I heard that this device decreases the volume of the audio. By how much would you say that it decreases the volume by? 10%? 50%?
1615383
At higher radio vollume, maybe a 20% drop. Not noticeable at lower vollumes.
1615384
According to the spec, the PAC SN1 (both versions) use a proprietary transformer that has 1.3dB GAIN, not loss. This would be about a +16% increase in output voltage, which would be pretty much indiscernible to the human ear. Your dog might notice the difference...
1615385
I have not notice a decrease in audio. If anything it would be less than 10%
1615386
In my Infiniti G37 and an Android device connected via AUX, it reduced the volume by an insane 50%, if not more. At least to my ear. And more than that, the bass is pretty much non-existent too. I'm returning this piece of junk.
1615387
The pac-audio website seems to imply the insertion loss is 1.3dB (the sentence is cut off, but I believe this is what they mean). That corresponds to a 13% loss in power (note: most dB values do not convert to % this easily), and much less than 13% in perceived volume. (The human perception of "loudness" is not linearly related to power)
1615388
Yes it affects the volume, it worked perfectly for me to get rid of the hiss, but it only affected one channel for me. I'm using it with a PC the right speaker seemed muffled at higher volumes the left seemed uninfected, I fixed my problem but I don't have true stereo, y cable on the left channel
1615389
None that I could tell but I'm using it to connect a PC to a TV - not a smaller device to a car radio system.
1615390
If it does, it is closer to 10%. In my car it is very minor difference between plugging straight in or using the ground loop isolator. Most of the noise cut out for me is just extra static.
1365970
I find the audio more than satisfactory. In fact, compared to the other devices I have owned, the volume is better and the tone sounds very decent. That's my opinion, I hope it helps.
884137
It mostly works. Every other time when I switch from video to music it gets 'silent'. i.e. iPhone will show that it is still using MW600 as sound output, but no sound is coming out of headphones.Also, sound volume is not that hight.
459363
Try reducing the output volume. I have to keep mine fairly low. Takes some tweaking
2118231
The device will most of the time decrease the volume. It won't be desirable for senior who needs TV to be louder.
898161
Yes. You can increase and decrease the volume. It sounds like shhhh shhhh shhh. It's effective.
1042092
It will make the volume louder but not without distorting the sound. It cannot be used for simply volume, it will always have sound affects too. Thanks Tammy Queen
858207
I've been using one for several months and really like it. I'm using Windows 7 x 64. My onboard audiocard seems a little weak on volume. This seems to improve it quite a bit.
2047030
the volume on your laptop/tablet/device can only go so loud. This takes it even louder than your device.
1558220
I tested mine work with an adapter going into my iPod and iPad. Volume is acceptable but it's defiantly not loud.
1136256
Have you tried to adjust the volume of your computer? I didn't have such problem with this device. If you recently purchased this device, and you are having problems with people unable to hear you, you might want to call the manufacturer. I believe Amazon.com may have the toll free number. Hopefully my suggestion helps.
1854118
There are two volume settings on the iTour - basic and louder. Your mobile phone (or other input device) is really the way to fine tune the volume.
1217155
It does nothing to the radio volume when directions are given, voice just talks over your music. I'm sure there settings to change this if wanted.
1185347
If you use your TV volume control, the volume will go up or down as you choose. The way this works is to reduce the Peaks and Valleys of the sound so that the level is more constant. I am somewhat hard of hearing, and this is a wonderful device (IMO).
2118229
Mine does not keep a constant volume. The volume varies depending upon the louder commercials, then the volume increases. I spend a lot of time turning down the volume. Best to find something else for those with hearing difficulties.
1531610
Sorry, I can not help you, it was a gift for my great nephew. At the time I printed one of the reviews regarding the volume setting, since that was the only troublesome issue. Look in the reviews for guidance. Good luck!
897369
The volume can be controlled from either the device or the speakers themselves. But, I've found it's best to adjust the speaker volume to 50%, and then fine-tune the volume on your device.