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Old 02-08-2010, 06:08 PM
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Unhappy Reviews of Parrot bluetooth kits? Other BT advice?

Hello all - long time lurker, just started posting.

I've decided to finally add bluetooth to my 03 S-Type 4.2 and *think* I know what I need to do.

Questions -

1. I see a lot of questions about how to best install parrot kits -- can anyone speak to audio quality of them installed? I'd hate to crack the car open and then be unhappy with it installed.

2. Based on other threads, I'm assuming I have the "premium, amplified" stereo... Why don't I just go check the part numbers you ask? Because it's in the shop right now unfortunately....

The current set up (all direct from factory)
a. Nav (old a$$ DVD - about to upgrade) - includes touchscreen with climate & audio controls
b. radio / cd / cd changer in trunk

3. future state - would *LOVE* to be able to use the existing voice command / buttons on steering wheel. I know they were intended for the original moto adapter kit phones, but I can dream -- at very least use the built-in mic... I've seen people ask about whether or not these buttons work, but never seen a response.

Thanks in advance for any and all advice!!!!
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 09:19 AM
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honestly, the parrot is no better quality than the alpine unit im using. HOWEVER, if you look around on here, the ex-10 unit does do ipod also. I am using it wireless at this time, and it is OK at best. BT seems to work better than the ipod sounds, PLUS i can stream my PANDORA app from my blackberry into the Alpine piece and that is just too awesome. For 50.00 it sure does give me alot of options. My next thing is to do the antenna upgrade into the factory radio, but im on the fence right now of ripping it all out and starting over with my own stuff. You on the other hand have factory nav, i do not.
 
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Old 02-09-2010, 05:20 PM
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Wait... The alpine will let you stream pandora? What about mp3's on the actual blackberry itself?

I think you just got me off the fence about the pioneer v/s alpine BT. And I already own the alpine setup. I'm going to hardwire it into the av2 input of my D3. So sound quality should be a non-issue. Now Just where to mount the screen lol...

George
 
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If Alpine support A2DP, you could stream pretty much anything from your BB or any other phone/pmp/etc with A2DP support.
 
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hit the source button on the remote, and it says BT audio----and then STREAM AWAY!!!!!!!! he he he
 
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I had World of Sound in Palm Beach Gardens install a Parrot in my 2000 XJ8 and it works great. They also were able to add and iphone connection by tapping into the CD input. I lost my CD changer but now have my 3g iphone. They used RCA jacks where the wire was spliced and it can be easily reconnected if you want to restore the CD Changer. The parrot sound quality is excellent and works as well as any other Bluetooth device I have seen. When the phone rings the word phone shows up in the Jag radio display.
 
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