Nuvi 680 FM Transmitter: Is the FM transmitter meeting anyone's expectations for lack of noise and sound quality?
334333
Mine is terrible, too. This may be because my antenna is located outside the car, on the left rear fender.
914366
Hi M., sorry I didn't get right back to you...Yes, I'm surprised that people aren't commenting. Sound is not an insignificant element! Soooo... Does the 210 sound more "lively" and "present"... more Sony-like!? :-) If so, I certainly should have bought THAT one recently when I went to Sangean (El Monte, CA) distribution and swapped 400's, after I lost FM reception on my old one!Thanks,Alan
1900817
Honestly, no I haven't experienced this issue as of yet. Also, note that the stereo is installed in my RV that I don't drive everyday. That said, I may not be useful to use for feedback. Thank you for checking! Scot
1887353
I have had my unit for about 6 months now and it has yet to fail on a continuous use basis. I have been able to accept sync ups from other brands and as long as were within 800 feet of each other it works well. I am unsure about off road usage as I am a highway man however a fellow rider that rides off-road does in fact have the same unit cites that he has little issues. Depending on the terrain and distance were the only two reported issues. otherwise, money and effort well spent. If there is concern of clarity of transmission and microphone, I've been impressed. It does offer background noise suppression, and I just received the newest update and I have noticed a small improvement in connectivity to other units. (Not sure if it was supposed to happen but I synced up with a DPS officer. Ticket avoided!!)
1900099
It produces a low hum. It may not be enough noise if you are in a fairly noisy location, though.
1527536
OK, so this is a really old post right now, but maybe someone is looking for the information. Any FM transmitter in LA is going to be so-so. There are simply so many FM stations in LA that it's hard to use a transmitter without interference. If you are driving in your car there will be several times where you will need to fidgit with the settings. It can get really annoying. So, will it work? Probably. Will it be stable or enjoyable? Probably not.
825846
Yes. Very well. Sometimes there's a bit of a faint buzzing sound, but it may be range- and setting-dependent.
922972
No expert but can only agree with Craig W. Think Nuforce benefits would only be appreciated via headphones or home situation. Lotsa difference noticed in that closed environment - not sure about the open road.
1906563
Yes. Mine is incredibly finicky. The FM is so sensitive that it takes me a few min to tune stations. The AM is rock solid. I do think it needs to be fixed though, it shouldn't be that hard to tune in a station like the one I'm trying to get. I have a Sangean digital radio and it gets everything just fine.
2220691
I don't use the FM transmitter very often if at all actually. However, when I have used it, the static can sometime be a bit of a nuisance. If your car stereo has an AUX output, I would recommend using it for music. Hope this helps.
2147108
I see the entry below and wonder why. So far I've had an excellent experience with my unit. I bought it all and didn't really need the FM booster. Still, puts out sound like a full sized unit, in my humble opinion. Would I do it again? So far, you betcha'!!
944860
Welcome. Glad to help. The performance to cost ratio on this RF transmitter / receiver pair is exceptional, in my opinion.
1378629
I bought my transmitter/receiver set on ebay so you may want to check there. Or check in with Creative Labs. Good luck.
819556
Also, Jeff: Even after all the electrical questions are answered, this still makes a low level hum which might be annoying. Having tightened all the external screws on mine, the hum was far less but could still be heard during the silence between musical tracks or even with very quiet passages.
106339
Not at all friend. It has its limitations, including its frequency range and fidelity, It does the job very well though if you are looking for something decent...Regards.
1521249
I guess that is subjective. It does have the normal hum of electronic equipment. I use it in the office and my air purifier is much louder. Hope that helps!
1849629
I haven't experienced the noise issue you are speaking about. I have driven both in town and on the highway.