Best Audio Component Amplifiers
DUAL-LINK CONNECTION & WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once and the Bluetooth range up to 30 feet in open space without obstacles.And it also could compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone, MP3, tablet, etc, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."
"When comparing a direct aux cable's sound quality to this bkue tooth device, there was only a difference of about 2-4 levels in volume. In otherwords, when the direct aux cable is at volume 39, this device will sound similar at maybe 42/43-ish."
If your car stereo has no Bluetooth function;or if you are wondering how to get your songs to your car stereo,Mpow Bluetooth Receiver is right for you with its easy installation and intuitive controls.So you can enjoy your personal playlist and favorite podcast inside your car and vehicle. Connect the receiver to your car stereo: With the 3.5mm studio adapter or the 3.5mm audio cable to connect your car stereo and Mpow. Pairing Steps: (1)Before using the receiver first time,please be sure to have it fully charged. (2)Connect Mpow with your car stereo. (3)Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. (4)Turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone. (5)Search for the Bluetooth devices and select “MPOW”. (6)If there is needs a code,please enter“0000”. (7)If pairing is successful,the blue indicator light would flash slowly. ADVANCED BLUETOOTH RECEIVER: Mpow Bluetooth Car Adapter is not only for car,it is also could connect with your wired headphones via 3.5mm audio cable/adapter to help you enjoy the wireless Bluetooth headphones.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."
"When comparing a direct aux cable's sound quality to this bkue tooth device, there was only a difference of about 2-4 levels in volume. In otherwords, when the direct aux cable is at volume 39, this device will sound similar at maybe 42/43-ish."
's range of pure hi-fi separates boasts high-current WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology), generous digital and analog audio inputs, a built-in phono equalizer, and the top quality Wolfson DAC. High-quality Wolfson WM8718 DAC unit decodes PCM signals to 192 kHz and 24-bit resolution, to create beautifully open and airy analog sound from digital sources.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have owned lots of stereo equipment over the years and have come to realize you don't have to spend a ton of money to get great performance."
"The remote control had the batteries mounted and it was used without any packing material, the foam cover for the amp inside the box was not properly packed and broken, It was very easy to tell that this item was previously unpacked."
"very pleased with this unit....purchased for my Living Room set up.....sounds really nice.."
"I received this item less than 2 months ago, and the left channel stopped working out of nowhere."
"Deep thumping bass, mids and highs are clear with lots of detail."
"Great sound: smooth,suave, detailed. Non- technicolored in approach, like a smooth slightly darkened el-34 tube.."
"After sending it in for factory repair, I received it back and it would only operate at half power before blowing again."
Best Home Audio Receivers & Amplifiers
How to Use: 1.Power on/off Power on: Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. 3.Pairing: (1)Before using the receiver first time, please be sure to have it fully charged. (2)Connect Mpow with your car stereo. (3)Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. (4)Turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone. (5)Search for the Bluetooth devices and select “MPOW”. (6)If there is needs a code, please enter “0000”. (7)If pairing is successful, the blue indicator light would flash slowly. DUAL-LINK CONNECTION & WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once and the Bluetooth range up to 30 feet in open space without obstacles.And it also could compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone, MP3, tablet, etc, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."
Best Home Stereo System Components
Premium Sound Quality: Mpow Bluetooth Music Streambot uses updated wireless technology to adapt audio systems with Bluetooth capability. Turn Non-Bluetooth Headphones to Bluetooth-Enabled: Turn your non-Bluetooth headphones to Bluetooth-enabled,just connect the Mpow Bluetooth adapter with your non-Bluetooth headphones through the 3.5mm audio cable,then to enjoy your lovely music from your phone with the headphones. Play All Day: Mpow Bluetooth 4.1 Adapter with A2DP technology can not only a crystal clear sound, but also ensure low battery consumption, thus allowing you to enjoy up to 10 hours non-stop music! AUTOMATICALLY RECONNECT: Just turn on the Bluetooth of your cell phone first,and then turn on the Bluetooth receiver, the Mpow Bluetooth Receiver can be automatically paired.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Plus the cord was annoying and ugly, especially since the port is behind the center console (basically in the back seat)."
"This receiver keeps audio in tact and is very stealthy looking."
"The hands free feature when receiving or making calls is super simple, just push the power button on the side to answer/hang up. Sound quality in the car is excellent, on the receiving end it is acceptable, but I imagine it would be better if the unit was not in the center console, but it still works."
"If your vehicle is an older model that did NOT come with Bluetooth for your phone (my car's bluetooth works on my smartphone for phone calls but not music) and has the audio jack port, this device is perfect!"
"However, I took the advice of a previous reviewer and allowed the battery to fully drain and after 3 days it seemed to reset itself."
"I have an older truck that I have installed an auxiliary adapter into the back of the stereo APPS2Car Car Stereo AUX Adapter Auxiliary Input Mp3 Interface for Ford Edge Expedition Explorer F-150 F-250 F-350 F-550 Focus Freestyle Mustang Sport Trac, Lincoln MKX Navigator Zephyr, Mercury Milanso that I can use my phone."
"Long term wise idk but all seems well going forward, but they just advised me that it comes with a 18 month manufactures warranty and with all the other positive reviews, I feel that this is more than covers it."
"For some reason the EQ over Bluetooth is better than through a headphone jack. Third, Bluetooth for a car is so dang expensive!"
Best Car Audio & Video
SanDisk High Endurance Video Monitoring Micro SD Card (pictured above) Transcend Information High Endurance Micro SD Card. Optional Accessories Rexing GPS Logger Suction Cup Mount for V1 Rexing Hardwire Kit Rexing QC2.0 Car Charger 3M adhesive mounts. Firmware Updates. In order to meet your feedback, we are constantly improving our products through firmware updates. The camera will record these files one by one onto the SD card until it runs out of space. When space on the SD card runs out, the camera will start from the first files recorded, and delete the files from oldest to newest, one by one. ACCIDENT AUTO DETECTION FEATURE (G-SENSOR) will automatically lock and save any video file that was recorded when the camera detected abrupt displacement or drastic change of position.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love the wedge shape."
"✯✯✯ Pros ✯✯✯. • stealth like appearance behind my rearview mirror. • high quality daytime 1080p recording. • ability to take photos @ push of a button. • loop recording. • very secure mount with easy dash cam attach & detach mechanism. • ability to turn off audio. • easy to navigate menu. • automatically comes off & on when hardwired to the vehicle. • display can auto turn off after 15 sec, 1min or 3min. ✯✯✯ Cons ✯✯✯. • night time recording is okay (most around this price point perform the same). • internal battery last at most 1min (but as I hardwired mine this is okay with me). *** UPDATE (July 2016) ***. I recently had audio recording issues with the dash cam where the audio cuts in and out randomly but re-downloading the firmware took care of that."
"I'd suggest hardwiring a USB port to turn on and off with the car so it's a set and forget it type device until you need it."
"I installed this dash cam myself back in December when I purchased my car and wired it myself."
"The only exception is if your in a well lit area such as a gas station or a street flooded with lights. Two, the adhesive mount that keeps the camera secure to your windshield does not hold up very well in the hot sun."
"Since I have this camera mounted behind my rear view mirror and I keep the monitor off — I can't see or hear when it randomly shuts off. I guess I'll see if there is a firmware issue or update, but I'm really feeling like there is a physical cause inside the unit. Despite liking this camera, I can't give it a positive review at this time until I can figure out if this is a correctable problem or not. I would have felt really dumb if I told a peace officer that I have dash-cam video, and then find out my camera wasn't even turned on."
Best Cell Phone Car Kits
DUAL-LINK CONNECTION & WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once and the Bluetooth range up to 30 feet in open space without obstacles.And it also could compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone, MP3, tablet, etc, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."
"When comparing a direct aux cable's sound quality to this bkue tooth device, there was only a difference of about 2-4 levels in volume. In otherwords, when the direct aux cable is at volume 39, this device will sound similar at maybe 42/43-ish."
Best Cell Phone Car Kits
How to Use: 1.Power on/off Power on: Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. 3.Pairing: (1)Before using the receiver first time, please be sure to have it fully charged. (2)Connect Mpow with your car stereo. (3)Press the multifunction button about 3 seconds until the blue and red indicator lights start flashing alternately. (4)Turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone. (5)Search for the Bluetooth devices and select “MPOW”. (6)If there is needs a code, please enter “0000”. (7)If pairing is successful, the blue indicator light would flash slowly. DUAL-LINK CONNECTION & WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once and the Bluetooth range up to 30 feet in open space without obstacles.And it also could compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone, MP3, tablet, etc, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."
Best Bluetooth Car Kits
Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth car kit. Provides audio through your 3.5mm input in Car Stereo when playing music and answering phone calls.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought the product to use in my car with an iPhone 5. My car already has Bluetooth, but it only supports HFP and not A2DP for music. Although the BTC450 HFP works better than my car's stock bluetooth, I would rather use my car's bluetooth because it displays the caller's name on the navigation screen. The quality of the call outperforms my car's stock bluetooth. I read reviews of bluetooth devices not being able to communicate with siri because of microphone quality. Unfortunately, you can only use one device at a time and it only auto connects to the last paired device. Fortunately, over the last two days my iphone, the BTC450, and my car's bluetooth have been all working flawlessly together. If music is streaming I can receive or place a call with my car's bluetooth, and when the call is done music will resume playing. I can place a call with siri and transfer it to my car's bluetooth with no problem while music is playing. I read a review in which you could connect two devices simultaneously using different profiles, but after consulting with Kinivo support and trying haplessly myself I could not get it to work. The only other product I found that can do this is Parrot's Mki9100 and 9200 devices. As stated before, I was having problems using my car's bluetooth and the BTC450 with my iPhone 5 at the same time. Even after I removed the second device from the equation, for a couple of days it was not working, but over the last two days it has been working great."
"The device has a forward and backward track buttons on the top and comes with 2 adhesive pads to mount it to your dash (1 is an extra). The only minor problem with this device is that only one device can be paired with it at a time. Pros: - Forward/Backward track buttons on top. - Easy set up. - Very litter effort to connect to the device each time. - Good Microphone phone. - Excellent Quality and no skipping. - Cheaper than alternative. - Ability to charge your phone and the device at same time. - Relatively small and non-intrusive to add to dash. Cons: - Can only pair one device at a time. Update 12/4/13: I've been using one in my car and one in my wife's for almost a year now and they are both still working fine."
"I plugged the device into my car, told me Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect to it and it was working instantly without needing a manual."
"(having to unplug the device every time). Also this doesn't have a magnetic base, it permanently adheres to the dashboard and is not removable like others. (The new 480 model has a 2.1 amp charger). The good news: Super easy to connect. Comparing the built in stock radio Sirius/XM to the S/XM app on my phone using this adapter and the sound quality is excellent."
Best Bluetooth Car Kits
Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth car kit. Provides audio through your 3.5mm input in Car Stereo when playing music and answering phone calls.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought the product to use in my car with an iPhone 5. My car already has Bluetooth, but it only supports HFP and not A2DP for music. Although the BTC450 HFP works better than my car's stock bluetooth, I would rather use my car's bluetooth because it displays the caller's name on the navigation screen. The quality of the call outperforms my car's stock bluetooth. I read reviews of bluetooth devices not being able to communicate with siri because of microphone quality. Unfortunately, you can only use one device at a time and it only auto connects to the last paired device. Fortunately, over the last two days my iphone, the BTC450, and my car's bluetooth have been all working flawlessly together. If music is streaming I can receive or place a call with my car's bluetooth, and when the call is done music will resume playing. I can place a call with siri and transfer it to my car's bluetooth with no problem while music is playing. I read a review in which you could connect two devices simultaneously using different profiles, but after consulting with Kinivo support and trying haplessly myself I could not get it to work. The only other product I found that can do this is Parrot's Mki9100 and 9200 devices. As stated before, I was having problems using my car's bluetooth and the BTC450 with my iPhone 5 at the same time. Even after I removed the second device from the equation, for a couple of days it was not working, but over the last two days it has been working great."
"The device has a forward and backward track buttons on the top and comes with 2 adhesive pads to mount it to your dash (1 is an extra). The only minor problem with this device is that only one device can be paired with it at a time. Pros: - Forward/Backward track buttons on top. - Easy set up. - Very litter effort to connect to the device each time. - Good Microphone phone. - Excellent Quality and no skipping. - Cheaper than alternative. - Ability to charge your phone and the device at same time. - Relatively small and non-intrusive to add to dash. Cons: - Can only pair one device at a time. Update 12/4/13: I've been using one in my car and one in my wife's for almost a year now and they are both still working fine."
"I plugged the device into my car, told me Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect to it and it was working instantly without needing a manual."
"(having to unplug the device every time). Also this doesn't have a magnetic base, it permanently adheres to the dashboard and is not removable like others. (The new 480 model has a 2.1 amp charger). The good news: Super easy to connect. Comparing the built in stock radio Sirius/XM to the S/XM app on my phone using this adapter and the sound quality is excellent."
Best MP3 Player Bluetooth Transmitters
Color: Black. DUAL-LINK CONNECTION & WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once and the Bluetooth range up to 30 feet in open space without obstacles.And it also could compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphone, MP3, tablet, etc, ideal for home or vehicle audio systems.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Your music will be a little quieter and not as bassy as it is when you use an auxiliary cable to connect directly to your device. Even so, this device is an ideal solution for the target demographic - folks that just want to eliminate that auxiliary cord and stream audio to their radio via bluetooth without breaking the bank. Update 12/29/2014: I had previously rated this as a 4-star device - because of the loss of audio volume/fidelity...but after an 8 hour road trip and the device lasting the ENTIRE trip and then some...I'm bumping my rating up to 5-stars."
"You'll need to power it off or disconnect bluetooth when you leave vehicle or you'll miss calls or continue streaming media. I might add this, for I found audibility as an issue in a different review; The sound is LOUDER than using an auxiliary cord or just listening to the radio! Just make sure you long press (hold the + button) the volume all the way up until it beeps, then turn your device all the way up and adjust as needed with your radio controls."
"I am ALWAYS listening to music in my car (I have a 2008 chevy) and have always used an auxiliary cord to connect my phone (iPhone 6plus) to my stereo. Turned on the Bluetooth option on my iPhone 6plus held the multifunction button down for 3 seconds and selected MPOW under my Bluetooth settings in my phone and plugged the little guy in!"
"I used to put my phone in the cradle while driving and had either a 6" or 2 foot long aux cable between it and the aux port of my car to I could listen to Pandora and make calls through the mike and speakers of my car, now it's wireless."
"My audiophile friends told me it was a stupid idea to buy this to make my Audio-Technica m50x headphones wireless."