Sound through car speakers?

PuffnStuff · 01-14-07, 10:19 AM

tried to search for "car speakers" and all I got was results about BT headphones

anyways whats the best way to get sound from the axim to play through the car speakers?

davidtm · 01-14-07, 10:32 AM

One option is using the headphone output as an input into the car's stereo head unit. I put an iPod adapter in my Volvo just because it has an AUX input as well that I use for the Sirius unit. I can play my Axim through that, but I have to turn up the Ax and/or the car stereo a lot to hear it. (Headphone output must be lower level than usual audio output.)

bill davis · 01-14-07, 11:11 AM

Hey try the Belking tune cast II. It has worked for me.

Gigi · 01-14-07, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by bill davis

Hey try the Belking tune cast II. It has worked for me.

Or any other FM transmitter. Be aware, however, that the cheaper ones result in poorer audio quality. If you still have a cassette player in your car, you can also use a cassette adapter.

Maximum Dude · 01-14-07, 11:54 AM

FM transmitters work, but
the sound quality is not the best. Cassette adapters also work.

Some vehicles have an AUX input jack. For some, it is a 3.5mm jack on the front of the head unit. For others, it could be component (RCA jacks for R/L) or a proprietary input on the rear of the head unit or amplifier. Some 3rd party AUX input adapter kits are available for select vehicles.

My van has a 6-disc DVD player in the dash, which has component inputs for audio and video. I use a 3.5mm stero to component adapter cable to connect my Axim's audio to the vehicle's sound system.

My son uses a FM transmitter.

My other son is saving to purchase an AUX adapter kit for his car.

3 vehicles, 3 solutions.

You need to investigate what options are available for your vehicle's audio system, then decide how much $, effort, and time you want to invest.

Hope this helps!

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Arthur Pendrag · 01-14-07, 12:13 PM

I use a Belkin Tune Cast II as well. It offers much better sound quality than most FM modulators, plus it can run on battery or 12 volts in a car. Another bonus for car use is that it the transmitter automatically turns on and off, so all you have to do is set your car radio and the FM transmitter to the same frequency once, and then its as simple has plugging in your Axim, hitting play, and driving away.

I have also discovered that this transmitter has great range when hooked up to 12 volts. I often use mine plugged into my computer and get great sound quality and reception anywhere in my house on existing stereo tuners.

The sound quality is really quite good. While it is not as perfect as a direct link, when plugged into power, you rarely notice the static at higher and lower frequencies that is often associated with FM Modulators.

lorrborr · 01-14-07, 02:16 PM

I use GROM in-dash for one of my cars with the factory deck:
http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...hlight=in-dash

For my other car, I use an iRiver FM-transmitter.
http://www.amazon.com/iRiver-AFT-100.../dp/B00067LYFW

See here for a nice summary of all the methods. If you have a 3rd party deck, you should consider aux input. 3rd party deck should have front or rear aux input. Factory deck will usually require connection through the cd-changer port.
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-...ic.html?page=3

ArtB · 01-14-07, 03:32 PM

I run mine into my Amp

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