MP3 Transmitter
By Anne Ahira
An mp3 transmitter allows you to easily listen to your media player over your car stereo system. Many aftermarket CD players are being released with mp3 player compatibility built in.
however changing a stereo can be expensive and time consuming. Therefore, if all you are looking for is a way to play your media player in the car an mp3 transmitter is all you need. Below are a few different products you can choose from.
Coby
A very popular FM transmitter is the Coby CA-745. Rated as one of the best by consumers who have purchased the product, the Coby is a nice device at the reasonable price of $17.99.
Features
- LCD display
- Mp3, CD and MD playback
- 3.5mm stereo input
- Full range of frequency
Pros
You have the choice of full range of FM frequencies, this means no annoying presets that may or may not work in your area.
Coby has worked hard to design a product that is user friendly. You will not have to worry about yet another product to keep charged up or replace the batteries in. This FM transmitter is powered by your cars cigarette lighter and has a piggyback jack so you can still charge your cell phone.
All of the above-mentioned benefits are practically worthless if the FM transmitter does not sound good. This unit performs very well; essentially, there is no background noise or bursts of static.
Monster Radio Play
One name you may instantly recognize is Monster, and they too have created an FM transmitter for mp3 players.
Features
- Tune into any FM frequency
- 3 digital presets
- Compatible with IPod, mp3 and CD players
- Connects through head phone jacks
Customers in areas heavily congested with FM radio stations have found this FM transmitter to perform very well. The wide range of stations you can choose from means you will always be able to find a free frequency. Enjoy your mp3 player any time or any place. Price is still within the reasonable range at $20.73.
Sound Fly
If you are interested in more options, you can spend a few more dollars for the Sound Fly FM transmitter.
Features
- All FM frequency
- Plug and play
- USB port
- SD slot
- 2.5mm stereo jack
- Remote control
One major difference with this model is the ability to save music to an SD card. Now you can take your mp3 files from your computer and listen any time over your car stereo system.
Overall
Consumers like to have choices and the FM transmitter gives you more choices about the music you listen to while commuting to work or just taking a Sunday drive.
Compare prices:
- Amazon
- TigerDirect
- Jr.com
- Compusa
- 4AllMemory
- Microsoft Store
Also, check out my other guide on: 30gb mp3 player and Video mp3 players


