All General Discussion Readers: Do you use your CD player regularly?

Kirkster · 03-23-2011, 07:59 AM

So that is what that slot under the nav screen is for...

Zaggeron · 03-23-2011, 08:05 AM

Each CD I own has played exactly once in my Z -- merely to rip it to the HD. It's a bummer I can't load music via USB since now i have to rip each CD twice.

DIGItonium · 03-23-2011, 08:27 AM

With the Kenwood DDX-814 I thought I would use the CD/DVD frequently because flash drives beyond 8GB were pricey a couple of years ago. Since I started using flash drives, I never had use for a CD/DVD drive. Plus, I hardly watch movies in the car. Therefore, I plan to sell the DDX-814 and downgrade to an Alpine media receiver.

Highway · 03-23-2011, 08:32 AM

I mainly listen to either XM or my ipod, but I do have a couple of audio dvds in my car just because they have awesome sound quality.

GZ3 · 03-23-2011, 08:35 AM

nah, not really....its all about the Cowon here

ProfessorDave · 03-23-2011, 07:47 PM

Yes, under these circumstances:
I forgot my iPod
I left the iPod in the Mazda, then decided to take the Z
I forgot my iPod and got tired of listening to my FI exhaust (OK, that's a lie...I never get tired of listening to my FI exhaust)

sonic370 · 03-24-2011, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Yes, under these circumstances:
I forgot my iPod
I left the iPod in the Mazda, then decided to take the Z
I forgot my iPod and got tired of listening to my FI exhaust (OK, that's a lie...I never get tired of listening to my FI exhaust)

Which is why i just bought a second ipod from a pawn shop. i know but don't laughi got a 60 day warranty. if it doesn't go down by then it won't.plus it only cost 29.95 with cable works great. didn't have time to go thur amazon.

import111 · 03-23-2011, 08:20 PM

I don't do the mp3 thing. I still prefer CD's and use the CD player daily.

bleufiend · 03-23-2011, 08:32 PM

Nope, aux in for my iphone.

themann1984 · 03-23-2011, 08:42 PM

I don't get it.

Let's say you're cruising down the highway or any other road and you want to listen to a particular artist or song. How do you fiddle with your tiny ipod player to find the song without getting into a car wreck? I feel like that would be kind of like texting while driving.

CDs are easy to pop in and out of the player with minimal driving distraction. And you can just as easily create customizable CDs.

By the way. I didn't get the Nav system, either. $2,000 for something that will be obsolete in a couple years and that my phone can do just as easily didn't seem worth it. So that could also be part of my problem.

And to be consistent.
The 370 Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

sonic370 · 03-23-2011, 09:06 PM

If you've got the base unit your pretty much stuck with what you have.Using the aux cable. It works it's just not as good a signal

optiontrader · 03-23-2011, 11:40 PM

Thanks for the replies, all - poll looks so far what I was expecting.

(Dunno how to edit the poll to include Music Box - can anyone steer me in the right direction?)

Keep the replies coming!

KaienZ34 · 03-24-2011, 08:37 AM

Nope, haven't bought a cd since 1995. Physical format is dead, this includes cd's, dvd's, blu-ray, games, etc....

Knewrome · 03-24-2011, 01:04 PM

CDs? Never!

Guys, if you have a Z without NAV, but do have Sattelite-ready radio, there is a simple and elegant option to get full music functionality from your iPod and/or iPhone. Do yourself a favor and look into getting a module from USA-Spec or a similar manufacturer.

The module was about $160 installed. It's a tiny box that is mounted behind your factory stereo. I had them run a cable w/ iPod connector to the center console.

The unit charges the iPhone/iPod, song and artist information are displayed on the head unit and it has worked seamlessly for over a year for me. Sattelite functionality IS retained - you don't lose it by going this route.

My only nitpicky complaint is that you can't skip tracks using the steering wheel controls (volume works fine).

Just throwing this out there.

Sizzle · 03-24-2011, 01:42 PM

I've never used the CD changer, I have a 16GB flashdrive in the USB slot...I'm going to experiment with a 500GB portable HDD later in the spring.

View Poll Results: Do you use your CD player regularly?
Yes - I love those silver discs!!! Listen to it everyday!	28	19.31%
Nope - Give me an iPod, MP3 player, XM/Siruis, or good ol' AM/FM	117	80.69%
Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll

03-23-2011, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	So that is what that slot under the nav screen is for... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

03-23-2011, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	Each CD I own has played exactly once in my Z -- merely to rip it to the HD. It's a bummer I can't load music via USB since now i have to rip each CD twice. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

03-23-2011, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	With the Kenwood DDX-814 I thought I would use the CD/DVD frequently because flash drives beyond 8GB were pricey a couple of years ago. Since I started using flash drives, I never had use for a CD/DVD drive. Plus, I hardly watch movies in the car. Therefore, I plan to sell the DDX-814 and downgrade to an Alpine media receiver. __________________

03-23-2011, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	nah, not really....its all about the Cowon here __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

03-23-2011, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 15	I mainly listen to either XM or my ipod, but I do have a couple of audio dvds in my car just because they have awesome sound quality.

03-23-2011, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Yes, under these circumstances: I forgot my iPod I left the iPod in the Mazda, then decided to take the Z I forgot my iPod and got tired of listening to my FI exhaust (OK, that's a lie...I never get tired of listening to my FI exhaust) __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

03-23-2011, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 192	I don't do the mp3 thing. I still prefer CD's and use the CD player daily.

03-23-2011, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 15	Nope, aux in for my iphone. __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

03-23-2011, 08:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 16	I don't get it. Let's say you're cruising down the highway or any other road and you want to listen to a particular artist or song. How do you fiddle with your tiny ipod player to find the song without getting into a car wreck? I feel like that would be kind of like texting while driving. CDs are easy to pop in and out of the player with minimal driving distraction. And you can just as easily create customizable CDs. By the way. I didn't get the Nav system, either. $2,000 for something that will be obsolete in a couple years and that my phone can do just as easily didn't seem worth it. So that could also be part of my problem. And to be consistent. The 370 Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

03-23-2011, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	If you've got the base unit your pretty much stuck with what you have.Using the aux cable. It works it's just not as good a signal

03-23-2011, 11:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the replies, all - poll looks so far what I was expecting. (Dunno how to edit the poll to include Music Box - can anyone steer me in the right direction?) Keep the replies coming! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

03-24-2011, 08:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Nope, haven't bought a cd since 1995. Physical format is dead, this includes cd's, dvd's, blu-ray, games, etc.... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-24-2011, 01:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Knewrome Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Onyx Pyramid Posts: 43 Drives: '10 40th Ann Ed 370Z Rep Power: 16	CDs? Never! Guys, if you have a Z without NAV, but do have Sattelite-ready radio, there is a simple and elegant option to get full music functionality from your iPod and/or iPhone. Do yourself a favor and look into getting a module from USA-Spec or a similar manufacturer. The module was about $160 installed. It's a tiny box that is mounted behind your factory stereo. I had them run a cable w/ iPod connector to the center console. The unit charges the iPhone/iPod, song and artist information are displayed on the head unit and it has worked seamlessly for over a year for me. Sattelite functionality IS retained - you don't lose it by going this route. My only nitpicky complaint is that you can't skip tracks using the steering wheel controls (volume works fine). Just throwing this out there.

03-24-2011, 01:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sizzle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 Black Roadster Rep Power: 15	I've never used the CD changer, I have a 16GB flashdrive in the USB slot...I'm going to experiment with a 500GB portable HDD later in the spring.

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