Wireless MP3/WMA FM Transmitter with USB Port and Auxiliary Input with Remote

by VR3

Product Features

• MP3/WMA FM Modulator with SD Card Slot, USB Port, and Audio Input
• Plays All your Audio Devices Wire-Free through your Car's Stereo System FM Radio
• Easy to Read Display Shows Pre-Set FM Stations and ID3 Data Information- Song, Title, Artist, Album, or Genre* *ID3 data must be present.
• Large Buttons and Adjustable, Six-Postion Body allow for easy operation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 4.3 x 1.8 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FCI7KS
• Item model number: VRFM9R
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,477 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From Virtual Reality Sound Labs, this MP3/WMA FM Modulator with USB Port and Audio Input plays music from your MP3/WMA Player, DVD Player, Flash Drive, SD Card, or other portable device on your automobile radio. This sleek, portable MP3/WMA device player plugs into your car's 12 Volt outlet and transmits audio from just about any source equipped with a standard mini jack. For a truly wireless experience, plug your flash drive or SD Card into its USB port or SD Card Slot and use the built-in Play, Pause, Volume, Shuffle, and Track Selection Controls to play your MP3 and WMA files. Features Last Song Played, Last Song Memory, and ID3 Technology that displays song title, artist, album, and genre if ID3 data is present. The easy to read digital display shows you which one of its possible 16 frequencies it is broadcasting. Six position, flexible-joint body allows for ease of use even in tight spots. Standard USB Port. Audio Cable included. 12 Volt Wire-Free Transmission

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some faults but still a neat device, September 3, 2006

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JP (Hendersonville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless MP3/WMA FM Transmitter with USB Port and Auxiliary Input with Remote (Misc.)

Having the ability to play digital music via MP3 Player/iPod, SD Card or USB memory makes this a very versatile device. However the great features are marred by a few faults that will require attention by the manufacturer to make this a truely great device.

The first problem is that one needs to tune to the frequency it is transmiting on manually, scanning using the seek feature of a car radio skips over the weak signal it puts out. Definately need to set a preset on the radio.

Which brings us to the next fault. Compared to FM radio stations the device is fairly quiet even when turned up to it's highest volume output. A 'buzz' can be heard when it is transmiting, turning the volume way down does not reduce this at all. The quality was disappointing, I expected CD quaility and didn't get it. I also found that the sound lacked bass, FM radio stations sound much better. These faults occurs on several vehicles and is not a vehicle or radio fault.

As pointed out by other posters, the USB port is inoperative, refusing to play MP3 files the SD card reader has no problems with. (Update: I have found one Dell 256MB USB drive it does work with half the time, not totally reliable but better than nothing).

The advertised ID3 feature is nothing of the sort, it shows the file name only, not the ID3 tag information.

One really neat feature is the auto-resume. It continues on the track it was on prior to being powered off, even if you remove the SD card and add files to it!!! That I do like.

It needs an on/off switch to save you having to unplug the device when parking the vehicle for an extended period. It keeps playing music after the car is turned off. OK you can pause it, but it still is powered up.

The unit is white which looks great IMHO.

I'll give the manufacturer the opportnity to repair the faulty USB port before considering a return. The other faults are to be expected on a relatively inexpensive device.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It truly works!, June 20, 2006

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S. Yu "WHTSNKR" (Fremont, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless MP3/WMA FM Transmitter with USB Port and Auxiliary Input with Remote (Misc.)

I had tried so many FM transimitters (5+ diff models) and this is the only one trully works. Even the channel you selected is not fully "empty", the music is neither intruppted nor carrying annoying noise! And you never have to worry about running out of battery, too.

LCD display is small. Features wise is adequate for such device. Music quality is OK (don't compare it to your CD player). Control is simple and straight forward- this is important when you are drive!

I had purchased this for more than two month and I use it on everyday commutes happily. Overall, this is the only (economy; less than 50 bucks) FM transimitter that really works for me.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VRFM9 - Solid Product, July 19, 2006

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Michael Honeycutt (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless MP3/WMA FM Transmitter with USB Port and Auxiliary Input with Remote (Misc.)

To begin, what I don't like about this product:

1. LCD is difficult to read (forget about trying to drive and read it).

2. The random/shuffle feature can take up to a 1.5 minutes to go to the next song *if* you have have hundreds of MP3s on your USB drive. Having only 50 to 75 MP3s causes no problem for the randomize feature, and I noticed no delay when playing the MP3 in order. It has an external jack so you can easily connect your IPod/other MP3 player, and I suspect since that device would be handling the randomization, there would be no delay between songs.

Now, what I love about the VRFM9:

1. Ease of use.

2. Flexible neck - should work in most situations.

3. Random/shuffle feature.

4. 16 FM channels to pick from.

5. Memory so you can continue with the same song (at the beginning) after turning your car off then on.

6. Doesn't scream "Steal Me" like an IPod would.

7. Displays the ID3 info of the MP3 playing (though the screen is difficult to read).

Given how flash/thumb/memory drives have dropped in price, you can have a great way to play your MP3 in your car and only spend $100 to $125 (including buying new flash drives).

I should tell you I'm not connected with Amazon or RoadMaster in any way - just a happy customer.

Mike Honeycutt