Review by Graham Knight for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger Rating:
Pros: Comes with a fairly good instruction booklet. But, to be frank, you don’t need it unless you are a complete technophobe; the operation of the equipment is quite intuitive. I just plugged it into the cigar lighter socket; found a frequency that was spare on the car radio; tuned the device to that frequency and hey presto! I had almost cd quality music blaring out of the speakers.
Cons: There is an annoying buzzing noise in the silence between the tracks, this disappears completely when music is playing. I’m not sure what it will be like with the spoken word. Also, I found that the plug was a very tight fit in my car’s cigar lighter socket which made removal a tad fiddly.
Overall this is an extremely good buy, good value for money and well worth the 5 star rating.
Review by Jonathan D. Hall for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger Rating:
When looking for an FM Transmitter to enable me to listen to my MP3 player through the car radio, the reviews mentioning an annoying noise between tracks put me off of the Logic 3, so I bought the Kensington Universal FM transmitter. It has been a real pain to use – with weak transmission requiring several frequency changes. Switching on the heated rear window in my Vauxhall Vectra blocks the transmission of the signal to the car aerial. With the Kensington, the unit itself plugs into the cigarette lighter, therefore the unit can only be positioned there. The Kensington was so useless, that I stopped using my MP3 player in the car and put my CD’s back in. Giving up on the Kensington, I have now purchased a Logic 3 transmitter and what a difference! The build quality is 100 times better than the Kensington and the display is much easier to read. In use, the Logic 3 does exactly what it should, takes the music from my MP3 player and transmits it to my car radio. Switching on my heated rear window causes no reception issues whatsoever. The reception is always crystal clear. As mentioned in other reviews, it is true that there is some hissing between tracks, but it is very quiet hissing indeed, no worse than the noise between tracks on a vinyl record (showing my age here). I only picked up on the hissing noice because having read the reviews here, I listened out for it, otherwise it really isn’t noticeable. I don’t actually think is is a hissing noise, I think it is just that between tracks, the car radio is not receiving any music from the MP3 player and all you are hearing is barely noticeable background. The Logic 3 has a long lead which plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. This is great because you can then position the unit wherever you want to, much better than plugging the unit itself into the cigarette lighter socket without a lead. If you are thinking of buying an FM transmitter for use in your car, then in my opinion the Logic 3 is the one to go for.
Review by N95 fan for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger Rating:
I rarely write a review but thought in this case I wanted to leave feedback for others as I struggled myself so much to find a recommended product without several problem reviews.
And after having read about all kinds of quality problems with other units I am very happy to have found the Logic3 as it works extremely well.
Sound quality – very good, just like an FM station with good reception! I have quite high standards for music quality and am totally happy with the sound quality. (There is a faint hiss between tracks but only audible when stationary with engine switched off, so does not impact music enjoyment whatsoever. Could be more of an issue with spoken word at higher volume levels but still minor compared to other problems reported with other devices).
Performance/ Reception – Found a frequency that was empty in the countryside no problem. I only realised when I got back into town and turned the device off that there was a partial signal of a pirate station on the frequency. In other words when the device was on it was easily enough to completely drown out the other signal (in North London).
Frequencies – full FM range, I believe higher ones (100 MHz and above) are stronger signal for short range so maximum quality.
Other – power for device from cig lighter. 2 other sockets – 1 for iPod, 1 for standard 3.5mm earphone socket (I am using the latter with Sony MP3 player). iPod one apparently can charge device too and this charging function can be switched on or off at will with a separate switch – but I have not tested this as don’t have iPod)
Price – yes it is a little more expensive than some others but perhaps thats why it works so well
Overall – recommended. What a life-changer, no more buring CDs to put in the changer. Bliss…
Review by Ms. N. Nottingham for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger Rating:
I live in North Norfolk and use these transmitters with my IPAQ, iPod nano, Sony CD Player and Nokia N95
Pros: Looks brilliant, sleek and smooth design. Annoying ring is a mild buzz!
Cons: Can’t use it unless you’re in the car (unless you have cigarette chargers in your house…) Can’t adjust the volume using the iPod though, you have to turn the actual stereo down, but you can do this on anything plugged in by the 3.5 mm
IN THE BOX:
You get the actual device with one lead for the cigarette car charger, and one for the adaptors (iPod and 3.5 mm headphone) these are permenantly connected
LOOKS:
Sleek, smooth and black. Looks smart if you like. The paint rubs off the buttons easily though. Super bright screen which displays the frequency or the setting (500, 501, 502 etc up to 509)
ROBUST:
Seems good, no breakages yet. Feels sturdy as well. the wires are thick so unlikely to snap or break
EDIT: I have noticed a couple of other people commenting on this, do be aware if you are constantly plugging it in and unplugging it the screw in the end may come loose, just keep an eye on it!
SOUNDS:
Sounds great! My only problem sound wise is that you can’t adjust the volume using the device, you have to use the radio, which is ok but I’ve got used to being able to quickly make it quieten when I needed it to. You can do this with the 3.5 mm socket though… a slight design hitch?
BATTERY:
Very quick charge through this device to the iPod. My only problem with the battery life is that you can’t run it without being plugged into a car. I use mine in my room and at work, which obviously are two places where I don’t have cigarette chargers!
EXTRA FEATURES:
The charge of the iPod is the only one, which works fantastically. Its also optional so you don’t over charge the iPod, brilliant
THE ANNOYING IN CAR WHISTLE:
…is actually more of a low buzz with this, and easily drowned out. Result!
CONCLUSION:
Worth the money if you are only planning to use it in the car, if you want to use it at home, or work its impossible. Good screen and easy to use/set up. Plays through all of my devices fantastically. Definitely recommend.
Review by J. Benjamin for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger Rating:
Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car ChargerBought this in February to replace a transmitter that was stolen from my car and another sub-standard replacement. It is easy to use with my Creative Zen player and the sound is good for a wide range of music. I live in Birmingham and commute to Leamington and haven’t had any problems with interference.
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Review by Graham Knight for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger
Rating:
Pros: Comes with a fairly good instruction booklet. But, to be frank, you don’t need it unless you are a complete technophobe; the operation of the equipment is quite intuitive. I just plugged it into the cigar lighter socket; found a frequency that was spare on the car radio; tuned the device to that frequency and hey presto! I had almost cd quality music blaring out of the speakers.
Cons: There is an annoying buzzing noise in the silence between the tracks, this disappears completely when music is playing. I’m not sure what it will be like with the spoken word. Also, I found that the plug was a very tight fit in my car’s cigar lighter socket which made removal a tad fiddly.
Overall this is an extremely good buy, good value for money and well worth the 5 star rating.
Review by Jonathan D. Hall for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger
Rating:
When looking for an FM Transmitter to enable me to listen to my MP3 player through the car radio, the reviews mentioning an annoying noise between tracks put me off of the Logic 3, so I bought the Kensington Universal FM transmitter. It has been a real pain to use – with weak transmission requiring several frequency changes. Switching on the heated rear window in my Vauxhall Vectra blocks the transmission of the signal to the car aerial. With the Kensington, the unit itself plugs into the cigarette lighter, therefore the unit can only be positioned there. The Kensington was so useless, that I stopped using my MP3 player in the car and put my CD’s back in. Giving up on the Kensington, I have now purchased a Logic 3 transmitter and what a difference! The build quality is 100 times better than the Kensington and the display is much easier to read. In use, the Logic 3 does exactly what it should, takes the music from my MP3 player and transmits it to my car radio. Switching on my heated rear window causes no reception issues whatsoever. The reception is always crystal clear. As mentioned in other reviews, it is true that there is some hissing between tracks, but it is very quiet hissing indeed, no worse than the noise between tracks on a vinyl record (showing my age here). I only picked up on the hissing noice because having read the reviews here, I listened out for it, otherwise it really isn’t noticeable. I don’t actually think is is a hissing noise, I think it is just that between tracks, the car radio is not receiving any music from the MP3 player and all you are hearing is barely noticeable background. The Logic 3 has a long lead which plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. This is great because you can then position the unit wherever you want to, much better than plugging the unit itself into the cigarette lighter socket without a lead. If you are thinking of buying an FM transmitter for use in your car, then in my opinion the Logic 3 is the one to go for.
Review by N95 fan for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger
Rating:
I rarely write a review but thought in this case I wanted to leave feedback for others as I struggled myself so much to find a recommended product without several problem reviews.
And after having read about all kinds of quality problems with other units I am very happy to have found the Logic3 as it works extremely well.
Sound quality – very good, just like an FM station with good reception! I have quite high standards for music quality and am totally happy with the sound quality. (There is a faint hiss between tracks but only audible when stationary with engine switched off, so does not impact music enjoyment whatsoever. Could be more of an issue with spoken word at higher volume levels but still minor compared to other problems reported with other devices).
Performance/ Reception – Found a frequency that was empty in the countryside no problem. I only realised when I got back into town and turned the device off that there was a partial signal of a pirate station on the frequency. In other words when the device was on it was easily enough to completely drown out the other signal (in North London).
Frequencies – full FM range, I believe higher ones (100 MHz and above) are stronger signal for short range so maximum quality.
Other – power for device from cig lighter. 2 other sockets – 1 for iPod, 1 for standard 3.5mm earphone socket (I am using the latter with Sony MP3 player). iPod one apparently can charge device too and this charging function can be switched on or off at will with a separate switch – but I have not tested this as don’t have iPod)
Price – yes it is a little more expensive than some others but perhaps thats why it works so well
Overall – recommended. What a life-changer, no more buring CDs to put in the changer. Bliss…
Review by Ms. N. Nottingham for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger
Rating:
I live in North Norfolk and use these transmitters with my IPAQ, iPod nano, Sony CD Player and Nokia N95
Pros: Looks brilliant, sleek and smooth design. Annoying ring is a mild buzz!
Cons: Can’t use it unless you’re in the car (unless you have cigarette chargers in your house…) Can’t adjust the volume using the iPod though, you have to turn the actual stereo down, but you can do this on anything plugged in by the 3.5 mm
IN THE BOX:
You get the actual device with one lead for the cigarette car charger, and one for the adaptors (iPod and 3.5 mm headphone) these are permenantly connected
LOOKS:
Sleek, smooth and black. Looks smart if you like. The paint rubs off the buttons easily though. Super bright screen which displays the frequency or the setting (500, 501, 502 etc up to 509)
ROBUST:
Seems good, no breakages yet. Feels sturdy as well. the wires are thick so unlikely to snap or break
EDIT: I have noticed a couple of other people commenting on this, do be aware if you are constantly plugging it in and unplugging it the screw in the end may come loose, just keep an eye on it!
SOUNDS:
Sounds great! My only problem sound wise is that you can’t adjust the volume using the device, you have to use the radio, which is ok but I’ve got used to being able to quickly make it quieten when I needed it to. You can do this with the 3.5 mm socket though… a slight design hitch?
BATTERY:
Very quick charge through this device to the iPod. My only problem with the battery life is that you can’t run it without being plugged into a car. I use mine in my room and at work, which obviously are two places where I don’t have cigarette chargers!
EXTRA FEATURES:
The charge of the iPod is the only one, which works fantastically. Its also optional so you don’t over charge the iPod, brilliant
THE ANNOYING IN CAR WHISTLE:
…is actually more of a low buzz with this, and easily drowned out. Result!
CONCLUSION:
Worth the money if you are only planning to use it in the car, if you want to use it at home, or work its impossible. Good screen and easy to use/set up. Plays through all of my devices fantastically. Definitely recommend.
Review by J. Benjamin for Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car Charger
Rating:
Logic3 MIP168K FM Transmitter and Car ChargerBought this in February to replace a transmitter that was stolen from my car and another sub-standard replacement. It is easy to use with my Creative Zen player and the sound is good for a wide range of music. I live in Birmingham and commute to Leamington and haven’t had any problems with interference.