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Thursday, May 26, 2005
A week with the FM modulator
After a week of driving with the iPod hooked up via the FM modulator, I'd say it has been worth the cash and small install effort.
As far as audio quality goes, I decided that the stock speakers are not good enough to truly expose the audio limitations of FM anyhow. So, until I get new speakers, I'll stay with the current head unit and modulator. Sure, a CD clearly sounds better, but I'll compromise some sound quality for the freedom 20 GB of of music.
As far as interference goes, from the SF East Bay, we drove to Modesto, up hwy 99 to Sacramento, and back home on I-80/680 all with the iPod playing. Absoultely zero interference on 87.9 FM. The fact that the modulator shuts off the car's antenna when I turn it on works wonders.
As far as audio quality goes, I decided that the stock speakers are not good enough to truly expose the audio limitations of FM anyhow. So, until I get new speakers, I'll stay with the current head unit and modulator. Sure, a CD clearly sounds better, but I'll compromise some sound quality for the freedom 20 GB of of music.
As far as interference goes, from the SF East Bay, we drove to Modesto, up hwy 99 to Sacramento, and back home on I-80/680 all with the iPod playing. Absoultely zero interference on 87.9 FM. The fact that the modulator shuts off the car's antenna when I turn it on works wonders.
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