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FOUR FLUSHER · 11-07-2012, 10:05 AM

I have a new vert and the Bluetooth phone is barely audible to the person I'm calling, is this a common problem or do I have a bad mic.?

miatawnt2b · 11-07-2012, 10:15 AM

common. I compalin every time I am at the dealer. There is no reason it should be such poor audio quality.

I was actually thinking of trying to relocate the mic in the dome light location as on the other e90's

-J

zamboni · 11-07-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FOUR FLUSHER

I have a new vert and the Bluetooth phone is barely audible to the person I'm calling, is this a common problem or do I have a bad mic.?

Crank up your volume and the mic is located on steering column.

miatawnt2b · 11-07-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

Crank up your volume and the mic is located on steering column.

How is this going to help mic volume?

JRJ1970 · 11-07-2012, 10:56 AM

Do you have iDrive? There's an option to where you can control volumes and mic sensitivity. My defaults have been fine and I've never messed with these myself but this should solve your problem.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-07-2012, 10:59 AM

This... But only during a call.

FOUR FLUSHER · 11-07-2012, 11:08 AM

That sucks, thought it might be a common issue, since my last 328 sedan worked fine

miatawnt2b · 11-07-2012, 12:34 PM

I do have CIC idrive in my 2009, but I've never seen an option for mic volume. I have latest Idrive code. Where is this option?
-J

JRJ1970 · 11-07-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by miatawnt2b

I do have CIC idrive in my 2009, but I've never seen an option for mic volume. I have latest Idrive code. Where is this option?
-J

Its under "Settings" ----> "Tone" ----> "Volume Settings." See pic.

miatawnt2b · 11-07-2012, 01:59 PM

setting possible only during a call... interesting. I'm going to check it out.

haskindm · 11-07-2012, 02:08 PM

Nobody has complained about hearing me in my E93. Most people are surprised when I tell them I am using hands-free Bluetooth. They can even hear me with the top down with no problem at highway speeds.

JRJ1970 · 11-07-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by haskindm

Nobody has complained about hearing me in my E93. Most people are surprised when I tell them I am using hands-free Bluetooth. They can even hear me with the top down with no problem at highway speeds.

+1

This is my first bluetooth experience in a vehicle. I'm way impressed.

VMRWheels · 11-07-2012, 08:52 PM

Are you guys talking about top down or up?

gpb · 11-08-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Are you guys talking about top down or up?

Mic works surprisingly well with the top down on the highway.

andrew_b · 11-08-2012, 09:20 AM

Mine works great top down, I do roll the windows up when on a call, though. Also have a windscreen, so with it and the windows up, feels like less turbulance than with a sunroof/windows open.

miatawnt2b · 11-08-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JRJ1970

Its under "Settings" ----> "Tone" ----> "Volume Settings." See pic.

Nope, My 2009 does not have this option. Tried both while on/off a call.
-J

JRJ1970 · 11-08-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by miatawnt2b

Nope, My 2009 does not have this option. Tried both while on/off a call.
-J

Can you get a software update? I bet you have an older version if iDrive.

miatawnt2b · 11-08-2012, 12:00 PM

The dealer just updated to the latest last month. Pretty sure I have current version for 2009 Idrive.

WildBee659 · 11-08-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by haskindm

Nobody has complained about hearing me in my E93. Most people are surprised when I tell them I am using hands-free Bluetooth. They can even hear me with the top down with no problem at highway speeds.

+1... I have taken calls with both, top and windows down, with no problems. Once I was driving 75 mph and I was surprise they could hear me just fine.

DetectiveLoki · 11-08-2012, 12:25 PM

hmmm... I never had any problem on my e93 even w/ the top down going 70 mph.

JRJ1970 · 11-08-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by miatawnt2b

The dealer just updated to the latest last month. Pretty sure I have current version for 2009 Idrive.

Hmmm...if there are no options for you to change, it should be at its ideal settings. I've never messed with my options since the defaults are fine.

I would have the dealer check the hardware because it sounds like something is faulty. Judging from others' posts, your sound quality should be better.

You sure it's not your cell phone? I'm using an iPhone 3GS and it works great.

miatawnt2b · 11-08-2012, 04:49 PM

iphone 4 here. Interesting thing is that my E93 sounds like crap, any loner I have gotten sounds perfect.
-J

11-07-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
FOUR FLUSHER Private Drives: 2013 328 Convertable Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	Convertible question I have a new vert and the Bluetooth phone is barely audible to the person I'm calling, is this a common problem or do I have a bad mic.? __________________ 2013 328 VERT MSport Grey/Oyster 6MT
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11-07-2012, 10:56 AM	#5
JRJ1970 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i E93-lci Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 577 iTrader: (0)	Do you have iDrive? There's an option to where you can control volumes and mic sensitivity. My defaults have been fine and I've never messed with these myself but this should solve your problem. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2011 328i hard top convertible (E93), titanium silver with black interior, bamboo anthracite trim, iDrive, Navigation, Comfort Access.

11-07-2012, 10:59 AM	#6
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,548 iTrader: (17)	This... But only during a call. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

11-07-2012, 11:08 AM	#7
FOUR FLUSHER Private Drives: 2013 328 Convertable Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 63 iTrader: (0)	That sucks, thought it might be a common issue, since my last 328 sedan worked fine __________________ 2013 328 VERT MSport Grey/Oyster 6MT

11-07-2012, 08:52 PM	#13
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,709 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	Are you guys talking about top down or up? __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

11-07-2012, 10:15 AM	#2
miatawnt2b Private Drives: 2009 E93 Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	common. I compalin every time I am at the dealer. There is no reason it should be such poor audio quality. I was actually thinking of trying to relocate the mic in the dome light location as on the other e90's -J

11-07-2012, 12:34 PM	#8
miatawnt2b Private Drives: 2009 E93 Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I do have CIC idrive in my 2009, but I've never seen an option for mic volume. I have latest Idrive code. Where is this option? -J

11-07-2012, 01:59 PM	#10
miatawnt2b Private Drives: 2009 E93 Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	setting possible only during a call... interesting. I'm going to check it out.

11-07-2012, 02:08 PM	#11
haskindm New Member Drives: 2009 E93 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Nobody has complained about hearing me in my E93. Most people are surprised when I tell them I am using hands-free Bluetooth. They can even hear me with the top down with no problem at highway speeds.

11-08-2012, 09:20 AM	#15
andrew_b Private First Class Drives: 2007 E93 N54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	Mine works great top down, I do roll the windows up when on a call, though. Also have a windscreen, so with it and the windows up, feels like less turbulance than with a sunroof/windows open. __________________ 2007 E93 N54

11-08-2012, 12:00 PM	#18
miatawnt2b Private Drives: 2009 E93 Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	The dealer just updated to the latest last month. Pretty sure I have current version for 2009 Idrive.

11-08-2012, 12:25 PM	#20
DetectiveLoki Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orange County - SOCAL Posts: 209 iTrader: (3)	hmmm... I never had any problem on my e93 even w/ the top down going 70 mph.

11-08-2012, 04:49 PM	#22
miatawnt2b Private Drives: 2009 E93 Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	iphone 4 here. Interesting thing is that my E93 sounds like crap, any loner I have gotten sounds perfect. -J

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