The 3 Best FM Transmitters for Your iPod

You love your iPod or iPhone; it's always with you. Why not ditch the tiny headphones and listen to your music using your car's radio and speakers? With an FM transmitter, you can do just that! These FM transmitters work by converting the signal coming out of your player's headphone jack into radio waves which can be picked up by any stereo with an FM radio tuner. These transmitters allow you to adjust the "station" it outputs so you can tune to an empty available frequency to listen.

Most of these are universal in that they allow you to use it with any device (including laptops) with a 3.5mm (1/8") jack (usually the green one). Many also include USB connections specifically for your iPod which allow you to charge it while on the go. The following are just a few of the many FM transmitters. These were determined to be the best value and highest rated.

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I hope this guide has given you a wide enough selection to choose from. Any of these FM transmitters should do the job nicely. Some of the downsides to FM transmitters is that in some cities, there are no open frequencies to tune to so your music might not come out so clear. In that case, if your car has an auxiliary-input jack, use that for your music or if your car still has a cassette tape player, purchase a cassette adapter. For most users however, a station or two is likely available and you should not have a problem.