Wired FM Modulators Have Possible Drawbacks

| Saturday, July 23, 2011
By James M. Boersma


Not being able to use an mp3 player in the car can be frustrating. Today's portable devices were made specifically for listening to music on the go, but unfortunately many older vehicles weren't made to coexist with an mp3 player seamlessly. To get around this obstacle, the FM modulator is a great choice.

Most people assume that wired FM modulators - as opposed to wireless FM modulators - are the way to go. This is usually because people believe the wired connection will give them better audio quality. The truth is that both wired and wireless modulators can have great or poor audio quality based on the quality of the modulator itself. The following are some of the pros and cons associated with wired FM modulators:

Pros of a wired FM modulator

1. Located in a safe location (the dash)

2. The car powers the modulator

3. Better audio quality than a cassette adapter

Cons of a wired FM modulator

1. Extra money for installation

2. Professional may have to install it for you

3. Potential damage to your dash

4. Not easy to get to it if the modulator breaks

5. Only works in one vehicle

6. Wires can come loose and corrode over time

7. You have to uninstall the modulator if you get rid of your car

The pros and cons presented here shed light on the fact that proper installation is crucial with a wired FM modulator. And even if the installation is completely perfect, there is no guarantee the modulator will work (or that you'll like the product). If anything goes wrong with the product, there is a giant hassle to address the issue because it's installed in your dash. Wireless FM modulators avoid all of this trouble and require no installation.

Quality wireless FM modulators can also have fantastic audio clarity. To make sure you get the best wireless modulator, make sure the unit can broadcast up to 150 feet in stereo. Some wireless FM modulators boast huge transmission distances that are only in mono. Stereo sound is important for anyone who wants the best possible audio from a modulator.

Taking the time to shop around for a quality FM modulator can save you hours of frustration, as well as assuring that once you begin to use the product it will perform the way you desire.




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