The best FM transmitter for iPod

I'm sure this has been asked before.
I'd like to know from all of you iPod users out there what car audio FM transmitter is the best for audio quality and clarity.
I purchased the DLO transmitter/charger combo. I took it back. Wasn't pleased with the sound quality it delivered into my car audio.
Since then I've done some further reading. So far it looks as though Kensington and NewerTechnology's roadtrip are the top ones for price, audio clarity, quality, and minimal hiss.
Your thoughts?

Hello, and Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
In my experience as an iPod owner of both a 20gig 4th generation, and 30 gig 5th generation, I have never had a good experience with FM transmitters. They just do not have the clarity that I know my iPod and Stereo are capable of producing. However, there is I think an exception to that, which is the Griffin Technology's iTrip (http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/itrip30/). I have recommended this to a lot of people. If you are able to hardwire the iPod to your stereo, either through tape deck, etc., I believe that it would produce a lot better sound.
Hope that this helps,
Cory

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