mike519

Just discovered that when you use this software, you have to select the .wpl playlist option on the last page before export. It uses .m3u as a default but this won't work with SYNC.

Just found thiss box as well... http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lX3gseEmWcc/p...e-Q5.html?tp=84 I like the look of it as it has 5 channels and is a little cheaper than the JL. Curious though...I found an Alpine 4 channel amp that accepts speaker INPUTS for use with factory HUs. I assume it has built in convertors. Do you guys think this would be better or worse than a stand alone option like the unit I linked to above?

Found some nice ones at www.sherwoodinnovations.com . They are made and distributed less than an hour from my house!! I'm going to go down and take a look at them but the photos look great. They have 3D trim pieces as well as 2D (peel and stick) and I am going to go with the 3D for a more stock look.

Called itunes export... http://www.ericdaugherty.com/dev/itunesexport/ I think its older software and I noticed that when it was running (creating the playlists on the USB stick) that it said "(Not Responding)" occasionally in the top box but I ignored it and it worked fine. I used the option to also add the music files along with the playlist file. So, I started with a blank stick and this software copied the playlists and music over for me....everything works perfectly in my Edge. I also did find a similar convertor for use with Windows Media instead of iTunes. Just do a search for playlists convertors.

I've been reading this thread with interest as we just picked up our 2010 Edge last week. I have been trying to get my iPhone 3Gs to work properly with Sync. For those who aren't familiar with the iPhone and its Sync issues, it will frequently not play audio via USB if you turned the car off while in Bluetooth Audio mode or just about any other input except for line in, andd then got back into your car and attempted to play via USB. A huge pain. After reading this thread, I had a great idea... I found the USB2 port on the suncc module as mentioned. I then bought a short (8") miniUSB to USB cable plus a female to female USB adapter as well as an 8GB USB flash drive (on sale at Staples here in Canada for $20 this week). I then found a simple software program that scans your iTunes Library and allows you to choose playlists to save to the USB drive. Basically, I had a copy of my iPod on a USB flash drive. Plug that into the USB2 setup and store the whole thing behind that panel in the center console. Works like a charm and no more issues as above. I will only use the main USB for charging or for other USB sticks if needed. Kinda turns a USB stick into a built in hard drive media player...all for around $30!!

Thanks for the help Davin. That looks like a pretty cool unit, though way out of my price range at this point I think. Will look into the JL units...looking at the stealthbox sub that they have and is designed for the Edge. Thanks again, Mike

Thanks for your reply. While I would like to considder an upgrade to the HU, I have SYNC and don't want to mess with its functionality. I am familiar with line level convertors but not signal processors. Do they run off speaker outputs as well? Thanks again

Recognizing that I have to get a line level box or two for the speaker outs from the factory deck in order to add amps, what speaker/amp/sub combos have others used or would recommend?

Can I get and is it easy enough to install a sun visor into my 2010 Edge SEL that will give me built in Homelink?

Just picked up our 2010 SEL and I am quie happy with one exception. I do not like the silver metalic looking trim plate around the audio and climate controls and I want to upgrade to something like a dark graphite looking trim. I do not want the peel andd stick kind, I want to replace the trim pieces alltogether. Are there any good sources for these things?