AUX in iPod + Kensington, a good match at last??

Mark996 · 12th April 2007, 15:44

Hi everyone,

After deciding that the Harman/Kardon solution is a bit TOO permenant for my liking, and Honda's official 'solution' is.....well.......... crap AND expensive, I've been on the look out for something else to hook up my iPod, and have noticed that Kensington now do a RDS FM Transmittor/Charger idea for iPod.....

I seem to remember that someone on here waxed lyrical about his Kensington FM Transmittor, but I also think that was the old model.....

Basically, the new RDS version does everything that other FM Transmittors do, but it also sends the track info to your HU's screen and displays the Track Name / Artist etc......

Furthermore, It doesn't seem that expensive either (around £40).......

Anyone seen it / Played with one / own one?????

Here's a link to the Kensington website if you haven't seen it.....they are available on eBay too.......

http://us.kensington.com/html/11206.html

generationgav · 12th April 2007, 15:59

I'm sure there was another RDS one doing the rounds.

It would seem that the radio transmitters are NEVER going to be as good as a hard wired solution; so it's always between cost/ripping your dash apart and quality.

Personally I think I'm going to go for the jack input, it means no steering wheel control or display, but 99% of the time I only want volume anyway and it's future proof in case I don't get a ipod, not to mention that the cost is the best.

czechplastik · 12th April 2007, 16:24

I agree with gav, quality will always be lacking with the transmitters, work for some people but I couldn't live with the itrip I used in my old car, really was rubbish.

Mark996 · 12th April 2007, 21:32

I agree with you there - I've tried 2 different variants of the iTrip theme, and both were rubbish.

However, I've heard that the Kensington stuff is alot better than those.....

gray52 · 12th April 2007, 23:51

my itrip is very good, and for the money £12 i cannot moan, and alot cheaper than hondas option. there will be a solution very soon as these have been out nearly 2 years.

mouse123 · 13th April 2007, 05:47

I have the Belkin transmitter sound is good , clearly not going to be as good as a awired system but at £39 cheaper than the honda crap and havent had to bugger up the dash plus it charges as you go ...until a cheaper wired system is available that doesnt bugger the dash it will do !

Juuzi01 · 13th April 2007, 06:46

FM Transmitters
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...nsmitters.html

czechplastik · 13th April 2007, 18:55

I think the kensington won a group test on the gadget show, but they're just not for me. I disliked the sound quality and while they worked for some people I will be waiting for a hard wired solution.

sco77harris · 15th April 2007, 11:42

i went the connects2 route and its fantastic, 40 pounds, great sound, and in mu opinion volume control is enough if you can easily reacy the audio player

Obo · 15th April 2007, 19:47

I've got an FM transmitter / car charger all in one job for my ipod and it works perfectly in my focus, I hope it will still be as good in the civic when I get it

czechplastik · 15th April 2007, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

I've got an FM transmitter / car charger all in one job for my ipod and it works perfectly in my focus, I hope it will still be as good in the civic when I get it

Depends where you put it! The aerial is hidden in the rear spoiler on the civic, unlike the focus which is front mounted.

Obo · 15th April 2007, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

Depends where you put it! The aerial is hidden in the rear spoiler on the civic, unlike the focus which is front mounted.

hmm...perhaps I'll keep the focus then

Since its an all in one it will have to plug into the cigarette lighter, to be honest I rarely use the ipod full stop, I much prefer my old creative zen jukebox but the other half bought me the ipod for my birthday and I feel obliged to take it with me from time to time so if it doesnt work it's no great loss .

Mark996 · 17th April 2007, 22:32

I've just recieved through the post, a 2nd hand Kensington FM Transmittor (eBay & not the RDS one unfortunately!!

) and I've got to say, it's superb!!

As a previous owner of a Griffin RoadTrip and Griffin iTrip Auto, I'm suitably qualified to say that this is FAR FAR superior to those two efforts.......

After using it all day today, the reception is Crystal clear (I know this varies greatly depending on where you live), and the unit is simplicity itself to set up and start using.

All in all, I'm very chuffed indeed wih it.

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	iPod + Kensington, a good match at last?? Hi everyone, After deciding that the Harman/Kardon solution is a bit TOO permenant for my liking, and Honda's official 'solution' is.....well.......... crap AND expensive, I've been on the look out for something else to hook up my iPod, and have noticed that Kensington now do a RDS FM Transmittor/Charger idea for iPod..... I seem to remember that someone on here waxed lyrical about his Kensington FM Transmittor, but I also think that was the old model..... Basically, the new RDS version does everything that other FM Transmittors do, but it also sends the track info to your HU's screen and displays the Track Name / Artist etc...... Furthermore, It doesn't seem that expensive either (around £40)....... Anyone seen it / Played with one / own one????? Here's a link to the Kensington website if you haven't seen it.....they are available on eBay too....... http://us.kensington.com/html/11206.html

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generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 807 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm sure there was another RDS one doing the rounds. It would seem that the radio transmitters are NEVER going to be as good as a hard wired solution; so it's always between cost/ripping your dash apart and quality. Personally I think I'm going to go for the jack input, it means no steering wheel control or display, but 99% of the time I only want volume anyway and it's future proof in case I don't get a ipod, not to mention that the cost is the best.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I agree with gav, quality will always be lacking with the transmitters, work for some people but I couldn't live with the itrip I used in my old car, really was rubbish.

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I agree with you there - I've tried 2 different variants of the iTrip theme, and both were rubbish. However, I've heard that the Kensington stuff is alot better than those.....

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	my itrip is very good, and for the money £12 i cannot moan, and alot cheaper than hondas option. there will be a solution very soon as these have been out nearly 2 years.

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mouse123 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 24th February 2007 Location: Salisbury England Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have the Belkin transmitter sound is good , clearly not going to be as good as a awired system but at £39 cheaper than the honda crap and havent had to bugger up the dash plus it charges as you go ...until a cheaper wired system is available that doesnt bugger the dash it will do !

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Juuzi01 Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd May 2006 Location: Tampere Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	FM Transmitters http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product...nsmitters.html

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think the kensington won a group test on the gadget show, but they're just not for me. I disliked the sound quality and while they worked for some people I will be waiting for a hard wired solution.

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i went the connects2 route and its fantastic, 40 pounds, great sound, and in mu opinion volume control is enough if you can easily reacy the audio player

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Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've got an FM transmitter / car charger all in one job for my ipod and it works perfectly in my focus, I hope it will still be as good in the civic when I get it

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just recieved through the post, a 2nd hand Kensington FM Transmittor (eBay & not the RDS one unfortunately!! ) and I've got to say, it's superb!! As a previous owner of a Griffin RoadTrip and Griffin iTrip Auto, I'm suitably qualified to say that this is FAR FAR superior to those two efforts....... After using it all day today, the reception is Crystal clear (I know this varies greatly depending on where you live), and the unit is simplicity itself to set up and start using. All in all, I'm very chuffed indeed wih it.