Tuesday, August 9, 2011

What To Look For In An FM Modulator

By James M. Boersma


Listening to an iPod when on the go is something that is important to my everyday life. Ever since portable CD players came out, I've been hooked on always having portable music with me. My day would seem bland and boring if I were to listen to the radio for an extended period of time.

Portable music players have come along way since the Sony Walkman. Having the ability to walk around with our favorite music was an incredible step forward for the music industry. These days almost everyone has an mp3 player (most likely an iPod). These little devices are extremely easy to use and allow you to hold hundreds of albums in the palm of your hand. When you're in the car however, most people find that their vehicle doesn't have an easy way to hook up an iPod. Because of this, an FM modulator is a popular item for iPod owners.

Most of my friends think that wired FM modulators are the best way to connect an iPod to your car stereo. I, however, think my friends are crazy. Ripping apart my dash to hook up my iPod is not something that sounds desirable to me at all. I don't have any experience with wiring or electrical installations, so the thought of wasting a Saturday trying to install a modulator sounds pretty stupid. A wireless unit that I don't have to install seems to be the better choice.

The best wireless FM modulators are able to transmit over any frequency on the public FM band. A quality wireless FM modulator will also be compatible with any audio source and be able to broadcast that audio for up to 150 feet. Here is an example of a good wireless FM modulator.

Since most wireless FM modulators can barely transmit a few feet, their are many disgruntled customers out there. You can find evidence of this on large eCommerce sites like eBay and Amazon. To make sure you're getting a good modulator, check out these sites and make sure the feedback for the modulator your considering is generally positive.

Wireless FM modulators give you many more options than a wired unit. Being able to use the modulator in multiple vehicles and other locations like your home is a huge advantage. Wireless units are also much easier to use and setup because they require no extensive installation like a wired FM modulator. All in all a wireless FM modulator provides more bang for the buck.




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