Customer Reviews

Sprint Anycom FIPO Bluetooth v2.0 Stereo Receiver w/Dock Connector for iPod Speakers - Make your iPod Speakers Wireless!

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This is VERY well priced for it can do. I use it to convert my cars ipod adapter to something that'll stream my phone's audio so I can listen to all digital radio. This works perfectly. My cars steering wheel controls WORK with my blackberry's media player and will work with next, previous, seeking etc. Basically any function my ipod and phone share, the car will now control it. The only downside is that when get a call, that the call audio doesnt go through the stereo, but that's not really what I want it for anyway so I'm not complaining at all. Basically I bought this so I didnt have to install a 250 dollar stereo just for an aux adapter for my phone. 20 dollars will replace it. BUY

To the people of [...] - wait until this is available because this will help anyone who wants bluetooth audio in their car but only have an ipod adapter. this doesnt send calls through though only music, radio apps, and any other non call related audio.

Tried this on a 2010 Audi A4 with 3G MMI and it did't work. Tried it on our 2010 Mercedes GL with the iPod kit, and it also didn't work.

This was recommended as a way to get bluetooth streaming audio on Infiniti EX35's and FX35's. Unfortunately Infiniti changed something in the iPod interface in the '10 model year, and the Fipo is no longer recognized as an iPod by the audio system. Recommendations for an Infiniti-compatible bluetooth receiver that enables the stearing wheel controls appreciated.

This being one of my first experiences with Bluetooth audio modules of this kind, I wasn't sure quite what to expect in terms of audio quality. My main goal for it was provide some convenience in my 2006 VW Jetta, by not having to physically plug my iPhone into the stereo dock connector. Unfortunately, the sound quality is pretty wretched, even by the relatively low standards of the stock stereo and speakers. The audio sounds roughly similar to all those FM transmitters that were popular several years ago to accomplish the same task.

I would not call myself an audiophile, but I do recognize subpar sound quality when I hear it, and, sadly, this module exhibits it. As far as the rest of the features, the Bluetooth connectivity works roughly as expected, and I experienced no particularly untoward issues in this area, assuming you're patient with the module during connection/reconnection.

The only things this module has going for it are small size and low price.

I bought this device expecting too high I think.

I normally set my iPod to its docking station and I get the best sound quality as the speakers can give as there is no communication loss.

Of course when you use a bluetooth device, the bandwith is limited and there is a loss in transmission.

Anyway the sound quality is quite good and as you can control the volume from your iPod/iPhone the best result is when your speakers are at almost max volume.

If you want to make your speakers wireless, this is a very good device to do the job.

I plugged this little guy in and within 30 seconds I was listening to music from my phone! Better still, the steering wheel controls worked for advancing to the next and previous songs as well! When a call came in it was not routed to the speakers though. The only real complaint is the sound quality. There is a slight humm/hiss when it is connected. It's so slight that I actually can't hear it while driving though so it really isn't anything to complain about I guess. I am using it with a Blackberry Curve 8320. Overall I am very pleased with this purchase. You can't beat the price!

I'm now using it with a droid x and it is working well.

Sounds worse than my Aux jack in my car. Figured this would be pure digital, but it comes out very muddy sounding. Sounds Horrible.

I found this product about a month ago hoping it would be the solution to all my car troubles. And it kind of was. It worked. It wirelessly hooked my bluetooth enable device to any iPod dock. HOWEVER! The audio quality was TERRIBLE. The treble is very tinny and blows out when songs go very him/ loud. Im convinced this is not my phone's problem or my speakers problem because I used my computer and 3 other speakers, and ALL shared the terrible audio quality. I also tried every conceivable combination of volume, but nothing could cover up the awful audio quality.

Why Im really writing this review is to tell everyone about another product that is exactly the same and is HALF the price and WORKS PERFECTLY. Go to Ebay and search for "Bluetooth a2dp ipod adapter dock". There is an unbranded product that is just a black/ white slab that is just perfect. THIS product is exactly what the Sprint FIPO hopes to be. The sound quality is PERFECT and I have been using it ever since.

All and all, I would NEVER EVER NEVER recommend this to anyone. The audio quality is so bad that it compares to those fm transmitters. PLEASE GO TO EBAY AND BUY THE OTHER PERFECT ONE.

P.S. though the product was terrible, the seller was very accommodating and even sent me another one to try out. Sadly I am still returning them.

Using it to convert the ipod cable in the glovebox of my 2009 Mercedes e320 Bluetec to a bluetooth receiver for my HTC Evo phone. It works great-- simple to set up. I'm very disappointed with the sound however- it's similar to using an FM transmitter- maybe a little better. Lots of bass drop-off, tinnier treble. It definitely works well tho.

I had an Alpine car stereo with an Ipod cable that I had routed into the glove compartment. I wanted to convert to A2DP bluetooth capability to play music from my new Android phone, but did not want to replace the head unit. This device provided me that capability and works exactly as advertised. I had not problem pairing the unit with my phone. I set the car stereo to "Ipod" and can play streaming music from Rhapsody or MP3s stored on the phone. This bluetooth connector transcodes the Ipod control signals so that I can pause and skip songs wirelessly, so it provides a lot more capability than an FM transmitter.

The sound quality is generally very good--there is none of the interference I have experienced on any of the FM transmitters I have used. There does seem to be some loss in dynamic range, though I have not tried the device with any other bluetooth equipped players (in other words, it might be my phone).

I did plug this device into the Ipod dock on my Phillips bookshelf stereo system and found that it does not work--the blue power light toggles on and off and I cannot connect my phone. This lack of universal compatibility is the only reason I am not giving it a five star rating.