# Can CD player play MP3 CDs? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** outback, subaru\ **Created:** [December 29, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835 "2016-12-29T21:57:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835/21 "2018-04-02T20:30:03Z")
Some of the answers a year ago were as snarky as OP said. And I can’t speak for Kathryn but I think it’s not what you say, but how you say it. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835/22 "2018-04-03T04:41:35Z")
Section 5-10 in the owners manual [http://cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/servicemanuals/subaru/2016-legacy.pdf](http://cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/servicemanuals/subaru/2016-legacy.pdf) CD-R/RW discs . CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been subject to the “ finalizing process ” (a process that allows discs to be played on a conventional CD player) cannot be played. . It may not be possible to play CD-R/ CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of the unit. . It may not be possible to play discs recorded on a personal computer depend- ing on the application settings and the environment. Record with the correct format. (For details, contact the appropri- ate application manufacturers of the ap- plications.) . CD-R/CD-RW discs may be damaged by direct exposure to sunlight, high tem- peratures or other storage conditions. The unit may be unable to play some damaged discs. . If you insert a CD-RW disc into the player, playback will begin more slowly than with a conventional CD or CD-R disc. . Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played using the DDCD (Double Density CD) system ---
**Author:** ![Noelm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835/23 "2018-04-03T17:18:05Z")
I don’t know if the OP still has this question or has figured out, but just leaving an answer here. The CD player does NOT play mp3 CD, but if you do want to play mp3, put them on a flash drive 64GB or smaller and stick it in the USB plug (2015 Forester has it in the glove box). Select Aux on the head unit and you will play mp3. only 200 files per folder, more than that and it will ignore files randomly. ---
**Author:** ![Barrie\_Wynn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8797f3/32.png) [@Barrie\_Wynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barrie_Wynn)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835/24 "2019-04-13T22:36:59Z")
I have both a 2004 and 2006 Subaru (Liberty). The 2004 cannot play MP3 but the 2006 can - so I would think your 2007 should be fine with them. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2019, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835/25 "2019-04-13T23:19:51Z")
fyi, for anyone wanting to play audio CD’s formatted as mp3 files at home, the Sony DVD Player - DVPSR210P can do it. I use that feature to listen to _Car Talk_ podcasts on my TV set. Not all DVD players can play audio CD’s, and most of the ones that can play audio CD’s cannot play them in the mp3 format. But this particular Sony player can. > **[Sony DVD Player - DVPSR210P - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-DVD-Player-DVPSR210P/20370550)** > > Free Shipping on orders over $35. Buy Sony DVD Player - DVPSR210P at Walmart.com ---
**Author:** ![sgtrock21](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/sgtrock21/32/246_2.png) [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835/26 "2019-04-14T01:50:36Z")
My 2010 Kia Forte can play MP3s from CD or USB drive. I use USB drive. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cd-player-play-mp3-cds/97835.md?page=1)