What stereo systems are designed for use with the iPod? • Is the iPod Hi-Fi better or worse than other iPod stereo systems?

What aftermarket car stereos are designed for use with the iPod? In 2004, Alpine release the KCA-420i, a vehicle interface adapter which allowed one to plug an iPod into any compatible 2004-2005 Alpine Ai-NET head unit. At the time it was a unique product, but as the years have rolled on and the iPod has become more and more successful, it is no longer a challenge to find aftermarket car stereos designed for use with the iPod. Numerous iPod compatible car stereos are available, but some of potential interest include the Alpine iDA-X300 and IVA-W205, the Clarion VRX785BT and MAX685BT, the Kenwood KVT-719DVD and DNX7120, and the Pioneer DEH-P3000IB and DEH-P500UB. Photo Credit: Pioneer (Close up of "iPod Control") These systems are all setup so that you can search, select, and listen to music stored on the iPod directly through the head unit and leave the iPod safely tucked away while it's being charged by the car stereo system.  more