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Romhog · May 13th, 2003, 09:26 AM

Just speaking about the "wireless" version of getting this little baby working in your car,
Has anyone tried this older version of the FM transmiter or the new one at that matter.... How is the quality of the sound?

I personaly think this is the best way to go when you own 2 vehicles, as long as its good quality?

the old version can be found at the link below, and the new one at apple.com right now. I like the old one because all it neads is cig lighter, which I was not going to use for ipod anyhow.

http://www.everythingipod.com

nfo · May 13th, 2003, 09:50 AM

the fm adapters suck!
it makes the audio sound much worse than mp3's already sound!
get the blitzsafe adapter, it's expensive, but sooooo worth it!
if your other car has a tape deck the tape adapters sound much better than the FM ones!

Romhog · May 13th, 2003, 07:20 PM

hmmm, no wonder its not being talked about then!
Well, if thats true there is no way I want it.
Maybe i'll just stick with the adapter right up front.
To use the blitzsafe, I have to run wires further than I want to.

antsmini · May 14th, 2003, 11:56 PM

There is a new Belkin FM transmitter for the ipod that just came out, and I HATE fm transmitters, but this one actually sounds really good. I use it a lot in my MINI now. Only problem is you need to change the batteries.

Romhog · May 15th, 2003, 01:28 AM

yea I saw that one, but before I spend the $30 for it, and like you said, deal with all the chaning batteries, I want to know that its crystal clear sound.
if its not, I don't think its worth it.

so you notice no difference?

dco43054 · May 15th, 2003, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nfo
the fm adapters suck!...get the blitzsafe adapter, it's expensive, but sooooo worth it!...

Beg to differ - but the iRock FM adapter in my experience is OK. Not great, but OK. My contention is that at 70mph, I can't hear the difference anyhow.

And if all you want is your iPod hooked up, since you have an '03, build your own cable (or get very old waiting for MINI to ship theirs). I did mine with the CD Changer plug and a cable I had at home. Cost = $0.00 and an hour of my time. Wanted to see the inside of the dash anyhow.

Regards,

Dave

antsmini · May 15th, 2003, 05:51 AM

The Belkin has five channels and is MUCH better than the iRock. (Ive owned both) The quality is fine until I can get the actual MINI part.

Romhog · May 16th, 2003, 06:32 PM

and the fact that this can be taken in any car, is cool. I sometimes have to take the family out in the Toyota..... yes I know... I drive another car also

May 13th, 2003, 09:26 AM	#1
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 511 Offline	ipod and the FM radio setup Just speaking about the "wireless" version of getting this little baby working in your car, Has anyone tried this older version of the FM transmiter or the new one at that matter.... How is the quality of the sound? I personaly think this is the best way to go when you own 2 vehicles, as long as its good quality? the old version can be found at the link below, and the new one at apple.com right now. I like the old one because all it neads is cig lighter, which I was not going to use for ipod anyhow. http://www.everythingipod.com

May 15th, 2003, 05:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 662 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by nfo the fm adapters suck!...get the blitzsafe adapter, it's expensive, but sooooo worth it!... Beg to differ - but the iRock FM adapter in my experience is OK. Not great, but OK. My contention is that at 70mph, I can't hear the difference anyhow. And if all you want is your iPod hooked up, since you have an '03, build your own cable (or get very old waiting for MINI to ship theirs). I did mine with the CD Changer plug and a cable I had at home. Cost = $0.00 and an hour of my time. Wanted to see the inside of the dash anyhow. Regards, Dave Gotten anything useful from MINI2? How about giving a little something back? '03 MCS BRG/W Anthracite Pkg 1,2,3

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May 13th, 2003, 09:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
nfo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 332 Offline	the fm adapters suck! it makes the audio sound much worse than mp3's already sound! get the blitzsafe adapter, it's expensive, but sooooo worth it! if your other car has a tape deck the tape adapters sound much better than the FM ones!

May 13th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 511 Offline	hmmm, no wonder its not being talked about then! Well, if thats true there is no way I want it. Maybe i'll just stick with the adapter right up front. To use the blitzsafe, I have to run wires further than I want to.

May 14th, 2003, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 08:54 PM Posts: 836 Offline	There is a new Belkin FM transmitter for the ipod that just came out, and I HATE fm transmitters, but this one actually sounds really good. I use it a lot in my MINI now. Only problem is you need to change the batteries.

May 15th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 511 Offline	yea I saw that one, but before I spend the $30 for it, and like you said, deal with all the chaning batteries, I want to know that its crystal clear sound. if its not, I don't think its worth it. so you notice no difference?

May 15th, 2003, 05:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 08:54 PM Posts: 836 Offline	The Belkin has five channels and is MUCH better than the iRock. (Ive owned both) The quality is fine until I can get the actual MINI part.

May 16th, 2003, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 07:54 PM Posts: 511 Offline	and the fact that this can be taken in any car, is cool. I sometimes have to take the family out in the Toyota..... yes I know... I drive another car also

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