BMW F30 320i comes with donkey iDrive

[DR78]

Just a note, bluetooth sound quality is much better than usb cable.

 

[splee]

Just a note, bluetooth sound quality is much better than usb cable.

I find the USB cable produces a better sound quality than bluetooth connection.

 

[splee]

Besides better sound quality, USB connection also allows the track picture to be displayed on your iDrive screen. Try playing the same track using Bluetooth and USB to compare and you would know what I meant.

 

[charcoal]

Yes the track picture looks cool. Is there anyone else gets mp3 from you tube? you will get the you-tube pic.......ahhh my bro-in law insists in buying mp3 using iTune, so I told him in that case I would be one of the hundred millions pirates around...lol.

 

[DR78]

I find the USB cable produces a better sound quality than bluetooth connection.

No way. I have tested it personally in 2 different cars with 4 ear witness. All agreed. Try it out urself today. The reason i shared is because I was thinking the same too previously and I know many thinks USB is better (theoretically using logic) untill i decided to make immediate comparison. I even tried with Bowers & Wilkins home AV system using bluetooth donger.. still same

 

[splee]

No way. I have yested it personally in 2 different cars with 4 ear witness. All agreed. Try it out urself today. The reason i shared is because I was thinking the same too previously untill i decided to make immediate comparison. I even tried with Bowers & Wilkins home AV system using bluetooth donger.. still same

Are you using IOS or Android? My observation is based on iPhone 5 with iDrive using Bluetooth vs USB. I don't rule out the possibility that other smartphone like Samsung or HTC may have a better Bluetooth module that produces superior sound than USB.

 

[DR78]

Hi Splee Im using IOS 6.1.2. Im not lying. U wont realize untill u compare both immediately.

 

[DR78]

All music streamed is from my phone. Maybe direct source from pendrive would be good.

 

[splee]

Hi Splee Im using IOS 6.1.2. Im not lying. U wont realize untill u compare both immediately.

I am also using IOS 6.1.2 streaming directly to iDrive using Bluetooth vs USB in the centre console. I just tested it this morning using the same track and the sound from USB is better to my ear.

 

[DR78]

Then you continue use USB la while I continue to use bluetooth. Lets see what other users says.
Wah Splee no need to work ah. So free one?

 

[splee]

Then you continue use USB la while I continue to use bluetooth. Lets see what other users says.
Wah Splee no need to work ah. So free one?

Working of course. I am waiting for someone mah. Can someone else confirm whether Bluetooth or USB sounded better?

 

[jan999]

honestly, the fundamental of the audio system sucks in F30. so either BT or USB also sucks. me 320i owner. not sure about 328i though.

 

[lazzydogg]

honestly, the fundamental of the audio system sucks in F30. so either BT or USB also sucks. me 320i owner. not sure about 328i though.

I was wondering if there is any plug and play replacement speakers for the F30....

at least u guys have not gotten the NO SIGNAL virus on your idrive yet....

 

[bush]

I have tested on my ride and it is unbelieving.
The bluetooth did sounds much better.
More detail on the higher note.

 

[splee]

You have to use the same song from the same device at the same volume and environment condition to test the sound quality between USB and Bluetooth. I have done that and to my ears the USB sounded much better compare to Bluetooth.

 

[Mavik]

I was wondering if there is any plug and play replacement speakers for the F30....

at least u guys have not gotten the NO SIGNAL virus on your idrive yet....

Here you go mate!
http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/p...-Audio-Upgrade-for-BMW-3-Series-Sedan-12-F30/

 

[bush]

Yeap, i did. Tested on 'Jaded' by Aerosmith on an Iphone 4 IOS 6.1.3.

Was in my car under the porch for a good 20mins to specifically check on this.

I did updated to the latest software UPD01006_ENG. (BMW) and IOS 6.1.3 (APPLE), the USB cable is however not an original Apple USB cable..

cheers...

 

[splee]

Yeap, i did. Tested on 'Jaded' by Aerosmith on an Iphone 4 IOS 6.1.3.

Was in my car under the porch for a good 20mins to specifically check on this.

I did updated to the latest software UPD01006_ENG. (BMW) and IOS 6.1.3 (APPLE), the USB cable is however not an original Apple USB cable..

cheers...

Probably it is your USB cable. Try using the original apple USB cable and see.

 

[bush]

Yeap...it could be it..

 

[Thils74]

For me, I just use the bluetooth to listen to radio stations around the world via tunein app.
My USB is for my pendrive (songs recorded from internet)... so can really tell the difference is sound quality.