iPod to single speaker

tylergeddis · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:00 am Post subject: iPod to single speaker

I was wondering if I could connect my iPod to the stock single speaker next to the speedometer in my bug. I want to keep the simple dash look without a radio. Not sure if the I pod would supply enough power to the speaker.

philermonic · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:24 am Post subject:

The iPod will not "drive" the single speaker in the dash of your car. It's output needs to be greatly amplified and there are a number of different avenues you can take to achieve that.
I'm sure if you use the search feature on here you can get some direction.
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Harleyelf · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:32 am Post subject:

Blaupunkt "Melbourne" stereo has an aux in jack and sells for less than a hundred bucks on Amazon. Plays SD cards and flash drives, too. No moving parts, no CD drive, no tapedeck.

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If your bug is still 6V you can get a USB-powered iPod amplifier. Wire it right in to the fusebox, they're a nominal 5V.

BerylGreen63 · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:09 pm Post subject:

you need one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Digital-Audio-Power-Amp...ni+car+amp

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pwmcguire · Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:59 pm Post subject:

Is it 12 or 6 volt?

DHMaher · Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:36 pm Post subject:

I used a small amp in the trunk with an 1/8 in wire hidden in the ash tray. Modern convenience with stock look.

Later I added a switch under the dash so I could switch between my Sapphire V radio and mp3 player. All in all it's very inconspicuous.
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sinjefe · Samba Member Joined: December 25, 2010 Posts: 55

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055865MY/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just bought this and hang it from my headlight / wiper levers. It is rechargeable and pretty loud.

Bugugly · Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:50 pm Post subject:

I used this in my '67 Bug, works great. I did replace the worn speaker too.
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dc · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:30 pm Post subject:

Bugugly · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject:

The unit runs on one channel. You totally bypass the radio. It's not even used. The unit has a master volume attatched to the box. It's simply a positve and negative type set up with either one or two speaker set up. I bought the single speaker set up. They sell both types.
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