The transmission is terrible, you can barely hear the music over the static. The scanning function doesn't even pick the best of the static stations, when you are lucky it is only .1 or .2 off from a decent station, but about half the time there is no transmission at all. Also the dial, which initially looks fancy and fun, is very awkward to manipulate while driving. So essentially this is a very expensive ipod charger for when you are on the go. Monster iCarPlay Wireless 800 FM Transmitter for iPod and iPhone
I've had a monster fm transmitter for over a year. I loved it. I broke it by setting a heavy object on it. I thought I would try this newer version. What a mistake. I couldn't get it to play without static, even setting it to the station my other one had been on. I tried their auto scan feature, it kept choose a station that was playing country music. I could not get a clear station. I'll go back to the older version which I know works Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter with Auto-Scan for iPod and it is quite a bit less expensive.
While I can hear the music from my iPod there is constantly fuzziness and interference. I use a different plug in device for my XM radio FM reception and don't get any interference. With the cable it doesn't matter what channel I'm tuned to there is intereference. Sorry, but I can't recommend that anyone buy this product.
I received this product as a gift from my husband and at first I was skeptical because of a few bad reviews I read. I had been wanting a FM transmitter for my iPhone, mainly to use with Pandora. To my amazement, it was really easy to use and it worked just fine with Pandora. The only time it cuts out is when a call comes in. The sound quality is actually pretty good and more importantly, very little static. No joke. I've used an iTrip before with my iPod and sound quality does not compare. I would say the only thing that isn't so great is that when a call comes in, it doesn't pause and resume where it left off. You'll have to re-launch Pandora which kinda sicks, but this minor detail is really no big deal. I'm just happy I can listen to Pandora with very little static. I've had this for a while with no problems, but if anything changes I will make sure to post it.
Was really excited about purchasing this product. Aesthetically it looks great. It is really easy to use. However it does its job poorly in a city setting. Seems like its broadcasting power is really low, which translates to being very susceptible to interference. And well for a radio transmitter, interference basically kills its functionality.
Terrible x-mit quality; very clumsy to use. The scan is suppose to narrow in on the best channel for the best reception. It did not. I scanned on my own, by hand, and found a mostly static station (meaning a weak signal for this device to overcome) and tuned the device to that freq. The transmission was barely audible over the intense static. I kept trying throughout my 3-hour roundtrip journey; I gave it every chance to be liked but returned it, pronto.
Obviously, don't buy this one. A better one (and by Monster too) is this one, although appearently obsolete and hard to find now:
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-iCarPlay-Wireless-Transmitter-Charger/dp/B00019068G/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270145510&sr=1-15
If you can't find it, one that is just "Ok" is here (I wrote a review of it also):
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-iCarPlay-Wireless-Transmitter-Charger/dp/B000H72MMU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1270145494&sr=1-3
I've had a Monster FM transmitter for years, but when I got an iPhone I wanted one that would charge and play at the same time. I've used it in three different vehicles. A Ford Explorer, a Nissan Versa and a Toyota Tacoma. I can mostly hear what I'm playing in the Explorer without horrendous static. As for the other two? I unplugged it as I got a headache from the constant, unrelenting, ear-splitting static no matter what station I tuned it to.
Here is what owning this transmitter has taught me: A lot of people use FM transmitters. More than I thought. I can tell because every time I pass someone using one I get to hear what they're playing. Talk radio is #1, by the way...
In summation, I bought a very expensive charger.
Totally bummed at this.. If someone has had better luck, good on ya.
I've owned one of these devices that was about the same price, but the clarity was incomparable. Unfortunately this was not one of them. I wish I could remember the brand name of the one I used to own, but it had a weird way to plug into the power outlet anyways..
Do not buy this if you have another option.. again, I may have been sent a bad version, but just be warned.. (and yes, it was brand new when I received it)
It does charge de iPod though.. which is the only reason I haven't thrown it in the trash.. - Monster - Fm Transmitter - Ipod Fm Transmitter - Ipod Accessories'
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