Looking for gadget to allow ipod play through car stereo

[Brassneck]

Any recommendations on best gadgets to enable ipod to be played through car stereo?

Thanks
Stephen.

 

[Aaron Clifford]

If your car stereo has an AUX output, then buy one of these and run it into your glovebox.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele....html?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:7966044|prd:7966044

Pretty cheap option

 

[Brassneck]

If your car stereo has an AUX output, then buy one of these and run it into your glovebox.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele....html?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:7966044|prd:7966044

Pretty cheap option

Thanks - wish it was that simple. No AUX output visible and not keen on taking the unit out etc. I presume all the transmitter solutions are crap?

Stephen.

 

[accelerator]

I don't have detailed experience here, but couldn't resist a quick look. I don't see why a transmitter solution should not work well - my sat nav transmitter works fine. See:

http://www.expansys.com/griffin-technology-itrip-auto-fm-transmitter-for-ipod-iphone-218384/

Rgds

 

[Brassneck]

I don't have detailed experience here, but couldn't resist a quick look. I don't see why a transmitter solution should not work well - my sat nav transmitter works fine. See:

http://www.expansys.com/griffin-technology-itrip-auto-fm-transmitter-for-ipod-iphone-218384/

Rgds

Thanks - seen some good reviews for this one.

Stephen.

 

[aZooZa]

Yes, that Griffin gizmo is dead simple and very effective.

 

[Brassneck]

One complication. All my music is via Spotify. I've read that some of the transmitters don't work with the Spotify app. Anybody know of one which definitely works?

Thanks
Stephen.

 

[aquanuke]

Ive tried a few fm transmitters including the Griffin all TBH pretty crap in the end I got a line in to mine through the TV that was on my Lexus and now have all sorts like Wii, Ipod, dvd and PC.

Really depends what setup/car you have and if its best just to ditch the whole stereo for an aftermarket one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU-Y3KgVXDE

 

[seanc]

i use one of these..

 

[redbird]

i use one of these..

That looks great, but do they do an 8 track version?


Not a recomendation as such but I've been looking at some of these for myself but not bought anything yet.
http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/

 

[aquanuke]

Only trouble is cars dont have tape players anymore

 

[monaghan]

I got a very simple (& cheap) transmitter from Ebuyer the other year, this had a USB and 3.5mm jack, this works fine (even now), only issue was tuning it, however, drop it to the bottom or top of the FM dial and you will have very little chance of another station using the same channel as you travel longer distances.

 

[Brassneck]

I got a very simple (& cheap) transmitter from Ebuyer the other year, this had a USB and 3.5mm jack, this works fine (even now), only issue was tuning it, however, drop it to the bottom or top of the FM dial and you will have very little chance of another station using the same channel as you travel longer distances.

Cheers Alex - any idea of the make and model.

Having done some research I think cheap and cheerful works best. As I understand with spotify will definitely need to use the jack option as it seems it doesnt work otherwise.

Stephen.

 

[monaghan]

Sorry, it was one of those "special offer" items that doesn't have a brand

Ours is a cigar lighter plug, only thing I can see on ebuyer is http://www.ebuyer.com/product/119513 no USB input though

Could try something like this http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=111086 without spending long, this is probably the nearest to what we have, but it seems more powerful with phone capability.

 

[SF]

What sort of music do you listen to stephen? must be old stuff ?

 

[SF]

This would be the best method for you, plug it into the back of the sterio (2 aux in red, and white) and then plug the jack into ipod

With this cable you can connect your iPod, iPhone 3G, mp3 player or phone to your car via the aux in socket. This will let you listen to your music through your car's stereo system with excellent quality. The cables are 24k gold plated and ROHS compliant meaning they fully comply with the latest European standards. They give excellent audio sound every time. The design is also more durable than many cheaper and more expensive alternatives. Compatible models are any with 3.5 mm aux in / line in jack into stereo. These look like headphone sockets and may be located in the stereo unit, glove box or centre console.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...tml?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:11605811|prd:11605811

 

[Brassneck]

What sort of music do you listen to stephen? must be old stuff ?

Hi Sean

mainly stuff from my youth like Beethoven and Strauss.

 

[Brassneck]

This would be the best method for you, plug it into the back of the sterio (2 aux in red, and white) and then plug the jack into ipod

With this cable you can connect your iPod, iPhone 3G, mp3 player or phone to your car via the aux in socket. This will let you listen to your music through your car's stereo system with excellent quality. The cables are 24k gold plated and ROHS compliant meaning they fully comply with the latest European standards. They give excellent audio sound every time. The design is also more durable than many cheaper and more expensive alternatives. Compatible models are any with 3.5 mm aux in / line in jack into stereo. These look like headphone sockets and may be located in the stereo unit, glove box or centre console.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...tml?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:11605811|prd:11605811

My stereo is integrated so no sign of any means of plugging anything in unless I take it out which I am loathe to do.

 

[Lovekraft]

Cant comment on transmitters but looking at the price of them I'd be tempted to just buy a new cd player with an aux output. I just plug my mp3 player straight into that, no hassle. Never owned an ipod but i am assuming its the same affair.

 

[jd145]

i picked up one of these last year after looking for a gadget to do the job you are looking for at the moment. Is a transmitter but is a cheap alternative and it does the job perfectly fine.

I was going to buy one of the £40-£50+ ones but tried this for under £10 and ive been happily using it ever since.

Just tune car stereo and the transmitter to the same frequency and plug the transmitter into the ipod. Works with iphone as well.

Has a large number of reviews, majority being 4 or 5 stars. A few have stated that they have used the more expensive transmitters in the past, but are equally pleased with this cheap one


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001F32OKK/?tag=acorn06-21