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6 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone4 4s 4g 3g Ipod Extra Long Wire 2M iPod $1.30 |
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6 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone4 4s 4g 3g Ipod Black Ipad Wire 2M $2.01 |
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3.5mm Aux Cable Wire for iPod Touch Nano – 1 FT $0.99 |
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InEar Red Flat Wire Headphone Earphone Earbuds for iPod iPhone MP4 w/ Case $10.69 |
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3 pcs Earphone Cable Wire Cord Organizer Holder For MP3/MP4/iPod fishing line $1.29 |
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12ft 3.5mm Stereo Male~M Audio/Headphone/PC/IPOD/MP3/AUX patch Cable/Cord/Wire $1.35 |
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New HD Radio Receiver for iPod Touch iPhone wired $12.95 |
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SPEAKER AUDIO CABLE CORD WIRE FOR MINI JACK APPLE IPHONE 4 4TH IPOD MP3 IPAD 2 $3.99 |
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3X Car audio aux Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4g Stereo Adapter Plug Wire $3.99 |
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3 X RETRACTABLE DATA CABLE WIRE FOR ALL IPHONE ALL IPOD $5.99 |
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3 x For iPhone 4 4G iPod Retractable USB Data Cord Wire $4.99 |
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USB Retractable Sync Data Cable Wire Ipod iPhone 4 4G 4S US SELLER FAST SHIPPING $0.99 |
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For iPod/iPhone 4 4S Retractable USB Sync Data Cable Wire FAST SHIPPING $0.99 |
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6 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone 4 4S 4g Ipod Extra Long Wire 2M $0.99 |
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5X Car audio aux Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4s Stereo Adapter Plug Wire $5.99 |
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Scosche FMMOD01 FMMOD02 Wired FM Modulator Transmitter 3.5mm Rca iPod MP3 DVD $25.89 |
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10 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone4 4s 4g 3g Ipod iPad Cable Long Wire 2M $7.95 |
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XXL-MC Full Function Waterproof Wired Remote Commander 20′ Cable (iPod Control) $39.99 |
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White USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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Black USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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3.5mm Auxiliary Input Port Cable Adapter wire 3.5mm Aux-In Aux For Ipod Iphone 4 $2.49 |
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White USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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Black USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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FOR IPOD VIDEO MP3 AV TV RCA AUDIO CABLE WIRE CORD $4.99 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $2.29 |
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Black USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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6 ft Cable Wire + Power AC Wall Charger USB Adapter for Apple iPhone 4s Ipod 2m $8.25 |
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White USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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AV AUDIO VIDEO STEREO CABLE CORD WIRE FOR APPLE IPOD TOUCH ITOUCH/VIDEO $4.99 |
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HARD WIRED CAR TOYOTA IPOD IPHONE INTEGRATION INTERFACE $106.45 |
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TOYOTA CAR HARD WIRED INTEGRATION KIT FOR IPOD IPHONE $107.80 |
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Fold Cable Wire Wrap Organizer Winder Box For MP3 iPod PC Micro USB charger Cord $0.01 |
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Multi-Purpose Car Home Speaker Audio Aux Cable 3.5mm Wire For Apple ipod Iphone $2.49 |
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3.5MM AUX PLUG TO 2-RCA STEREO AV AUDIO CABLE FOR IPOD Wire Speaker Cord CABLE $3.60 |
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3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX JACK CABLE AUDIO WIRE LEAD IPOD $1.98 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $5.29 |
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3.5MM audio AUX Cable For Ipod/Mp3/Car Input Jack Cord Auxiliary Wire Accessory $2.49 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $2.29 |
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Plantronics Tangle-Free Wired/Corded MP3/iPhone/iPod/iPad Headphones+Inline Mic $31.95 |
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Plantronics 3.5mm Stereo MP3 Player/iPod/iPhone/Smart Phone Wired/Corded Headset $25.95 |
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Auxiliary 3.5MM 3.5 MM Cable Audio Cord Car jack wire for Ipod phone Mp3 HTC $2.49 |
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Auxiliary input wire aux car Cable for Apple ipod Touch 2/3G 4G 4 4TH 16 32 64GB $3.49 |
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FOR Apple IPOD VIDEO Photo MP3 AV TV RCA AUDIO CABLE WIRE CORD Connector Black $4.99 |
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5X 3.5MM CAR AUX AUXILIARY INPUT CABLE WIRE FOR APPLE IPOD MP3 IPHONE 4 4G 4S $5.99 |
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NEW IN EAR Headphone Earphone Headset flat wire for i pod mp3 mp4 3.5mm White $0.98 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $4.49 |
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FOR Apple IPOD VIDEO Photo MP3 AV TV RCA AUDIO CABLE WIRE CORD Connector Black $4.99 |
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Black 3.5mm 2M Long Cable Wire Earphones for Apple iPod $0.98 |
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5X 3.5MM CAR AUX AUXILIARY INPUT CABLE WIRE FOR APPLE IPOD MP3 IPHONE 4 4G 4S $5.99 |
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Hot In_ear Black Flat Wire Headset Earbuds earphone w/Mic for ipod iphone $18.59 |
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Red Cat Earphone MP3 iPOD Wire Organizer $5.00 |
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5x USB Data Sync Cable Wire for iPod Touch 2G/3G/4G $0.89 |
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Earphone Cable Winder (Clips Wire Coil for iPhone iPod iPad MP3) ZoO DOG (white) $2.99 |
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2 x 3.5MM AUX PLUG TO 2-RCA STEREO AUDIO CABLE FOR IPOD WIRE SPEAKER CORD CABLE $5.49 |
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AUXILIARY INPUT WIRE AUX CAR AUDIO FOR APPLE IPOD TOUCH 4 4G IPHONE 4 S ZUNE ZEN $2.49 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $6.09 |
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US USB SYNC CHARGE CABLE WIRE CORD FOR IPOD IPHONE NEW $0.99 |
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3X Car audio aux Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4S Stereo Adapter Plug Wire $3.99 |
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US USB SYNC CHARGE CABLE WIRE CORD FOR IPOD IPHONE NEW $0.99 |
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5X Car audio aux Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4s Stereo Adapter Plug Wire $5.99 |
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US USB SYNC CHARGE CABLE WIRE CORD FOR IPOD IPHONE NEW $0.99 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $3.79 |
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NEW Big wire Headphone Earphone Headset for mp3 mp4 i pod touch 3.5mm White $0.01 |
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NEW Big wire Headphone Earphone Headset for mp3 mp4 i pod touch 3.5mm Black $0.01 |
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3 ft 3.5MM AUX PLUG TO 2-RCA STEREO AUDIO CABLE FOR IPOD WIRE SPEAKER CORD CABLE $3.60 |
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Black USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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White USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iPhone iPod $0.99 |
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In_ear Black Flat Wire Headset Earbuds earphone w/Mic for ipod iphone Hot $15.99 |
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SteelSeries 61052 7H Wired Headset for iPod,iPhone,iPad $146.99 |
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NEW KCA-iP202 iPod Audio USB Video Cable Wire KCAiP202 $19.95 |
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White Silicone Headphone Wire Cable Cord Wrap For iPod Touch 2 3 4 3rd 4th Gen $3.24 |
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USB Data Charger Cable Wire Cord for iTouch iPhone iPod $4.59 |
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BLACK GOLD HEADSET MIC+WIRE WRAP FOR IPOD NANO 6 6G 6TH $5.99 |
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LAND ROVER AUDIO LINK IPOD WIRE CABLE RANGE LR4 RR SPORT 10-UP LR019691 OEM NEW $104.00 |
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Incase 2-amp Combo Charger for select iPad/iPhone/iPod Cable Black Core Wire $19.99 |
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Car M/m Aux-in Wire Cord Cable Audio Input for Zune Iphone 4 3g/3gs Ipod Touch $4.15 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $5.29 |
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NEW IC-3 for Power Acoustik Black iPod Audio + USB Video Cable IC3 Wire $24.88 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $3.79 |
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3.5MM AUX TO 2-RCA STEREO Speaker Connector AUDIO CABLE FOR IPOD Wire Cord CABLE $3.60 |
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UNIVERSAL HEADPHONES 3.5 MM WIRED STEREO HANDSFREE IPOD IPHONE HEADSET NEW $3.95 |
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6 ft Cable Wire + Power AC Wall Charger USB Adapter for Apple iPhone 4s Ipod 2m $8.89 |
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6 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone 4 4S 4g Ipod Extra Long Wire 2M $0.99 |
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3X Car audio aux Cable 3.5mm for Car Mp3 iPod iPhone 4g Stereo Adapter Plug Wire $3.99 |
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6 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone4 4s 4g 3g Ipod iPad Cable Long Wire 2M $1.25 |
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6 ft USB Wire Cable for Apple iPhone4 4s 4g 3g Ipod Extra Long Wire 2M $8.96 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $3.19 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $4.49 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $3.79 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $3.79 |
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6 x iPhone iPod Cable Cord Wire Cables Clip Desktop Routing Organizer Management $1.95 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $2.29 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $4.49 |
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3.5mm Jack Audio Composite Cable Cord Wire For iPhone iPod Classic MP3 Player $1.40 |
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3.5MM M/M AUX CABLE CORD WIRE IPHONE IPOD MP3 CAR AUDIO $5.29 |
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CABLE USB SYNC/CHARGER WIRE for IPOD SHUFFLE 2ND GEN 2 $1.70 |
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Toy Poodle Earphone MP3 iPOD Wire Organizer $5.00 |
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ORIGINAL Apple iPod Nano Wired A1018 Remote Control NEW $15.99 |
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Earphone Headset and USB Data Sync Charger CABLE CORD WIRE For iPOD iPhone4 4S $3.99 |
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WIRE USB CABLE CHARGER/SYNC for IPOD SHUFFLE 2ND APPLE $1.70 |
FM Transmitters – A Good option for iPod integration but are there better?
If you want to take your music on the road with you, your iPod is the best and most convenient option. But how do you connect it to your vehicle? Which method is best? And what options do you have?
You have many options depending on your car and stereo equipment you have installed, there are a variety of ways of connecting your iPod to your Vehicle. The Kits range from fully integrated connections that emulate your CD changer providing CD quality or better audio through your stereo, through to FM Transmitters that connect to your iPod and transmit radio signals to your aerial. The truth is there are thousands of options and a variety of different brands that offer slightly different functions.
The more basic of the options start with FM Transmitters; they are a simple kit but can provide good results. FM Transmitters plug into the bottom of the iPod / iPhone and translate your music being played on your iPod to a radio signal, The radio signal is then broadcast to the local area (Anybody using the same frequency can listen to your music / podcast etc). The FM Transmitters are usually the more cost effective option when purchasing an iPod car kit, however bear in mind the area you live in or commute to before you purchase. If the area is heavy with radio signals you can often receive a poor signal, usually resulting interference or a duplicate signal played over the top of the original frequency so you have two sources of audio being played.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the fm transmitter kits, these can be broken down simply see below;
Advantages;
They are Easy to install
More cost effective
Move from vehicle to vehicle
Disadvantages;
Occasionally has poor signal
Can’t control the iPod from vehicles controls or radio
Drains the iPod / iPhone battery
The next best option is the FM Modulator; the modulator works on a similar principle to the transmitter however FM Modulation kit provides a better performance over all. The modulator is a hard wired connection to the back of the aerial replacing your previous aerial which connects further in the loop. This system reduces the interference from outside broadcasts meaning you receive a signal quality similar to that of DAB (Digital radio). FM Modulator kits are also provided with power clips that allow you to crimp onto the stereos power cable to provide kit with battery power from the ignition switch. This powers the kit and the iPod when the ignition is turned on so you’ll never lose battery charge while connected and your iPod is good to go again. Although the Modulator provides better performance than the transmitter it still doesn’t offer the ability to control the iPod through the stereo of steering wheel controls, which is a major factor for a lot of people when purchasing an iPod car kit.
The most advanced option is hard wired option. The Dension Gateway 100 is a good example of this. The hardwired kit connects into the CD changer port on the back of the stereo and emulates the factory changer. These kits are a little more expensive however in many people’s opinion they are worth the extra investment. The majority of hardwired kits allow the user control the iPod from steering wheel or stereo, charge the ipod, offer text display on the vehicle display or cluster screen and provide perfect CD quality audio through the factory speakers.
When ordering an ipod car kit it’s important to consider what functions you want from it. If you only want a simple kit that provides decent quality audio, and you’re prepared to put up with a little interference every now and then, the FM Transmitter is probably the better option for you. However if you love your music and want an all singing & Dancing kit you should be prepared to spend a little extra money.
About the Author
An iPod transmitter is a good option for an ipod car kit connection. However if your looking for a more advanced ipod car kit solution you should look for an integrated ipod kit. Check out the number 1 iPod Car Kit Store