Wired FM Vs. Auxiliary Sound Quality (ipod connection)

[DaStar]

I recently purchased a Harmon and Kardon Drive and Play I.

My question is that I know that AUX-in would be the best sound quality out there, but is the difference really that noticeable between the wired FM and auxiliary? A friend of mine says the difference isn't even that noticeable. Is it worth it to buy a Grom for around 80 dollars?

Thank you.

 

[mjstew]

i dont think the sound quality will be too different. before i got my 3 my last car had direct ipod connection with control from the stereo and everything. just as a temporary move since i cant live without my ipod in my car, i bought a monster fm transmitter, and its wireless, and honestly i cant tell the difference in quality between the direct connection from my last car to this.

 

[RedKatanax9]

If you care about music at all, stay away from FM modulators, doesn't matter how good those are, you are NOT going to get close to the same quality as a direct connection. Yes it's very noticeable.