Has anyone used a wired FM modulator for playing from MP3 player to the car?
Is the audio quality up to CD standard?
And where can I get one with a wide choice of frequencies, not just 2 or 3?

(I've tried wireless FM (poor reception) and cd changer adaptors (didnt
work) already.

Thanks

I'm using one currently to get my iPod through the car system (no aux input,
unfortunately). Sound quality is pretty good, but the source is what really
matters. The iPod has quite a low gain on the headphone socket so there's a
considerable volume increase required from the normal radio to the iPod.
Bear in mind that MP3 ISN'T CD standard unless you're using high bitrates,
so there will always be a difference in sound quality, but I have to say
that it isn't enough to spoil the listening experience.

My modulator has 3 frequency outputs all around the 88-89mhz mark. This is
OK (and the unit needs to be switchable or you'll get interference on other
frequencies) but certain areas of the county use these frequencies for Radio
2 and if you drive into an area with a very strong signal, it will drown out
the mp3 signal and there's nothing you can do but grin and bear it, or stop
the car and manually change the output frequency.

You're right about the wider range - if I was buying again I'd go for a unit
with a greater range of frequency options, which don't seem to be much more
expensive (I paid £40 for mine)

Hope that helps


Ainsley


"keith" wrote in message
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Has anyone used a wired FM modulator for playing from MP3 player to the
car?
Is the audio quality up to CD standard?
And where can I get one with a wide choice of frequencies, not just 2 or
3?

(I've tried wireless FM (poor reception) and cd changer adaptors (didnt
work) already.

Thanks

My modulator has 3 frequency outputs all around the 88-89mhz mark. This is
OK (and the unit needs to be switchable or you'll get interference on
other frequencies) but certain areas of the county use these frequencies
for Radio 2 and if you drive into an area with a very strong signal, it
will drown out the mp3 signal and there's nothing you can do but grin and
bear it, or stop the car and manually change the output frequency.


Thanks for that . I was thinking of wiring up a changeover switch between
either car aerial or FM modulator output. Then the frequency shouldn't
matter and I should get best reception either way.

Unless of course someone tells me this wont work!

You may find this doesn't work - mine is switchable but that doesn't seem to
stop very strong signals interfering

"keith" wrote in message
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My modulator has 3 frequency outputs all around the 88-89mhz mark. This
is
OK (and the unit needs to be switchable or you'll get interference on
other frequencies) but certain areas of the county use these frequencies
for Radio 2 and if you drive into an area with a very strong signal, it
will drown out the mp3 signal and there's nothing you can do but grin and
bear it, or stop the car and manually change the output frequency.


Thanks for that . I was thinking of wiring up a changeover switch
between either car aerial or FM modulator output. Then the frequency
shouldn't matter and I should get best reception either way.

Unless of course someone tells me this wont work!