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- Easy to use, sounds great
- Very easy to use, displays song/artist on my radio!
- Took a bit to figure out. Indispensible once you get it!
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Kensington 33364 RDS FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPods
Manufacturer: Kensington
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Product Features:
- Plays your iPod wirelessly through your automobile's FM stereo, on any FM station, while simultaneously charging your iPod
- RDS function will digitize song information, such as song title and artist name, and send it via RDS to a car stereo along with the music
- Features Aerielle wireless technology for superior audio and noise filtration, and ClearFM circuitry for richer lows, crisper highs, and better stereo separation
- Compatible with iPod Nano (Gen 1,2); iPod (Gen 1,2,4)
- Includes on/off switch to prevent battery drain, a unique design to fit most hard-to-reach car power outlets, and easy-to-use pre-sets to lock in your favorite stations
ASIN: B000FIP7DC
Release Date: 2006-08-01
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Product Description
While listening to your iPod, see the song and artist's name displayed on car stereo using the patent-pending RDS FM Transmitter & Car Charger for iPod. ClearFM technology reduces noise and enhances stereo separation providing superior wireless audio quality and FM reception. Unique design to fit most hard-to-reach car power outlets Black body and stainless steel accents to complement car interior ClearFM technology reduces noise and enhances stereo separation providing superior wireless audio quality and FM reception System Requirements - Made for all iPod models with 30-pin dock connector except 3G iPods. Special RDS feature works with iPod nano or iPod with video and requires an RDS enabled stereo. RDS is available in various vehicle models offered by leading automakers.
Amazon.com Product Description
You've never heard sound this great from an FM transmitter this small before. The Kensington 33364 RDS FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPods plays your iPod wirelessly through your automobile's FM stereo, on any FM station, while simultaneously charging your iPod, making it ideal for listeners who want to enjoy their favorite songs with the quality of their vehicle stereos while driving.
This unit includes such features as Aerielle wireless technology for superior audio and noise filtration; ClearFM circuitry for richer lows, crisper highs, and better stereo separation; the utilization of your high-resolution iPod LCD screen for easy viewing of station information; and RDS FM technology. Radio Data Systems (RDS) is a sub-frequency of FM radio that gets sent along with a normal music signal, and allows text to be displayed on RDS-enabled radios. The Kensington patent-pending RDS FM Transmitter will digitize song information, such as song title and artist name, and send it via RDS to a car stereo along with the music. RDS is now available in various vehicle models offered by leading automakers, as well as many modern after-market car stereo systems.
The Kensington 33364 not only charges your iPod while it is in use, but includes an on/off switch to prevent battery drain. This transmitter has a black body and stainless-steel accents to complement your car's interior, a unique design to fit most hard-to-reach car power outlets, and easy-to-use pre-sets to lock in your favorite stations. Best of all, the unit requires no software, or cables and wires to your stereo, so playing your favorite iPod tunes in your car is as easy as 1-2-3.
Made for all iPods with a 30-pin dock connector except 3G iPods--including first- and second-generation iPod nanos as well as first-, second-, and fourth-generation iPods--the Kensington FM transmitter is backed by Kensington's 2-year warranty. User's should note the RDS feature requires the iPod nano or iPod video in order to function properly, although the FM transmitter will work with any of the above iPods.
What's in the Box
Kensington 33364 RDS FM transmitter and auto charger, a user's manual and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Product.......2007-12-06
this is an excellent product. I have RDS on my radio and just love the fact that I can now see the songs playing on my iPod through the display on my radio. I've purchased 4 of these because the tip comes loose if you're not careful. I did get a replacement within 14 days of notifying the manufacture.
A good buy.......2007-12-05
I gave this transmitter five stars not because I think it is amazing, but because I think it is a good $50 solution to a $300 problem. What you should do is take your car to a stereo shop and have them install a deck that has a line-in signal so you can directly connect your IPod to your car. But I decided to be cheap too.
I just got a new commuter car. It has stock speakers and a stock head unit with a tape deck (If you have a CD player then just burn CDs on the computer, you'll be much happier). I wanted to listen to my music but didn't want to spend the money upgrading such a cheap car that I was planning on running into the ground anyway. Enter the Kensington IPod Transmitter. Lured by the easy fix I purchased it and am very happy I did. On a side note, my car radio doesn't even have the RDS feature so I can't tell you how well that part works. I got this unit because the low profile charger/transmitter was the only thing that would fit in my cigarette lighter.
Before you even consider this product, you need to address two important questions. Do you have any free radio channels in your area (one that is completely void of even a faint signal)? If you live in an area where there are a lot of radio stations then chances are you will be fighting the entire ride for a free frequency and you should look at some option besides an FM transmitter. Second, do you have any aftermarket stereo products in your car (speakers, head unit) or a manufacturer upgraded stereo? If you have spent even a dime on your stereo, then you won't be happy with the music quality. It plays music well but isn't entirely distortion free, more noticeably at high volumes. So to why I like it...
I like that it charges my IPod on the go while playing music thru the radio. This has filled a huge void in my hour long commute to work. The preset buttons are nice to have when I get in an area where a station is using the frequency I normally use. The off button is reassuring to know I am not killing my car battery. The use of the IPod screen to see what radio station you are broadcasting on is nifty to say the least. The part that inserts into the cigarette lighter is low profile enough to fit into the tight space in my car. Transmit power has not been a problem for me. The cord is long enough to give me flexibility on where to keep the IPod in my car. Lots of good things to say about the unit, but it is not all praiseworthy.
There are things that I don't like about the unit. First and foremost, when on the freeway I have to crank the stereo up due to road noise. At this higher volume distortion becomes discernible. It isn't bad, but it is there. The unit seems frail. Nothing is broken yet, but I wouldn't feel comfortable letting someone else mess with it for fear they would break it. Certainly it isn't toddler proof. I don't like that the connector blocks the ear phones. If I want to listen to the radio and a passenger wants to listen to something else on my IPod using headphones then they have to disconnect the unit from the charger to get at the headphone jack. When switching stations it is a very uneasy transition. Let's say I switch my car radio to 107.7 and then set the transmitter to the same frequency, Well there is a sequence of about 2 seconds from that point where the music is off and on (the unit seems to be thinking and trying to catch up). Last, the cord which gave me such great flexibility seems to be too long. In earnest, it just gets in the way most of the time.
All in all, I would buy it again knowing what I know now. It is a good unit, and a real easy way to get your IPod playing in your car. Hope that helps.
Easy to use, sounds great.......2007-08-31
I bought this for my 4G iPod nano, and it works great. I drove about 300 miles away from home, and only had to change the frequency twice. My only beef, and it's so minor that it's hardly worth noting, is that you can't move backwards on the transmitter itself to find a useable station. Other than that, though, it's great. Two thumbs up!
Very easy to use, displays song/artist on my radio!.......2007-05-17
Read the short manual before you use it and you shouldn't have any problems with the operation. I had some problems finding a case for my Gen5 80g iPod that would accept the part that plugs into the iPod. This linked one worked though >>Griffin Reflect Chrome Mirrored Case for iPod 5G w/Video. It's nice to just make a play list instead of burning a bunch of cds. Also, I have room in my console and glove box for other things now! Finding a station without much interference took a minute but after that the sound quality was great. RDS displays the song title and band on my dash (of my 2004 Chevy Caviler). I'm just loving it. If you're looking for a car charger/FM transmitter for your iPod this is the one to get.
Took a bit to figure out. Indispensible once you get it!.......2007-03-30
When you get one of these, you'll wonder how you lived without it. They should package these with the iPod as the car package. Unfortunately, one must take care of these things as they are fragile: if you step on one that's sitting on the floor in the back of the car partly frozen to the carpet because it's been 14 degrees out and you spilled a small amount of coffee back there when you were tossing the almost empty Starbucks cup for garbage later. Well, it kind of exploded. But I can't live without it. Buying another today.
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If you're serious about home-theater sound, a home-theater surround sound receiver is about your best choice for broad connectivity and high quality performance. Perhaps the most daunting task is finding and connecting the right speaker system. Onkyo has assembled quite a great speaker system for you and, with included color-coded cables, installation into your receiver is relatively simple. After all, its all about home entertainment and you deserve an easy routs to achieving pleasure that you can continually appreciate. That's where this Onkyo SKS-HT240 comes into the picture and the sound field. It looks good too! Frequency Response - 27 Hz - 150 Hz (Subwoofer) Includes connecting cable Onkyo USA 2 Years Parts and Labor Warranty
Customer Reviews:
Modest home theater? Look no further........2007-12-11
I have a small setup in a small living room, so I don't need house-filling sound. However, I also didn't want to spend much because I will be buying a better system in the future for a larger room. The Onkyo HT240 set more than satisfies my every desire for clear, crisp, substantial sound. It is no wonder this speaker system has received so many excellent reviews both from customers (such as the ones here at Amazon) and from professionals and audiophiles.
Set up is a breeze due to color-coded wires that are long lengths for larger rooms. The instructions are well-written, with easy-to-follow diagrams (fairly unusual for electronics equipment) if you need more detailed guidance. The spring-tabbed connections work very well and have a strong, high-quality feel.
The subwoofer is large and fills the room with a wonderfully substantial and deep bass and the control knob works smoothly and is of very high quality. You can adjust the bass all the way from silent to overwhelming. The rest of the speakers have a clear sound that enables the smallest details to be heard -- it's just amazing the amount of clarity you can detect with and between the various combinations of speakers when you adjust your receiver. The response is instantaneous and the highs are clean, with absolutely no hiss. This excellent quality is found within the entire range of sound; I've not been able to find any weaknesses, although I'm no expert. I listen mainly to classical music and classic rock and watch a wide variety of movies. I can hear things in all these formats that ordinary speakers simply wouldn't pick up and many old CDs sound as if they've been remastered. My receiver is a mid-priced Denon and the power output is a perfect match for this Onkyo system -- never too much, never too little. Even at extremely low volumes, every single satellite picks up the signals sent them and renders the sounds beautifully.
These speakers are also very attractive. The housing of the satellites is matte extruded aluminum, with polished chrome caps on the tops and bottoms. The chrome accents are continued on the grilles of black fabric and the Onkyo label is subtle in a dark gray. The subwoofer is large and will overhang a standard bookcase cabinet, so measure carefully. Its finish is in a slightly metallic dark gray with standby/on light that changes from orange to green, standby to on. (This light is small and very subtle.) I purchased two sets of matching speaker stands made for this set as well as an additional satellite, making my configuration a 7.1 setup.
I shopped around for several weeks for a good set of inexpensive speakers. I listened to brands such as JBL, NHT, Yamaha, Sony, Infinity and when I compared prices to sound, these beat them all hands down. The sound is better than many far more expensive systems and although they aren't for a large room, they are perfect for a modest-sized and modestly priced home theater system. Good speakers are one of the most important features of a good system and I cannot recommend these highly enough. That they look really great is a welcome bonus.
Nice Matching High End Looking Speakers and its a BARGAIN !!.......2007-10-12
BLA, BLA, BLA, BLA, enough said. This is as close as you can get to a high end system without spending a bundle. I paired it with the Onkyo TX-SR705S and it sounded impressive. Its an excellent speaker for the money. Just pair it with a good reciever and your definitely good to go.
Excellent speaker system.......2007-09-24
This speaker system provides great sound and matches the decor of my 50 inch Panasonic plasma TV. Highly recommended. Quick delivery from J&R.
It Sounds Better than BOSS.........2007-08-19
I own this speaker system and I LOVE IT!!!
I think it sounds better than Boss system or at least same level with the Boss but at low cost.
You don't need to buy expensive & fancy sound system. If you get this, I don't think you will regreat it.
Only thing that I don't like is that cleaning clothes parts (the black parts are not plastic or whatever. it is very thin fabric. Therefore, you might need to take it easy when you clean or dust) of the speakers. Overall, you will be happy of this speakers and it will look very nice in your livingroom... :)
Onkyo SKS-HT240 Speakers.......2007-06-15
I just bought a Sharp HDTV, Onkyo AV(674)receiver, Oppo DVD player and the Onkyo SKS-HT240 speakers. These speakers are by far and away the smartest thing I bought in this setup. The sound is terrific and the speakers are very attractive. Highly recommend you consider them.
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