InstantForum.NET v4.1.3answersme.com forum. health, movies, real estate, electronicshttp://www.answersme.com/forum/hosst@msn.comWed, 10 Mar 2010 12:51:34 GMT20http://www.answersme.com/forum/Topic109-8-1.aspxI have an ipod video and I have try to connect it wirelessly with my car stereo but it does not work, it sound bad and sometimes not even a sound, I have tuned my radio to a station with no broadcast signal but I still cannot get a signal, are there any good devices that can work without wires?Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:44:17 GMTFesterhttp://www.answersme.com/forum/Topic182-8-1.aspxHaving a very bad time trying to connect my ipod, after I spent months getting my music collection ready, now I cannot find a good way to connect it to my car stereo, the wireless stuff is bad, is there any ipod ready car stereo available anywhere? Help Music Lovers!!!Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:02:41 GMTAngelahttp://www.answersme.com/forum/Topic148-8-1.aspx<P>There are a couple of ways to connect your ipod with your car stereo, here we will discuss the basics:</P><P>We have 4 different ways to connect an <STRONG>iPod</STRONG> to your car stereo, the first one is iPod adapters, then we have, auxiliary input adapters, FM modulators, and cassette adapters. Each solution offers a different level of sound quality and installation difficulty, along with different requirements for making the audio connections.</P><P><STRONG>Wireless FM modulators</STRONG> make it even easier to listen to your iPod, allowing you to make connections without removing your receiver or running extra wires. However the low point is in sound quality, reception is always difficult, in some areas no signal can be transmited. While wireless modulators are convenient, they are susceptible at times to outside interference and static. Installation is easy; just connect the modulator to your source and plug in its cigarette lighter power adapter. Some iPod accessories even combine a wireless FM modulator, a power adapter, and a mount for your iPod. You can find many different at ebay.com or amazon.com for under $50 dollars.</P><P><STRONG>Cassette adapters</STRONG>, while they're not as common as they once were, wired cassette adapters are still a convenient way to connect your iPod to a cassette-based audio system. In fact, it's a great way to connect an iPod to a rented or leased car, since you don't need to remove the receiver or disturb the installation in any way. A cassette adapter, however, is a less than perfect solution for a permanent installation because it doesn't provide power for your source, won't sound as clear as a direct-wired connection, and clutters your dash with unsightly wires.</P><P>With this in mind, connecting a cassette adapter is a relatively simple installation. The cassette unit loads into your receiver and trails a cord with a 1/8 mini jack plug on the end. Just connect it to your iPod, plug it into the adapter, power it up, and go. Once again, though, we suggest investing in a cigarette lighter power adapter to keep your iPod charged up while you're on the road.</P><P>WIRED - BEST QUALITY - MORE COMPLEX TO INSTALL</P><P>If your factory or brand-name stereo doesn't have changer controls, an auxiliary input, or an available adapter, you can listen to your iPod with an <STRONG>FM modulator</STRONG> (also sometimes called an RF, or radio frequency, modulator). A wireless FM modulator transmits the source signal to your receiver over a standard FM frequency, which you can then tune on your stereo. A wired FM modulator offers slightly better performance, since it plugs into the stereo's antenna input.</P><P>To install a wired FM modulator, first find a good mounting location. Keep in mind that you will need to access your factory radio through its antenna input, as well as connect the iPod to the modulator. Common locations include under a seat, behind an interior panel, and in the cavity behind the receiver.</P><P>FM modulators require a 12-volt connection to a switched (on/off) source. Since you have to remove your radio to get to the antenna input, you'll have easy access to the power and ground wires in your factory radio harness. If you don't want to splice into your factory wires, you can make the power connections at your fuse panel. Look for empty fuse holders and insert fuse taps. You'll also have a black ground wire that must be secured beneath a nearby screw that makes contact with <EM>bare metal</EM> on the body of the vehicle.</P>Wed, 05 Apr 2006 20:18:47 GMTThe Entertainerhttp://www.answersme.com/forum/Topic29-8-1.aspx<P>I need to install a new stereo system which is supposed to be a good system, someone mentioned that I need some special cable specifications, can you give me some advice on that please?</P><P> </P><P>thanks</P>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 16:30:25 GMTCrispi