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INSTEN 3.5Mm Universal Car Audio Cassette To Aux Adapter For Smartphones, Cassette Adapter For Car, 3-Feet Cord Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Details

Compatible DevicesMP3 Players, Speakers, Cellular Phones
Connector TypeAuxiliary
ColorBlack
Item Dimensions LxWxH6 x 4 x 2 inches
BrandINSTEN

Description of INSTEN 3.5Mm Universal Car Audio Cassette To Aux Adapter For Smartphones, Cassette Adapter For Car, 3-Feet Cord

Now whether you are going down the block or cross-country, you will have plenty of music for the whole trip with this car audio cassette adapter. Connect your phone to your car stereo through your cars in-dash cassette player. Mini-plug inserts into your Smartphone/MP3 Player/CD Player/Mini Disk Player headphone jack. Cassette-shaped Interface inserts into your cars tape deck. Mini-plug inserts into your phone's headphone jack. Silent mechanism reduces mechanical noise on the road. Spring-loaded cassette head helps maintain contact with cassette players head for clear sound. 40-Inch cord so you can rest your Player where you want it. Adapter: 3.5mm audio adapter. Note 1.) A: If there is unusual noise clatter from the cassette adapter while in play, press the pause button to reduce the sound clamor; B: If the volume is very low, or the music come only from one side of speakers, press the DIR button (if available). Note 2.) If the adapter is ejected undesirably/ not working, since it is unidirectional, keep the side with the words “Cassette Adapter” facing up (In the rare case of an upside-down player system, insert it facing down)

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good and inexpensive

I've been using this adapter for over a month now with a boombox I purchased from the local DMV. I removed the clear sticky over the metal part as others mentioned and the sound from my iphone 6 and it is great! Couldn't be happier, especially for how inexpensive the item was. Plus, this allowed me to update an old Sony boombox into a Pandora player. I am not clear how long it will last, but for the price, can't go wrong.

Pros
  • Simple plug-and-play operation
Cons
  • Audio may cut in and out

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works, but annoying ticking noise in background

This adapter works exactly like it says. All you need to do is insert the cassette into your system and plug the cord into your headphone jack to play music.However, mine makes a continuous ticking noise like a normal cassette would do when its restarting. Unfortunately this does it at least once per second. It's not that loud and the music generally covers it up, but still sometimes can be annoying.Other than the ticking noise this works fine, but if you can find one that doesn't tick I would…

Pros
  • Easy to switch between different devices
Cons
  • Audio may be out of sync

Revainrating 4 out of 5

this is super great. But when plugged in

For the price, this is super great. But when plugged in, it does produce a very low and subtle whirring sound as the cassette is reeled through. This may be a little off-putting to some. But not to me!

Pros
  • No need to worry about charging the device
Cons
  • Audio may be difficult to hear in noisy environments

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very glad this product works

I was skeptical at first because most things that I try for the car never work. I drive a 2004 Toyota and haven't had any problems with this device. It popped right in, I didn't have any problem with it auto ejecting or any of that. It went in and has stayed there since I bought the vehicle a month ago. As for sound quality, it's excellent. I had one moment where it got super fuzzy and then I realized I had pinched the cord in the center console. Whoops! Besides that, it is perfect.Long story…

Pros
  • Yes
Cons
  • Short lifespan

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great value - uncertain durability

There is a massive price/hassle gap between this quick and dirty option and the other sleeker options for adding an AUX input to our '06 Lexus RX sound system. So, for six bucks, the value here is awesome. In fact I get a good chuckle out of finding something useful about an otherwise embarrassingly obsolete dashboard tape deck.The output cord is pretty thin so durability is a concern over time. perhaps by the time it chokes I'll have saved enough nickels to go the more expensive route. OR…

Pros
  • Perfect for older vehicle models
Cons
  • Takes up too much glove box space

I had no issues with this playing (i.e. ejecting) from my 2003 Tacoma. It made a little bit of mechanical noise, but nothing you could even hear if you were actually driving. The sound quality was actually FAR better than I expected, I would say it was "really good" for the stock old stereo system I've got. I really wanted to like this adapter but. there was a constant hum when it was in the deck whether you were playing music or not. You really couldn't notice it with any loud music…

Pros
  • Offers a reliable and affordable alternative to Bluetooth adapters
Cons
  • Poor connection quality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great Quality, Reliable and just as advertised.

I was looking to upgrade music system in my old car as it did not have new funky options but mostly, due to the fact that it plays only radio and cassette player.Somebody recommended me try the cassette to 3.5mm aux adapter and I found this on Best Buy. I immediately ordered this without looking much into reviews.And to my surprise, it just worked like a charm. In an instant, the audio system in my car got upgraded to provide all the functionality the latest caraudio system offers . Now, I…

Pros
  • Keeps car interior free of cords and clutter
Cons
  • Requires periodic inspection for functioning

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Four Stars then Three

Works! Did nothing shocking. My 98 Volvo is back in the new millennium :)UPDATE: 11/4/2017 I hadn't used it in awhile but last week when I slipped it into the tape deck it worked for 1/4 of a song then kept clicking and sputtering between side A & side B. I'll try one last time then recycle it. Seems to be kaput.

Pros
  • Noise reduction feature ensures high-quality audio
Cons
  • Can be a hassle to use while driving

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Before you consider this product, you should know this fact.

BEFORE YOU BUY THIS, you may want to know that it will probably not work in a newer car cassette deck. My 2005 Toyota Sienna has an automatic cassette deck that senses tape tension, tracking, etc. This will cause the deck to eject the adapter no matter how you try to put it in the player. This product works fine in older "manual" cassette decks that require you to "push buttons" to play, stop, eject, and so forth. If you deck automatically feeds and ejects the tape, this may not

Pros
  • Feels solid and secure when fitted in the cassette player
Cons
  • Requires constant readjustment

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Quality is very good. Although

Quality is very good. Although, there is a great deal of noise coming from the cassette even after reading other people's complaints about it and I even tried the fix of removing the plastic bit. It's a shame that the noise is loud because it is the best sounding audio I've ever with a product like this. Most likely will return it.

Pros
  • Saves time on installing complicated audio systems
Cons
  • Not the most ergonomic design

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Marrying old technology with new - Nice Adapter

This product was packaged very well in a blister pack. It was shipped with proper packaging and the sound quality is not distorted or hindered by using this tape. I am very happy we purchased.We were able to quickly open this package and insert the tape. Works as expected with minimum setup time. Once connected then you can begin listening to your favorite music from your device right away. All the settings are internal to your device, so all you need to do is plug and play.

Pros
  • Provides a stable and reliable connection
Cons
  • May cause feedback when used with car speakers

Revainrating 3 out of 5

If only it had worked longer

For maybe 5 dollars, I bought this cassette tape aux. I was so excited to try it out and as soon as I did, my ears were blessed with clear, beautiful music coming from the speakers of my car. I was highly impressed with such a basic setup! However, all good things must come to an end. After a month or two, it began getting fuzzy because the plug would not stay inside my phone. Who knows, maybe it was ripped out and damaged at one point, but all I know is that this product is beautiful for a…

Pros
  • MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories
Cons
  • Potential for damage to cassette player

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It works, but. good for me

I have a 2005 Tahoe and use this daily on my 45 min commute to work, running errands, etc. It's simple to use but it does this thing (and I'm not sure if it's my Tahoe or the product) but it cuts out for about 3-4 seconds and you miss the music. Other than that it's a decent item.

Pros
  • INSTEN
Cons
  • Poor sound quality

Revainrating 4 out of 5

works fine, but I prefer this product by far

works fine, but I prefer this product by far: Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car,Wireless FM Modulator Car Kit Radio USB Car Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling,for iPhone, Samsung, LG, HTC, Nexus, Sony Android Smartphone. The bluetooth product is, of course, wireless and produces a better quality sound for me.

Pros
  • Silicone grip keeps cassette adapter in place
Cons
  • Can be more expensive than other audio solutions

This item worked for a while, but if you use it over two hours, it starts to heat up and not work. If you let it "cool off" in between, it seems to be okay. For the price, you really can't complain. If you plan to use this for one or two trips (we used it for an out of state trip) then it is probably all you need. If you're looking for something that is good quality and will last beyond that, I suggest a more expensive one. Not a bad deal though!

Pros
  • User-friendly design makes it easy to use even for those who are not tech-savvy
Cons
  • Tendency to disconnect easily

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Could use a better cord

So far so good. I do wish the cord was a little burlier, as I am certain that will be the eventual point of failure. Besides that, no complaints. Sound is as expected, and works without a hitch thus far.

Pros
  • If the volume is very low, or the music come only from one side of speakers, press the DIR button (if available), If the adapter is ejected undesirably/ not working, since it is unidirectional, keep the side with the words "Cassette Adapter" facing up (In the rare case of an upside-down player system, insert it facing down), If there is unusual noise clatter from the cassette adapter while in play, press the pause button to reduce the sound clamor
Cons
  • Unreliable performance

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Just a minor thing.

This works perfectly well with my iPhone but when music isn't playing and the cassette is still inside the car, there's the sound of the tape rolling coming out of it that could get bothersome if the car is silent. Other than that, it's all good!

Pros
  • Can be used with a wide variety of devices beyond just smartphones
Cons
  • Can be difficult to find the optimal signal frequency

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good Product best in my review

Sounds really nice! I bought this for my boyfriend's car, he has an Honda Civic 1998 with a cassette player and he is really happy with this. We use it with a Samsung Galaxy S6 and with Huawei

Pros
  • 6 x 4 x 2 inches
Cons
  • Awkward positioning within the car

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I love it! good for me

Works perfect! I love how I didn't have to yank out my original stereo to play my music on the car speakers. I had no idea where to even start and really didn't wanna pay a ton of money and spend time researching a new player for the car. I tried a more expensive portable speaker with my phone in the car before but this by far works better and it was by far cheaper! I have a 2005 Honda CR-V cassette cd stereo.

Pros
  • Works as it's supposed to
Cons
  • Ineffective at reducing outside noise