Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

I agree! I used an Irock! transmitter for awhile with my RCA Lyra
player, but then I got a back input and it's way better. The Jeep is
just too loud for any static to be acceptable.


Matt




"Nathan Otis" <na@smeat.spam.net> wrote in message news:<z_24d.90$HK5.59612@news.uswest.net>...
> I have one. 15gb 3rd gen. Having used other hdd players, I can safely say
> there's a reason Apples player is the most popular.
>
> I use an adapter which turns the CD changer input in the back back of my
> stock 2003 head unit into an aux input. Cost $70, sounds and works WAY
> better than any FM transmission ever will (trust me, I've tried it).
>
> http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piechry02aux.html
>
> That's the one I bought. I'm never going back to FM of any kind.
> n.
>
> "Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net...
> > Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> > music
> > in their jeeps? I'm thinking I want something along the lines of an iPod
> > instead of satellite radio. Then I can take it and play it in any vehicle
> > using the FM transmitter. Then I can put a cheaper head unit in my CJ as
> > well.
> >
> > Downloading all my CD's to it would be great, also downloading MP3's. I
> > mean WOW.... 10,000 songs! Even if a CD averages 15 songs, you could get
> > over 650 cd's on it.
> >
> > Anybody bought one yet?
> >
> >
> >

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

Thanks guys, I will definately look into a head unit with the aux input
instead of the FM. Maybe I'll still get the FM for my XJ instead of
replacing the stock head unit in that though.

"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns956C50A0777Featmorecotton@207.14.113.17...
> "Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net:
>
> > Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> > music in their jeeps?
>
> I'm on my 2nd iPod - I highly recommend it.
>
> > Downloading all my CD's to it would be great,
>
> It is great. Its like having a radio station that only plays music you
> like.
>
>
>
>

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

Thanks guys, I will definately look into a head unit with the aux input
instead of the FM. Maybe I'll still get the FM for my XJ instead of
replacing the stock head unit in that though.

"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns956C50A0777Featmorecotton@207.14.113.17...
> "Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net:
>
> > Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> > music in their jeeps?
>
> I'm on my 2nd iPod - I highly recommend it.
>
> > Downloading all my CD's to it would be great,
>
> It is great. Its like having a radio station that only plays music you
> like.
>
>
>
>

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

Thanks guys, I will definately look into a head unit with the aux input
instead of the FM. Maybe I'll still get the FM for my XJ instead of
replacing the stock head unit in that though.

"Barry Bean" <bbbean@beancotton.com> wrote in message
news:Xns956C50A0777Featmorecotton@207.14.113.17...
> "Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net:
>
> > Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> > music in their jeeps?
>
> I'm on my 2nd iPod - I highly recommend it.
>
> > Downloading all my CD's to it would be great,
>
> It is great. Its like having a radio station that only plays music you
> like.
>
>
>
>

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

"Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:IDh4d.7$eR5.22697
@news.uswest.net:

> Thanks guys, I will definately look into a head unit with the aux input
> instead of the FM. Maybe I'll still get the FM for my XJ instead of
> replacing the stock head unit in that though.

Aux input is the ideal method, but I have both an iTrip and a cassette
adaptor. The iTrip (or iRock - works just as well, but requires batteries)
is pretty handy for when you travel - you can listen to your music on any
clock radio, boom box, someone else's car, home stereo, etc. Its well
worth the price tag, even if you do opt to use a direct input in your
primary car.

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

"Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:IDh4d.7$eR5.22697
@news.uswest.net:

> Thanks guys, I will definately look into a head unit with the aux input
> instead of the FM. Maybe I'll still get the FM for my XJ instead of
> replacing the stock head unit in that though.

Aux input is the ideal method, but I have both an iTrip and a cassette
adaptor. The iTrip (or iRock - works just as well, but requires batteries)
is pretty handy for when you travel - you can listen to your music on any
clock radio, boom box, someone else's car, home stereo, etc. Its well
worth the price tag, even if you do opt to use a direct input in your
primary car.

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

"Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:IDh4d.7$eR5.22697
@news.uswest.net:

> Thanks guys, I will definately look into a head unit with the aux input
> instead of the FM. Maybe I'll still get the FM for my XJ instead of
> replacing the stock head unit in that though.

Aux input is the ideal method, but I have both an iTrip and a cassette
adaptor. The iTrip (or iRock - works just as well, but requires batteries)
is pretty handy for when you travel - you can listen to your music on any
clock radio, boom box, someone else's car, home stereo, etc. Its well
worth the price tag, even if you do opt to use a direct input in your
primary car.

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

If you can get your hands on a stock 2003 head from a TJ (might be a trick
to get it into your CJ), you can get the adapter I got that changed the CD
changer input to an aux. input. I've used a few FM transmitters and now that
I'm "hardwired", I'll never go back.
n.

"Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net...
> Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> music
> in their jeeps? I'm thinking I want something along the lines of an iPod
> instead of satellite radio. Then I can take it and play it in any vehicle
> using the FM transmitter. Then I can put a cheaper head unit in my CJ as
> well.
>
> Downloading all my CD's to it would be great, also downloading MP3's. I
> mean WOW.... 10,000 songs! Even if a CD averages 15 songs, you could get
> over 650 cd's on it.
>
> Anybody bought one yet?
>
>
>

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

If you can get your hands on a stock 2003 head from a TJ (might be a trick
to get it into your CJ), you can get the adapter I got that changed the CD
changer input to an aux. input. I've used a few FM transmitters and now that
I'm "hardwired", I'll never go back.
n.

"Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net...
> Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> music
> in their jeeps? I'm thinking I want something along the lines of an iPod
> instead of satellite radio. Then I can take it and play it in any vehicle
> using the FM transmitter. Then I can put a cheaper head unit in my CJ as
> well.
>
> Downloading all my CD's to it would be great, also downloading MP3's. I
> mean WOW.... 10,000 songs! Even if a CD averages 15 songs, you could get
> over 650 cd's on it.
>
> Anybody bought one yet?
>
>
>

Re: Anybody using an iPod yet?
 

If you can get your hands on a stock 2003 head from a TJ (might be a trick
to get it into your CJ), you can get the adapter I got that changed the CD
changer input to an aux. input. I've used a few FM transmitters and now that
I'm "hardwired", I'll never go back.
n.

"Kevin S" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:XNZ3d.26$HK5.31294@news.uswest.net...
> Just curious if anyone is using an iPod and the FM transmitter to play
> music
> in their jeeps? I'm thinking I want something along the lines of an iPod
> instead of satellite radio. Then I can take it and play it in any vehicle
> using the FM transmitter. Then I can put a cheaper head unit in my CJ as
> well.
>
> Downloading all my CD's to it would be great, also downloading MP3's. I
> mean WOW.... 10,000 songs! Even if a CD averages 15 songs, you could get
> over 650 cd's on it.
>
> Anybody bought one yet?
>
>
>