Hello Everyone - In my effort to somehow give back to the XDA Community somehow (since developing is outta my league) I figured I would try and do a review of an FM Transmitter I bought from Walmart. I made a thread about a week ago, and recieved some good options but this is what I decided to settle on.
Brand: Scosche FM Transmitter
Model: FMT4R
Price at Store: $12
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-FM-Transmitter/14666784
I will start off by saying WOW! I am quite surprised of how clear the sound was. You can easily choose from 14 different transmitting frequencies but upon installation using 88.3 FM worked great. I was warned about the clarity and told not to set my expectations to high, but this little unit sounds great. While searching another forum, a member recommended FM Transmitters that use batteries to power the unit and not the cig lighter. This transmitter uses 2 AAA batteries (not included of course) and I couldn't be happier.
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to play music through you're car speakers, this should work great for you
Overall Rating: 9 / 10
What phone mount are you using also?
Do you have some bigger pictures?
Scratch this sentence, missed the battery part. Not to be a downer, am only curious. I have yet to find a perfect one and people will suggest but others wont agree its crazy. Is this a Walmart only thing too? I should look around as you'd have to murder me and drag me in in order for me to "set foot" inside a Walmart. Less than 15 and that good? :suspiciouseyes
I need something that is as good as plugging in to the tape deck and have yet to find one. Gonna look but I've heard of battery powered ones that are no better. Maybe for 15 I can send someone out to hunt it down, but it'd still be a "contribution" to a cause I wish not contribute to. LOL Thanks though I need a more solid offering so some looking in order.
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mitchellvii said:
Do you have some bigger pictures?
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Yeah I tried to make them bigger but they seem to come through fine on my 40" Tv monitor. J/K
I have never posted a picture on these forums, but other forums I have posted on automatically resize the picture which is what I was assuming it would do. They are fixed now.
gallowaykelvin said:
What phone mount are you using also?
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Just some cheap ebay mount I had laying around.
How long do the batteries last? Every one of these I've ever tried before had a lot of distortion. Not so with this one? i can't see why battery current would be superior to charger current?
Batteries haven't ran out and im going on 4 days of moderate use. Clearity is good. Its only 12 bucks, buy one and let me know what you think.
You'll never get as good a quality as a direct connection.. Sure, there's ways around the signal issue of FM transmitters.. Such as unplugging or removing your antenna all together, this cuts down on all the interference of outside sources, like normal FM signals, trying to overpower the FM transmitters signal.. I say if you've gone this long, without really needing to play your Evo through your radio, than save your money, and order an aftermarket cd player from Crutchfield.. They often have specials where you get everything you need to install a cd player, for free.. That includes wiring harnesses and the mounting kits.. I just got a Clarion CZ100 from them for $83, and that was with the 2-day shipping.. Really not a bad price..
I've bought it while on a trip from Indiana to North Carolina. It worked great. I got about 12 continuous hours straight of playback with little to no distortion.
On another note, I wonder if it's possible to mod it to run off a cigarette lighter adapter. I know that it would have to be changed from 12 volts to 3 volts. If I can find some plans on building it, I would.
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Batteries haven't ran out and im going on 4 days of moderate use. Clearity is good. Its only 12 bucks, buy one and let me know what you think.
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All I have to say is WOW!!!! Thank u SO much for bringing this to my attention. This thing sounds amazing. It honestly sounds like im listening to a cd. Crystal clear, very loud. I've used other fm transmitters before, nothing top of the line but quite a bit more expensive than this one and this one tops them all. Best twelve dollars I've ever spent. I would recommend this to anyone. What do u have to loose. I promise, u wont be disappointed. Thanks again.
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i have had this same transmitter for about 5 months and its great product sometimes get some static interference but i just have to move the transmitter also the clarity is noticeable but not drastically since my zune has equlizer settings
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Which media player are you using that lets the dialer show up? Basically I like the screen layout in this screenshot.
Also, for those that want one that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet Wally World has it for $30. It comes with a remote as well.
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I should look around as you'd have to murder me and drag me in in order for me to "set foot" inside a Walmart.
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Hating walmart is so 2001, get over it already. It's the place to be!
By the way I bought this same transmitter for someone as a cheap christmas gift. Haven't heard back from them as to how they like it. I believe it was $11 at my local walmart. Also, its not in the electronics section, its in the car parts section, right next to the guns actually, haha.
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Which media player are you using that lets the dialer show up? Basically I like the screen layout in this screenshot.
Also, for those that want one that plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet Wally World has it for $30. It comes with a remote as well.
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I am using PowerAmp Media Player. It allow you to choose indiviual folders to play music from and is by far in my opinion the best player.
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I got this FM transmitter in last week and it is EXACTLY what I have been looking so long for.
http://www.meritline.com/black-206-...ar-mp3-player-w-romote-control---p-33014.aspx
The awesome thing about this is it transmits at the 87.x frequency which is lower than broadcasters use so it is CRYSTAL CLEAR even in a big city like Houston.
Another awesome feature is I got it for 6 bucks! Its 9.99 now but they post coupon codes almost weekly.
It also accepts SD cards yaddi yadda read the description.
Worth noting that the AUX cable it comes with is garbage, so throw it away.
linky no workie.
Looks like a lot of the reviews say the audio quality sucks and that it's in mono. It's worth $10 but not my $10.
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Looks like a lot of the reviews say the audio quality sucks and that it's in mono. It's worth $10 but not my $10.
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I dont know where they got mono from, its stereo in my car. And the Audio quality is good enough for me to post a nice review of it. But again, the aux cable it comes with is crap so that might be leading to the crappy quality.
I'll give it a try. I'll post back my results when I get this thing.
I will go ahead and try it also, will report back when I get it.
I recently got the Griffin iTrip. It's pretty good and also broadcasts on the 87.9, but it automatically disconnects after 50 seconds if the sound is too quiet.
If this is decent enough without that limitation I'll be happy.
Why does the link take me to a commision based sales website? ShareASale dot com to be specific...
Lyiondr said:
I will go ahead and try it also, will report back when I get it.
I recently got the Griffin iTrip. It's pretty good and also broadcasts on the 87.9, but it automatically disconnects after 50 seconds if the sound is too quiet.
If this is decent enough without that limitation I'll be happy.
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I just realized on my order receipt that this thing takes 2-3 weeks to ship. I guess Amazon prime just spoils me =[
I would like to hook up a FM Transmitter to my EVO to play music from my phone through my cars speakers. Can anyone recommend a good one? I would like to spend around $20 -$30 dollars.
I have this one, I use it in my work truck and it does a pretty good job. One nice feature with this one is that if you start getting interference, you can hit the smart scan button and it will find a clear frequency.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Griffin...=1078674&st=fm transmitter&contract_desc=null
I would only use one of these transmitters if there isn't any other way to get your music to your radio. If you can use an aux jack or a tape deck adapter, those will work better and are cheaper.
You could install a FM modulator, it plugs in to your antenna on the back of your radio. It will cut out interference and give better sound.
here is a link:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&expIds=17259,17315,18168,23628,23670,25041,26761,26849,27520&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=fm+modulator&cp=5&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=9070921445807210210&ei=hyAhTYiLIpL2swPwzIHRCg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CDgQ8wIwAQ#
Take a look at this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...+Cell+Phone+Accessories-_-Motorola-_-75982214
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i read our evo's came w/ an fm transmitter built in to the motherboard. I wish there was some development going on that would allow us to use it for that reason -i would love to "broadcast" my music through my car's radio to the speakers!
Thanks for the reply's. I have heard alot about the Motorola T505. Will that work on our evos??
Just be sure to set your expectations correctly (low). Most people who care about audio quality would never use the terms "good" and "FM transmitter" together. But if it's the only option you have in the vehicle, it's better than nothing.
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Thanks for the reply's. I have heard alot about the Motorola T505. Will that work on our evos??
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It does work.
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DGreen1 said:
Thanks for the reply's. I have heard alot about the Motorola T505. Will that work on our evos??
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it does. i used it a lot before the new one, the roadster, came out and loved it. the roadster is an upgrade in every way, but if you dont want to pony up the extra money youll be satisfied with the 505
kd0axs said:
I have this one, I use it in my work truck and it does a pretty good job. One nice feature with this one is that if you start getting interference, you can hit the smart scan button and it will find a clear frequency.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Griffin...=1078674&st=fm transmitter&contract_desc=null
I would only use one of these transmitters if there isn't any other way to get your music to your radio. If you can use an aux jack or a tape deck adapter, those will work better and are cheaper.
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I bought this little guy and returned him the next day. Quite possibly the worst FM transmitter that I have ever used. YMMV
I read in another thread that one guy said that the FM Transmitters that work really well are the ones that are powered by batteries like 2 AAA's. So in my quest at walmart last night I found one that takes batteries and seems to have good reviews. Any Opinions? I might buy it just to give it a try and if it doesn't work I can return it
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-FM-Transmitter/14666784
ok i just got the roadster for my evo and i love the music part of it but some people say that cant hear me to good. Anyone that has the roadster can shed some light for me i would be thankful
Family Dollar has a good cheap one, like 6 bucks and runs on batteries or cigarette lighter
Ya know our phone are capable of doing this? But the script has never been made cause a lot of devs dont think it would be worth the effort.
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BrImStOnE UnLeAsHeD said:
Family Dollar has a good cheap one, like 6 bucks and runs on batteries or cigarette lighter
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I just got it. As advertised. Preselects but works fine for my area. You won't lose at 6 bucks.
bringingit
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Ya know our phone are capable of doing this? But the script has never been made cause a lot of devs dont think it would be worth the effort.
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right....
sources?
Though I would post this for anyone looking for bluetooth car options. I've been using this deck for the past week and love it. For years I used FM Transmitters, but after breaking/losing/etc several and not loving the sound quality, I bought a deck with auxillary input. That was fine, but still wires everywhere (especially when charging).
I purchased and installed the JVC KDX50BT. It is their entry level bluetooth deck, and does not have a CD player. Thats fine for me. I drive a Jeep and the CD players always end up getting dust inside and stop working after a few years (and I never use them). I ordered from Crutchfield for $100 shipped: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDX50BT/JVC-KD-X50BT.html?tp=5684
In short, I love it. The bluetooth streaming audio sounds great, and although its hard to do an A/B comparison, I believe it is better quality than the old deck with auxillary in. Bass seems to not distort at higher volumes as much as the auxillary in. This would make sense if the stereo itself is doing the digital processing. It also shows the current song information. This is "BT Audio" mode, and will basically stream whatever audio you are currently playing from any app.
It also has Pandora capabilities. This is called "BT Pandora" mode and it will display your current station info. Even better, you can thumbs up or thumbs down a track from the deck itself. When you do this, the Pandora app recognizes this and displays a screen that does not allow user input from the phone. It is kind of annoying as I plan to put in a car mount and wouldn't mind being able to see the album art. On the other hand, I have put in about 3 hours of listening so far (off and on) and haven't had a commercial yet, so I'm not complaining too much! I was going to upgrade Pandora but now I may not need to.
There is also an external microphone you can mount anywhere in your car to use for calls. I haven't used it much but initial reports from my friends are that sound quality for the other party is good.
It isn't completely bug free with my Epic Touch (Running Mijj's Blend ICS right now). Sometimes it will switch over to the Pandora mode in the middle of a song without me telling it to. This is annoying, but it is quick to switch from Pandora mode. It doesn't always display the current song information correctly in BT audio mode, but most of the songs I'm streaming from my phone I don't need to know the title. It does not show song info from Spotify. It also will not display info from my podcast player (beyondpod) but I don't really care about that. The stock music apps seem to work best for song info.
I am guessing many of these issues are with the Bluetooth protocol and the way our phones handle it. It could also be the fact I am using a custom ROM rather than stock. All issues are minor annoyances.
Other pros:
-You can change the colors of the display to pretty much anything you want, and have different schemes for night and day.
-Easy to pair.
-Two USB inputs (front and rear) but if you are using bluetooth, one of these will be taken up by the JVC USB Bluetooth adapter.
-USB inputs are 1.0mA rather than the standard 0.5mA for faster charging. (I still use my car charger as it is positioned better for my needs)
-Radio does seem to have great reception; finding quite a few more stations that my old deck.
Other cons:
-Radio station presets awkward to use... you have to "scroll" through them rather than just hitting button 1-6. I've been playing with the bluetooth too much to really get used to it.
Meh:
-I also have a set of bluetooth headphones. If I am listening to the headphones and get into the Jeep, I have to either turn off the headphones before turning on the stereo, or manually connect in the bluetooth settings menu. As far as I know this is a bluetooth limitation and not the fault of the deck. It would be sweet to have it transfer automatically to the new source when it finds it, but not sure this is possible regardless of the setup.
-There is a JVC app that allows some touch based controls on your phone. I haven't used it much but it does seem to work OK.
All of that aside, the real reason I bought it was for the ease of getting into my Jeep with my phone in my pocket, having the phone automatically connect and begin streaming high quality audio to the stereo within about 30 seconds of the car starting (it takes a moment for the phone to connect). On short drives the phone doesn't even leave my pocket. So far, I couldn't be any happier with the results I am getting, especially for $100.
................And I just found the following deal that gets it down to $81 shipped. That sucks for me, but even at $100 it is a steal!
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/698...AQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNE28H5hsYS9gz484lxxo97Nukzipw
Nice find. I was just looking at a Sony Deck earlier that does the pandora control. It's a bit more expensive but also lacks a CD Player and has an OLED Screen or whatever.
I have a Sony now and it uses the same wiring harness so would be a quick install for me and I've always loved my one I had now.
The BT Streaming and Pandora Control are what i'm after though.
Just ordered mine few hours ago. I saw it at dealnews.com
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Nice find. I was just looking at a Sony Deck earlier that does the pandora control. It's a bit more expensive but also lacks a CD Player and has an OLED Screen or whatever.
I have a Sony now and it uses the same wiring harness so would be a quick install for me and I've always loved my one I had now.
The BT Streaming and Pandora Control are what i'm after though.
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Check the reviews of the low end Sony and pioneer Bluetooth decks on Crutchfield... from what I remember they were not recommended. Wiring harness took me 20 mins while watching a movie.
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Just ordered mine few hours ago. I saw it at dealnews.com
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Nice! Wish I had seen the deal before I ordered mine but still no regrets.
When you get yours installed let me know what you think.
alright i'm glad someone else here is using this car stereo. I just installed mine, it's pretty damn amazing. The only problem I have is that the display doesn't show the track information when streaming over bluetooth. Just shows "No Name". Pandora track info shows up fine however. I did a google search and it brought me here. Any ideas what may be wrong? I'm on a EVO 3D btw
I also have a newer JVC deck, same controls as the OP talks about. Mine does have the CD player though. I would like to know what music app ever displays ID3 Tag info. I have never had luck with it other than Pandora.
Edit: JVC deck is a KDA735BT. Love the deck, works well with BT and Pandora. Would love to get ID3 Tags to pass through, perferably from Google Music but would be interested in any music player that has worked in this situation for someone. CDMA Galaxy Nexus.
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-Two USB inputs (front and rear) but if you are using bluetooth, one of these will be taken up by the JVC USB Bluetooth adapter.
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Seriously looking at getting one of these.
Can anyone tell me how good the BT range is? Reason I ask is that often my daughter who is sat in the back of the car will use grab my Aux-In lead and play music from her phone. It would be great if the range was great enough to allow it to stream from her phone sat in the back of the car - no fights about stretching the cable!
I know to some extent it depends on the phones BT capabilities and bods in the car etc etc. But if someone could confirm it works from the rear seats or even further it would be very helpful.
Cheers.
The one I posted is bluetooth 2.0, 10m range via standard. On my deck I have gotten out to get gas with phone still in pocket, never missed a beat.
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The one I posted is bluetooth 2.0, 10m range via standard. On my deck I have gotten out to get gas with phone still in pocket, never missed a beat.
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agreed; I think you would be good even in a stretch limo. : )
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I also have a newer JVC deck, same controls as the OP talks about. Mine does have the CD player though. I would like to know what music app ever displays ID3 Tag info. I have never had luck with it other than Pandora.
Edit: JVC deck is a KDA735BT. Love the deck, works well with BT and Pandora. Would love to get ID3 Tags to pass through, perferably from Google Music but would be interested in any music player that has worked in this situation for someone. CDMA Galaxy Nexus.
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Hmmm, this is strange. Google Music shows the ID3 tags for me. I have noticed a handful of times that it does not update after a track change, but I'd say less than 10% of the time. I'm using an ICS based rom on my epic touch.
Have you tried using the JVC app? I don't use it but it might be worth a shot.
Edit: I just ordered a GSM Galaxy Nexus and will be switching over to prepaid, so I'll let you know if it works with that phone.
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Thank you, just let me know what you find out when you get the GN, curious if it works for you.
First i bought this JVC KDR530 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JVC+-+5...back/4005163.p?id=1218447374174&skuId=4005163 and loved it,it was $89 at best buy.I ended up returning it because it would not work with Epic over usb and required separate bluetooth adapter.
I returned it and decided to try Pioneer DEH-6300UB http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer...back/1752039.p?id=1218289372932&skuId=1752039 ,it was POS,buttons looked like they was gonna fall off any minute now and menus and sound was nowhere near JVC,plus it would not connect to my Epic over usb.
Then i wanted this JVC KDHDR71BT(same as KDX80BT but with cd) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JVC+-+5...Deck/4888181.p?id=1218572403189&skuId=4888181 because it said on the box that its compatible with not only iphone but blackberry and android but it was sold out at best buy.
So after days of research i finally ended up getting this Kenwood http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113BT852HD/Kenwood-KDC-BT852HD.html?tp=5684#customer-reviews-tab for $239(yeah i know more then double as JVC,lol) but man it was worth it.
The reason i went with Kenwood because i read that JVC and Kenwood merged together, sense i loved first JVC i thought that i would get same quality from Kenwood and i did.
To make it short,it still doesn't play music from my Epic over usb but only charges the phone.But thats ok because it plays it over bluetooth and i can control my Epic from Kenwood(switch tracks,answer phone,display album info and more).Its real pretty to look at, a lot of options,same great quality as JVC(and not a pos like Pioneer),and sound is definitely superb(better than JVC but its in another price range,im sure that JVC in this price range be just as good).
If you want good solid built quality and great sound go with JVC or Kenwood because they are same company.If you want higher end models go with JVC Arsenal or Kenwood Excelon series.Their cheaper models are solid but don't pack as many features and sound is warmer on higher end models.
From my experience Pioneer's quality is not what it used to be(they still heve solid speakers) and i heard the same about Alpines.I cant comment on Sony,they used to be pos but i think they improved lately.
I say that JVC and Kenwood get you best value for you money from my experience.
Oh and i recommend Buying from Crutchfiled because you get free wiring and dash kit and end up saving $40,i wish i knew that before i bought them from best buy.And their tech support actually know what they talking about-which is rare these days,and it only took 3 days for my shipment to arrive.
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agreed; I think you would be good even in a stretch limo. : )
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Awesome, thanks guys!
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Oh and i recommend Buying from Crutchfiled because you get free wiring and dash kit and end up saving $40,i wish i knew that before i bought them from best buy.And their tech support actually know what they talking about-which is rare these days,and it only took 3 days for my shipment to arrive.
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Completely agree about Crutchfield, but I did want to mention that for mine, it wasn't expensive enough apparently to qualify for free wiring and dash kit. But said items were cheap enough, and they shipped to Hawaii for free, so I'm not complaining. I didn't need to call their tech support as they included very detailed instructions (and I'd installed on my vehicle previously) but I have heard nothing but great things.
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Completely agree about Crutchfield, but I did want to mention that for mine, it wasn't expensive enough apparently to qualify for free wiring and dash kit. But said items were cheap enough, and they shipped to Hawaii for free, so I'm not complaining. I didn't need to call their tech support as they included very detailed instructions (and I'd installed on my vehicle previously) but I have heard nothing but great things.
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Yeah my shipping was free to new york too.I think you need to spend over $120 to get free wiring and dashkit.
But look at it this way:If you go to best buy and spend $80 on mediocre stereo and spend another $40 on dashkit and wires which totals $120,you might as well spend $120 on crutchfield and get better stereo and get free dashkit,wires,detailed instructions and free shipping.
After I connected my kenwood my radio was playing fine but I had no sound from cd's.I thought I had a defective unit.So I called their tech support,guy told me that on chryslers I need to hook up onr wire differently and my cd's started playing.Try to get that from bestbuy or wallmart,they will tell you **** like push reset button,lol.I think im about to buy all my stereo equimpment fro them,plus their prices are same as other places if not cheaprr.
I bought this deck yesterday at Best Buy. I'm loving it so far. Apparently it's a hell of a deal as it was their last one in stock. Was gonna buy it at electronic express so I could get my 10% off, but they were sold out. Here's a pic in my mk2 Jetta diesel
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urinsane said:
Nice! Wish I had seen the deal before I ordered mine but still no regrets.
When you get yours installed let me know what you think.
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I installed mine a week ago, I realized that I have to change my speakers. So I ordered four boston acoustics speakers from crutchfield. I received it and installed it today and now I am loving this thing! Thanks CRUTCHFIELD!
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Hmmm, this is strange. Google Music shows the ID3 tags for me. I have noticed a handful of times that it does not update after a track change, but I'd say less than 10% of the time. I'm using an ICS based rom on my epic touch.
Have you tried using the JVC app? I don't use it but it might be worth a shot.
Edit: I just ordered a GSM Galaxy Nexus and will be switching over to prepaid, so I'll let you know if it works with that phone.
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So how is your ID3 trading with ICS working? Are you streaming through Google music or playing cached music or actual mp3s on your phone? Just curious, might try to sync some actual mp3s to the phone instead of streaming or cached music.
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need recommendation for a good BT Headset.
i'm a student so my budget ain't high but i do need a good one with noise cancaletion so people will be able to hear me outside
What is your actual budget? I'd recommend Blueant: the V1x if money is really a concern. If you look at the stats the V1x is just the surplus V1 that they had in case people needed warranty replacements down the road so you can usually find it for a bit less: around $30 if all you get is the earpiece and the charging cable.
You can get the original V1 or the x with all the extra ear hooks and the inserts as well as car charger for about $55 and $40 respectively.
http://www.amazon.com/BlueAnt-V1-Bl...F8&qid=1345139692&sr=8-4&keywords=blueant+v1x
http://www.amazon.com/BlueAnt-V1X-C...F8&qid=1345139692&sr=8-1&keywords=blueant+v1x
looks small as hell...
my budget... 30$~40$
It's just the right size. Do you want a huge, weighty thing dangling from your ear? As I said you can get it for about $30 if all you get is the headset and USB charger. I think it's worth it for the inserts because you can leave it in your ear without the hook, but that's a matter of preference I suppose.
I recommend anything by PlanTronics that fits in your price range. I've always had good luck with their headsets and keyboards (seriously).
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I recommend anything by PlanTronics that fits in your price range. I've always had good luck with their headsets and keyboards (seriously).
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Ditto! I was about to say the same thing. :good:
DELL BH200 Bluetooth 2.0 Stereo Headset:good:
sorry to hijack thread, but along these lines, what's a good budget solution for bluetooth for calls in your car that's not a headset. I think there was a motorola device that clipped on to your cars sun visor. Anyone have any recommendations? I have just found headsets somewhat awkward.
I think I have an almost new planetronics Bluetooth headset. It was really nice, I bought it as a gift for my stepdad.
Shortly after that he got the Blue Parrot 250 something or other, it's made for truck drivers and heavy equipment operators and things like that and it suited him better.
I'll see what the model on the planetronics one is and if I can easily lay hands on it I might sell it to you cheap.
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I third the motion.
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Ditto! I was about to say the same thing. :good:
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I have also had great luck with them.
Well the jawbone icon hd is a good headset but out of your budget
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I've found that having a cheap backup (ordered mine online from China with free shipping) can save your bacon if your primary one dies on battery at a critical moment. The backup may not have the same quality, but if you're in the middle of a hands-free call, you'll have something to fall back on. My backup bluetooth battery seems to hold its charge for months at a time, so its not a big issue if you use it infrequently.
If you are looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth portable speaker... this thing rocks! It's the "Hdmx Jam", comes in a little jelly jar in several colors. Cost is 39.00 dollars at Bed Bath Beyond and can also be found on Amazon. You will be very surprised at the sound from this little jewel! Plays for about 4 hours on a charge, and charges via the included micro USB.
I wanted something that had a good sound but couldn't pay the hundreds of dollars for some of the wireless Bluetooth speakers out there. For the price, this can't be beat! Sounds as good as some of the top of line five times as expensive speakers. Hope you will give it a try, let me know what you think!
Granna said:
If you are looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth portable speaker... this thing rocks! It's the "Hdmx Jam", comes in a little jelly jar in several colors. Cost is 39.00 dollars at Bed Bath Beyond and can also be found on Amazon. You will be very surprised at the sound from this little jewel! Plays for about 4 hours on a charge, and charges via the included micro USB.
I wanted something that had a good sound but couldn't pay the hundreds of dollars for some of the wireless Bluetooth speakers out there. For the price, this can't be beat! Sounds as good as some of the top of line five times as expensive speakers. Hope you will give it a try, let me know what you think!
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I tought embedded speakers were alerady good enough and provided a good sound..is this really better? is it worth it?
This is room filling sound, a lot more than the speakers in the note 10.1. Watching a movie, streaming music, even You Tube videos sound so much better. Just my opinion, I thi nk it's worth it, and wanted to pass along an inexpensive choice to others, but we all have preferences and you may not want a wireless speaker at all. A decent portable Bluetooth speaker usually runs in the 200.00 range and this one really surprised me!
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I tought embedded speakers were alerady good enough and provided a good sound..is this really better? is it worth it?
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I own a slightly more expensive BT speaker and use it for more "room filling" sound, as the OP put it, but IMO for everyday use the built-in speakers are great.
@, OP-Thanks may pick that up today!
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I use the Belkin F8Z492TTP Bluetooth music receiver for my home stereo system, and that is what I call "room-filling sound". For 20 $ you get an adapter which can pair with up to 9 (!) gadgets. Sound is perfect,
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8Z492...7T79VS/ref=dp_ob_title_ce/181-4103335-2155248