Most people are not aware of the differences between high quality and low quality car MP3 FM modulators. Many people, including myself, have had negative experiences with a cheap FM modulator. Some people think that all modulators are complete junk, but there are high quality FM modulators out there if you know what to look for.
Let's first talk about what a modulator is generally used for:
Wireless car MP3 FM modulators allow people to broadcast audio, usually from an MP3 player, to their car's antenna. The antenna picks up the signal and plays your audio over an unused FM station. Modulators are especially useful in older vehicles that do not come with an auxiliary jack. When shopping for a modulator, there are many important differences to consider when deciding which unit to purchase.
A low quality wireless modulator consists of:
1. Cheap manufacturing: Many large companies produce $20 modulators that look like they belong at the bottom of a cereal box. These cheap modulators wear down quite easily.
2. Small number of preset frequencies: Making it difficult to locate a frequency on which to broadcast your music in a large metropolitan area.
3. Low Quality Audio: If it's cheap, chances are the modulator will only broadcast a few feet.
4. May only work in the car: Some wireless modulators can only be powered by a vehicle's cigarette lighter. Shouldn't you be able to control your music everywhere?
5. Compatibility issues: Most low grade modulators are compatible with only one audio source, be it 3.5 mm or iPod. If you have both, or like to switch back and forth, you may not be able to do so.
Now let's switch gears and focus on the attributes of a quality car MP3 player with FM modulator:
1. You can always find an open frequency because quality units will be able to broadcast over the entire public FM band.
2. The ability to customize with: preset frequencies to switch between favorites, volume and mute control, stereo to mono settings, microphone compatibility, manual on/off switch and automatic gain control.
3. Incredible audio and essentially no interference. A quality modulator will have a very strong signal that will always make your music sound great.
4. Quality modulators are compatible with almost any audio source. Because they are so versatile, they can be used in virtually any location you can think of.
5. Tons of ways to power the unit (wall adapter, USB, batteries and cigarette lighter) so you will never lose power.
Everyone wants to play their personal MP3 players or iPods in their automobile, and they should be able to do so. But, they should also be wary of cheap FM modulators, which will severely cripple their audio quality. However, by spending a little extra for a high quality wireless FM modulator, a consumer can enjoy their music through a variety of options.
Let's first talk about what a modulator is generally used for:
Wireless car MP3 FM modulators allow people to broadcast audio, usually from an MP3 player, to their car's antenna. The antenna picks up the signal and plays your audio over an unused FM station. Modulators are especially useful in older vehicles that do not come with an auxiliary jack. When shopping for a modulator, there are many important differences to consider when deciding which unit to purchase.
A low quality wireless modulator consists of:
1. Cheap manufacturing: Many large companies produce $20 modulators that look like they belong at the bottom of a cereal box. These cheap modulators wear down quite easily.
2. Small number of preset frequencies: Making it difficult to locate a frequency on which to broadcast your music in a large metropolitan area.
3. Low Quality Audio: If it's cheap, chances are the modulator will only broadcast a few feet.
4. May only work in the car: Some wireless modulators can only be powered by a vehicle's cigarette lighter. Shouldn't you be able to control your music everywhere?
5. Compatibility issues: Most low grade modulators are compatible with only one audio source, be it 3.5 mm or iPod. If you have both, or like to switch back and forth, you may not be able to do so.
Now let's switch gears and focus on the attributes of a quality car MP3 player with FM modulator:
1. You can always find an open frequency because quality units will be able to broadcast over the entire public FM band.
2. The ability to customize with: preset frequencies to switch between favorites, volume and mute control, stereo to mono settings, microphone compatibility, manual on/off switch and automatic gain control.
3. Incredible audio and essentially no interference. A quality modulator will have a very strong signal that will always make your music sound great.
4. Quality modulators are compatible with almost any audio source. Because they are so versatile, they can be used in virtually any location you can think of.
5. Tons of ways to power the unit (wall adapter, USB, batteries and cigarette lighter) so you will never lose power.
Everyone wants to play their personal MP3 players or iPods in their automobile, and they should be able to do so. But, they should also be wary of cheap FM modulators, which will severely cripple their audio quality. However, by spending a little extra for a high quality wireless FM modulator, a consumer can enjoy their music through a variety of options.
About the Author:
Ready to enjoy your MP3 player in the car? Read the full explanation on why our MP3 Car Modulator is such an excellent wireless modulator. Also, check out the Whole House FM Transmitter 2.0 and judge for yourself why it's truly the best FM Transmitter available.
No comments:
Post a Comment