Ipod and Bose?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Houston Texas
I have not but the easiest method would be get the small FM transmitter that plugs into the top of the ipod (or the cradle type that holds the ipod and charges at the same time-plugs into cigarette lighter).
This unit transmits a signal to your car FM receiver from your ipod.
Quick, easy on no direct connection to your system. Plus you can move it from car to car easily.
This unit transmits a signal to your car FM receiver from your ipod.
Quick, easy on no direct connection to your system. Plus you can move it from car to car easily.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2007
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From: Apple Valley MN
I wish someone had a direct connect option, but no luck. I have the FM transmitter, and it sounds like a$$ compared to the direct connect I have in my Maxima. I have seen an FM gizmo that connects directly to the antenna, but I don't know if it sounds any better.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2006
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FWIW: There are some RF based connections that install a device inline with the antenna wire so that the reception is better than the tiny transmitters. On your '95 the antenna wire is easy to get to under the jack.
Racer
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From: Houston Texas
Racer
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From: Shakopee Minnesota
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Advanced
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: NY
I tried the FM transmitter and returned it because it was a piece of crap. Lots of signal loss and static. Sound quality was definitely sub-par. I use a cassette adapter now and it's much better. It's perfect for what I use it for.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Albany Oregon
FM transmitter...."Monster Blaster" at Radio Shack.
Is it perfectly clean sound? Hell no!, but better than my singing!
Tried the cassette tape variety, but that didn't work in my car....kept wanting to switch sides of the "tape" every 3 seconds.
For you old farts like me, if you've never tried an Ipod, find a grandkid and have 'em show ya what they can do. Eliminates carrying around a pile of CD's in your car....You can put hundreds....maybe thousands of songs on them depending on which Ipod you get. Ya only put songs YOU choose on 'em......no dragging a disc around in your car for 1 or 2 songs you like.
Also, for .99, ya can buy and download dang near any song from the dim past that you can recall ("Chevy Van" from the '70s was one of mine). You know....those songs you've always wanted to have, but didnt wanna even try to find something that old, and buy the CD for the one song.
Is it perfectly clean sound? Hell no!, but better than my singing! Tried the cassette tape variety, but that didn't work in my car....kept wanting to switch sides of the "tape" every 3 seconds.
For you old farts like me, if you've never tried an Ipod, find a grandkid and have 'em show ya what they can do. Eliminates carrying around a pile of CD's in your car....You can put hundreds....maybe thousands of songs on them depending on which Ipod you get. Ya only put songs YOU choose on 'em......no dragging a disc around in your car for 1 or 2 songs you like.
Also, for .99, ya can buy and download dang near any song from the dim past that you can recall ("Chevy Van" from the '70s was one of mine). You know....those songs you've always wanted to have, but didnt wanna even try to find something that old, and buy the CD for the one song.
Bench Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
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Maybe it has something to do with the geographical area you're in but I was very disappointed with the Transpod. I ended up getting the cassette adapter at Walmart for like $12 and it works great. Most MP3 players have several hours of battery life. If you're going to be on the road for longer than that, you can purchase the charger that plugs into the lighter...
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
Maybe it has something to do with the geographical area you're in but I was very disappointed with the Transpod. I ended up getting the cassette adapter at Walmart for like $12 and it works great. Most MP3 players have several hours of battery life. If you're going to be on the road for longer than that, you can purchase the charger that plugs into the lighter...
The cassette adapters work well also but hate the wires
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
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The stock antenna in C4s is crap. I've tried several FM transmitters and they all sound bad. They do sound excellent with my Audi Bose system with its little 1 ft antenna. Absolutely no interference or any problems, sound is very good.
Using Belkin FM kit now. I am considering replacing the stock antenna with something better while I am dismantling the car for painting anyway.
Using Belkin FM kit now. I am considering replacing the stock antenna with something better while I am dismantling the car for painting anyway.
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From: Kingman AZ
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I bought the cassette adaptor and use it in my beater daily driver. Works great with my new Ipod. I had tried that same adaptor in my 87 vert when trying to play CDs from a portable player and it kept reversing itself every few seconds too.
Bench Racer
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From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Auburn MA
I hooked my Sirius Satallite radio up through my Cassette tape adapter... sound wayyyyy better than using a crappy FM modulator.... I fabed up a mount that rests in the cup holder and bam done deal.
