Recommend Android HU for my E90

Chacas25 · 11-12-2022, 08:59 AM

Has anybody tried the mr12volt unit?

It uses the existing screen, so no touch screen. But sends audio directly to the most, so for sound quality it is suposed to be exelent.

Any expirience here?

ctuna · 11-12-2022, 01:58 PM

I have there older unit that just does usb sd bluetooth phone and streaming
There is no difference between the cd and the usb with the same files.
The bluetooth streaming is not as good but still better than the aux.

Not surprising that Bluetooth is worse.

But I believe there new unit has Wi Fi , could be wrong better check it.

Shyatic · 11-18-2022, 09:56 AM

I've joined this thread very late - but I have a 2011 E90 335xdrive, with iDrive and the built-in navigation.

I'm looking for the unit I should buy to replace the screen in the dash already, and how I can get the best audio quality as well. I have an AUX/USB port in my center console, and I'd prefer not to use AUX to connect.

From what I'm reading on here, there are other options, but no links to the things I'd need to buy -- so curious if anybody can help with a little guidance on that? Appreciate it!

codeterrorist · 11-18-2022, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shyatic

I've joined this thread very late - but I have a 2011 E90 335xdrive, with iDrive and the built-in navigation.

I'm looking for the unit I should buy to replace the screen in the dash already, and how I can get the best audio quality as well. I have an AUX/USB port in my center console, and I'd prefer not to use AUX to connect.

From what I'm reading on here, there are other options, but no links to the things I'd need to buy -- so curious if anybody can help with a little guidance on that? Appreciate it!

Join this Discord, there is a lot of information on Android headunits.
https://discord.com/channels/7024375...38814274158644

Shyatic · 11-18-2022, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codeterrorist

Join this Discord, there is a lot of information on Android headunits.
https://discord.com/channels/7024375...38814274158644

This doesn't work for me -- dead link or stuck? Not sure..

codeterrorist · 11-21-2022, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shyatic

This doesn't work for me -- dead link or stuck? Not sure..

Ah, I just copied the URL when i should have copied an invite URL. My bad.
Try https://discord.gg/4wm73azm

ianoob · 12-20-2022, 02:56 PM

I have the Andream CCC Car Play unit. Most of the time it is ok... sounds, screen, etc.
Issues I have:
Night mode and brightness are not automatic, I need to go into settings every time.
Some Android Auto updates break the wireless connection, but this is not officially supported by the manufacturer.
The mic is garbage for calls, but I can't use use an external one. I tried hooking up my first gen Echo Auto, but calls still route through the HU. If you turn off calls to the HU, it refuses to connect at all.

Valnights · 12-26-2022, 01:28 PM

I'm finding it hard to find a straight answer anywhere so if this has been discussed somewhere please do let me know!

I just bought a 2011 328i xdrive without the idrive system and am looking at doing one of those android headunit retrofits. However, as many people mention there is double loss in quality from both bluetooth to the unit followed by the connection to the armrest aux that most of them use. My car happens to have the S6FL USB/Audio Interface option which to my understanding is capable of handling audio/data, so in that case is there no way to bypass the aux and plug the unit straight into the usb? Is there a specific headunit that does this natively or any way to link the headunit digitally to the car? I'll be upgrading the hi-fi system soon too but I want to start with the base headunit upgrade and avoid as much audio loss on the way. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help pointing me in the right direction!

Asonchadwick · 01-02-2023, 05:09 AM

Someone needs to try this

https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/pr...il/id/808.html

mike929 · 03-07-2023, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valnights

I'm finding it hard to find a straight answer anywhere so if this has been discussed somewhere please do let me know!

I just bought a 2011 328i xdrive without the idrive system and am looking at doing one of those android headunit retrofits. However, as many people mention there is double loss in quality from both bluetooth to the unit followed by the connection to the armrest aux that most of them use. My car happens to have the S6FL USB/Audio Interface option which to my understanding is capable of handling audio/data, so in that case is there no way to bypass the aux and plug the unit straight into the usb? Is there a specific headunit that does this natively or any way to link the headunit digitally to the car? I'll be upgrading the hi-fi system soon too but I want to start with the base headunit upgrade and avoid as much audio loss on the way. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help pointing me in the right direction!

What did you end up doing? I have a base system non i-drive as well (with aux / usb)

andy_06xi · 03-07-2023, 10:32 AM

Non-iDrive units do not utilize the AUX input (other than to act as another input for HU). Instead they directly connect to one of:

a) Speakers (using the HU as an amplifier)
b) OEM Amp (using low-level/RCA outputs)
c) Fiber Optic Adapter to connect to Logic 7 Amp

which one you will use depends on the included audio system with your car. I use (c) which requires the additional adapter. I'm satisfied with the audio quality and can't tell a difference from the OEM HU quality. I'm using the Eonon 9465 (no -'B') which has a very OEM look and real buttons.

mike929 · 03-07-2023, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_06xi

Non-iDrive units do not utilize the AUX input (other than to act as another input for HU). Instead they directly connect to one of:

a) Speakers (using the HU as an amplifier)
b) OEM Amp (using low-level/RCA outputs)
c) Fiber Optic Adapter to connect to Logic 7 Amp

which one you will use depends on the included audio system with your car. I use (c) which requires the additional adapter. I'm satisfied with the audio quality and can't tell a difference from the OEM HU quality. I'm using the Eonon 9465 (no -'B') which has a very OEM look and real buttons.

Thanks

I have a basic radio. No logic7, no Bluetooth. I'll check out eonon. I also like the units that are on the dash. Being closer to eye level is a convenience.

mike929 · 03-09-2023, 03:23 PM

What did you end up doing OP?
From this post i've seen a few options
Eonon - goes into the dash but moves your HVAC unit lower seems a little off
Joying - has like floating screen, seems interesting
And the andriod unites that you have to cut up the dash and install. Once installed they look pretty OEM though.

11-12-2022, 08:59 AM	#23
Chacas25 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Central America iTrader: (0)	Has anybody tried the mr12volt unit? It uses the existing screen, so no touch screen. But sends audio directly to the most, so for sound quality it is suposed to be exelent. Any expirience here?
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11-12-2022, 01:58 PM	#24
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	I have there older unit that just does usb sd bluetooth phone and streaming There is no difference between the cd and the usb with the same files. The bluetooth streaming is not as good but still better than the aux. Not surprising that Bluetooth is worse. But I believe there new unit has Wi Fi , could be wrong better check it.
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11-18-2022, 09:56 AM	#25
Shyatic New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X7, 2011 BMW 335xd Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I've joined this thread very late - but I have a 2011 E90 335xdrive, with iDrive and the built-in navigation. I'm looking for the unit I should buy to replace the screen in the dash already, and how I can get the best audio quality as well. I have an AUX/USB port in my center console, and I'd prefer not to use AUX to connect. From what I'm reading on here, there are other options, but no links to the things I'd need to buy -- so curious if anybody can help with a little guidance on that? Appreciate it!
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12-20-2022, 02:56 PM	#29
ianoob New Member 12 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I have the Andream CCC Car Play unit. Most of the time it is ok... sounds, screen, etc. Issues I have: Night mode and brightness are not automatic, I need to go into settings every time. Some Android Auto updates break the wireless connection, but this is not officially supported by the manufacturer. The mic is garbage for calls, but I can't use use an external one. I tried hooking up my first gen Echo Auto, but calls still route through the HU. If you turn off calls to the HU, it refuses to connect at all.
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12-26-2022, 01:28 PM	#30
Valnights Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 328i XDrive, 07 328xi Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm finding it hard to find a straight answer anywhere so if this has been discussed somewhere please do let me know! I just bought a 2011 328i xdrive without the idrive system and am looking at doing one of those android headunit retrofits. However, as many people mention there is double loss in quality from both bluetooth to the unit followed by the connection to the armrest aux that most of them use. My car happens to have the S6FL USB/Audio Interface option which to my understanding is capable of handling audio/data, so in that case is there no way to bypass the aux and plug the unit straight into the usb? Is there a specific headunit that does this natively or any way to link the headunit digitally to the car? I'll be upgrading the hi-fi system soon too but I want to start with the base headunit upgrade and avoid as much audio loss on the way. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help pointing me in the right direction!
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01-02-2023, 05:09 AM	#31
Asonchadwick Sleepy 75 Rep 367 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Someone needs to try this https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/pr...il/id/808.html
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03-07-2023, 10:32 AM	#33
andy_06xi Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	Non-iDrive units do not utilize the AUX input (other than to act as another input for HU). Instead they directly connect to one of: a) Speakers (using the HU as an amplifier) b) OEM Amp (using low-level/RCA outputs) c) Fiber Optic Adapter to connect to Logic 7 Amp which one you will use depends on the included audio system with your car. I use (c) which requires the additional adapter. I'm satisfied with the audio quality and can't tell a difference from the OEM HU quality. I'm using the Eonon 9465 (no -'B') which has a very OEM look and real buttons.
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03-09-2023, 03:23 PM	#35
mike929 Private 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2010 328I Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	What did you end up doing OP? From this post i've seen a few options Eonon - goes into the dash but moves your HVAC unit lower seems a little off Joying - has like floating screen, seems interesting And the andriod unites that you have to cut up the dash and install. Once installed they look pretty OEM though.
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