM

mine came with the USB and the mini jack...the USB is fantastic

BubbaSS · 07-24-2011, 11:18 PM

I use the Aux now and again to play Pandora through my phone. I get the buzzing/hissing sound with the phone charger plugged in only. On battery, the sound is clean. Have had no issues using the USB port.

Cam2011 · 07-24-2011, 11:54 PM

Both of mine sound great either way. I use mostly my iPhone and the difference is with the USB I can control the songs via the steering wheel, and aux I have to use the iPhone.

Cam2011 · 07-24-2011, 11:55 PM

You can call XM and get son really great rates especially on additional subs, you just have to be a little sly, tell them you are thinking of leaving.

Tiberious · 07-25-2011, 10:50 AM

I can't speak for others but my iPod via USB will occasionally get some serious static/crackling even with a brand new cable. I haven't tried any other Aux input (haven't noticed one....) as I'd like to be able to control the input device via the wheel controls. As for XM, up here in teh Pac NW the darned trees block signal way too often so my first renewal of XM will be my last.

Tib

MFIC · 12-25-2011, 05:55 PM

I know this is an old thread but I wanted to reply to this post because I just found out that I could stream music via bluetooth!

The hissing noise that you all are referring to is called alternator whine. Basically, if you plug in an aux cable while it is charging, you'll hear a whining noise that corresponds with the rpms of your motor. In order to fix that, you can either not charge the phone while the aux cable is plugged in, get a noise reducing aux cable, or stream music through bluetooth.

I found that streaming through bluetooth had better sound quality than an aux cable too!

meSSohappy · 05-21-2012, 01:04 PM

I just picked up my car and noticed that when I play music through my I phone on the usb port I am getting crackling and hissing...is there a fix for this? If I unplug the usb from the car and plug it back in, it stops.

DeAdMiKe187 · 05-21-2012, 01:44 PM

You guys should invest in one of these if you use the AUX and hear any kind of noise:

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Red...dp/B0031U1ATQ/

(But, of course, it would be better if the PDIM didn't produce any noise in the first place.)

meSSohappy · 05-21-2012, 03:37 PM

I was able to pair my i phone music to the car and the sound is great, but you dont get the same controls as you do with the usb...I just got this car so I will check with the dealer about recalls.

CrutchfieldBrooke · 05-21-2012, 10:40 PM

http://http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rCHVc111/p_127SNI135/PAC-SNI-1-3-5-Noise-Filter.html#overview-tab

Check this out for noise issues with the aux port. It's simple and inexpensive, but typically works well.

meSSohappy · 05-22-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CrutchfieldBrooke

http://http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SNI135/PAC-SNI-1-3-5-Noise-Filter.html#overview-tab
Check this out for noise issues with the aux port. It's simple and inexpensive, but typically works well.

Is there a noise filter for the usb plug?

07-24-2011, 08:36 PM	#1
djmikehop Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/ RS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bucks County PA Posts: 134	Aux input vs.usb input? Hello all, I have used the aux input to play my portable xm unit, I refuse to pay for another subscription, anyway the sound is very low with a very noticeable "hiss", I have a head unit in my work truck that i use this xm unit in, it has a aux input that I use and the sound is fine, My question is do you think if I get a usb to 1/8 inch jack and plug the xm unit to the camaro using this method will the audio be any "cleaner"? Has any one else had issues with the aux input that was corrected by using the usb instead? Thanks for the support, and keep the cheap skate crap to a low roar, I know I spent 38K on a toy, but I already have 3 xm subs, I don't mind using the portable unit for the Camaro! __________________

07-24-2011, 10:37 PM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,714 View My Garage	hmmmmm can't really say.....I have only used the aux input once, but the sound quality was fine...but I use the USB for everything now. __________________

07-24-2011, 11:18 PM	#5
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	I use the Aux now and again to play Pandora through my phone. I get the buzzing/hissing sound with the phone charger plugged in only. On battery, the sound is clean. Have had no issues using the USB port. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

05-21-2012, 10:40 PM	#13
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	http://http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rCHVc111/p_127SNI135/PAC-SNI-1-3-5-Noise-Filter.html#overview-tab Check this out for noise issues with the aux port. It's simple and inexpensive, but typically works well. Last edited by CrutchfieldBrooke; 06-03-2012 at 09:18 PM.

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mtmtx Drives: 2SS/RS convertible, 6M Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 237	mine came with the USB and the mini jack...the USB is fantastic

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Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	I can't speak for others but my iPod via USB will occasionally get some serious static/crackling even with a brand new cable. I haven't tried any other Aux input (haven't noticed one....) as I'd like to be able to control the input device via the wheel controls. As for XM, up here in teh Pac NW the darned trees block signal way too often so my first renewal of XM will be my last. Tib

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MFIC Drives: Black 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rural Hall, NC Posts: 81	I know this is an old thread but I wanted to reply to this post because I just found out that I could stream music via bluetooth! The hissing noise that you all are referring to is called alternator whine. Basically, if you plug in an aux cable while it is charging, you'll hear a whining noise that corresponds with the rpms of your motor. In order to fix that, you can either not charge the phone while the aux cable is plugged in, get a noise reducing aux cable, or stream music through bluetooth. I found that streaming through bluetooth had better sound quality than an aux cable too!

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meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,374	I just picked up my car and noticed that when I play music through my I phone on the usb port I am getting crackling and hissing...is there a fix for this? If I unplug the usb from the car and plug it back in, it stops.

05-21-2012, 01:44 PM	#11
DeAdMiKe187 Drives: Black 2012 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 210	You guys should invest in one of these if you use the AUX and hear any kind of noise: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Red...dp/B0031U1ATQ/ (But, of course, it would be better if the PDIM didn't produce any noise in the first place.)

05-21-2012, 03:37 PM	#12
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,374	I was able to pair my i phone music to the car and the sound is great, but you dont get the same controls as you do with the usb...I just got this car so I will check with the dealer about recalls.