Performance
The overall quality of Scosche’s BlueLife System™ is far superior to an iPod FM transmitter because it uses the Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) to transmit a digital signal. The digital signal offers CD quality sound, plus I’ve noticed that there isn’t any interference or weak sound like I used to experience with my iTrip.
 When it comes to home use, I previously used a wired auxiliary connection to connect to my home stereo. I am completely impressed with Scosche’s home Bluetooth receiver and can honestly say that it offers sound quality that is every bit as good as a wired connection.
In addition to iPod use, the home Bluetooth receiver also offers a really cool feature that I am able to take advantage of: Streaming audio files from my laptop to my stereo system. Using a Bluetooth USB adapter, which I already owned, I can establish a Bluetooth wireless connection between my laptop and the Scosche Bluetooth receiver. It’s great because I can now listen to my entire music library through my home stereo.
I found the Bluetooth receiver’s volume control knob to be a very nice feature, which enabled me to better adjust the volume levels for an overall greater listening experience. I can adjust the volume of my iPod to the same levels as my radio and CD player. It’s especially nice because I don’t experience big volume changes when I switch from my iPod to the radio. It took a little fine-tuning before I got the volume levels to the optimum setting, but once I did it pretty much eliminated any distortion.
 The Bluetooth iPod transmitter offers a 30-foot range, which is standard with most Bluetooth devices. A 30-foot range is more than ample for in-car use, even with the largest of cars. I was able to take my iPod outside to the parking lot and control the music playing from my car (My friends were blown away!). I can’t wait to use it the next time I go tailgating. The 30-foot range is also great for in-home use because it allows me to sit on the couch or walk around my living room with my iPod and control the music playing from my stereo.
The iPod transmitter has a built-in battery, which provides up to 14 full hours of listening time between charges. However, I noticed that the sound quality began to deteriorate after about 12 hours. The car kit includes a cigarette charger-adapter, but that is the only means of charging the transmitter. Unfortunately, when the transmitter battery is low, you have to wire it to the car charger-adapter while using it. However, the nice thing is: When you turn your car off, the iPod transmitter will shut off automatically after about five minutes.
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