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#1 2008-07-05 1:59 pm

TheMouthOfSauron
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FM Transmitters

I've owned a few of these to use with my iPod and they all sucked so I went back to using cassette adapters but now I have a new (to me) truck that only has a CD player so I'm willing to give one a try again. So, any recommendations as to which brand/model I should go with?


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#2 2008-07-05 7:31 pm

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Re: FM Transmitters

Best bet would be something like this...

http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FMMOD01-U … amp;sr=8-1


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#3 2008-07-06 2:29 am

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Re: FM Transmitters

None are going to produce great audio. If the CD player has an auxiliary input you could plug your iPod into that.


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#4 2008-07-06 9:57 pm

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Re: FM Transmitters

...and if it doesn't have an AUX input, you might be able to install one. What Year/Make/Model?

http://www.pac-audio.com/vag.html

I put one of these in my 2004 P-Find and it works perfect. If you don't want to replace your head unit with an AUX capable aftermarket unit this is THE best quality you're going to get.

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#5 2008-07-07 6:18 pm

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Re: FM Transmitters

No AUX input.

Thanks, pottymouth, that looks cool. I'll have to see if there's a dealer that ships to Canada.


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#6 2008-07-07 6:57 pm

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Re: FM Transmitters

FM transmitters are great if that's the only option.

Otherwise an AUX input is the way to go.


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#7 2008-07-07 8:31 pm

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Re: FM Transmitters

I have used several that I didn't like but the Kensington one I have now works great.
http://us.kensington.com/html/14491.html
Mine is older but the first two are similar.


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#8 2008-07-07 9:22 pm

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Re: FM Transmitters

I think this: thread still has relevance


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