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Mar 22nd, 2012, 17:16 | #11 |
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Mar 22nd, 2012, 22:00 | #12 | |
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http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mp3...radio&tbm=shop
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Mar 23rd, 2012, 08:30 | #13 | |
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Mar 23rd, 2012, 12:24 | #14 |
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in my wife's yaris, she plays her ipod through the tape player. obviously different, but still using one format for another. anyway the sound is pretty faultless. i guess from your experience this quality doesn't transfer to the fm transmitting devices?
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Mar 23rd, 2012, 14:03 | #15 | |
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The issue that I have found with the FM devices (I used to have one for the iPod in the wife's car) is that you are hamstrung by the lack of available frequencies, interference from other devices transmitting at the same frequency and general electronic noise - you have to remember that these devices are only allowed to transmit minute amounts of power and the signal is easily swamped by other transitions I found that for my daughters 7 year old Clio there were a number of devices that connected into her radio directly (mostly emulating CD changers) giving CD quality sound from an iPod or other device connected through an audio lead - I am sure something like this would be available for the Volvo range. My view is that I would use the FM devices, but only as a last resort.
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Mar 23rd, 2012, 21:11 | #16 |
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You can upgrade to USB/iPod interface for about £400. Search under accessories.
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Mar 24th, 2012, 09:52 | #17 | |
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I believe that the FM transmitter devices sold in the UK have a lower power output than those sold in Europe. In my previous car we used a UK spec transmitter for a while whilst living over on mainland Europe, it was constantly losing the signal/getting breakthrough. I bought a FM transmitter over here and it proved less prone to blocking/interferance although it was still not perfect.
If the weather conditions are right, I can get R5Live until just past Brussels when driving to the Netherlands, when stationary (engine off) I can get it at home if the weather is on side. This is normally when I'm sat outside a supermarket waiting for my wife! I have no problems getting World Service, although this does not answer your question about R4. Quote:
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Mar 24th, 2012, 10:49 | #18 | |
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Mar 24th, 2012, 10:55 | #19 |
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Going for the full DAB in the new car, not sure of its use over here in Europe, but will be great when we return to the UK.
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Mar 24th, 2012, 12:11 | #20 |
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i guess one of the biggest issues with the fm transmitting devices is that they're not necessarily anywhere near the car's aerial, which is on the roof!
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