Standard head unit cheap bluetooth upgrade

[bearne1]

Is anyone running any form of bluetooth adapter into their standard head unit that works well for calls and music streaming? I currently have the adapter which provides a 3.5mm jack at present.

Not looking to replace the OEM head unit in the Trophy and don't want a cheap useless device that won't work.

I have a Sony Experia X2 so standard Android phone.

 

[Goodj]

Do you want something cheap, or something that works?

If the former, THIS

If the latter, THIS

Personally, I'd just get THIS, you can always put the OEM unit back in at sale time if you still think it's important.

 

[Goodj]

Or, of course, you've got things like THIS

 

[bearne1]

What about this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CTARN1A2D...974049?hash=item56901c7ee1:g:6EoAAOSw5cNYKapi

 

[Goodj]

That should see you fine for just music streaming.

 

[Marky_]

What about this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CTARN1A2D...974049?hash=item56901c7ee1:g:6EoAAOSw5cNYKapi

Would this fit in the Trophy? Says 2005 Onwards so likely Mk3....

 

[Goodj]

Would this fit in the Trophy? Says 2005 Onwards so likely Mk3....

oh yeah, good point

 

[bearne1]

Would this fit in the Trophy? Says 2005 Onwards so likely Mk3....

It is update list so should be OK?

 

[Goodj]

It is update list so should be OK?

It's been a while since I've looked them side-by-side, but I think there are some differences. Ask Connects2 to be sure, but typically they would only list what it is compatible with. No sense in creating returns and upset buyers

 

[Marky_]

Let us know because I might get one too :grinning:

 

[bearne1]

Let us know because I might get one too :grinning:

On their website it says the Update list stereo and as long as it has the 'aux' input which mines does.

 

[bearne1]

This explains why....!

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/tuner-list-wiring-vs-update-list-wiring.743142/

 

[Goodj]

On their website it says the Update list stereo and as long as it has the 'aux' input which mines does.

Yes, but it also says 2005 onwards.
SO, ask them.

Or buy it and make sure they accept returns.

Or just buy an upgraded head unit. They dont all have to look like Blackpool illuminations and will immediately improve your sound quality in one go. You'd be just a small subwoofer away (like, under the driver or passenger seat, for instance) from a much better audio setup

 

[bearne1]

Yes, but it also says 2005 onwards.
SO, ask them.

Or buy it and make sure they accept returns.

Or just buy an upgraded head unit. They dont all have to look like Blackpool illuminations and will immediately improve your sound quality in one go. You'd be just a small subwoofer away (like, under the driver or passenger seat, for instance) from a much better audio setup

Yes will do and thanks for the advice.

Out of interest, do the standard head units read MP3 CDs?

 

[Goodj]

Don't think they do, no.
But it's not 1999 anymore so don't worry about it

 

[bearne1]

Don't think they do, no.
But it's not 1999 anymore so don't worry about it :wink:

Some of us still live in the dark ages, lol, appreciate your help

 

[Marky_]

Standard unit definitely doesn't.
MP3 CDs were/are great!
Think my mate still doesn't know how I managed to have so many tracks on 1 CD.

 

[Goodj]

Find yourself £230 in one go.
For instance, by not buying aftermarket suspension, thinking it'll improve the car (A common misconception)
Instead......

:wink:

 

[bearne1]

Find yourself £230 in one go.
For instance, by not buying aftermarket suspension, thinking it'll improve the car (A common misconception)
Instead......
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:wink:

Love the idea but have 'been there done that got the t-shirt'. As you get older you get more excited about keeping something original and as it was built, having owned a few 'hot hatches' back in the early 2000's, I have had lots of fun fitting in dash DVD's screens, TV tuners and Playstation 2's which were all the rage! I also vaguely remember the exciting Pioneer CD players with the jumping dolphins, really showing my age now.....

 

[Goodj]

In which case, for originalitys' sake, go get a Nokia 6310i and car kit. It wont do MP3, but it'll be period correct

 

[skinz]

Parrot mki9200's an alright piece of kit to do what your looking for


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[Goodj]

Parrot mki9200's an alright piece of kit to do what your looking for


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Very true actually.
And it can be a nice, discrete install

 

[c4pob]

Parrot mki9200's an alright piece of kit to do what your looking for

good shout!