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Hello everyone
Long story short, i have no way to officially play music from my phone in my car (2004 W211). I am looking to buy a bluetooth FM transmitter, what can you guys recommend for good sound quality?
Yes and Yes.
Try it out! Grab a handheld FM radio (these still exists I'm sure) and walk around the car seeing just how far the transmission can be heard from.
Now, FM is a licensed and presumably still profitable band, so the FCC heavily scrutinizes these products (if it's been scrutinized as it should). As such it may have a pretty short transmission range. Maybe grab the device and see just how far you can walk from the vehicle and still be heard.
Finally, FM is a very noisy band filled with multi-kilowatt profit motive machines. The device may be like whispering your SSN in a crowded and noisy room. Probably fine unless your arch nemesis is standing right next to you.
But in general it's best not to broadcast one's personal details.
Yes. FM isn't encrypted and everything transmitted over FM can be listened by anyone close enough.
If you are concerned, you could use a Bluetooth receiver with line-out output. There are several options on your favorite online shop.