This is what I used to connect my iPod... Pretty good overall solution...
1) Monster Ultra-Low Profile Charger for iPodŽ with Dock Connection
Pros - High quality, good brand, reasonable price (~$40 USD), low profile, single cable, line-out (does make a difference), gold connectors, no amplifiers...
Has two charging modes: Fast for whe your iPod is near death; trickle charge when the iPod is hully charged. Turns off the charged but you are playing.
Huge plus is that is automatically pauses the iPod when power is turned off and wakes when turned back on. My previous charger did not do this.
Cons - long, coiled cord... 1 foot coiled but can stretch to ~ 6 ft or so... Packaging says 10 ft
http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=2132
2) SOUND PROFESSIONALS - GOLD PLATED RIGHT ANGLE STEREO PATCH CABLE 8 INCHES LONG
Pros - Right angle connectors fit much better in the tight space under the arm rest, gold connectors, cheap (~$8 USD), fits INSIDE the Monster's coiled wire.
Cons - you will pay almost as much for shipping as the cable!
http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cg.../item/SP-HEC-5
3) AirClick - Remote Control for iPod and iPod mini
Pros - Uses radio frequency so you can (mostly) control your iPod without opening the armrest (pause, on, off, next, previous - volume too but this is ignored with the line-out). It has a velcro strap (black) that can mount on visor. Reasonable price (~$40 USD).
Cons - OK, the black velcro... Also is a continual drain on the iPod battery...
http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...lick/index.php
Other solutions to consider:
1) Sendstation PocketDock with Line Out and USB (or Firewire)
Pros - small, has a line-out and would work if you have a USB or firewire charger already, reasonable price (~$30 USD)
http://www.sendstation.com/us/products/pd_lineout.html
2) SIK Ram Din
Pros - small, right angle plug built in. Good if you have a firewire charger already. Reasonable price (~$22 USD)
http://store.sik.com/merchant.mv?Scr...ry_Code=CABLES