I was going to hi-jack the iPod thread and ask about FM transmitters, but here goes... Is there a decent FM transmitter out there? I used one years ago to play my CDs on a tape deck AM/FM, but I thought it could have been much better. It didn't seem to transmit powerful enough to keep nearby stations from creeping in sometimes, and dropped quality often, depending on different conditions. At the time, I felt like a transmitter was needed that actually 'T'ed into the antenna line, rather than depending on 'air to antenna'. Maybe even a hardwire in the antenna line that shuts off antenna reception when you activate. Does anyone make something like this? What is the best quality transmitter you have seen? I want to keep my 'period correct' Ford AM/FM stereo head unit, while pumping sound into FM from an iPod or the like... Therefore I don't need comments about FM modulators being crappy... I have had them and I can live with it to keep my stock radio. I am just looking for the best possible modulator/transmitter. Thanks Dave
Fwiw: I have my system almost totally in-hand and planned out. A pair of 5.25" (2 way) kick panel speakers w/bass blockers. A pair of 6x9 (3 way) rear deck speakers. Stock head unit with 4 channels. 8" Bazooka powered by 150w Sony amp, low pass. Other 4 speakers will be powered by an amp that I have yet to get. A 4 channel unit with speaker level inputs from the head unit and about 50-75w per channel. Then the sub amp will feed off of an aux outlet from the primary amp. I haven't decided how I am going to control frequencies on this yet. I know the small front speakers need bass blockers, so that is taken care off, but I also need to block some of the lowest frequencies from the 6x9s as well. I hope to get an amp with some adjustable crossover abilities to it, other than just the high-pass/low-pass stuff that is common. Edit: I am hoping that once is said and done, folks will wonder how in the heck I got such sound from the 70-something Ford AM/FM radio with chrome knobs and all. Everything else will be well hidden behind the dash, stock speaker grilles, and the like. I might even let the 'pod' run unseen in the ashtray. I don't have an iPod, rather a tiny little 4 gig stick that plays mp3. Forgot the brand name. It's smaller than a 'real' iPod. (and much cheaper) Dave
Well, I am not exactly sure about the whole FM modulator. I have never used one. Although I would imagine newer ones are better. But I dont know. I am curious about your stereo setup. Me being big into car audio I would like to follow the install and outcome of your plans. Do you know any output ratings on the factory HU's? How are you planning to keep noise out of your signal. Will you convert from high to low level (speaker to rca) for your amp signals? And also if you want to crossover paricular frequencies you can buy a crossover unit. Crutchfield sells some you can look at. Although they are not the cheapest they will give you an idea of what to look for on ebay or just search on google. Keep us posted
