plz help me find a solution for hooking up my iPod in my car!
hi c0r! i need your help... ok? ever since i got my iPod for Christmas i've been trying to figure out the best way to hook it up in my car, preferably something i can install myself and something that's not going to cost me loads of money. i know the easiest option is the wireless FM transmitter but i don't want static interference and i can't justify sacrificing the sound quality from my head unit/speakers/subwoofer...
here's what i have:
• iPod video 30GB
• aftermarket head unit - Kenwood Z919 CD/MP3
• '97 Honda Accord LX coupe
here are the possible solutions i came up with:
• update my head unit to a double DIN CD/MP3 player with casette deck, get cassette adapter for iPod (probably the easiest solution but i'll end up dropping $250 on a new head unit)
• get a wired FM transmitter - Crutchfield recommended this one
• get an Aux input adapter to plug into the CD changer control and run RCA cable from the iPod, only problem is that my head unit is only compatible with the Kenwood C907 CD changer so i'm not sure if that would even work
what should i do?
i'm not expecting a ton of replies... but i know there are some people on here who are smart when it comes to car audio, and i'm sure many of us have iPods or other portable MP3 players. if any of you use the cassette adapter or wired FM transmitter i'd love to hear your opinions and thoughts on them. thanks in advance to anyone willing to help or offer me advice!!
Registered: May 2005
Location: At the Terrace, wineing
i use my ipod with a wireless fm transmiter in my truck...and it works great
Apr-06-2006 18:28
lücid
electric girl
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: NY
quote:
Originally posted by Palladium
i use my ipod with a wireless fm transmiter in my truck...and it works great
which transmitter? i used the MonsterCable one in my car one time and i was really disappointed with how fuzzy the sound was. i like having clear sharp sound. i live near a pretty big city so i'm also afraid of getting static interference.
Registered: Jun 2005
Location: Can this be my goal??!
I just went and bought that cassette/cigarette lighter + fm transmitter peripheral for $50. I forget what brand it is, and I just use the cassette thingy, works fine for me and I couldn't be arsed to try and spend time messing around with the fm transmitter.
Apr-06-2006 19:50
BTG
Ez skinz ez lyfe
Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Milton ON
if you have a tape deck you can get one of those tapes that just plug into any headphone jack and there you go. $10
Apr-06-2006 20:11
lücid
electric girl
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: NY
quote:
Originally posted by BTG
if you have a tape deck you can get one of those tapes that just plug into any headphone jack and there you go. $10
i don't have a tape deck though. :\
i've also read a lot of reviews on the cassette adapters and the general consensus is that most of them make a whirring/buzzing sound that is quite annoying.
i'm now considering trying this wireless FM transmitter, the Kensington 33185 Digital FM Transmitter... it seems to have gotten very good reviews, and i'm just too lazy to attempt to pull off my dash to install or hardwire anything. anyone use that one before?
wire splice city. get a wiring diagram, ill tell you what to do
edit :
quote:
Originally posted by lücid
and i'm just too lazy to attempt to pull off my dash to install or hardwire anything. anyone use that one before?
didnt see that. splicing is fun though
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Apr-06-2006 20:42
charon
Psychedelic Neon Dust
Registered: May 2003
Location: Gainesville
FM modulator FTW! Thats what I have. You can buy one and have it installed for like 50 bucks total. Half the price of an fm transmitter, and you dont have to worry about fm interference or signal strength or anything.
Apr-06-2006 20:54
LiGHT78
addicted to the hardbeats
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Montreal, Canada
Yeah I had one of those MonsterCables that take over your FM, and I must say I was never very impressed. There was always a little interference and it got progressively worse until it didn't even work at all. They're crap.
Quality wise, your best bet is to hardwire it to your system, you'll get the best sound, no interference and it'll charge it too.
My friend just got one and while the sound isn't crystal clear, it works pretty well and on eBay they're mad cheap.
Apr-06-2006 21:28
lücid
electric girl
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: NY
thanks for the advice guys! i decided to order the Kensington FM transmitter/charger off Amazon.com - the reviews were good and it was the right style that i was looking for (i did not want a dock because i want to keep my iPod in it's leather case). it was only $60... once i get it i'll post back here and let you all know how it is!
