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#244850 - 29/12/2004 12:42 FM Modulator
tahir
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Registered: 27/02/2004
Posts: 1900
Loc: London
I need to conect my Karma to the headunit in a VW Touran, there's no appropriate CD Changer to AUX/RCA cable, I assume that this means my only option is an FM modulator, but are they any good?

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#244851 - 29/12/2004 13:16 Re: FM Modulator [Re: tahir]
cushman
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Registered: 21/01/2002
Posts: 1380
Loc: Erie, CO
I have an Audiovox FM Modulator that I use with my Empeg. I get no interference, because it connects through the antenna jack on my stock HU of my car (I also cannot get a CD changer aux-in interface for my Subaru Outback). It sounds like the best radio station you have ever heard, basically. If you can live with that, then you'll be ok.

Here is a pic of my setup. I use a relay connected to the Empeg's amp sense line to turn on the FM mod, you'll have to hook up a hidden switch somewhere under the dash/glove compartment if you are using it with a portable.
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#244852 - 29/12/2004 14:14 Re: FM Modulator [Re: cushman]
tahir
pooh-bah

Registered: 27/02/2004
Posts: 1900
Loc: London
Thanks for that Mark, I'm looking at one by Veba which seems very similar to the Audiovox.

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#244853 - 07/09/2005 13:54 Re: FM Modulator [Re: tahir]
jondle
new poster

Registered: 19/08/2005
Posts: 38
Loc: San Diego, CA, USA
I've listened to a lot of brands of FM-Modulators, and they all pretty much sound satisfactory. The only thing I would suggest is get one that hooks into the antenna (as mentioned above) and not a wireless one. I have yet to hear a wireless one that is close to satisfactory. I would expect to pay around $40. You could find one cheaper, but you get what you pay for.
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