Most cost effective way to play Ipod in car? [serious]

PaLftr · 10-08-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm looking for something simple [and cheap] that just plugs in to my cig lighter and i can put it on that FM station and play it on my stock stereo.

Good suggestions repped.

RobMclovin · 10-08-2009, 04:32 PM

FM transmitter suck! If you know how to wire stuff get a FM Modulator, or buy a Auxilary Input Adapter!

mister jogger · 10-08-2009, 04:33 PM

you could always just put the headphones in while you drive. that sounds cost effective

JL4LucidDream · 10-08-2009, 04:34 PM

If your car has a cassete player you can buy the cassete player adapter for $10 at Walmart, i use it to play my zune in my car.

rawrburritos · 10-08-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMclovin

FM transmitter suck! If you know how to wire stuff get a FM Modulator, or buy a Auxilary Input Adapter!

thisssss dont get an fm transmitted, whatever you do
they look flashy, but god they are awful

before you buy anything, make sure to check up on amazon for reviews

SecretAsnMan92 · 10-08-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PainIsResults

If your car has a cassete player you can buy the cassete player adapter for $10 at Walmart, i use it to play my zune in my car.

this. my ****ing 2000 kia sportage has a broken CD player and no cassette player. radio FTL

Blast_ · 10-08-2009, 04:39 PM

http://www.handhelditems.com/iphone-...-p-106045.html

Works awesome for me.

Grug · 10-08-2009, 04:40 PM

This is how I roll:

mchomertime · 10-08-2009, 04:40 PM

I wired my own fm modulator, cheap and sounds great

Hardcore_D00d · 10-08-2009, 04:41 PM

That cassette thing with the wire, u could plug it in ur mp3 player. dunno what its called though.

Onisac · 10-08-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mister jogger

you could always just put the headphones in while you drive. that sounds cost effective

That also sounds illegal and dangerous.

YeahImaBeasT · 10-08-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blast_

http://www.handhelditems.com/iphone-...-p-106045.html

Works awesome for me.

No static?

mister jogger · 10-08-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Onisac

That also sounds illegal and dangerous.

but cost effective nonetheless

KaTaNa111 · 10-08-2009, 04:44 PM

the tape deck ones are better than the radio ones but i use an AUX cord that plugs into my deck..cost like 5 dollars

RobMclovin · 10-08-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Onisac

That also sounds illegal and dangerous.

Headphones on both ears is illegal in most states, cause if its blasting, you cant hear anything thats going on around you!

Blast_ · 10-08-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by YeahImaBeasT

No static?

Best FM transmitter I have used. Good quality MP3 = no static

RothbardM · 10-08-2009, 04:49 PM

FM transmitter FTMFW, gotta buy one with good power output though or you'll get static all the time

I drive around a city with no prob (yea it gets a little static once its much better than the radio)

brianphi · 10-08-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Onisac

That also sounds illegal and dangerous.

I laugh... but he has a good point... won't be cost effective when you get a ticket, or wreck.

platinumjason · 10-08-2009, 04:49 PM

Get this one. I have one and to get real good quality out of it just change the settings to international mode and set transmit channel to 87.9. Its illegal to broadcast on that channel in the US so its always clear.

I use this exact one and I paid $40 for it at Kmart but can be got off ebay for like $10 and its well worth the $40 I paid IMO.

Also that USB port in it is nice so you can hook your sync cable from your mp3 player into it and keep it charged constantly.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JV9NL2/...SIN=B000JV9NL2

Soflogator · 10-08-2009, 04:50 PM

the tape deck aux things work great...i use one

-Jimbo- · 10-08-2009, 04:58 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1190676637095

pricier then the one got from best buy, but i couldnt even find the one i bought from there a few years ago.

i like the fm transmitters with a stand.

chargers your ipod, adjustable frequency.

PaLftr · 10-08-2009, 05:00 PM

The cassette thing really works well guys?

I actually have an aux wire but IDK how or if i can use it with a stock head unit [1998 jeep grand cherokee] and what wire would i use to connect the ipod to the aux?

Rod Farva · 10-08-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RobMclovin

Headphones on both ears is illegal in most states, cause if its blasting, you cant hear anything thats going on around you!

So then it must be illegal for deaf people to drive then right?

PaLftr · 10-08-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by platinumjason

Get this one. I have one and to get real good quality out of it just change the settings to international mode and set transmit channel to 87.9. Its illegal to broadcast on that channel in the US so its always clear.

I use this exact one and I paid $40 for it at Kmart but can be got off ebay for like $10 and its well worth the $40 I paid IMO.

Also that USB port in it is nice so you can hook your sync cable from your mp3 player into it and keep it charged constantly.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JV9NL2/...SIN=B000JV9NL2

Brah these are one Amazon used for $1.89...the seller has 97% positive feedback from 500+ ratings....Is it legit?

platinumjason · 10-08-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PaLftr

Brah these are one Amazon used for $1.89...the seller has 97% positive feedback from 500+ ratings....Is it legit?

I couldn't tell you if the seller is but I GUARANTEE this is the cheapest and best sounding way to get your mp3s to play over radio. Between me and friends we've used probably 6 or 7 of $50+ transmitters and they don't hold a candle to this one at all. You will not be disappointed.

dethvegi · 10-08-2009, 05:20 PM

Get a FM modulator. 95% of all wireless transmitters completely suck. Not terribly difficult to wire it up, accessory power and ground. That's about it.

cyde · 10-08-2009, 05:22 PM

Hard wire your iPod directly into your receiver. It's cheap & relatively easy depending on your car.

Grug · 10-08-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod Farva

So then it must be illegal for deaf people to drive then right?

With headphones in their ears is it.

komrade · 10-08-2009, 05:25 PM

fm transmitter is NOT the most cost effective way to play ipod in your car, that's for damn ****ing sure.

Auxiliary cable is, then cassette adapter.

Grug · 10-08-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PaLftr

The cassette thing really works well guys?

I actually have an aux wire but IDK how or if i can use it with a stock head unit [1998 jeep grand cherokee] and what wire would i use to connect the ipod to the aux?

Yep, they work an absolute treat. It's just standard copper cable, so pop down to an electronics store and you should be able to find a headphone jack end, wire that up to the Aux wire on your headunit, and boom! iPods everywhere.