AUX in New FM Transmitter

basegreen · 16th May 2007, 09:35

Anyone seen these -- I like the idea of bunging a usb disk in..

http://svp.co.uk/products-solo.php?pid=2145

Bog · 16th May 2007, 09:40

That's the best I've seen so far and it's not a bad price either!

richardc · 16th May 2007, 09:48

Looks good!!

Foggy69 · 16th May 2007, 10:08

The reviews further down the page aren't exactly ringing endorsements. They sound like a flawed piece of kit, but for that price, worth a try.

spile · 16th May 2007, 10:16

I did a side by side test of an FM modulator and a cassette adaptor using an IPOD as source.
The FM modulator was noticably inferior with considerable bass and general quality loss.

This and the problems experienced by others regarding "station drift" has led me to the conclusion that they are not worth it.

Just burn loads of MP3 CDs!!!!

Kremmen · 16th May 2007, 11:23

MP3 CD's for me as well.

I can however vouch for SVP as a mail order outlet, been using them for years and never had a problem.

basegreen · 16th May 2007, 14:17

Oh yes, SVP are a good retailer. I get a discount there as well (but I am not connected to them, nor is that link an affiliate link!)

AubreyS · 16th May 2007, 15:40

I've had a couple of FM transmitters for about 2 years now. They are OK, but the sound quality has a lot to be desired. If you are not too bothered about it, they are fine.

They have only just been legalised in the UK.

CrazyHawk · 17th May 2007, 12:13

I got the Belkin one for about £15 through Amazon before they were legalised. After the legislation came through, it suddenly doubled in price!
It is pretty good, although you do need a few blank stations at the ready so you can switch. The sound quality is OK, but you do need to turn the volumes up quite high on your mp3 and car stereo.

czechplastik · 17th May 2007, 15:47

Interesting, but I still don't like the FM transmitters, the quality is always going to be lacking.

CrazyHawk · 17th May 2007, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

Interesting, but I still don't like the FM transmitters, the quality is always going to be lacking.

It was a cheaper option compared to the Honda one, couldn't quite justify the £200 for the official ipod connector - don't even have an ipod

spile · 18th May 2007, 08:40

CD MP3... CD MP3... CD MP3...

czechplastik · 18th May 2007, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by spile

CD MP3... CD MP3... CD MP3...

Point made!

daiashthomas · 8th July 2007, 13:06

i had a jazz the other day and it had an aux socket by the 12v oulet for a 3.5mm stereo jack

Kremmen · 8th July 2007, 15:06

I was actually thinking the other day, which was a chore in itself.

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to blow some MP3's onto a large USB memory stick and simply plug it into the stereo instead of spinning CD's.

You could get quite a bit onto a 4GB stick and they can be purchased now for about £20.

WavyD · 8th July 2007, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

Anyone seen these -- I like the idea of bunging a usb disk in..

http://svp.co.uk/products-solo.php?pid=2145

I considered one of these some time ago, but this new version is much better than the old one. I use an iTrip, but the sound quality varies from day to day. MP3 CD's or Direct connect iPod adaptor, but its a good alternative if you ask me. The problem with the tape style adaptors (apart from not having a tape player in the car!) is that they tend to hiss a lot at mid to high volume levels and they don't always work with auto reverse tape mechanisms!

thespacecowboy · 8th July 2007, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyHawk

I got the Belkin one for about £15 through Amazon before they were legalised. After the legislation came through, it suddenly doubled in price!

You can get the Belkin Tunecast II in Richer Sounds outlets for £14.99

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16th May 2007, 09:40	#2 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 886 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That's the best I've seen so far and it's not a bad price either!

16th May 2007, 09:48	#3 (permalink)
richardc Wheelnut Join Date: 17th March 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks good!!

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The reviews further down the page aren't exactly ringing endorsements. They sound like a flawed piece of kit, but for that price, worth a try.

16th May 2007, 10:16	#5 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did a side by side test of an FM modulator and a cassette adaptor using an IPOD as source. The FM modulator was noticably inferior with considerable bass and general quality loss. This and the problems experienced by others regarding "station drift" has led me to the conclusion that they are not worth it. Just burn loads of MP3 CDs!!!!

16th May 2007, 11:23	#6 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	MP3 CD's for me as well. I can however vouch for SVP as a mail order outlet, been using them for years and never had a problem.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Oh yes, SVP are a good retailer. I get a discount there as well (but I am not connected to them, nor is that link an affiliate link!)

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AubreyS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've had a couple of FM transmitters for about 2 years now. They are OK, but the sound quality has a lot to be desired. If you are not too bothered about it, they are fine. They have only just been legalised in the UK.

17th May 2007, 12:13	#9 (permalink)
CrazyHawk Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Leamington Spa Posts: 192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I got the Belkin one for about £15 through Amazon before they were legalised. After the legislation came through, it suddenly doubled in price! It is pretty good, although you do need a few blank stations at the ready so you can switch. The sound quality is OK, but you do need to turn the volumes up quite high on your mp3 and car stereo.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting, but I still don't like the FM transmitters, the quality is always going to be lacking.

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spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CD MP3... CD MP3... CD MP3...

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daiashthomas Wheelnut Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Nr. Swansea Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i had a jazz the other day and it had an aux socket by the 12v oulet for a 3.5mm stereo jack

8th July 2007, 15:06	#15 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I was actually thinking the other day, which was a chore in itself. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to blow some MP3's onto a large USB memory stick and simply plug it into the stereo instead of spinning CD's. You could get quite a bit onto a 4GB stick and they can be purchased now for about £20.