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Car MP3 Players

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Types of Car MP3 Players

 

Car Mp3 Players

Car Mp3 Players

By Anne Ahira.

Cars are filled with all kinds of music and video devices anymore. New cars are being built with mp3 player docks installed standard.

If you want to take the music from your home computer or mobile device and use it in your automobile, you have several options, car mp3 players come in many forms.

 

 

Mp3 Capable Stereo

Car mp3 players that are most common are the actual stereo that is mp3 disc compatible. This is a stereo that will read a disc that you create on your home computer from your vast library of music. Today you would be hard pressed to find one that was not mp3 compatible.

For the money, however you might want to consider looking for car mp3 players that have more options. For instance, you can now purchase car mp3 players with DVD and USB compatibility. What this means is you can now watch your favorite movie while driving on America’s highways! Okay you could do this but you probably want to set the viewing screens up for those not responsible for navigating the vehicle.

The nice thing about many of these models is they also have a USB drive in which you can connect a flash drive containing all your favorite tunes. Makes it very simple to turn your stereo into a car mp3 player.

Conversion

One way to turn even the oldest model stereo into car mp3 players is to purchase a wireless modulator. This is a handy device that transmits the signal from your IPod, personal media player or other device to your stereo over radio waves.

You plug this device into your car cigarette lighter, turn on your portable device, or plug in your memory card or USB device and you are all set. All that is left is to tune your stereo to the correct frequency and you are ready to jam!

This device is recommended for the person who has an older stereo system or who is not ready to fork over huge amounts of money to upgrade to in dash car mp3 players. For about $20 on Amazon, you can pick up a Falcon in car IPod like control.

IPod Docks

For a little more money and some intensive labor, you can install car mp3 players that will play both mp3 format disc and come with IPod controller built in. A nice example of this is the JVC model KD-PDR30. The price is competitive at $99 before tax and shipping. It has a 200-watt maximum output, wireless remote and an IPod connector cable.

JVC has a long-standing reputation in the car audio field and unlike many off brand products; you will find they back that reputation with reliability. Car mp3 players are definitely here to stay and if you haven’t settled on one yet, now maybe the time. Technology is moving at a brisk pace and the prices have fallen to a place where nearly anyone can afford to upgrade to a car mp3 player.

You may want to check out my other guide on Car CD Mp3 Player and Car DVD Players.

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Car MP3 CD Player

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Buying a Car MP3 CD Player

 

Car Mp3 CD Player

Car Mp3 CD Player

By Anne Ahira

One of the problems many people have with their portable MP3 players is that they can’t enjoy them while driving.

Unless you have an older model car and a car kit, you’ll be without your favorite playlists while commuting.

A better option is to invest in a car MP3 CD player. These units are installed into your dashboard and provide full-service music enjoyment.

You can plug in your portable MP3 player, listen to CDs, and even enjoy the radio if you want. Below are some of the car MP3 CD player options available on the market.

JVC Car KDG340

JVC has always been one of the top names in electronics so it’s no surprise they make one of the leading car MP3 CD player units on the market.

As the name suggests, the dashboard model includes a CD player that can not only read traditional CDs but also those you burn with your own software.

For an extra $25, you can purchase a iPod adapter that will allow you to listen to your favorite iPod in the car as well. However, you can’t listen to other digital MP3 players. Other adapters are also available for satellite radio and other options.

If you like your car stereo to kick up the bass, this unit also has outputs for subwoofers. Plus, the detachable face adds some security so you won’t have to worry as much about your car MP3 CD player being stolen. Without installation, you’ll pay around $80.

Pioneer DEH-2000MP

As another big name in car stereos, Pioneer also has a reputation for excellence which they demonstrate with this particular car MP3 CD player. The price is around $85 which is quite reasonable even without the installation costs.

Like the JVC model, this car MP3 CD player fits into the dash conveniently. The unit includes an AM/FM tuner and allows you to store all of your favorite stations in its memory for one-touch access while you’re driving.

You can also use the mp3 CD player to play traditional discs, as well as discs that contain MP3, WAV, and WMA music files. Another nice feature is that the system will read the ID3 tags on the songs then scroll the names on the display which makes listening to music more fun.

Most importantly, however, is that the car MP3 CD player comes with a convenient auxiliary port located in the front so you can plug in your iPod. If you prefer, you can also use the input for a satellite radio receiver.

Other Options

If either of the car MP3 CD player choices are not perfect for you, you can find others by different brands.

The best places to look are through online vendors, although you may want to check installation estimates for your vehicle before you make the purchase.

There are other choices, too. If you have a cassette player and/or a lighter socket in your car, you can use car kits to turn your existing dashboard system into a car MP3 CD player.

Please also check out my other guide on mp3 portable players or mp3 video players.