The Easiest way to improve the quality of audio in your car is to improve your speakers. Standard factory fitted speakers usually only provide between 5w & 20w peak output & usually made from inferior substandard materials. The materials used are prone to distort and whine when the power supplied is turned up. Considering that most Factory head-units (stereos) only supply an amplified power signal of up to 20w, you can see that the speakers are very quickly at the maximum level.

Aftermarket Speakers are usually between 50w RMS to 250w RMS (400w Peak), instantly providing the extra quality needed. Although the Power output is not the only guide to how good the speakers are, it is a good indication to how the speakers will handle the power provided and reproduce into a good output.

Depending on the level, quality and volume wanted or required, factory head-units may not be able to reproduce the signal to a powerful enough level. This is only usually the case when building a whole system involving Amps & Subs, in which case you would need either an aftermarket stereo or a line-driver.

Aftermarket Speakers

Aftermarket Head-units

The installation of the Gateway 100 & 300 units are usually trouble free, in fact the most troublesome part of the installation is removing the head-unit. We have listed a few features regarding the installation that will help you when deciding whether or not you should try it yourself. (Please remember that The Gateway 100 & 300 products are car and radio specific and have different pin setting for different units)

Preparation,

Disconnect the head-unit (stereo) from the battery. If you have a security code applied ensure that you have it recorded.

Remove the Head-Unit

Often the radio will have a specific radio Key that will need to be used when removing the Stereo, (available at http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/iPod_Car_Accessories/Radio_Keys/). Simply insert the keys into the slots and pull out the head-unit.

Remove the Original Harness

Remove the harness that is attached to the stereo, these harness look different in different car models and manufactures.

Replace the Dension Harness

Attach the Dension Harness to the stereo and then re attach the old harness to Dension harness. The Denson attachment should then be connected to the Dension PCB (black box).

Attach & route the application

When the harness have been connected together, connect the Dension application (Dock Cable or Active cradle) to the PCB and rout into the position that you would like it to be kept, (for dock cables this is usally in the glove box, active cradles are usually attached to the Dashboard)

Insert the head-unit  

Insert the head-unit back into the original position and re connect to the battery.

Remember,

The Key code for the radio, updated iPod software & Dension software also resolve 99% of installation problems

For more detailed instruction refer to the Manual when purchased, or visit http://install.dension.com

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Dice have announced that the new units for 2008 will have greater compatibility with vehicles & Models. The new units have the same hardware & connections as before. Its the Firmware with-in the PBC that features the new Dice upgrade. On selected vehicle models this allows for greater ease of use and also provides text compatibility (although Text compatibility is not available on all units).

Honda are one of the first car manufacturers capable of using the upgraded firmware, with the majority of the new 06-onward models being text compatible, but Dice are currently working very hard to ensure that all major manufactures have text compatibility in the near future.

View all Honda iPod Car Kits visit www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk or follow the link Honda Dice iPod car Kits

www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk has created a new feature that allows the user to find the best kit for your vehicle. The Car Kit wizard is located at the bottom left of the Navigation panel on all pages of the site.

The new feature works by listing all the products available for specific Cars & Models, so say for example you have a BMW 3series E36, 1997. Click the Car wizard button, click BMW, Click 3 Series, and see what kit is best for you. Easy as that.

Due to the quantity that we order the bluestone BT-1 Bluetooth Hands-free speaker we have been able to negotiate as special price to all our customers.

The Bluestone BT-1 Bluetooth Speaker is an all in one Bluetooth device that automatically detects A2DP compatible products including Mobile Phones, PDAs, Computers & MP3/4 players with Bluetooth compatibility.

The BT-1 allows the user to make and receive calls with-out the need to hold the Phone, Thus improving Driver Safety. The BT-1 can be set up to display the Caller ID, call processing information and Phone book synchronization via the User-Friendly Menu & the Device can be easily mounted in a safe location in the car, e.g. Sun Visor, or can be used around the office or home.

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iPodcarkitdirect have for the first time made High Quality Car Audio components and products available on the site. Due to the Massive amounts of people wanting our input and guidance when increasing the quality of they’re factory fitted audio system, Ipodcarkitdirect decided source and test car audio components & made the best of them purchasable on www.iPodcarkitdirect.co.uk. 

Rockford Fosgate, The Definitive brand of Car Audio is now available to purchase. Recognised as the leading brand for many years Rockford’s’ stylish design of all they’re products is a key feature for they’re popularity. Many of their products have a Bespoke, Modern & Quality look and feel, meaning they complement and improve even the most stunning car interior. However this is only where the Rockford’s Expertises begins. The Sensational Quality of the Rockford’s product range is recognisable as soon as heard, easily surpassing many manufacturer upgrades such as BOSE and Harmon Kardon.

The Most beneficial part of upgrading your car audio system is that you are in control of What/ How much & Where you want to improve. If you feel the need for a Better Quality, Much Crisper & Cleaner sound, replace your door speakers, If you feel that you need more Depth and Bass in the Instrumentals you can include a Subwoofer into the system. Your choice for improvement is endless.

Get the most from you iPod Car Kits & Play the Music like it is meant to be heard

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Dension are producing a new accessory for the gateway 500 enabling users to control the functions of the Gateway 500 in a much more user friendly way.  The AVR unit will allow videos to be watched on original screen or on a display installed in the rear of the vehicle (IVE1000 still required to play AV).

Densions main reason for developing the new AVR accessory is that it allows multi source operations, meaning that the user can play multiple choices, so maybe you would like to listen to your favourite music on your iPod while driving & keep the Kids quite by watching their favourite Video in the back.  This is set to be a revolutionary break through for Dension as multi source has never been done to this extent in car audio.

The AVR may be some time away as Dension are first trying to complete the production of various projects like the BTA2000 Bluetooth Adapter, the CD Retention kits for BMW & some secret projects we can’t tell yet!! (Prepare to be amazed because you are going to want some of these). However more information on all new products will be available soon at www.iPodcarkitdirect.co.uk

The Dension BTA1500 Bluetooth adapter is now available at www.iPodcarkitdirect.co.uk, the specially designed unit will maximise the Gateway 500 fibre optics system in allowing the user to make hands free phone calls, stream music from mobile phone (and other AD2P devices) and browse your phone book on all compatible screens. The New BTA1500 has been in development since the BTA1000 was discontinued several months ago, Dension realising the importance of this technology to its customers have put their full concentration on completing this project in minimum time and maximum testing ensuring the new Bluetooth unit lives up to expectations.

The New BTA1500 Bluetooth adapter is only compatible with the Gateway 500 Fibre Optic Systems. The BTA2000 Densions’ next product is expected to be ready nearer October 2008 and is expected to be compatible with all Dension Gateway systems. No Doubt more information regarding the BTA2000 will be available here soon.

The long awaited production of the New Dension Active Cradle inserts / Sleeves for the Apple iPhone, Apple iPod Nano 3Gen, Apple iPod iTouch & Apple iPod Classic has finally been completed. The Sleeves attach into the Dension Active Cradle allowing a snug fit for the New iPods. This allows users to incorporate the Active Cradle as part of the iPod Car Kit using the new iPods for the first time with out the need for a passive cradle or holder.

All New Active Cradle Kits are set to include the new sleeves in the distant future, however currently the Active Cradle kit will still be produced with the older iPod Sleeves as the majority of Dension users still have the older iPods.

The Package includes a sleeve for the iPod Touch, iPhone & iPod Nano 3Gen with the iPod Classic also fitting the insert. These are currently on special offer to all iPodcarkitdirect customers for £14.97, this price is set to go up in the near future.

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