For those without USB or wanting Bluetooth audio

shrimpvende · 05-09-2014, 03:26 PM

Decided to write this incase it's of use to anyone looking for better quality phone audio or that doesn't have USB.

My phone made a really annoying static type noise when plugged in through an AUX lead, both in my 1 series and now my 3 series. After searching around I found a lead on ebay that uses the line level USB audio output of the iphone 4/4s (doesn't work with 5< unfortunately) and charges the phone at the same time. I ordered one and have been using it this week, much better quality audio and more importantly no hissing - all for £2.99!

Cable:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3606479919...84.m1439.l2649

12v USB charger (needs to be slim one to clear arm rest when cable is in)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRIFFIN-TW...item19e6d0a18e

The second solution I tried was an A2DP bluetooth receiver. This is powered from the USB adapter and plugs into the AUX port. Sound quality isn't quite as good as using the above cable, but it's certainly not bad and worth it for the convenience of not having wires. you connect to it once like the bluetooth phone and then it connects every time you're in the car.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Ster...item2ec94e9fef

Sparky68 · 05-09-2014, 03:31 PM

Good informative write up

Will this work with HU that dont have BT then?

shrimpvende · 05-09-2014, 04:00 PM

Yep, it has nothing to do with the Bluetooth in the car, it's just that little dongle that looks like a USB stick which receives the music signal then outputs it through the aux cable which you plug into the aux socket in the car.

I'm going to try and pull the armrest apart and hide it somewhere for a more OEM look, but I'd definitely recommend it. Coupled with a kenu airframe you've got an easily visible/controllable music solution with no wires/phone model compatibility issues...also good when passengers in the back want to play their music

1 AKY · 05-09-2014, 04:05 PM

I presume it's the same as this....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001...&robot_redir=1

shrimpvende · 05-09-2014, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 AKY

I presume it's the same as this....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001...&robot_redir=1

Pretty much (minus the remote). I hadn't seen one like that when I was looking, but looking at the picture I doubt it would clear the armrest lid as it sticks out a long way from the 12v socket, there's not much height clearance in there

E92Dan · 05-09-2014, 04:50 PM

Looks very interesting. I like the look of the one from Amazon

05-09-2014, 03:26 PM	#1
shrimpvende Private First Class 11 Rep 164 Posts Drives: E92 330i LCI Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	For those without USB or wanting Bluetooth audio Decided to write this incase it's of use to anyone looking for better quality phone audio or that doesn't have USB. My phone made a really annoying static type noise when plugged in through an AUX lead, both in my 1 series and now my 3 series. After searching around I found a lead on ebay that uses the line level USB audio output of the iphone 4/4s (doesn't work with 5< unfortunately) and charges the phone at the same time. I ordered one and have been using it this week, much better quality audio and more importantly no hissing - all for £2.99! Cable: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3606479919...84.m1439.l2649 12v USB charger (needs to be slim one to clear arm rest when cable is in) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRIFFIN-TW...item19e6d0a18e The second solution I tried was an A2DP bluetooth receiver. This is powered from the USB adapter and plugs into the AUX port. Sound quality isn't quite as good as using the above cable, but it's certainly not bad and worth it for the convenience of not having wires. you connect to it once like the bluetooth phone and then it connects every time you're in the car. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Ster...item2ec94e9fef Last edited by shrimpvende; 05-09-2014 at 03:31 PM..
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shrimpvende Private First Class 11 Rep 164 Posts Drives: E92 330i LCI Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Yep, it has nothing to do with the Bluetooth in the car, it's just that little dongle that looks like a USB stick which receives the music signal then outputs it through the aux cable which you plug into the aux socket in the car. I'm going to try and pull the armrest apart and hide it somewhere for a more OEM look, but I'd definitely recommend it. Coupled with a kenu airframe you've got an easily visible/controllable music solution with no wires/phone model compatibility issues...also good when passengers in the back want to play their music
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1 AKY Major 473 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: F11 530d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	I presume it's the same as this.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B001...&robot_redir=1
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E92Dan Captain 40 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: northampton iTrader: (0)	Looks very interesting. I like the look of the one from Amazon
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