Does 2008/2009 Edge stereo w/o navigation play mp3 dics?

[TheWilldog]

Just curious, I'm thinking about getting an 2008/2009 Edge, but I'm very used to my aftermarket cd player that plays mp3/wma discs. I'd hate to lose that functionality. Don't most players support that format now?

[akirby]

Just curious, I'm thinking about getting an 2008/2009 Edge, but I'm very used to my aftermarket cd player that plays mp3/wma discs. I'd hate to lose that functionality. Don't most players support that format now?

 

Get Sync and you can put them all on a usb flash drive that will hold more mp3s than a cd.

[TheWilldog]

Get Sync and you can put them all on a usb flash drive that will hold more mp3s than a cd.

 

 

I don't really to want to have to deal with sync. I like having multiple discs with multiple albums or hundreds of mixed mp3s on them rather than one massive drive that takes forever to navigate.

[akirby]

I don't really to want to have to deal with sync. I like having multiple discs with multiple albums or hundreds of mixed mp3s on them rather than one massive drive that takes forever to navigate.

 

I think you're underestimating the power of sync and mp3 players.

[Waldo]

That's what Sync does, it helps you navigate. It can make playlists, sort by album, genre, artist and play from specific folders within an MP3 source. But to answer your question, yes you can play MP3 CDs as well, if you want to go "old school".

[TheWilldog]

That's what Sync does, it helps you navigate. It can make playlists, sort by album, genre, artist and play from specific folders within an MP3 source. But to answer your question, yes you can play MP3 CDs as well, if you want to go "old school".

 

Good to know. I haven't had much luck with mp3 navigation software (on portable players) because the accuracy of mp3 tags on which the software depends is wildly inconsistent. If the Edge I select has Sync I'll look into it.

 

Honestly I'll probably replace the head unit eventually which is one reason why I'm considering the Edge. I've had to cross so many vehicles of my list of possible purchases because they've got a bizzare radio mount configuration or they've integrated the radio and other functions, such as HVAC controls, meaning aftermarket replacement is either impossible or really difficult / expensive. It looks like they've done this to the 2011 Edge as well, so this may be the first and last Edge I ever buy.

Edited August 19, 2010 by TheWilldog

[akirby]

Good to know. I haven't had much luck with mp3 navigation software (on portable players) because the accuracy of mp3 tags on which the software depends is wildly inconsistent. If the Edge I select has Sync I'll look into it.

 

Honestly I'll probably replace the head unit eventually which is one reason why I'm considering the Edge. I've had to cross so many vehicles of my list of possible purchases because they've got a bizzare radio mount configuration or they've integrated the radio and other functions, such as HVAC controls, meaning aftermarket replacement is either impossible or really difficult / expensive. It looks like they've done this to the 2011 Edge as well, so this may be the first and last Edge I ever buy.

 

Or you could give up your obsession with aftermarket systems and try the factory system. You can always add amps and upgrade speakers if necessary but with all of the new features (sync, steering wheel controls, sirius travel link, etc.) I think factory systems have a huge advantage now.

[TheWilldog]

Or you could give up your obsession with aftermarket systems and try the factory system. You can always add amps and upgrade speakers if necessary but with all of the new features (sync, steering wheel controls, sirius travel link, etc.) I think factory systems have a huge advantage now.

 

You may have a point. I haven't bought a car since 2003. All of my cars have been GM/Chevy and the sound has always sucked.

*1979 Old Cutlass 1992-1995

*1992 Chevy Camaro 1995-2003

*2001 Chevy Camaro Z28 2003-Present.

 

I listened to the radio on a 2008 Edge and it wasn't terrible, but there wasn't any low end and I wasn't sure if it supported Aux In for Sirius/XM (I have a portable unit). However, I also test drove a Buick Enclave and that radio was terrible, so I will not say that factory radio has caught up to aftermarket.

[wkevingossett]

You may have a point. I haven't bought a car since 2003. All of my cars have been GM/Chevy and the sound has always sucked.

*1979 Old Cutlass 1992-1995

*1992 Chevy Camaro 1995-2003

*2001 Chevy Camaro Z28 2003-Present.

 

I listened to the radio on a 2008 Edge and it wasn't terrible, but there wasn't any low end and I wasn't sure if it supported Aux In for Sirius/XM (I have a portable unit). However, I also test drove a Buick Enclave and that radio was terrible, so I will not say that factory radio has caught up to aftermarket.

 

My basic factory radio came with AUX in and satellite radio...

[akirby]

You may have a point. I haven't bought a car since 2003. All of my cars have been GM/Chevy and the sound has always sucked.

*1979 Old Cutlass 1992-1995

*1992 Chevy Camaro 1995-2003

*2001 Chevy Camaro Z28 2003-Present.

 

I listened to the radio on a 2008 Edge and it wasn't terrible, but there wasn't any low end and I wasn't sure if it supported Aux In for Sirius/XM (I have a portable unit). However, I also test drove a Buick Enclave and that radio was terrible, so I will not say that factory radio has caught up to aftermarket.

 

What I meant was you can keep the head unit and add your own amp and speakers and still retain the factory features (like Sync and steering wheel controls). It may not sound quite as good as a good aftermarket head unit but it will sound a lot better than stock.

 

You can at least do that first and see how you like it then replace the head unit if necessary. I've also heard adding an equalizer helps a lot.