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• The IS77 is designed to provide the connecting link between your audio source and your FM radio.
• Compatible with any Factory or Aftermarket FM Radio.Provides connection for an iPod dock for audio and charging.
• Using the supplied accessories, you can connect virtually any audio source into any FM equipped radio.
• (iS76)Provides universal 3.5mm input for virtually any audio device such as Zune, MP3 etc.
• iPod cable included
• Charges all iPods
• Supports video
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.63 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 66 reviews |
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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Does the job; Great flexibility!Dec 31, 2009
By Edrick Deery
This unit lets me connect my iPod to my factory stereo that does not have an available AUX input. It comes with a cable to connect AND CHARGE your iPod as well as another cable to connect a standard 3.5mm plug. However, you can only connect one cable or the other to the single set of RCA connectors on the unit itself. Choosing one or the other will probably be fine for most people. But I wanted the option of using BOTH the iPod connector and the universal 3.5mm port. I overcame this by connecting two short RCA Y-cables (splitters) between the FM transmitter box and each of the cables that go to the iPod connector and the 3.5mm port. The Y-cables are inexpensive and easy to simply plug in. By doing this, I can take advantage of the capability of the iPod connector to charge my iPod (a huge plus for me) and also allow people with non-iPod devices (basically, anything with a heaphone jack) to connect to my factory stereo.
My only gripe is that since the sound is being transmitted via an FM modulator, even though it's hard-wired there is still a small amount of sound degradation even if you're connecting via the iPod connector. I quickly got used to it though. I liken it to listening to satellite radio versus a CD. The difference is about the same using this FM modulator.
I bought this at Best Buy for $90. I wish I had bought it from Amazon at the $55 price I see available now. If you're using this w/an iPod or any other device, please note that you control the music through the iPod itself or whatever other device you're connecting, not the stereo you're connecting it to. Personally I prefer controlling the music through the iPod itself since the controls are so intuitive and visual.
Installation of the wiring was pretty straight forward. I connected the power lead to the cigarette lighter.
Also, if you're installing this yourself, I recommend using it for a little while before you permanently mount the power switch and AUX port just in case you change your mind about the mounting location.
I would buy this again and also recommend it to other people. However, if your factory stereo has an unused AUX port on the back of it, I would recommend getting one of iSimple's other products that connect directly to the AUX port on the back of your stereo instead. (Mine is filled by the factory 6-CD changer.) You may lose the flexibility that I have since you'll have to choose between the iPod connector OR a 3.5mm port, but your audio signal shouldn't degrade since you're connecting through an unused AUX connector on the back of your stereo instead of going through an FM channel. I haven't actually compared the sound of the two, I'm just theorizing. You'll also get to control your iPod through the factory stereo which could be a plus for some people.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 good product, minimal quality lossApr 17, 2011
By PGB
Good product, minimal quality loss. Ipod charging is a big plus. I helped my brother install a competitors product in his truck. He paid half what I did, and had similar sound quality, but no Ipod connects. Good product if no other Ipod connection options are available.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Not bad -- good value if FM mod is the best you can doNov 08, 2010
By JOHN D RILEY
This is a nice kit because of all the installation choices. I just installed it in my 1998 Civic with both the iPod dock connector in my center console and the 3.5mm female jack in a hole I drilled in my dashboard column. If you really need both options active all the time, get 2 of these: RiteAV RCA Splitter Male to Female. I'll use the iPod dock 99% of the time so I'm good connecting it that way only, and reaching under the dash to switch the connectors if I ever need the 3.5mm jack. The rest of the installation was easy as long as you can access some kind of accessory power that is switched on when the ignition or the stereo is on. I used the 12V cigarette lighter. Just gently splice the kit's power wires into those +12V and GND wires, and you're good. Then attach to your stereo's antenna connector. Then just stuff all the wires somewhere in the dash.
The iPod dock connector also charges your device, except for iPads -- you'll see that "Not Charging" message.
The audio is decent. Levels are just a little lower than my factory installed CD player. And at high volume you'll hear a faint scratchy hum during silent periods. Also, the hi-frequency range is lower, so increasing the treble will help. Certainly not CD quality, but not bad for an FM modulator kit and for the price, and a good option for older cars and factory stereos. I'm very happy with it.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Exactly as expected, but nothing wrong with that...Jul 11, 2011
By Jaa
I purchased this after carefully reading through all the reviews and all I can really say is... well, most of them are right. The installation is fairly simple (all the trouble I ran into during teh install was because of the poor design of my car and my preference for soldered connections rather than plugs ) and both the ipod and standard headphone jack work well (like another poster, I chose to install both using a couple of cheap Y adapters). Audio is better than I would have though, given some of the reviews, but if you listen to audiobooks or podcasts it is extremely faint (music files seem to do better), and I haven't noticed any appreciable static hiss in two weeks of use. All in all it works very well... my main gripe is the cheapness of some of the parts. I opted to go with heavier wire and a less flimsy on/off switch than what was provided and, but seeing as how I was about to pay Best Buy $140 for the same product I'm quite happy with how this turned out. 4/5 stars for ease of install and performance but the quality of some of the parts could have been better.
(PS: If, like me, you own a mid 90's era Taurus this is, by far, the cheapest and least hideous modification I've found in more than a year of looking that will let you play your ipod through the factory stereo, ESPECIALLY, if you have the misfortune of owning one with the electronic climate control.)
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Best commercial alternative with factory radio.Mar 31, 2011
By Whoda Man
Let me start out by saying the right way for true, high quality iPod integration is with an aftermarket radio. But, for those on a budget that want to listen to and charge their iPod, iPhone and yes, even their ipad2 (that's what I personally use it for) on a factory radio that doesn't have a possibility for an aux input, this is the way to go. Installation wasn't that difficult. The hardest thing was figuring out where to tap in to a 12v power supply. The other quirky thing about the install was drilling the hole in my dash for the switch. The instructions said it was a 9/16 hole which ended up being too small. You may want to drill a couple of test holes to figure out the size before modding you dash. Sound quality was ok. Very clear without any interference but not as crisp as a strong fm station. The highs don't really pop nor does the low end thump, but it was exceptable considering the alternatives. I was shocked that it actually docked and charged my ipad2 without any problems. Overall, I'd recommend it for those who want to keep their factory radio yet use their iproduct.
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