is it worth getting an fm transmitter for my ipod

1. user_51720 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 London Posts: 7 Citroen Saxo Forte 2002 1.1

   #1 1st April 2011, 22:54

   i need something so i can play my ipod in my car. are those fm transmitters any good or should i just get a new headunit with aux in? whats best value for money?
2. D-a-M-i-A-n L-plater Joined: Feb 2011 East Anglia Posts: 38 2001 Furio

   #2 1st April 2011, 23:00

   they do work ok at times, i had one which worked fine in one car but in another it wasnt as loud or good quality
   
   i now have a kenwood headunit that is designed for ipod/iphones and was definately worth buying, better quality and also charges which is a bonus
3. beaniehat L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 Birmingham Posts: 73 2001 Posi Furio

   #3 1st April 2011, 23:05

   My pals got one in his C2 and it works ok. But ok is the best you will get with it I suppose . Auxilliary or usb in are going to be the only ways to get the best out of it.
   
   If its value for money you want, you would be better off buying a headunit with auxilliary in, it's not like they cost a fortune these days and for what you will pay for the transmitter you might as well get a headunit that supports them in the first place
4. user_51720 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 London Posts: 7 Citroen Saxo Forte 2002 1.1

   #4 1st April 2011, 23:22

   hmm alright thanks! i may just get the transmitter and see if it works since theyre pretty cheap anyway. if its crap i'll have to get the new headunit!
5. lilbenchy9192 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Swindon Posts: 943 Renault clio dynamique tomtom 1.2

   #5 1st April 2011, 23:27

   fm transmiters are pretty pants tbf they "work" but thats it, if u want somin that sounds good just use an aux or even better put ur music onto a cd.
6. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #6 2nd April 2011, 01:21

   Also depends on where you live. Its probably not so good in built up city centres. I have one and I find it pretty good tbh and for what I paid, Im very pleased.
7. tomp559 Newbie Joined: Jan 2011 Raunds/Northamptonshire Posts: 17 Saxo VTR

   #7 2nd April 2011, 03:15

   I had one in my old car, but got an aux-in headunit in my saxo and that is sooooooo much better