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(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player
with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
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(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:18:06 -0600, Tony Hwang
wrote: wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Hi, There is a such a thing as small FM transmitter you can plug into phone jack and tune your radio. to pick up the CD signal(sound) That sounds like a great idea. Where can such a thing be gotten? I'd look on ebay or similar, but I guess I need a name for the thing. does it still come out in stereo with that thing? Thanks |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
wrote in message ... On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:18:06 -0600, Tony Hwang wrote: wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. snip There is a such a thing as small FM transmitter you can plug into phone jack and tune your radio. to pick up the CD signal(sound) That sounds like a great idea. Where can such a thing be gotten? I'd look on ebay or similar, but I guess I need a name for the thing. does it still come out in stereo with that thing? I have been using one of these stereo FM transmitters for a number of months and it works well. http://www.provantage.com/scosche-fmt4~7SCSH0CV.htm - David Harper |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
"David Harper" wrote in
eb.com: wrote in message ... On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:18:06 -0600, Tony Hwang wrote: wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. snip There is a such a thing as small FM transmitter you can plug into phone jack and tune your radio. to pick up the CD signal(sound) That sounds like a great idea. Where can such a thing be gotten? I'd look on ebay or similar, but I guess I need a name for the thing. does it still come out in stereo with that thing? I have been using one of these stereo FM transmitters for a number of months and it works well. http://www.provantage.com/scosche-fmt4~7SCSH0CV.htm - David Harper I've had something like that but it didn't work in my 2005 Caravan for my iPhone ... -- Best regards Han email address is invalid |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
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(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
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(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On 9/8/2011 10:24 AM, Tony Hwang wrote:
George wrote: On 9/8/2011 12:20 AM, wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. CD players are pretty much displaced by digital players. You can get a current model player from a manufacturer such as a Sandisk that has enough capacity to hold 2,000 songs or lots of podcasts or whatever, doesn't have a motor and has terrific battery life and is ~ 2 x 1 1/4" for $30 Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Even older "kids" do that. How would you use it say on an airplane? And it is a lot more convenient to transport a complete system (player, power source, ear buds) in your shirt pocket than lugging something big around. I have a little Sansa player that plays for days on an AAA battery. I don't use it as much anymore because my smartphone can do everything the little player can. Hi, Are you answering his question or giving a lecture? Answering the question. If someone isn't aware of a much more common and better way of doing something isn't describing that idea helpful? |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:20:34 -0500, wrote:
Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Deal Extreme has all sorts of FM transmitters from about $6 and up. I have a couple of them and they work, as long as you live in an area with a clear FM station. They're kind of a PITA on long trips because it's hard to find a station that will remain clear. http://s.dealextreme.com/search/fm+transmitter |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
George wrote: On 9/8/2011 10:24 AM, Tony Hwang wrote: George wrote: On 9/8/2011 12:20 AM, wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. CD players are pretty much displaced by digital players. You can get a current model player from a manufacturer such as a Sandisk that has enough capacity to hold 2,000 songs or lots of podcasts or whatever, doesn't have a motor and has terrific battery life and is ~ 2 x 1 1/4" for $30 Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Even older "kids" do that. How would you use it say on an airplane? And it is a lot more convenient to transport a complete system (player, power source, ear buds) in your shirt pocket than lugging something big around. I have a little Sansa player that plays for days on an AAA battery. I don't use it as much anymore because my smartphone can do everything the little player can. Hi, Are you answering his question or giving a lecture? Answering the question. If someone isn't aware of a much more common and better way of doing something isn't describing that idea helpful? Hmmm, I still use turn table playing LP records through my vintage vacuum tube stereo amp. Also I carry iPod. Am I a cave man? |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
Han wrote:
"David Harper" wrote in eb.com: wrote in message ... On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:18:06 -0600, Tony Hwang wrote: wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. snip There is a such a thing as small FM transmitter you can plug into phone jack and tune your radio. to pick up the CD signal(sound) That sounds like a great idea. Where can such a thing be gotten? I'd look on ebay or similar, but I guess I need a name for the thing. does it still come out in stereo with that thing? I have been using one of these stereo FM transmitters for a number of months and it works well. http://www.provantage.com/scosche-fmt4~7SCSH0CV.htm - David Harper I've had something like that but it didn't work in my 2005 Caravan for my iPhone ... I've never had a problem in my 1994 caravan. DealExtreme has a lot of these if you don't mind slow delivery for a great price. Look for ones with a strong transmitter. |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:20:34 -0500, wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Deal Extreme has all sorts of FM transmitters from about $6 and up. I have a couple of them and they work, as long as you live in an area with a clear FM station. They're kind of a PITA on long trips because it's hard to find a station that will remain clear. http://s.dealextreme.com/search/fm+transmitter Easy way to do it, walmart, this one even has the audio cable, but I'd rip the CD's and use a USB Flash drive and go that way with it. http://www.walmart.com/ip/I-Tec-Adju..._fb_revshr_001 |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:09:35 -0700, "Bob F" wrote:
Han wrote: "David Harper" wrote in eb.com: wrote in message ... On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:18:06 -0600, Tony Hwang wrote: wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. snip There is a such a thing as small FM transmitter you can plug into phone jack and tune your radio. to pick up the CD signal(sound) That sounds like a great idea. Where can such a thing be gotten? I'd look on ebay or similar, but I guess I need a name for the thing. does it still come out in stereo with that thing? I have been using one of these stereo FM transmitters for a number of months and it works well. http://www.provantage.com/scosche-fmt4~7SCSH0CV.htm - David Harper I've had something like that but it didn't work in my 2005 Caravan for my iPhone ... I've never had a problem in my 1994 caravan. DealExtreme has a lot of these if you don't mind slow delivery for a great price. Look for ones with a strong transmitter. Slow delivery? Really? The one time I ordered from DealExtreme the trinkets were in my hand within a week. Not bad from China, via the USPS. ;-) |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:00:05 -0500, Fatter Than Ever Moe HardTimes@TheFarm
wrote: wrote: On Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:20:34 -0500, wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Deal Extreme has all sorts of FM transmitters from about $6 and up. I have a couple of them and they work, as long as you live in an area with a clear FM station. They're kind of a PITA on long trips because it's hard to find a station that will remain clear. http://s.dealextreme.com/search/fm+transmitter Easy way to do it, walmart, this one even has the audio cable, but I'd rip the CD's and use a USB Flash drive and go that way with it. http://www.walmart.com/ip/I-Tec-Adju..._fb_revshr_001 I bought a couple similar to that from DealExtreme for about $6 each. I also bought a AA powered transmitter for around $10. Shipping added another $5 or so. At $20, Wallmart is a ripoff. ;-) ...and they're out of stock. |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
Fatter Than Ever Moe HardTimes@TheFarm wrote:
snip Easy way to do it, walmart, this one even has the audio cable, but I'd rip the CD's and use a USB Flash drive and go that way with it. http://www.walmart.com/ip/I-Tec-Adju..._fb_revshr_001 Amazon has it http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003H3G5OM/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lp o-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0048LS1TO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX 0DER&pf_rd_r=055YH2PKMQBZWN3B6ZQ7 -- Jim Rusling More or Less Retired Mustang, OK http://www.rusling.org |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
George wrote: On 9/8/2011 10:24 AM, Tony Hwang wrote: George wrote: On 9/8/2011 12:20 AM, wrote: Yesterday it was the DVR questions, today it's a portable CD player with no speaker. I bought a box of stuff at an auction for a couple bucks and was surprised to find a Phillips CD player in the box, and complete with wall wart and car cig lighter cord. Better yet, it works. CD players are pretty much displaced by digital players. You can get a current model player from a manufacturer such as a Sandisk that has enough capacity to hold 2,000 songs or lots of podcasts or whatever, doesn't have a motor and has terrific battery life and is ~ 2 x 1 1/4" for $30 Here's the problem. It has no speaker built in. It only has a earphone jack. I plugged a cord into that jack which normally runs the sound from my computer to my home stereo, and it sounds excellent. This is fine, but I dont need a CD player in the house, I'd like it in my car. It did NOT come with an earphone, and even if it did, *I hate earphones*. My car just has the basic stock AM-FM radio with no AUX jacks. So, what do I need to buy to amplify this thing? I'd prefer something that just plugs into the cig lighter and does not need to be installed in the dash, mainly because I have several vehicles. OR, do they just make a speaker box to plug in to it? Sorry for all this off topic stuff, but back when I was young, everything came with a speaker. The kids these days seem to be happy with something stuck in their ears, but that wont be me. All I want is an inexpensive speaker device to plug into it so I can hear it without earphones. I only assume it will need a powered amplifier or I'd just take an old computer speaker and plug it in, and toss it on the seat in the car. Even older "kids" do that. How would you use it say on an airplane? And it is a lot more convenient to transport a complete system (player, power source, ear buds) in your shirt pocket than lugging something big around. I have a little Sansa player that plays for days on an AAA battery. I don't use it as much anymore because my smartphone can do everything the little player can. Hi, Are you answering his question or giving a lecture? Answering the question. If someone isn't aware of a much more common and better way of doing something isn't describing that idea helpful? Hmmm, I live in cave. Still playing LP on my turn table using vacuum tube stereo amp. |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:03:34 -0400, George
wrote: CD players are pretty much displaced by digital players. You can get a current model player from a manufacturer such as a Sandisk that has enough capacity to hold 2,000 songs or lots of podcasts or whatever, doesn't have a motor and has terrific battery life and is ~ 2 x 1 1/4" for $30 I bought a MP3 player last year. It too came with an earphone (I think they call them ear buds), but no speaker. I plugged it into my house stereo because I could not use it in the car except with the ear phones. But I often have my laptop computer in the car and I can play MP3s on it when I drive. Not the greatest sound on that tiny speaker, but better than the junk they play on the radio. I imagine those FM transmitters would work on the MP3 player too... |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On Sep 9, 3:53*am, wrote:
On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:03:34 -0400, George wrote: CD players are pretty much displaced by digital players. You can get a current model player from a manufacturer such as a Sandisk that has enough capacity to hold 2,000 songs or lots of podcasts or whatever, doesn't have a motor and has terrific battery life and is ~ 2 x 1 1/4" for $30 I bought a MP3 player last year. *It too came with an earphone (I think they call them ear buds), but no speaker. *I plugged it into my house stereo because I could not use it in the car except with the ear phones. *But I often have my laptop computer in the car and I can play MP3s on it when I drive. *Not the greatest sound on that tiny speaker, but better than the junk they play on the radio. * I imagine those FM transmitters would work on the MP3 player too... Good lord. Go to Walmart and buy an in-dash AM/FM/CD player for $50 or less. |
(OT) Another Electronics Question..... CD player-NO speaker
On 9/9/2011 2:32 PM, Ron wrote:
On Sep 9, 3:53 am, wrote: On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:03:34 -0400, wrote: CD players are pretty much displaced by digital players. You can get a current model player from a manufacturer such as a Sandisk that has enough capacity to hold 2,000 songs or lots of podcasts or whatever, doesn't have a motor and has terrific battery life and is ~ 2 x 1 1/4" for $30 I bought a MP3 player last year. It too came with an earphone (I think they call them ear buds), but no speaker. I plugged it into my house stereo because I could not use it in the car except with the ear phones. But I often have my laptop computer in the car and I can play MP3s on it when I drive. Not the greatest sound on that tiny speaker, but better than the junk they play on the radio. I imagine those FM transmitters would work on the MP3 player too... Good lord. Go to Walmart and buy an in-dash AM/FM/CD player for $50 or less. And MP3/USB. And if you want to throw an other $60 bucks at it you can get a model that will do hands free bluetooth so you can use your phone (or just stream from a player over bluetooth) . Saves having all of the cables, adapters and whatever all over the place in the car. |
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