Best Bluetooth FM transmitter

[Mizmelzy]

I have an old car with no Bluetooth or aux input. I'd like to play music through my phone. I'm looking into a Bluetooth FM transmitter. Any advice on which one works best with pixel phones and has the best audio sound quality. Looking for one I do not have to crank the volume up to be able to hear the music. Also one that the mic works good as well.

There are so many on the market not sure which to choose

Mel

 

[o4liberty]

When I was in the same boat you are I purchased a Bluetooth speaker and it worked well for me. I purchased a Bose Bluetooth speaker and I use it everywhere I used velcro to attach it to my dashboard.

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

I got this one and I love it!

 

[Mooncatt]

From my understanding, the FCC passed a regulation limiting FM transmitter power in the U.S. a while back, and I don't think there's been a half decent one made since because of it.

What you may want to look into are FM modulators. These splice into three factory antenna wire to give you a fully wired transmission instead of a wireless one. They aren't very hard to install, but they aren't as simple as plugging into the cigarette lighter. Something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Audiovox-Mod...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6146247

I haven't used one of those personally, but I've used something similar with a SiriusXM tuner in the past. It was amazing how much of a difference it made compared to a wireless transmitter. I wish they would come out with something similar to use as a regular aux input, because everything was handled through the cigarette lighter plug. Instead of splicing into the antenna wire, it somehow used the car's electrical wiring to transmit the signal to the stereo, while also blocking out the over the air signals for near static free listening. Unfortunately it's not compatible with other devices, as it still required the tuner's built in FM functionality.

*EDIT* I just noticed you wanted a mic, so guessing this is for calls as well. I tried looking, but the only ones I found that were Bluetooth capable didn't have calling functionality, only media streaming.

 

[GSDer]

It may be just as inexpensive, and more efficient, to replace the existing radio in your car with one that includes Bluetooth support or at least an AUX port.

 

[Mooncatt]

It may be just as inexpensive, and more efficient, to replace the existing radio in your car with one that includes Bluetooth support or at least an AUX port.

This too, and wiring harnesses make it fairly easy to install. The hardest part is removing the dash panels without snapping clips and such. If it's a leased vehicle, then this likely wouldn't be an option. I'm guessing the dealer would not like aftermarket parts installed.

 

[GSDer]

If it's a leased vehicle, then this likely wouldn't be an option. I'm guessing the dealer would not like aftermarket parts installed.

I'm guessing that no leased vehicle is so old that it doesn't at least have an AUX port.
And many places that sell car audio will do the installation rather cheaply.