How To Spot A Quality Car MP3 FM Modulator

By James M. Boersma


When shopping for a car MP3 FM modulator, it's hard to find a truly well made product. Most modulators are made by huge companies that don't feel it's necessary to make quality modulators. They just assume they can put whatever product they want out there and people will still buy it. Once you sift through all of the garbage, it is possible to find a quality wireless FM modulator; you just have to know what to look for.

So why would anyone want a wireless car MP3 FM modulator?

Wireless modulators use FM frequencies to broadcast a user's content from an MP3 or iPod over the radio. This device can be useful, especially when your car is an older model. The problem is that many of the cheaper versions of this product produce low quality audio.

The following are attributes of a low quality wireless FM modulator:

1. Low Cost: If you paid less than $30 dollars for it, chances are the quality will not be very good.

2. Small number of preset frequencies: Making it difficult to locate a frequency on which to broadcast your music in a large metropolitan area.

3. Weak transmission power: Low quality transmitters can only broadcast a few feet, resulting in bad sounding audio and lots of interference.

4. May only work in the car: Some wireless modulators can only be powered by a vehicle's cigarette lighter. Shouldn't you be able to control your music everywhere?

5. May not be compatible with all of your audio sources: Most modulators only come with one way to connect to your audio source. If you upgrade your technology, the modulator may become obsolete.

On the flip side, a quality wireless car MP3 modulator will have the following benefits:

1. You can broadcast on any FM frequency between 88.1 and 107.9. This way you can always find a station that is not being utilized by commercial stations.

2. The ability to customize with: preset frequencies to switch between favorites, volume and mute control, stereo to mono settings, microphone compatibility, manual on/off switch and automatic gain control.

3. Large transmission distance and power (up to 150 ft, near the maximum under FCC regulations).

4. Compatibility with any audio source: A wireless car MP3 FM modulator functions with MP3 players, iPods, televisions, computers, smartphones, etc And it can be used in any location in the car, at your house, etc

5. Multiple powering options, including cigarette lighter, USB, batteries and wall adapter.

It's easy to see that a quality car MP3 FM modulator is so much better than its cheaper alternatives. Wireless modulators are a great option for anyone who is sick of listening to commercial radio during long car trips or on the way to work. With a quality FM modulator you will always be in control of your music no matter where you are.




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