Amazon.com Product Description
Why shuffle through stacks of CDs and tapes to find the song you want in the car when you can listen to the iPod? The Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless Plus FM transmitter gives your car stereo great-sounding, wireless access to your entire iPod library, all while charging the portable jukebox to keep the music playing. Simply plug one end of the iCarPlay Wireless Plus into the 12-volt cigarette lighter and the other end into the dock connector on the bottom of your iPod. Once you select matching FM stations on your car stereo and the iCarPlay device, you're ready to roll. Your favorite music will transmit wirelessly to your car stereo using FM frequencies, and because it offers full FM tuning flexibility (excluding 87.7 and 87.9 MHz), you're guaranteed top-quality, interference-free sound. Meanwhile, Monster's Smart Digital Charging technology will rapidly charge your iPod when the power is low, and when its fully charged, the transmitter switches to a trickle charge to optimize the iPod's performance. You'll never have to worry about running out of power when using the iCarPlay. Additional features include three programmable "favorite station" preset buttons, an easy-to-ready LED display, and 24k gold contacts for maximum corrosion resistance and power transfer. The iCarPlay is compatible with all iPods that utilize a dock connector, including the iPod mini.
iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video
Product Description
Why fumble with CDs when you can play your iPod in the car on virtually any FM radio station? Now you can do that and keep your iPod charged at the same time with iCarPlay Wireless Plus. Programmable, backlit station presets make it fast and easy to set and change stations on the go. With some other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to play your iPod through can be tough especially while driving through different areas and terrain. But since you can tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to almost any FM station, you have full FM tuning flexibility in getting the best sound, free of interference. Simply tune your car radio to any clear FM station, tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to the same station, hit play on your iPod and you're ready to roll. Change presets any time you need a clearer station. For added flexibility and convenience, Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges your iPod, and then switches to a trickle charge to optimize its performance. It all makes iCarPlay Wireless Plus the best way to enjoy full stereo sound from your iPod in your car, no matter where your travels take you. Compatible with - iPods with Dock Connector (including iPod mini) - iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod Mini, iPod Video, iPod Photo, iPod U2, iPod 4th Gen with click wheel, iPod 3rd Gen with dock
Customer Reviews:
Too much buzz.......2007-12-24
This product was returned because of the incessant buzz. I could not find an fm frequency that worked well, and the product was hard to use. Frequency change was not intuitive.
DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.......2007-12-12
The first one I got was out of order and I had to return it. The replacement lasted only 2 months since it broke into pieces. On top of that, the receiver was so weak that every certain miles I had to reset it - while driving. The connector to the ipod is probably the least user-friendly connector I've seen. I bought it because I've had execellent experience with Monster products in the past, but truly, I cannot believe how bad qaulity this product is.
The best I've tried so far........2007-12-07
This is the 4th transmitter I have tried and it has the best sound so far. It's very clear and low to no static. I've tried a Belkin, a DLO and a Monster iTrip. I haven't used it long, but so far so good. I'd recommend it.
Better than the rest!.......2007-11-27
I bought iCarPlay a few weeks ago after purchasing several other fm transmitters. The Monster is the best yet! I have a Honda Accord and it would not pick up a clear signal from any other transmitter. Then, I bought the Monster. Its signal came in clearly on all three channels. Switching channels is easy with the lighted presets. I am very happy with the product and wish I had not spent $99 on an inferior transmitter.
A GOOD BY FOR THE PRICE.......2007-11-26
I AM HAPPY WITH THE ITEM. ONLY BAD PART IS BECAUSE IT IS DIGITAL, IT IS HARD TO SEE THE STATION IT IS SET TO DURING THE DAY TIME.
Product Description
You can enjoy all your music and keep your iPod charged up at the same time with Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200. With other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to enjoy you iPod on can be time consuming and distracting-especially while driving, The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200 incorporates exclusive Monster AutoScan technology that automatically seeks out and tunes in the clearest FM frequency available. Now you can find the best station to enjoy your tunes with one touch of a button. In addition, iCarPlay clearly displays all essential information on your iPod's screen and features easy 3-button control to directly access features and settings. For added flexibility and convenience, Smart Digital Charger technology rapidly charges your iPod. It makes it easy to enjoy iPod music in your car, no matter where you're traveling. iPod screen displays station information Ultra low profile power adapter minimizes dashboard clutter Take Your iPod for a Spin on Any FM Radio Station Keep it charged up along the way
Customer Reviews:
Great idea........doesn't work.......2007-12-26
Apparently Monster has some real quality issues, this is my second bad experience with their products. Unit intermittantly stops transmitting, have to unplug to reset. Autoscan......great idea....needs more work. 120 sec to scan and you still have a busy station. Amazon was great on the return policy though, prepaid shipping.
Excellent Product!.......2007-12-26
This is an excellent product - works exactly as advertised. I highly recommend it, especially if you live in a city with lots of frequencies in use.
Great Product.......2007-12-24
Does go out from time to time, but that's mainly due to the fact I live in LA and there are no free radio stations anymore. Great deal!
Auto scan is a great addition.......2007-12-18
I have tried the old monster cable and wasn't very happy with it as there was a lot of static with it. This auto scan cable allows you to do a search to find the clearest channel. We've had the new cable for about a month and would recommend it to others.
do not purchase if you have the ipod touch.......2007-12-04
I purchased this product last week because a few people i know have used this and said it is the best fm transmitter for the ipod. 5 minutes after it came in i went to my truck to hook up my ipod, there was nothing. I am not sure why, but the radio station will not appear on the ipod touch screen and will not allow you to know what station you are tuned into to set your radio to. On monster's website ( as of 12/3/07) this is the first product listed on the page for touch accessories. After waiting on hold for over 30 minutes to talk to a tech support rep. from monster, i found out that the page on www.monstercable.com was wrong and that if you have a ipod touch, you should not buy this. Monster agreed to send me the correct one in exchange for this one. The one that is being sent to me is the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus.
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Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics productsPRODUCT FEATURES:Compact Portable Design;7" Widescreen (16:9) TFT Color Display;Plays DVD/DVD-R/RW/CD/CD-R/RW/MP3 and JPEG Compatible;Built-in FM Transmitter;Built-in Anti-skip Circuitry;Multiple Subtitles/Viewing Angles, Slow/Fast Motion Play, Zoom Operation;Convenient On-screen Display;Composite Video Out;Coaxial Digital Audio Output;Headphone Jack for Private Listening;HEADPHONES;Powerful Neodymium Drivers for Super Bass Sound;Extra Padded Ear Cups and Adjustable Headband;Requires 2 x AAA Batteries.
Customer Reviews:
DVD review.......2007-01-11
Works well. Only 2 minor issues: First is the buttons on the front of the player are not clear re: stop, play, ect. which in the dark while traveling is frustrating as you push in trial & error. The remote is direct line of sight only. The second is the wireless headsets. They have a button on each that scans 4 frequencies for the sound connection. It is very easy to push this button & lose the connection while simply putting the headsets on or if a child adjusts theirs without realizing it until you question why you can't hear the movie. You have to keep pushing the button til the sound comes back clear. Also there was interferace one time by a powerful radio station in the major town we were in. On the other hand, the volume control is not as easy to change, that's a good thing with kids, and can be set & left at an appropriate level.
Great for the money.......2006-12-15
I bought this because I wanted a dvd player that could EASILY tap into my car's audio. With the built-in FM transmitter, movies sound great! The tablet style design makes this unit compact and stylish. I have no need for the wireless headphones, so I haven't even tried them yet. The controls are easy to learn and use. The viewing angle is better than I anticipated. No complaints.
Very Disappointed.......2006-12-14
After waiting for over 6 months for the release of the Coby TF-DVD7060 with wireless headphones(it was supposed to be released last summer, according to the Coby website), I was very excited when it finally became available.
Before purchasing this product, I had own the Coby TF-DVD7050 (very similar DVD, but without the wireless capability), for several months and had been very satisfied with it. So I thought the TF-DVD7060 with the wireless capability would be an improvement right?
Well, not so much...
The main problem is that the wireless capabilities are extremely limited. The Coby TF-DVD7060 has a radio transmitter, and the headphones have a radio receiver. The product manual says the reach of the transmition is up to 6 feet, but in reality the headphones don't work if the distance from the DVD player is more than 3 feet. I guess it is OK for someone that wants to use it in the car or while sitting on a desk, but that's it. I usually use my DVD while on the stairmaster, or doing chores around the house, and because of the limited reach, this product was useless to me.
So I returned the product, and with the difference in price (~$50) I bought a bluetooth wireless headphone kit (that comes with a transmitter), and stuck to my "old" TF-DVD7050, making it "wireless". Hopefully Coby will realize that the radio technology doesn't work, and move to Bluetooth soon. Only then I would be willing to give their new model another try.
Average customer rating:
- not reliable
- Loud fan and buzz in FM transmitter
- great so far, we'll have to see in the long run
- Noisy
- Excellent
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Product Features:
- Wireless Power Inverter and FM Transmitter with USB 5V DC, 12 V DC, and Audio inputs, and Digital LED Display
- Plug in your AC devices in your Car, Truck, or SUV
- Charges portable devices such as MP3 Players, Laptops, Mobile Phones, Blackberry's, Cameras and More!
- Fully adjustable making it easy to use and view
- Listen to your favorite songs and movies wirelessly through your FM Car Stereo using the audio input!
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Product Description
Slim, lightweight 12V DC power inverter 110V AC power for devices up to 100 wattsUSB port for charging iPod½s, digital cameras, cell phones, etc.FM transmitter with audio input and digital LCD display
Customer Reviews:
not reliable.......2007-10-19
I bought it and once used during the trip to Grand Canyon.
The power inverter is OK but noise, however the transmitter function is really bad. The signal by the transmitter was so weak, it was only functional when we was Grand Canyon without any interference by public radio. After trip, the transmitter function stoped to working any more.
Loud fan and buzz in FM transmitter.......2007-09-24
Purchased the item September 7th 2007.
Put it in my 2007 Chevy Silverado for an FM transmitter for my Dell Axim X30.
Had a $15 cheap no-name fm transmitter from CompUSA that worked OK, but fell apart.
First thing I noticed was the loud fan. Sounds like an old noisy CPU fan. Doesn't seem to have any temperature sensing since it fires up right away and stays at full power. Rotated it to redirect the sound, but ended up getting an extension and sticking it in my console. I can still hear it over the HVAC fan and road noise (stereo off).
Next I tried the FM transmitter and found that it was clipping badly. I am running the Replay Gain Handler (No clipping) Plugin for Pocket Player (which fixed my clipping problems in the past) and fiddled with the gain to minimize the clipping. In the end, minimizing the gain and lowering the volume seemed to fix the clipping issue which lead to the next problem.
With or without content being sent the transmitter adds a low hum to the sound. This is not present on standard radio stations and wasn't as loud on my old cheap-o transmitter. Between the low volume/gain on my Axim and keeping the stereo volume low to avoid the hum, it can be frustrating.
Last issue... The USB plug was installed crooked. I had to twist the white wedge to get the plug in. It moved with a snap... so I don't have a lot of confidence in its longevity. It does work though.
Haven't tried the inverter.
Hope this helps other purchasers.
great so far, we'll have to see in the long run.......2007-09-17
I just bought this unit, tried it out over the weekend...so far so good. I read the other review that said it died after a month, i'll have to see. It sounds like the may have blown the fuse, they did send a spare with it, and also you can pick them up online here or at many harware stores. Hard to say what happened. Anyway, It works great with my mp3 player and DVD player, and the brodcast is good, but i do wish it was a full fm range and not just 15 stations. I do have another transmitter, and when i got into larger cities, I used the whole range. But, for the versitility, you can't match this unit. It's universal for anything player, Ipods, zune, gigabeat,zen because it is a plug in, it has USB charge as well, is even has a lighter adapter for another device as well. Look around, you'll be back to get this one.
Noisy.......2007-09-13
It looked good, and worked well. However, when I put this device into a cigar jack, it made a noise. Thus, I gave up using this device while I am driving.
Excellent.......2007-08-09
Used in my RV for a week trip. Ran my Ipod, GPS, and FM transmitter with no trouble at all. Works as it should. Very happy
Product Description
The CTA FM Transmitter wirelessy connects portable music players to your car or home stereo quickly and easily using FM radio waves. Just plug the FM Transmitter into the headphone jack of your iPod, portable DVD player, PDA, MP3, CD, cassette player, PC or laptop computer and set the transmitter and your stereo to the same FM frequency. Enjoy your music experience with more sound and fewer wires
Customer Reviews:
Does what it is intended for.......2007-08-25
Has been a good product to use. Many hours of use. Only drawback has been certain times there is alot of static from the engine and the car is a 2006. Also [and this might be because I don't have a good frequency chossen] the music sounds like a fading radio station. Still very happy with it for the price and my general use.
works better than others ive tried.......2007-08-19
ive got both the universal version and the ipod version of the belkin tunecast II, they are the same except the color. i got the cta unit about 3 months ago, it has better range indoors than the tunecast, also better clarity.doesnt work that well in a car(have yet to find one that does),the 2 aaa batteries last about 15 hours of continuous play, rechargeable nimh batteries run about 6-8 hours.if you want to listen to your mp3 player indoors, this is alot less expensive than belkin,has better range,and costs alot less.
Waste of money........2007-08-09
Cheap and nasty with slide around instructions ( cheap stick on paper instr. ) Could not get it to work at all even playing with the units equaliser type adjusters. When a engineer friend of mine tried he got a signal with a lot of static and a 2 foot range. I wish I had looked around more for a decent unit that WORKS.
PS: Blue light is very nice.
fingers, keep walking!.......2007-06-06
Cheap, shoddy plastic. Turned on once, got only static and hiss. Turned on a 2nd time - nothing. The thing "worked" for less than 3 minutes.
Item's worth LESS than you'd pay for it w/ the shipping fees. And it's rather hard to return. Keep looking.
Not happy with this product.......2007-05-02
Channels they provide have some broadcasting in my area and the sound sounds like a weak muffled FM station. And night you can just not think about. wish i read the reviews before I got this one. KEEP YOUR MONEY. berdell Chicago.
Average customer rating:
- Wireless works but Regular batteries don't last long
- Bad news
- OK Player - Bad Transmitter
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COBY MP-CD950 MP3 CD Player Wireless Car Kit with Text Display and 120 Second Anti Skip
Manufacturer: Coby
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Product Features:
- Plays regular CD's and CD's with MP3 files/CD, CD-R, CD-RW compatible
- Dot matrix LCD displays song title, album, and artist information
- Plays up to 14 hours of MP3 formatted music
- Digital anti skip memory (45 sec in CD mode, 120 sec in MP3 mode)
- Skip, search, pause, random, repeat, hold functions
ASIN: B0007VEGVG
Release Date: 2006-01-16
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Product Description
CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3 encoded CD playback Wirelessly transmits signal toany nearby FM radio Dot matrix LCD displays song title, album, and artist information 45-sec CD ASP; 120-sec MP3 ASP Uses 2 AA batteries (not included) Includes headphones
Customer Reviews:
Wireless works but Regular batteries don't last long.......2007-03-09
Regular batteries only last through about 4 albums. The only practical way to use this player is with rechargeable batteries. I am satisfied however, with the wireless aspect which works with no problems.
Bad news.......2006-05-01
Anti skip doesn't work well. Headphone jack quit working after a couple of months.
OK Player - Bad Transmitter.......2005-09-03
I got this to use in the car since my tape deck died. The player itself is OK. It didn't skip at all. The FM transmitter was not very good, though. There was a constant whine and the sound was distorted during volume peaks in music. I ended up returning it.
Great Innovative Product.......2005-08-03
I was really surprised to come across this product. I needed to upgrade the FM radio/cassette player in my car to an MP3 player without having to spend lots of $$$ and without the hassle of installation. I did some searching and came across this product. My first reaction was this couldn't be true, almost sounds too good to be true. And my second reaction was "Never heard of Coby, must be a shabby product". I still went ahead and ordered it because I was intrigued at what it promised to do. Well, the CD MP3 player does what it promises. It's a quality product from a company I have never heard of before, but in the future I'll look out for more products from Coby. If you need a portable, inexpensive MP3 solution for your car that is equipped with an FM radio, this is the best. Before I ordered the product, I was concerned about the sound quality, but now I can assure that it is excellent, the MP3 player delivers a clear sound. Doesn't look bad either.
Amazon.com Product Description
When you've got some friends over and you want to share the music you've collected on your iPod or other digital device, the Philips G2G302 Full Spectrum Wireless FM Transmitter is the perfect solution. Just connect the transmitter to your device via the 3.5 millimeter heaphone plug, and you can transmit your music to any radio or receiver within 10 feet. A backlit display makes it even easier to see which tunes you're playing. Operating off of any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9, this transmitter allows you to crank up your digital music wherever there's a radio or receiver.
Product Description
Transmit the audio from your iPod or other device to any nearby FM radioProgram to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.93.5mm headphone plugBacklit LCD display
Customer Reviews:
Best for the price.......2007-11-06
It has many different frequencies. so, can set it to cleared quality. work with car plug so, no need for batteries. Also has display with backlight. That will help to see desired frequentness during night time.
big disappointment.......2007-05-15
After following all directions on this product, there was still static even on the clearest channel. Could not get clean reception. Big disappointment and would not recommend to anyone.
It's Okay, But...........2006-11-16
I would be more impressed with this if it had two USB outputs -- one to power the transmitter and one to power my USB Sansa E200. The transmitting ability is spotty to very good depending on where you are.
So-So.......2006-04-06
I needed a way to play music from my iPod in my car. This piece is very user-friendly but the sound quality was terrible. If you listen at a low volume it's fine but I like blasting my music. If you're looking for an iPod/car transmitter, I suggest you look into other options...
Works flawlessly.......2006-03-16
I am writing this because I saw another review that complained the product was not durable. I have had mine for over a year, use it extensively with a Zen Micro and have found absolutely no problem with the construction. The other reviewer was correct about the reception and clarity. I have used it while traveling and never encountered an area that performance was hampered.
Product Description
Why fumble with CDs when you can play your iPod in the car on virtually any FM radio station? Now you can do that and keep your iPod charged at the same time - with iCarPlay Wireless Plus.Programmable, backlit station presets make it fast and easy to set and change stations on the go. With some other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to play your iPod through can be tough - especially while driving through different areas and terrain. But since you can tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to almost any FM station, you have full FM tuning flexibility in getting the best sound, free of interference. Simply tune your car radio to any clear FM station, tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to the same station, hit play on your iPod and you're ready to roll. Change presets any time you need a clearer station.For added flexibility and convenience, Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges your iPod, then switches to a trickle charge to optimize its performance. It all makes iCarPlay Wireless Plus the best way to enjoy full stereo sound from your iPod in your car, no matter where your travels take you.
Customer Reviews:
Check your local frequencies first.......2007-01-02
This device limits you to a handful of preset frequencies, all of them at the bottom of the dial. While it has done decent service in my local area, we could not use our iPod at all on a recent trip through Pennsylvania because the stations were constantly in use. Not to mention that the price is pretty high for what this delivers. We will be looking for something else before our next roadtrip. I would have given it 3 stars if not for the lingering frustration at having to listen to lousy commercial radio for four hours!
The first company to attach a tuning dial to one of these gadgets will make a fortune. In the meantime, if your area has no stations between 87.9 and 89.1, then perhaps this is the FM transmitter for you.
Does the job superbly!.......2006-10-12
I own Monster FM transmitter - this model for more than 2.5 years now. As the other review has mention - it does the job very well. I use this with my 20GB ipod - one of the older ones - 2nd gen I think.
I live in Chicagoland and it works fine in city as well as in suburbs. You may need to change stations as you move from city to burbs. With this FM transmitter, I have travelled
- from Chicago to Boston,NJ-NY,WV
- from San Fran to LA, San Diego, Las Vegas
- inner parts of Alaska
Over all I have passed through more than 20 states and it has always worked!
Yeah, in CA sometimes I had difficulty may be because of too many radio stations but other than that it has worked great everywhere. It's little expensive but it's worth every penny.
Does the job quite well.......2005-12-04
I bought this on a recommendation from a friend. I was wary of the FM transmitters, as I had read of poor performance. This friend was very positive, so combined with my previous positive experience with Monster products, I decided to give it a go.
I rated it 5 stars because it accomplishes exactly what it says it should. When I selected an empty station for it to play on, the sound was clear and of high quality with only a few exceptions. I took it on a 6 hour road trip and it worked perfectly. The only difficulty is when you come to a place (like Southern Cal) with many radio stations. Finding a frequency may be difficult in that circumstance. It was convenient to be able to charge the iPod as well.
It does what it claims and well.
Average customer rating:
- This works fine!
- For me, a waste of money
- AAA batteries?
- Good but not great
- shoddy construction, poor performance
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Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder Wireless FM Transmitter
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- Wireless FM transmitter compatible with portable CD players, iPods, and MP3 players
- Plugs into audio device's headphone jack and transmits to empty FM frequency
- Supports 8 FM frequencies: 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, and 107.7 MHz
- Digital Phase Lock Loop circuitry eliminates electronic drift to ensure reliable sound
- Runs for up to 60 hours on 2 AA batteries; 2.25 by .88 by 3 inches (W x H x D)
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Amazon.com Product Description
Play your portable music player in the car without upgrading your in-vehicle stereo system with the Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder. The wireless FM adapter is designed to transmit the music from a portable CD player, iPod, or MP3 player to an empty frequency on your FM dial. All you have to do is plug the SF250 into your player's headphone jack, and then tune the radio to any one of the eight supported FM stations (88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, and 107.7 MHz). Once you find an empty frequency, the SF250 plays your favorite songs directly through your car's stereo speakers. The sound quality is solid and reliable, and the unit's Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesized circuitry ensures you won't have to deal with electronic drift.
Listeners can also use the SF250 on other radios as well, such as home stereos or portable boomboxes. And at a mere 2.25 inches wide by 3 inches deep, the Digital SoundFeeder takes up very little space, letting you store it in a cup holder, pocket, or other location. The SF250 runs for up to 60 hours on two AA batteries and boasts a transmission range of 10 to 30 feet, depending on conditions. It also comes with a 6.5-inch audio cord.
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SF250 Digital SoundFeeder, audio cord, user's manual.
Product Description
Arkon's SF250 SoundFeeder Digital Wireless Stereo Music Adapter allows you to transmit the audio from any portable audio player to your car's FM radio in stereo! The electronics of the SF250 are based on Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesized circuitry. This technology allows you to tune in to a specific frequency, a definite advantage as you'll not have to deal with "electronic drift." The stability and performance of this device make the SF250 the perfect solution for nearly all of your portable audio adapting needs.Here's how it works! Simply plug the audio cord on the SoundFeeder into the headphone jack of your portable audio player. Then tune your radio to any of the 8 digitally tuned FM stations supported by this device. These include 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88, 7, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, 107.7Mhz.Many competing products only offer 4 digitally tuned frequencies to choose from. The SoundFeeder SF250 has 8 thereby giving you twice as many chances of being able to find a blank station in your area.
Customer Reviews:
This works fine!.......2007-09-29
I admit that I took a gamble on this one after seeing that some folks were not that crazy about this product. I'm shocked that they said that the performance for this was not good - its fine! I use this in the office and at home. Admittedly, I place this product right next to my radio, but wouldn't you also? If one is trying to transmit some distance from the radio, perhaps from across a room, maybe this is not the right product, but if you are going to use it next to your radio, go for it. Now, the negative - this thing does eat batteries! I use rechargeable batteries in almost everything. I can't get but 18 hours use on one charge with this product. But, now that I know that, I plan accordingly. If you use rechargeable batteries, and use your radio almost 24-7 like I do, this is a fine product!
For me, a waste of money.......2006-10-03
My goal: listen to XM radio from DirecTV receiver over the stereo system in our RV. The stereo system unfortunately has no aux input, so a transmitter sounded like the perfect solution.
Setup was easy and I used the RCA-style plug adapter thoughtfully provided to connect to the aux output of the DirecTV receiver. The RV antenna is directly above the cabinet containing the SoundFeeder, so the range is no more than 3 feet.
After trying the 88 and 107 MHz freqs, I still got loads of static & distortion. I thought it might be interferance from local (Dallas) FM stations transmitting near the 88 and 107 MHz freqs, but got the same distorted & staticky performance in camp, away from 88 and/or 107 MHz stations.
Sound quality is that of a VERY cheap AM transistor radio; we get better sound thru the 13" cheapie TV speaker. Very disappointed.
AAA batteries?.......2006-01-11
I just received this item in the mail. I chose it specifically because everything said it took AA batteries. But now it says on the back of the package that it takes 2 AAA batteries. Disappointed and Confused.
Good but not great.......2005-09-13
I like it for the most part but the thing with it is that it goes thru batteries like water. 1 set of batteries may last a few days and as it is sucking power the reception to whatever radio you use gets weak. Also, I found out that while using the transmitter, your player has to be turned down or else it will overdrive the transmitter and the sound will be poor. You pretty much have to search for the balance between your transmitter and radio in order to get quality sound between the them.
shoddy construction, poor performance.......2005-09-10
The battery compartment on my unit was very difficult to open, one of the springs on the battery terminals broke the second time the batteres were replaced, in the Philadelphia area it was almost impossible to find a channel among the 8 available that gave decent sound quality without a lot of interference, could only get good sound quality in the boonies, and even then it drifted in and out.
Amazon.com Product Description
Play your portable music player in the car without upgrading to an expensive new stereo system with the Arkon SF150A SoundFeeder. The wireless FM adapter is designed to transmit the music from a portable CD player, iPod, or MP3 player to an empty frequency on your FM dial. All you have to do is plug the SF150A into your player's 3.5 mm headphone jack, and then tune the radio to any one of the blank FM stations between 88.1 and 95.9 MHz. (The transmitter works best when the station plays nothing but static.) Once you find an empty frequency, the SF150A plays your music directly through your car's stereo speakers. The sound quality is solid and reliable, though it does require precise manual tuning for best results.
Listeners can also use the SF150A on other radios as well, such as home stereos or portable boomboxes. And at a mere 3.38 by 1.62 by 0.88 inches (W x H x D), the SoundFeeder takes up very little space, letting you store it in a cup holder, pocket, or other location. The SF150A runs for up to 60 hours on two AAA batteries (not included) and boasts a transmission range of 10 to 20 feet, depending on conditions. It also comes with a 6.5-inch audio cord.
What's in the Box
SF150A SoundFeeder, audio cord, user's manual.
Product Description
Simply plug the audio cord on the SoundFeeder into the headphone jack of your portable audio player. Then tune your radio to any blank FM station between 88.1 and 95.9 Mhz. Tune the knob on the SoundFeeder into that blank FM station, then sit back and enjoy your portable music through your car's radio in stereo.
Customer Reviews:
For how much you pay, this is a good product........2007-12-03
My ipod had just died on me, and there was still 6 months until christmas. So I went cheap, bought a 15 dollar 1 gig mp3 player at Ritaid and was looking for a easy fix to listening to music once again in my car. Mind you I did not have a tape deck. I found this on Amazon for under 10 bucks and said why not. Even with the so/so reviews. I'm glade I bought it.
First, the battery life on this fm transmitter is great. I even went cheap on the batteries, buying them at save-a-lot and they lasted me probably 3 weeks, if not more. During those three weeks I even left the transmitter on over night once on accident. Mind you these batteries were a dollar for ten. So battery life I give a 10 on this product.
Second, sound quality is pretty good. If you are using this transmitter to listen to music through a radio at work or your home it's just as good as any other off brand fm transmitter out their, including belkin, and is much cheaper. In my car I did run into a few minor problems. I have a bass system in my car and did find that the tune dial on the fm transmitter sometimes would not hold it's position and I would lose signal and sometimes would find myself trying to tune it back in at traffic lights and stop signs. But given that the battery life on this device lasts twice as long as any other model transmitter and it's as cheap as it is I say that it was a great buy, and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to spend 20 bucks on a wireless transmitter. The plus side the battery life will last an all day road trip, but will your patients. Again though, anywhere else other than a car it sounded great and had minimal frequency disturbance and was a great buy!
Oh! also the cd player in my car was digital, so this fm transmitter does work with digital tuners.
This Blows!.......2007-07-19
I received the product the very next day! The seller was honest and efficient. However, the product itself does not work as well as I thought it would. I do not recommend the product but I do recommend the seller.
Good for the price.......2007-06-07
This unit is good for playing on a simple analog radio with no inputs. I am using it at work to play my iPod on the little cd boombox we have. I have this transmitter touching the antenna, and the quality is alright but not great. I'm sure there are better out there, but this is adequate for if you do not want to spend much money to play MP3s on a radio. Keep in mind that I had a hard time finding a clean station on the radio before even turning this on, so in a less busy area you may have better luck getting better sound quality. This would not work well in a car, you have to adjust the station carefully. I would only rate this 3 stars, but have read such bad reviews on almost every other wireless transmitter that i think this is probably a really good one for the very low price.
Road Trip.......2006-07-09
I wished the range to find a empty station was wider. Sometimes I couldn't find a unbroadcasted area from FM88-95.
Complete Pain.......2006-06-12
I thought it was a complete pain to have to adjust the radio then adjust the knob on the transmitter. It's very hard to manage while trying to drive so I dont recommend this. I wish I would have just paid a little more money for something better.
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