Need an FM *or bluetooth* transmitter for the bedroom

[slugg]

Hi, all. I'm looking for an FM transmitter that can run on AC power (no batteries) and can maintain good sound quality at 15 feet (so car FM transmitters won't work). This is a hard thing to search for on teh interwebs; a bunch of iPod accessories is all I find. I did find some $125+ devices, but those seem to be geared more toward radio hobbyists (read: underground radio) and special purposes. I just want to hear the TV when I need to be quiet. I also don't want to be stuck with one specific set of headphones; I'd rather be able to plug any headphones into a receiver.

Thanks!

edit: I'm now also considering bluetooth. Thanks

 

[richaron]

Can't help with FM...

I would be looking at bluetooth transmitters & receivers.

 

[Nohr]

A friend has this C. Crane FM Transmitter and is happy with it. The range is alright, reaches his entire apartment at least.

 

[sdifox]

why fm when everything is moving to BT?


http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&fie...ode=qs&sourceid=Mozilla-search&tag=mozilla-20

 

[slugg]

why fm when everything is moving to BT?


http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&fiel...tag=mozilla-20

I'm listening... Mind helping me find a good transmitter and receiver pair for cheap? Unfortunately, the iPhone doesn't work as a receiver. I'd rather not use my laptop... It's hard to sift through the CRAP products.

 

[sdifox]

I'm listening... Mind helping me find a good transmitter and receiver pair for cheap? Unfortunately, the iPhone doesn't work as a receiver. I'd rather not use my laptop... It's hard to sift through the CRAP products.

sorry, no experience with any of these products.

I am a hard wire person.

 

[vi edit]

One on the sending end and one on the receiving end. $80 +tax

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish%26%23153%3B---Rocketboost-Wireless-Receiver/Transmitter/2053245.p?skuId=2053245&productCategoryId=pcmcat186600050004&id=1218309070323

 

[sm625]

Buy one that runs on battery or car power. Dig up an old AC adapter that has the required output (12V for example). Cut off the output plug on the AC adapter. Solder the wires onto the battery terminals on the FM transmitter. :biggrin:

Due to the nature of supply and demand, this is bound to be your cheapest option.

http://www.amazon.com/Car-MP3-Player.../dp/B003D2FOX0

I own two of these things and they work great. But notice that it takes one of those tiny audio cables. There are other car mp3 transmitters that take a normal size audio plug.

 

[Sidekicknichola]

I run this in my car and for an outdoor receiver - except it was like $20 two years ago... seems like supply and demand has caught up
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=blackberry+bluetooth+gateway