Griffin 9501-TRIPCBL iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)
- Combines a powerful FM transmitter with an integrated charger in order to recharge your iPod
- Transmits clear music through your car stereo
- Features selectable LX and DX modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, best-possible RF technology, and Griffin's world-class industrial design
- Can operate anywhere from the 88.1 to 107.9 MHz frequencies; range of 10 to 30 feet
- Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch
Product Description
iTrip Auto, the newest addition to the iTrip lineup, is the most versatile iTrip to date, accommodating every dock connector iPod, including iPod nano and 5th Generation iPods with video. iTrip Auto combines Griffin's renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger.Designed specifically for use in the car, iTrip Auto's large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen affords quick, precise station selection and easy status at a glance.iTrip Auto uses the audio line out from the iPod's dock connector and optimizes the output volume. Speaker volume can be controlled solely from the car stereo controls, without having to adjust the iPod's volume level.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Griffin 9501-TRIPCB iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod combines Griffin's renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger. Designed specifically for use in the car, the iTrip Auto powerfully transmits clear music from your iPod through your car stereo, while the large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen affords quick, precise station selection and status at a glance. The Griffin 9501-TRIPCB is the most versatile iTrip to date, accommodating every dock connector iPod, including the iPod Nano and 5th-generation iPods videos. The iTrip Auto uses the audio line out from the iPod's dock connector and optimizes the output volume, allowing speaker volume to be controlled solely from the car stereo controls, without having to adjust the iPod's volume level. This unit features all the innovations of its predecessors, including selectable LX and DX modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, best-possible RF technology, and Griffin's world-class industrial design. The Griffin iTrip Auto is constructed with a built-in FM stereo antenna and a high-stability crystal oscillator with phase-lock loop control. This unit can operate anywhere from the 88.1 to 107.9 MHz frequencies, with a frequency response ranging from 50 Hz to 15 KHz, at a range from 10 to 30 feet. The 9501-TRIPCB is powered by an included 12-volt cigarette lighter power adapter that features an easily replaceable fuse through which it also charges your iPod. This unit comes in black, weighs 0.6 ounces, measures 0.49 x 2.84 inches (W x D) with a total length of 33.47 inches including the cord, and it's backed by a manufacturer's limited 1-year warranty. iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video
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Griffin 9501-TRIPCBL iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)
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- Publisher: Griffin Technologies
- Label: Griffin Technologies
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Summary: Charge and Play 2008-07-06
Comment: I love that this iTrip charges the iPod while you're listening and driving. When you need to leave and bring your iPod with you it has a full charge. The option to have stereo or mono is a great option. If you have a good signal (a lot of static on an FM channel) then the LX (stereo) option makes a huge difference. If you have a decent signal you might as well stick to the DX (mono) signal so you don't lose any sound quality. Another bonus is the backlit LCD, which is great when driving at night.
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Summary: Excellent product 2008-07-02
Comment: Arrived promptly as ordered. Read previous reviewed which suggested reducing treble on iPod. Product worked very well in two different cars including a trip from upstate NY to Ky with only a couple of station changes.
Recommend this product as well worth the money, worked as advertised.
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Summary: great transmitter 2008-06-23
Comment: I bought this as a replacement for my Monster FM transmitter, and I am very happy with it. I live in Chicago, and the transmitter does as good a job as the Monster in terms of strength and clarity of the signal. It also has a cable that actually clicks and locks into the dock;the docking end is very slim, so you can dock your ipod touch even when it is in a case. These were problems with the Cables to Go FM transmitter that I wasted my money on; it used to fall out of the dock and it also did not work with the case on my ipod. This Griffin FM transmitter solves all of these problems, and for this price it is a steal. I've owned 3 FM transmitters for my ipod, and this one is the best.
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Summary: Extremely satisfied 2008-06-22
Comment: I live in metrowest Boston, which means I get a little less radio stations then I would if I lived right in the city. This transmitter works really well for my ipod. Anytime I experience a bit of interference, I just change over to the next station. I have four presets on my radio that are ipod stations, and it works quite well. I've been very satisfied with this product.
I DO experience interference when someone else is nearby with their own transmitter, or when I'm in a "bad area", ie, a place where I normally get terrible cell phone reception too. But like I said, I just find another frequency. I like being able to use the preset button so it'll automatically find a frequency I can use.
One thing I am disappointed by - and I was aware of this before I bought it - but the sound quality is lacking. I can have the volume on my radio turned up all the way and the sound still isn't as loud as I'd like it to be. I'm not sure why this is. Maybe because the frequency I'm using isn't very strong? I don't have this problem when I use the CD player or regular radio station in my car. I've played with the sound settings on my ipod as well but it hasn't helped. Using the "DX" setting on the transmitter helps a little.
All in all, I really like it, and I use it everyday when I commute to work, I just wish the sound quality was better.
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Summary: The Griffin 9501 is a great little product 2008-06-19
Comment: I originally ordered and tried to use a Griffin product that held my iPod and plugged into the cigaretter lighter in my car. The product did not fit well in the space around the lighter and I had great difficulty making adjustments (such as changing the FM station when driving from one region to another).
So I opted for simplicity. The 9501 consists of a lighter plug-in, a small control box and an iPod adapter on a three foot cord. First, the FM signal feature generally functions well. Expect periodic problems in areas with high FM channel density. But this occurs with any unit using FM to link into your car's sound system.
What is really neat is the little control box with a channel preset feature. Driving along I can quickly and safely change from one FM channel to another using the preset button. It holds five channels I believe. Searching for non-programmed channel is also easy using the toggle button. Since the box is on a wire I can hold it in front of me to change the channel without taking my eyes off the road.
Having the iPod attached to a cord also provides a significant safety advantage. Again, I can hold the iPod in front of me to change play lists without taking my eyes off the road. And when I'm not using the iPod the entire unit can be wrapped up and put in the glove compartment.
Before going too "hi tech" I would highly recommend giving this little device a try. Again, realize that using FM transmission for access to your car's sound system will always result in moments of distortion. If you are real stickler for sound quality then pay the money and hard wire your iPod into the sound system. But if you an occasional user like me with an average "ear" take a look at the 9501.
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