Monster A-IP-FM-CH-PS Wireless FM Transmitter
by Monster Cable
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Customer Review: casette adapter gives better sound quality & no interference
Summary: 1 Stars
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.
Customer Review: Nothing but static
Summary: 1 Stars
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.Customer Review: $10.00 Tape Adaptor is enough
Summary: 3 Stars
I have a different opinion towards FM adaptors.
You can have a better sound with Tape adaptor itself. For those who complain about the "Hiss" noise: a careful adjustment of your audio volume (car and ipod ) will make it go.
First , keep your car audio volume to the minimum possible. After connecting ipod thro tape adaptor, increase the ipod volume to about half. now start increasing the car audio volume until you are satisfied.
At about half the volume level (both in Ipod and your car audio) , the hiss noise is disappear and you will a get clear and loud enough music.
Now if you want to increase the volume, slightly increase the volume of ipod.
This what I did for my Nissan Bose and I am pleased with the audio now. I dont hear Hiss noise or any other distortion.
but Again, you cannot listen with full volume on your car audio... the music will get distored. but who listens with full volume anyway.... if you want to do that, then reduce slightly reduce your bass and treble.
HTH
Customer Review: Sharp looking, easy to use, poor performance.
Summary: 2 Stars
First if you buy this product, get it form Amazon it's about $30 cheaper than a brick and mortar store. I'm not quite sure what the deal is with these portable FM transmitters. I have yet to find one that can do the job. I purchased this number at a Radio Shack before a road trip and returned it the day after the road trip. It was used sparingly because even in the middle of the wasteland that is Indiana this thing was sketchy at best. Of course, forget about in any city. It is easy to use and looks sharp. Just doesn't have the guns.
I have an XM Radio that has a built in FM transmitter and I have never had a problem using it anywhere and it's been all over the highways of the midwest and I live in Chicago. Why can't a manufacturer put the same quality into a tramsitter that is designed for a portable MP3 player. The packaging states that are FCC limitations for the strength. Do those not apply to satellite receivers?
If you have a newer car with an auxilary input you can buy a $4.99 cable at Radio Shack to connect your iPod. And it sounds great.
Customer Review: It's working for me.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm in Chicago, and can't imagine any area having more possible interference than we have here. I'm getting a great signal.(Keep in mind that this is the newer unit that has the user program in the frequencies to be used.). There are enough instructions on a plastic tag attached the wire to use this product successfully without ever looking at the enclosed papers. Once I punched in a number that wasn't carrying a broadcast, all was smooth sailing. I bought my ipod with intent to use it in the car only, so the -entire- setup was new to me. When I was fiddling around for songs, the radio would revert back to some static, but that is gone when the unit is actually operating. The convenience of having one cord to power -and- connect the ipod is so important; I'm in and out of my car , and disconnect/reconnect the ipod each time. I've had the cassette-style connector to connect other products, and the mess of wires always made think twice before even bothering with it. Apparently this isn't the same for all users, but I wonder if some of them didn't program a clear frequency.