compatible with iPod models equipped with a Dock connector, including iPod mini * 3 programmable station presets (88.1MHz, 98.1MHz and 107.9MHz) * dimmable LED display * cigarette lighter adapter * 24k gold contacts maximize power transfer and resist corrosion *
1 forget it if you live in the SF/Bay Area
Disappointing that this is a worthless product if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area where Monster themselves are located. We just have too many stations here. On a basic test drive up/down the peninsula or across the bay I was unable to find any way of using in a "static free" manner. Even with their three memory buttons it doesn't matter... there are no frequencies that don't have a legitimate station right next to them. This device simply doesn't put out a strong enough signal to overcome the interference.
I'll be returning this as soon as possible and either trying another FM device or switching to a cassette adapter instead.
2 If you value sound quality at all -- AVOID!!
The quality of sound that you get with this and other similar products is, at best, very poor. I think that mono 8-track players had better sound quality than the iPod with these FM tranmitters. Which is strange, because some in-car CD changers use the same wireless FM concept, and the quality is a lot better. Also, as many people have mentioned, if you live anywhere near an urban area, you will have a very difficult time finding an open radio station. Don't waste your money.
3 Clear signal, but low volume
I've used the iCarPlay for about a month now, and have had no problems with finding clear channels to tune it to here in west Michigan. There is no static, and the signal is nice and clear.
I use it with the Belkin TuneDok iPod Cup Holder, and it makes for a nice little in-car setup.
What I don't like is the fact that the resulting volume level is just too low for really enjoying the music in my opinion.
PROS:
+ Easy to setup.
+ Charges iPod while listening.
+ Clear signal.
CONS:
- Cables are long and can make a mess of the dash area if you don't have somewhere to tuck the extra away.
- Volume levels are really not high enough.
- Tuner starts at 88.1 where as there are a few open frequencies starting at 87.5 on my radio, but now I'm just being picky.
4 Nothing but static
I bought this with great expectations because Monster Cable normally make great products. But was deeply disappointed when I hooked it up to my car. I got nothing but static. It was like not being tuned all the way to a station. I took it back the same day I bought it. I believe it's where my FM antenna sit at on my Honda Civic and where the FM transmitter is. The box states that it's range is 3.5 ft and my FM antenna for my car sits on the rear window. Just a few inches out of range. So I believe that's where the static is coming from. I also have XM satellite and XM wants you to put there transmitter right next to your antenna for premium sound so I believe that's why I and other people get static because it's impossible to get the FM transmitter closer to my FM antenna. So if your antenna sits on your rear view mirror or on your trunk, you may get static. But if your antenna is on the hood or front window, then this maybe a good buy for you. But for me, it's a bad buy. It should have a stronger signal so it can reach antennas that are in the rear of the car.
5 Works great, even in metro area
I tried the iTrip and it was terrible. Simply did not work consistently in the Houston area.
This product works great, and could not be easier to use! Highly recommend this transmitter!
6 Room for improvement
Unlike the previous iCarPlay installment, which could only broadcast over one of 10 factory-set frequencies, this one lets you choose the exact frequency you want, a very useful feature in urban areas where the radio spectrum is crowded.
You can program the three most commonly used frequencies into presets, a nifty feature.
I have used the previous version for several months and recently upgraded to this model. Unfortunately, although I appreciate the convenience of open frequency selection, I think this new model is a step back in terms of quality and convenience.
The audio quality seems to be slightly worse, with more background noise and muffled high-end. Inexplicably, the unit suffers from microphonic effect: vibrations applied to the transmitter box, tapping for instance, can be distinctly heard through the speakers. Not a major problem, but it doesn't speak well for the design and manufacturing quality of this product.
The user interface of the previous version was very simple: one recessed button to toggle between the 10 available frequencies, end of story. This model has three lovely illuminated raised buttons, located on the transmitter unit which is situated somewhere in the middle of the cable. This unfortunate location means that should you ever pick up the iPod and move it around while attached to the iCarPlay, the box is likely to hit something (the center console, the shifter, your knee...) and one of the preset buttons will be pressed, switching the transmitting frequency. As a result your music will be replaced by loud static, a very unpleasant and disorienting experience. After the third time this happened to me, I programmed the same frequency onto all three presets, which of course defeats the purpose of having presets in the first place.
Finally, the three button user interface is very unintuitive. I could not figure it out without reading the manual, and I'm usually pretty good with these things.
Despite these numerous shortcomings, this product shines in one area: convenience. You don't need to install anything, just plug and go. Only one cable, one cigarette lighter adapter, one iPod connector: this is a simple device, easy to unplug, take on a trip, move from car to rental car. It performs adequately. I would have given it four stars if it weren't for its poorly designed user interface, easy-to-knock buttons and microphonic effect. The next model will surely address these issues. Until then, I recommend it, but with reservations.
7 Works very well and easy to use
I was very impressed with the ease of use for this product. If you listen to alot of slow music this might not be as impressive as if you listen to fast,hard rock. Noticed a little static and sometimes engine whine in some slower tunes. I'm yet to take it on a trip where I could be changing frequencies alot, so I've kept my cassette adapter just in case it turns out to be alot of hassle. It does great at keeping battery level charged. I highly recommend it after 3 weeks of use.
8 Great Compromise! High Initial Satisfaction!
After reading countless reviews, I avoided the FM transmitter type adapter in favor of the cassette style. The Monster version of the cassette adapter was a huge disappointment - noisy mechanism, poor sound quality, low volume. I decided to ignore the reviews and try my luck with the Monster iCar Play plus FM Transmitter/Charger. Much to my amazement, the performace of this product was better than expected. Granted, the sound quality is not the same as the iPod on earphones (Monster explicitly reminds the customer that this is not a 50,000 megawatt source!), and my car stereo is factory (Toyota Corolla), so my expectations and demands are not very high. But I listen to a wide range of music from jazz and classical to rock, and everything sounds great for "road sound." I live in suburban Los Angeles, and had no problems quickly finding three well spaced stations at both ends of the dial. Be sure to get the programmable version of this product. (Monster also makes a lower priced preset model. Get the programmable one.) Time and travel will tell how well this product works on the long and widing road. But if you want decent FM radio sound with your entire music collection on the road and want to use your iPod in more than one car, give this product a try. If you're looking for CD sound, you'll have to go with one of the much more expensive direct interface products. As with everything automotive, your mileage may vary.
9 Very good compromise solution
When somebody recently broke into my car to steal my iPod, they also stole the Griffith iTrip gizmo that plays the iPod through the car's FM radio. Although I was basically happy with the Griffith, I was hearing very good things about the Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod, and therefore decided to try it instead of getting a replacement Griffith. Good choice.
I am much happier with the Monster gizmo. It's much easier to set stations. It offers three pre-sets so that you can change stations on the fly, looking for the best signal. Since I live in a metro area with few truly empty stations, this feature is very helpful. I've found sweet spots for each of the three settings along various parts of my commute and find myself changing stations at least once or twice during the commute so as to maintain the best sound quality. This is MUCH easier with the Monster due to its preset buttons.
The Monster gizmo's overall sound quality is much better that that of the Griffith, as well. Plus, instead of draining your iPod battery, the Monster cable charges it. All in all, a considerably superior solution.
Is it as good as a hard-wired system? No. But it's less expensive and doesn't require screwing around with your stereo/nav setup. The latter consideration is especially apt for those who, like me, lease their cars and must return them in original condition. For me, the Monster gizmo is a very good compromise between sound quality, cost, and convenience.
10 Not impressed - sound quality is poor
I purchased the Monster Cable iCarPlay and the Sony cassette adapter to do a side-by-side comparison when playing my iPod photo. The cassette adapter wins hands-down for sound quality. The pro's to having the Monster Cable iCarPlay are that 1) it charges the iPod 2) newer cars do not have a cassette deck, so when in a new car or renting a car or what have you, iCarPlay does the trick. For the sound quality though, it rates very low.
11 not impressive at all!
my expections were alot higher from this wireless charger. but first of all this thing has so many cables that dont fit on the dashboard, and second the transmiting quality is very weak. it felt like i am listening my ipod from a AM radio station. dont recommeded! i went on buying another FM transmitter called SiLINK for $20 from target. this is alot better and small enough to carry in my car.
12 better than expected
I expected static and interference on this and have yet to experience either. I do not however live in a large city and perhaps that's why I can always get static-free reception. The only major city that I have used this in so far is Phoenix where it continued to function flawlessly on 88.1 in my 2000 BMW. The price on Amazon is the best I have seen.
13 Great on Long trips, poor in big cities
Three months ago, after doing some reading in the web regarding this subject, I went to BestBuy looking for a system for my car. At that time I had narrowed down my options to either the Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods or the Moster Cable iCarPlay wireless FM iPod transmitter/charger but was not totally sure so I decided to ask for advice to a salesperson at the store (bad decision) and he recommended the Monster product.
He claimed he had one in his car and he loved it. He also highlighted the advantage of charging your iPod while you listen to your music.
About the same time, my son bought the Griffin product and he has been using it since then.
Well, I began using the Monster system for about 6 weeks and then switched with my son and began using his Griffin gadget and after gaining experience with both products I can say the following:
1) Because the Monster Cable system has only 8 pre-set FM stations you can use to send your signal to, you have to make sure that there is at least 1 free FM band in the city where you are using this product. If not, you are out of luck. Here in Indianapolis, after much work I found only one FM band that is not being used by a local station so I got lucky and my system works fine. The Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods has much more flexibility since it allows you to tune to any of over 100 FM stations in your FM dial.
2) Even if you find a "clean FM band" to use your Monster Cable FM iPod Transmitter/Charger, you will find that when you are riding your car using the system, you will hit some spots where you will pick-up considerable interference or "static". I have not yet lost my iPod signal when this happens but this situation is quite annoying. For the Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods this problem seems to be much less significant (but not totally absent as they claim in their manual) and this seems to be related to the fact that they use digital technology (versus analog technology which is used by competing products) to beam the signal to your FM radio and this apparently makes the quality of the signal better, stronger and cleaner.
3) The "Charge while you Play" feature is quite a plus for the Monster Cable product. The gadget does charge efficiently and very quickly and it keeps your iPod battery fully charged at all times. For long trips this is quite an advantage that the Griffin product does not have.
4) The price of the Monster Cable product is considerably more expensive than the Griffin iTrip gadget. At BestBuy, where both, my son and I bought these products, the Monster Cable iTrip product was $69.99 while the Griffin iTrip was $39.99.
5) Don't forget that another difference is that with the Monster Cable product you have a cable connected to your iPod all the time and this takes away flexibility and makes it very visible in your car. The Griffin product is wireless and thus there is no connection so you do not need to worry about hiding it when you park your car in oublic places.
In summary, these are two innovative products that allow you to listen to your own music in your own car in a practical and flexible manner. If you are mostly going to use this equipment in the city, while you comute to work and back to home and willnot make long car trips, save yourself some money and some headaches and get the Griffin iTrip FM transmitter for dockable iPods. On the other hand if keeping your iPod charged at all times is a must or if you make long, long trips on your car and want to listen to your iPod during these, consider the Moster Cable iCarPlay wireless FM iPod transmitter/charger.
14 Won't work in Volvo S-60
The iCarPlay works in my 2001 Volvo S-60 just great...until I crank the engine! I tried it out in my garage the night it came and was super-pleased. Of course, I had only turned the car on, not the engine. Come to find out, it won't transmit when the engine is running (although it does continue to charge). I couldn't find anything about similar problems on the internet, in the manual, or Monster's website.
15 GREAT product! its guaranteed to be the best!
the monster ICARPLAY PLUS is AMAZING! i was a little scared at first but after trying it I'm a believer!
all the presets on the moster ICARPLAY were already being used by other radio stations in my area so i thought i was out of luck.
i live in a verry metro area where there are radio stations crouding all the airwaves, and even still it works great. as long as you can find ANY station under 95.0 that isnt a radio station, your set. (i use 88.5 92.9 and 93.5)
its easy to use, and so convienient. if you dont have a tape deck, and dont feel like carring around 300 cd's like i normally would, this is definatly the item for you.
last week i went out for a tailgate party and i provided the music for over 8 cars parked around to eachother. it was pretty cool...
(RECOMENDATION: use the belkin TuneDok, another great product for the car.)
16 Works great if you can find an empty station
First off, people are getting this transmitter confused with the previous Monster FM transmitter. You are NOT limited to only 8 stations. This transmitter allows you to program in ANY station you choose, and it's very easy to do so.
Pros:
You can program in any station! The stations are NOT predetermined so any empty station you find, just program it in and youre set to go, which makes this perfect for road trips.
Charges up your iPod while you go.
You can set three 'favourite' stations so you can switch back and forth between a couple if one goes out.
Very simple and easy to use. Not a lot of cords to get tangled up.
Cons
Every FM transmitter you buy for your iPod is going to have a loss in sound quality. It is NOT going to sound like youre playing a CD. It sounds like the radio.
No dock or anything to set the little station switcher on. I would've like even a double sided sticker mount so I could stick it to the dash or something instead of it hanging there, but I'm really just being picky here.
Finding a station in the surrounding Cleveland area was tough! There are hardly any completely static stations (I never realized how many darn country stations there are here, yeesh.) So far I have found 4 open stations. However, this is NOT the companys fault. Finding a clear open station is soley going to depend on where you live and where you are when you drive.
I found 3 completely open static stations starting at 87.5 and up. OF COURSE, this FM transmitter starts at 88.1. Grrr. But it wasn't a problem because in the end I was able to find 4 open ones throughout the spectrum. However, it would've been nice if it started at 87.5.
Okay this is COMPLETELY an aesthetic complaint but I dislike red LED lights. My car has blue so it doesn't match, but once again, that is completely nitpicking.
All in all, this is worth the money. It really is a must if you want to play your iPod on the road, but don't expect it to sound like your surround sound home theatre system. It is an FM transmitter.
17 Does not work well in the Atlanta Georgia area
Too much static on any of its very limited choices (for some reason Monster does not start at the bottom of the FM band). I even took off my FM antenna on my truck and still get way too much static. I tried every thing I could think off but the static is still bad (if your iPod moves or you touch the cable the static gets worse). I will be switching to the cassette adapter to getting better sound.
18 Could be a lot better for the price!
I live within 12 miles of downtown Boston and here are my pros and cons:
PROS
1. It is very easy to use.
CONS
1. With only 8 stations to choose from, it's almost impossible to find one that doesn't get interference from adjacent FM stations.
2. There are only 8 stations to choose from.
3. Music quality is FM radio quality.
19 Beware static/channel selection
Mega-static with this thing here in San Francisco; maybe it will work better out in the country.
One unusual result I would like to share with everybody is that "reception" may actually be better on an occupied frequency than on an empty one. At least that was my experience. I would highly recommend trying all 8 frequencies, regardless of the quality of the broadcast signal they receive.
I'm gonna look for a cassette-to-iPod connector, I'll sacrifice top quality sound to get rid of the static.
20 Simply the best
I've had mine for a month now and I LOVE it. I live in the Detroit area and have no problem finding a station to set it to.
The first weekend I bought this device I used it on a drive from Detroit -> Chicago and it worked great. I had to change the station twice as you move from one area to another.
Note: A lot of people are confusing THIS product with the previous, less expensive Monster Cable iCarPlay Transmitter that has around 8 frequencies. THIS product allows you to pick any frequency on the dial except the lowest two (87.1 and 87.3 I believe).
There are so many pro's:
1. With so many frequencies to choose from, you are likely to find one even in urban areas.
2. It charges your iPod.
3. When you turn your car off it sends a signal that pauses your iPod.
The only con i can think of is:
1. The music is radio quality because its broadcast on an FM frequency, so don't expect it to sound like your $1,000 stereo at home. It shouldn't even matter if your songs are MP3 format because you lose all your high and low end just by having the songs in that format in the first place. So the point is moot for 99 percent of you.
It was money well spent.
21 Maybe in mid-Kansas???
Bought one of these to go with my new 20G clickwheel iPod. Thought . . . great, I can listen in my car and stop dragging 20-30 CDs around! But . . . there are only 8 preset stations on this iCarPlay and I live in a pretty urban area where the FM dial is pretty crowded. As a consequence, even under the best of circumstances I got LOTS of static and interference making this thing SO unlistenable I had to return it. Paid about $20 more for a dlo unit that you can set anywhere on the FM spectrum and I am MUCH happier.
22 great product but could be better
I bought this product about a month ago and use it almost everyday. Using this with your ipod you never need a CD in your car ever again. However, if you are someone that plays a lot of live recorded music from the 60s,70s,&80s, virtually all live music, you may experience volume issues in your car. For me, the volume and signal strength are poor. That is to say, I wish the signal could improve the sound and volume. For about 70$ you never have to bring a book of 100cds with you on road trips or daily activites. Hey Monster!!!!Improve the volume!
23 Works with iPod; make it work with other iPod toys?
The iCarPlay manufacturer as well as other amazon.com reviewers have provided plenty of information about how to get this to work, as well as what the iCarPlay limitations are. Five stars to all for the information.
However, some manufacturers for iPod accessories are not doing the best at making all the accessories work together. My iPod container is an iPod armor case (by Matias), which works well for me as I tote it around. However, the iCarPlay connector is too large to attach to the iPod when it is in its armor.
After making sure that I was satisfied with the iCarPlay, an x-acto knife was found and the iCarPlay connector was carefully trimmed down to size (**DON'T DO THIS if you think you are going to return the iCarPlay**). Now the three gadgets work together.
So, two stars to iCarPlay for its connectability with the iPod armor. Putting everything into perspective, I rate it 4 overall.
24 Gets wonderful reception in my metro area!
I was very ambivelant about buying this product because of some of the so-so reviews... However, the clerk in the brick and mortar store told me that it was the best you could buy and if I did not like it to bring it back. I have listened to this in the car for over a week and I have hardly heard a whisper of static. I live in the Western suburbs of Chicago which is one of heaviest populated areas of the U.S., so I would have certainly expected to hear MUCH more than that.
That being said, I only just today tried to take my Ipod off of the 'docking connection', and am very nervous about how hard it is to remove it. I am almost afraid it will damage my Ipod. The release buttons on the side are very hard to press. Of course I've already thrown the package out, but think I may take it back anyway to have it replaced. No one else seems to be having the problem, so it could just be a quirk with mine... Does anyone know if it could damage my Ipod?
25 Solid.
Three and a half stars would be more accurate.
The Good.
-The cigarette port charger.
-You can easily change the station the iCarPlay is using with the push of a button.
-Works well in areas without heavy radiowave traffic.
The Bad,
-The station indicator below the button can be hard to read, and you must manually change the station on the radio to find where it has switched to.
-The unit plugs into the dock port on the bottom of the iPod, which sometimes can be a pain to plug and unplug (especially if you have some sort of protective cover over the iPod). Not always a quick release.
The Ugly.
-You may have to do some channel surfing in areas of high radiowave traffic, and on some rare occasions static is unavoidable.
iCarPlay is a solid product for an iPod FM transmitter. The problem is, these types of FM transmitters can suffer from chronic radio interference in certain areas, forcing you to constantly adjust the radio station you're piping your pod through.
I've used both the iCarplay and the iTrip, and they seem to be equal in the quality of reception they deliver. Of course, the iCarPlay distinguishes itself from the iTrip by also having the cigarette port charger. This difference is reflected in its price though (iPod car chargers are around $30), since its double the price of the iTrip (a standalone transmitter). You may also want to invest in a dashboard mount for the iPod.
Overall, the iCarPlay is worth it for its dual functionality, and its great to have along on a road trip, vacation, or work commute.
26 check your radio before buying especially in metro areas
I recently purchased this product along with the 20GB iPod, as I was tired of constantly having to swap CD's in the car on the way to work. And forecasting several trips to Tahoe this season, I knew I wanted to have continuous music on my journey.
The product has several stations to select from, however, being in a metro area, all but one of them is actually occupied by a very strong local station signal.
Before buying the product, I recommend checking your radio dial to see if you have heavy stations from 88.1 to 89.5. If you've got a heavy station on all those channels, this product isn't going to provide the best performance. As the product manual says it's tough to compete with a 50,000megawatt transmitter :).
I was able to find one station that was mostly unused here, 88.5. It has some background static, but no music or talking. As soon as I plug the device into the ciglighter, there is an audible pop on the radio so I know it's broadcasting. I did follow the instructions to increase the treble on my stereo for best results, and it does help.
Because of the way it connects to the iPod, I have found that adjusting the iPod volume does nothing to the transmission. You'll need to use your radio volume to change it accordingly. In between songs you'll probably hear some static too, as if there's a strong signal around you, it will bleed in.
This morning I noticed that I got quite a bit of interference when a large truck drove by...perhaps from their CB/radio system, but I can't be sure.
Aside from these things, which frankly I consider minor compared to swapping 50 CD's, it was well worth the purchase, especially if you do not have a car with an iPod dock, or a tape deck (if you have a tape deck, you can get the tape accessory instead of this one, and you won't have to compete with radio waves).
Enjoy!
27 This one works!
Purchased the Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM iPod with only 3 FM choice (88.1-88.9) first and had problems with reception in my area. There was simply not enough flexibility. I took that one back to store and purchased this Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM iPod with the capability to pick any FM station. It works great for me. A week later I purchased another for my wife. You will lose a little volume compared to a CD, but not enough to cause a problem. Just turn it up 1 or 2 clicks higher than normal listening. Highly recommend...
28 Static city!
I bought this because I liked the idea of transmitter and charger all in one, and I have been pleased with Monster Cable products in the past. Unfortunately, this just doesn't work.
I live in Detroit, but also drive to Cleveland, and go through lots of very rural areas in between and around Michigan and Ohio. I have yet to find a channel that remains static-free for any length of time, no matter where I am. I don't know how the few other reviewers that didn't have problems managed it, but my experience is like the majority of reviewers here who mostly have static. I guess I will try the casette adapter, or pay the bigger bucks to get a hard-wired connection put in, but I can't take the static!
29 Doesn't Work For Me
I live in the Washington Metropolitan area and I had high hopes after reading the reviews of this product. I even preset all possible channels on my car stereo. The only one that works at all is the very first channel and even that one almost always has a lot of static. This is strange to me because it even works better on this setting when you can hear the original channel is coming in pretty clear and another channel is not. Sometimes if I move my ipod around I get a bit of a better reception but when your driving this is not very practical. If I had not already thrown away the package I would definitely return it.
30 Works fine in Pittsburgh
I see both positive and negative review on any FM transmitters. I think it depends on the tuner loaded on your car and where you use it. It may give you interference with local stations. I live in Pittsburgh, PA and I definitely recommend it if you are my neighbor. One day, I drove from Pittsburgh to New York City with this. Of course I had to switch the band sometimes, (but not often at all), but I could comfortably enjoy the music through out the 6 hours+ driving. It worked well even in the middle of Manhattan. Well, I did my best in writing this review with my own experience. I say go for the cassette ones if you have doubts. But this FM transmitter is worth trying! (Read my DAIGOEXPRESSED blog for more :)
31 Great accesory for your iPod if you don't have a tape deck
I had doubts about purchsing this because of some of the bad reviews based on the signal quality. Took a risk, and it works better than I could have hoped. In most areas, all 8 presets receive a strong signal, and I am driving around the SJ/SF bay area (HW 101/880). The only thing i can think of is maybe it depends on your car's head unit, and how/where it receives RF signals.
Would rate 4.5 stars if i could because of one design flaw: the connector that plugs into the bottom of the ipod is slightly larger and wider than the standard ipod connector, so this may not fit with all the ipod cases out there. It is too big for my inCase leather ipod case, so i have to take it out each time i use it. I would definitely like to see Monster Cable take this into consideration in the future. small nuisance for a great product. extremely satisfied.
32 casette adapter gives better sound quality & no interference
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! I don't think it's too much to have expected something more from a company called Monster Cable.
I bought this thinking "GREAT! Fewer cables strewn all over my car" I COULDN'T BE MORE DISAPPONTED! The interefernce is worse than having cables everywhere. I live in an urban area. This product has 8 stations at the lower FM band - exactly where all the public radio and college radio stations are vying for inexpensive bandwidth. The stray signals boucing everywhere means you have to juggle stations continuously. I spend more time trying to locate a clear frequency than I do changing songs on the iPod. A casette adapter which comes with any discman works fine and has no interference. I'll tolerate another cable dangling about for not having to jugle frequencies.
Maybe I can use this for some long distance driving when I am out in the styx, miles away from civilization and the battery won't last as long as the drive. Otherwise, this will sit in my glove box, forelorn, ignored and anxiously awaiting the day it will become useful.
33 Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know what "T Leach..." is on about...can't have read the instructions. The key to this product is finding a (nearly) empty frequency. Once you have done that, using this product is easy and the sound quality more than surpasses your expectations (unless you happen to be a audiophile). Easily the best transmitter on the market and well worth the money....especially for those of us in the UK.
34 Don't buy it
My experience with this....is that it is a piece of junk. Static was consistently present no matter what channel I tuned to. Very surprised because everything I have ever bought that is associated with an Apple iPod has been spectacular. If you want good quality music to be played thru your car stereo from your iPod...DON'T BUY THIS ITEM.
35 What happens if you have a 1988 model car without a CD?
You get this. My car, a 1988 Acura Legend, is equipped with this FM transmitter in lieu of a CD player. With only a worn-out tape player in the car, I decided on this.
This model is the best one out there because it charges while you drive. One reviewer complained about the bass being heavy, but I find it satisfying (although I played with the graphic equalizer on the Acura enough to crank the bass anyway). Transmission quality is very good.
A warning to people with older cars: When you plug something into the cigarette lighter it doesn't turn off when the ignition is turned off. This goes true for cell phone chargers as well. Disconnect the charger if you're not going to be driving for a while so you don't drain your battery. Anything made in the mid-90s or later shouldn't have this problem, as their power outlets shut off automatically.
36 Best FM Transmitter on the market
Clear Sound. Clear sound because connects to ipod dock, not headphone jack. Bass is a little heavy though. By far the best transmitter out there because of its ease and the functions included (recharger, all fm stations available to tune, no instalation of space consuming software). If you want a transmitter stricktly for use in you car, then choose this product.
