How to get quality bluetooth sound from just aux input (no USB)

JIMBOSLICE · 10-05-2016, 04:13 PM

is this possible?

ctuna · 10-05-2016, 06:57 PM

FYI
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1002984
The stock audio system is a big part of the problem
but the aux is the worst input. Its discussed in the above
thread but its best to avoid the aux if at all
possible.

RunFlatOut · 10-05-2016, 07:09 PM

It is absolutely possible to get a bluetooth receiver that will pump the sound out into the aux input. I've seen quite a few of this type of products on various eshops. Quality is an unknown for me, I've never been in a car where that was done. I suspect you would trade some sound quality for ease of use, variety, etc, but nothing that would make your ears bleed unless you go for ultra-squeezed MP3s. I'll put a couple of references to give you an idea of what's out there. You just have to decide what charging method you can live with I guess. Bound to be a billion reviews on Amazon to help you pick. If you have factory Bluetooth you might want to scratch your head a bit to make sure it wouldn't mess with your calls.

http://www.esynic.com/wp-includes/WEB/BR005.htm

https://www.walmart.com/ip/AGPtEK-Ca...S4-S3/48624562

cdgatti · 10-05-2016, 08:34 PM

i use the kinivo btc450 into the aux along with my android phone. this combo will do aptx bluetooth, and I am quite picky about audio quality and think this sounds fantastic. i cannot tell a difference between this and high quality digital media via the thumbdrive in the usb center console.

ferocity02 · 10-06-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cdgatti

i use the kinivo btc450 into the aux along with my android phone. this combo will do aptx bluetooth, and I am quite picky about audio quality and think this sounds fantastic. i cannot tell a difference between this and high quality digital media via the thumbdrive in the usb center console.

This is what I use too and I think it's great. It connects in second and sounds good. I'm no audiophile, so maybe it's not the best audio, but it sounds great to me.

Yangorang · 10-06-2016, 05:35 PM

My first solution was to hack together a DIY bluetooth receiver to feed into the Aux: http://yzrandome.blogspot.com/2013/0...-pkb-pcba.html

Later on I decided to try out the ViseeO Tune2air WMA1000 instead. It plugs into the little iPod dongle in my glovebox and is a bit more elegant of a solution. Didn't really notice any difference in sound quality between the two.

More recently the WMA1000 stopped working and support from ViseeO is nonexistant. I bought this thing from Coolstream and it has been working fine ever since: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The most annoying thing about using the iPod adapter is that the car seems to reset back to the radio input every time vs staying on Aux if you use that one.

I also messed around with feeding audio directly into my PP82DSP amp which should technically the best way to do it for quality, but then you use the ability to use all of the typical car's controls which I decided wasn't worth the inconvenience.

Denny347 · 10-24-2016, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMBOSLICE

is this possible?

http://www.newpotatotech.com/TUNELIN...link_auto.html

Used one for 6 years and love it. No issues. Sounds very good.

Slo2g · 11-01-2016, 09:34 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfi...gcHhoCmn7w_wcB

I used this and took the console out and hardwired an Aux plug into the actual wires and bypassed the connector all together. I've been using it with no issues for a while now. Like stated above for another brand it supports APTX so it upconverts and sounds really good. Eventually I'd like to change the radio out and get the NBT system in but for now this will do!

ritzzzzzwik · 11-02-2016, 12:37 AM

My vote goes to HomeSpot NFC https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Works bloody well, and the fact that it starts as soon as the car starts sealed it for me. Didnt want to press 5 different buttons for a get ready and go procedure (As it is I fuss to much about my seating position

).

Not really too fussy about sound. Sounds pretty good to me.

NightStalker · 11-12-2016, 10:49 AM

should of searched i made a thread about this

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1255872

Alexander_123 · 11-23-2016, 09:54 PM

Yes, you can upgrade the stereo to an aftermarket radio DVD Touchscreen Bluetooth like the Seicane S018788, the quality will be better.

10-05-2016, 04:13 PM	#1
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	FYI http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1002984 The stock audio system is a big part of the problem but the aux is the worst input. Its discussed in the above thread but its best to avoid the aux if at all possible.
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RunFlatOut Private First Class 81 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 330d coupe Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	It is absolutely possible to get a bluetooth receiver that will pump the sound out into the aux input. I've seen quite a few of this type of products on various eshops. Quality is an unknown for me, I've never been in a car where that was done. I suspect you would trade some sound quality for ease of use, variety, etc, but nothing that would make your ears bleed unless you go for ultra-squeezed MP3s. I'll put a couple of references to give you an idea of what's out there. You just have to decide what charging method you can live with I guess. Bound to be a billion reviews on Amazon to help you pick. If you have factory Bluetooth you might want to scratch your head a bit to make sure it wouldn't mess with your calls. http://www.esynic.com/wp-includes/WEB/BR005.htm https://www.walmart.com/ip/AGPtEK-Ca...S4-S3/48624562
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Yangorang Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	My first solution was to hack together a DIY bluetooth receiver to feed into the Aux: http://yzrandome.blogspot.com/2013/0...-pkb-pcba.html Later on I decided to try out the ViseeO Tune2air WMA1000 instead. It plugs into the little iPod dongle in my glovebox and is a bit more elegant of a solution. Didn't really notice any difference in sound quality between the two. More recently the WMA1000 stopped working and support from ViseeO is nonexistant. I bought this thing from Coolstream and it has been working fine ever since: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The most annoying thing about using the iPod adapter is that the car seems to reset back to the radio input every time vs staying on Aux if you use that one. I also messed around with feeding audio directly into my PP82DSP amp which should technically the best way to do it for quality, but then you use the ability to use all of the typical car's controls which I decided wasn't worth the inconvenience.
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Slo2g New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfi...gcHhoCmn7w_wcB I used this and took the console out and hardwired an Aux plug into the actual wires and bypassed the connector all together. I've been using it with no issues for a while now. Like stated above for another brand it supports APTX so it upconverts and sounds really good. Eventually I'd like to change the radio out and get the NBT system in but for now this will do! __________________
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11-02-2016, 12:37 AM	#9
ritzzzzzwik Captain 232 Rep 723 Posts Drives: SO M4 MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	My vote goes to HomeSpot NFC https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Works bloody well, and the fact that it starts as soon as the car starts sealed it for me. Didnt want to press 5 different buttons for a get ready and go procedure (As it is I fuss to much about my seating position ). Not really too fussy about sound. Sounds pretty good to me. __________________ 2007 335i E92 MT \| MFactory LSD \| Diff Brace \| MHD/Wedge Tuned\| BL Coils \| Stg2 lpfp BoostConcepts \| VRSF DPs \| VRSF 7" HD FMIC \| DCI \| VRSF CP \| BMW SSK \| Billstein PSS Coilovers \| M3 Control Arms \| Whiteline Rear SF Inserts \| SS brake lines \| Z4 35is Rotors \| Hawk 5.0 pads \| M219s + PSS \| PE Mod -SOLD 2016 M4 F82 MT
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NightStalker ✰ 267 Rep 2,741 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York City iTrader: (12)	should of searched i made a thread about this http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1255872
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11-23-2016, 09:54 PM	#11
Alexander_123 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: United states iTrader: (0)	Yes, you can upgrade the stereo to an aftermarket radio DVD Touchscreen Bluetooth like the Seicane S018788, the quality will be better.
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