Pioneer CD-INCAR2 Car Kit for Pioneer GEX-INNO2BK Inno 2 Portable XM Radio
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Manufacturer: PioneerBrand: Pioneer
Edition: Electronics
Model: CDINCAR2
Publisher: Pioneer
Studio: Pioneer
Music Label: Pioneer
Product features:
- Accessory kit for playing Pioneer inno satellite radio over your car stereo
- Includes dock, cigarette lighter power adapter, cassette audio adapter, full function remote control
- Universal swivel mounting bracket, optional vent mount
- Can connect dock directly to car stereo with optional RCA left/right cord
- Compatible with the Pioneer inno2bk radio
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Customer Review: If you own a Ford Taurus...
Summary: 4 Stars
I did some research before buying my first satellite receiver to see how other Ford Taurus owners made out, and thought I'd share my results. (This will apply to other Ford/Lincoln/Mercury car owners as well.)
I bought the Pioneer CD-INCAR2 Car Kit for the Pioneer Inno2. The kit has everything that most people will need, and it works well enough. Of course I first tried the FM modulator (which, as others have pointed out, can only be used with the dock in this kit). Unfortunately, the combination of the (FCC-mandated) weak FM signal and the rear-deck-mounted antenna ruled out that solution. (Some receivers come with an external wire antenna which you stick to your rear window to overcome this problem. At this writing, the Inno2 doesn't.)
The cassette adapter works passably well, but I don't get the full musical range; the sound is more or less muddy, depending upon the station. (I'll try cleaning the cassette deck's heads, but I'm not hopeful.) I may try the SureConnect wiring harness but, judging by other reviews, that sounds like more hassle than it's worth.
Taurus (and other Ford/Lincoln/Mercury) owners who don't like the cassette adapter or the SureConnect cable have another option -- the FRDR-AUX connector marketed by Crutchfield. It "lets you convert the CD changer port on your Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury factory stereo into an auxiliary input, suitable for connecting an add-on satellite radio tuner, portable music player, or other audio source." (They have an online tool to match your car with the proper adapter.)
I haven't purchased this yet, but if I get really dissatisfied with the cassette adapter, I might. It's not cheap; it costs about ten bucks more than the Car Kit. You'd still need the Kit, however, for the dock, antenna, and power cord.
Description of Pioneer CD-INCAR2 Car Kit for Pioneer GEX-INNO2BK Inno 2 Portable XM Radio
Convenient close-at-hand mounting with Car Dock, In-car antenna for best reception, and keep inno fully charged with included Power Adapter. Compatible with GEX-INNO2BLK only.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories