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MOST IMPORTANTLY, as I've read many reviews of different transmitters saying that the sound quality was only "Radio" at best, the Coby unit (which I've got plugged into a 5yr old RCA Lyra mp3 player) was 95% CD/digital quality. Before ordering it, I researched several different FM car transmitters, read literally hundreds of reviews, and felt I was thus making an educated purchase. Generally speaking, 87.5 is one of the most common dead/empty frequencies nation-wide, making it perfect as a default for most people to tune for use of this product (that's what I'm using). I prefer this, because it's just not a good habit to leave anything plugged into your car's power adapter when the car is off for more than 30min (no matter what anyone tells you). The signal is crystal clear, never once did I get even a blip of static. There are a few details which set this car transmitter apart from most others at any price, making it not only a steal for around $17, but a genuinely great product. [I purchased a Coby DVD player 7yrs ago for $40, and it still works perfectly, as well as out-performs many high-priced units].
- The first and most notable feature is that it offers a FULL RANGE tuner - meaning you can tune it just like a car stereo to ANY frequency, to find the one that is best for your car and your geographic area. I was astounded, in reading reviews of other transmitters, at how few of them offer this feature, considering that the best station for you can vary depending on where you live (these other products generally offer 5 or 10 preset frequencies, which I've read many reviewers say are mostly active radio stations, and thus useless). I just recently received this item. Some people have said it's a little bulky (it sticks out a just a tiny bit more in order to accomodate that extra power port), but for the quality and convenience of having a second power jack, it's well worth it. The unit does not have a power button - it's on when plugged in, and you turn if off by unplugging it. I took this out today on a test run, driving a 2 hour circle around the Blue Ridge Mountains, to see how it would fare while driving through the mountains' notoriously frequency-garbling geography, and it performed PERFECTLY. I haven't tried any other transmitters, but there's no reason to bother. Load up your mp3 player and have hours upon hours of digital quality music on hand at the flick of the switch, and at a ridiculously great price.
To begin with, Coby electronics, despite being a brand that prices things amazingly low, is one of the most dependable brands I've EVER used. And what's best is that, unlike CD's which get scratched, the quality will remain great. But if you happen to need a different frequency, just click away until you find one that's perfectly empty and VOILA. - The second feature, which I love, is that the cigarette adadpter (which powers the unit) has an additional port built into it, enabling you to plug you cell phone charger into it just as you would in the car's jack. No more fumbling around a giant CD wallet while driving, dropping discs, or realizing that even your mix CD's just aren't eclectic enough. BUY THIS
I live in Dayton, Ohio and I can make it halfway to Ciny or halfway to Lima before it starts to break up. We use this everyday.
I have not had ant problems with it. My wife bought this a few months ago and I love it.
I used it with my old Coby mp3 player and it made crackling noises so I bought an Ipod and no problems now. The sound quality is amazing.
I use it with my Blackberry and my Ipod. We never have to change the frequency unless we go far from our city.
I have bought and returned 4 other FM Transmitters before I purchased this one.
It's never drained my car battery, but I've never left it in too long, meaning overnight. The product works really well for it's intended use, but there's a few things left to be desired. The sound quality is great, and I never have a problem finding an empty radio frequency. It't not that much of a hassle, but I've used other items that just shut off by themselves after a certain amount of time. At first i thought there was a problem with the power source from the port, but that wasn't it. 87.7 is usually open.
Also, I find that it doesn't work well in cold weather. I selected the product over others because of comparable price and super saver shipping availability. The longest I've left it in is about 5-6 hours and the battery was fine. However, there is no automatic shutoff. You have to unplug it in order for it to turn off. It worked great when I first bought it, but as the year went on and it got colder, it didn't work right away.
I found that if i just hold it for a few moments that it works just fine.
The price is good but you get what you pay for. Every time you touch the connector you get terrible feedback.
It is cheaper than some of the other transmitters out there and has some features that those expensive ones don't have. I had it on 107.9 once and there was a faint hum.
Plus, I have had Coby products in the past and I have never been disappointed with them.Well, I am not disappointed with this transmitter. Since I live in North Dakota and leave the transmitter in my car, on those really cold days it still works great.
I have been looking for a wireless transmitter to use with my iPods for awhile now, and when I came across the Coby here, it had features that I all liked. I found going higher can cause some issues with the sound.
I also like that it frees up my outlet so if I want to charge a cell phone or GPS, or use an inverter to plug in my computer.I do recommend setting it on one of the lower numbered FM stations. I believe I have it at 87.9 right now.
It could also be because I can get a radio station in on 107.9 from time to time, so use a lower numbered frequency where there is no station broadcasting on it.Other than that, I don't think you would be disappointed with this item. Definitely give it a try.
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