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Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

I found  a listing on ebay where the guy modifies the stock radio to have a Ipod hookup. I tried the cassette adapter but they STINK!!! Will anyone of these radios he sells work with my existing EQ? All i want to do is plug it in and play it.
radios....
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-87-88-FORD-F150-F250-THUNDERBIRD-BRONCO-RADIO-STEREO-/220775516699?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item33673f0a1b
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-90-91-92-93-94-95-FORD-BRONCO-F150-F250-RADIO-STEREO-/320693453878?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item4aaad1c436

OR will I have to send him mine to modify?
my radio...
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t97/biggrgivens/radio.jpg
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #1 –
If you were so inclined, you could buy an FM Transmitter for the iPod. It'll plug into your cigar lighter and will send the music playing on your ipod through the air in the form of an FM Radio station. Tune into the channel you set, and you've got tunes. And it'll charge your iPod.
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
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Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #2 –
Quote from: dragon574444;359162
If you were so inclined, you could buy an FM Transmitter for the iPod. It'll plug into your cigar lighter and will send the music playing on your ipod through the air in the form of an FM Radio station. Tune into the channel you set, and you've got tunes. And it'll charge your iPod.

I just looked at a couple on evilbay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/FM-Transmitter-Car-Charger-iPhone-3GS-3G-iPod-Touch-/200599955688?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8857036375046091818
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stand-FM-Transmitter-Car-AC-Adapter-iPhone-4-/350442240414?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item5197fc399e

which one do you think? Or is there a better choice? Also isnt a direct ipod port into the radio the cleanest sound quality?
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #3 –
Well, a direct connection would be best, but an FM transmitter will work fine. It depends on what exactly you're looking for. On 27 year old, paper cone speakers, I don't think the difference would be noticeable. But, if you're running something a bit more extreme...

I've used one similar the first one you posted with good results. I ended up giving away my iPod, so now I'm using my DSi with a tape to CD adapter. What didn't you like about the one you were using?
2002 Honda Civic EX

1984 Ford Thunderbird Elan
5.0 CFI, T5, Dual Exhaust

Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #4 –
It played mono, and had lots of  static noise. my ar has two large amps, pioneer, speakers all the way around and a 10" subwoofer in trunk. all running off a stock radio. it blows people away when they find out I am actually getting such decent window shaking sound from a stock radio and EQ. I already have a RF CD changer in the r=trunk and I was trying to decide o a good Ipod unit. I do have an Iphone so maybe the rf style unit would be good and I could also use my speakers to answer calls. I just want the best unit that sound good too.
Motorsport FMIC, Boport 1.5, Boblee header, gutted upper, profiled lower, phenolic spacer, Accufab fpr, LA3, Boport stage 3 big valve head, 57 trim/stage III Perfromance Techniques custom turbo, stinger 3" DP and custom 3"exhaust, AEM wideband, custom aluminum carnk pulley, Merkur custom A/C setup, PA performance high output 3G alt, dual oil catcj cans, Motorsport Valve cover,full Motorcraft tune up kit, 22psi of LOCO!!

Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #5 –
Ive heard those FM transmitter deals, the one I heard- I wasnt impressed with the sound quality.  I wouldnt get one, but that is just me.
Mike

Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #6 –
I've replaced all my speakers and have the transmitter.  A direct connection WILL be better.  I actually hook up both in my truck.  I listen through the direct connection and use the FM transmitter to keep it charging.
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Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #7 –
My experience was that the cassette adapter outperformed the FM transmitter.:toilet:

Wasn't thrilled with either one.

Stpen 15 radio with EQ and Ipod hookup question

Reply #8 –
I hated the FM transmitters. 

I'm not attached to the stock stereo stuff, so I just replace it with something that actually does what I want it to do.
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