What are my choices if I want to buy a CD changer?
This is a terrific question as there are many choices regarding CD changers and what they connect to. 1. Direct to factory radio: Some factory radios have CD changer controls built in. The radio will have a CD, Changer, or Aux button on the face or you can refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to confirm this. Acura, Chrysler, and Mercedes are the most common although many factory radios from other auto manufacturers have a CD changer directly hooked up to it. You will need to purchase the brand and model CD changer that will “talk” with the factory radio. Often an adapter plug is needed to synchronize the changer communications. 2. CD changer controller radio: The factory radio can be replaced with a radio that will control the changer. This option may provide you the most flexibility and sound quality as many aftermarket radios and changer combinations work well together and have more power and features than your current factory radio. 3. RF modulator controlled: A CD changer can be h