I'm trying to play CDs in my 2019 Honda Accord, but it doesn't have a disc player. I know there's a way to hook up a Walkman to a car, but my car also lacks an aux input. I see a lot of USB to aux cords and adapters available, but I'm not able to find a cord that sends the signal from the Walkman (via aux) to my car (via USB). Does anyone know if such a cable exists?
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Just a heads up, USB ports in cars usually only recognize digital media. Your Walkman outputs analog signals. To connect them, you'd need a device that converts it to digital audio; this isn't a straightforward process.
Right! I've seen some USB audio capture cards, but not for cars specifically. It’s easier to just link your phone through Bluetooth.
Have you checked if your car has Bluetooth? If it does, a Bluetooth adapter could be your best bet! Just connect it to your Walkman, and you should be able to stream your music straight to the car's audio system.
Yes, definitely look into Bluetooth options! They're often the simplest solution.
For sure! There are some solid Bluetooth transmitters out there that can make connecting so much easier.
You might want to consider using an FM transmitter. It can broadcast your Walkman's sound to the car's radio. Just tune into an unused frequency, and you should be good to go! There's a link for one here: https://a.co/d/ebvDFtI. It might not be perfect, but it's a solid solution given your car's setup.
Yeah, FM transmitters can be hit or miss, but they do let you play your music without needing a direct connection.
I used to do this with my Discman, and it was kind of cool to have my own radio station!
Honestly, just ripping your CDs to USB would make things a lot easier. The old formats are cool, but using them on the go can be a hassle. Just load the music onto your phone or a USB drive and play it that way!
Exactly! Plus, you'll have way more options to choose from.
So much simpler! Using a portable CD player feels outdated at this point.
Why not get a new stereo? You can grab a decent double DIN touchscreen with all the features you'd want for a low price now. It's 2025! Why hang onto old tech?
I second that! You can find some amazing deals these days.
Haha, yes! Upgrading could bring your car's audio into the present!
Exactly! If you really want to play CDs, burning MP3 files from your CDs to a USB would be way more convenient.