Two thoughts:

- Is the volume at full on the smartphone? (This is how you would usually use such a setup, controlling the volume with the Beolit)

- Is the DIN to Jackplug lead an input rather than output?  You need to be sure that the 3.5mm plug is connected to the input pins of the Beolit's DIN connector.

And I should have said, if in doubt about leads speak to Steve at Sounds Heavenly (site sponsor below) - I think he offers free worldwide shipping!

I suspect that you need this:

Thanks for your kind reply, Guy.

I will get in touch with Sounds Heavenly!

As for your question:

"Is the DIN to Jackplug lead an input rather than output? You need to be sure that the 3.5mm plug is connected to the input pins of the Beolit's DIN connector."

I don't know how to answer this. How am I supposed to tell whether it's an input rather an output?

I think it's just easier for me to get a new better quality lead, as you suggested.

Thanks!

This may help:

A quick question (others may be able to help!): How are you selecting the AUX input on the Beolit 700?  Do you have the User Manual - I can't find it on the site?

I searched the forum and discovered that on the Beolit 707 you select AUX by pressing FM and MW down together - is this what you are doing on the 700?

Yes, I press both buttons on the 700 as well!

Thanks for the link.

Just tried it with my Beolit 700 and my old iPod, you're right it does sound really good 

bidstonhall wrote:

Just tried it with my Beolit 700 and my old iPod, you're right it does sound really good 

Are you using just any old cable? What do you usually use it for?

I just bought a cable from Sounds Heavenly as suggested by Guy. I'll let you know when I receive it here in France.

Yes I just used a cable I had lying around and it was fine