Bluetooth through speakers

slimlove · 01-14-2008, 03:54 PM

Has anyone hooked up a bluetooth device that receives the caller through the speakers (like a Parrot CK3100 or equivalent)? I'm curious as to a) how is the quality and b) is it easy to install?

Janster · 01-14-2008, 04:09 PM

I have a Garmin Nuvi 660 that tranmits through the speakers. It's actually an FM transmitter to the radio to the speakers.

I wasn't able to find a channel that was quiet enough to use it without having static and interferance. You could use it, but it sounded like crap and hard to understand what the person was saying. And hard for them to understand you. So - I don't use it. Anytime you have FM tranmitting, you take the chance of interference. It probably all depends on where you live.

slimlove · 01-14-2008, 06:32 PM

That blows. I'll remember not to get that one. Thanks for the tip

Janster · 01-15-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimlove

That blows. I'll remember not to get that one. Thanks for the tip

I wouldn't necessarily blame the unit.... It can only work as good as the FM modulation/reception that you have in your area. If you have a lot of interference or a lot of channels - you'll have a problem finding a clear bandwidth to use. It's the same reason why FM modulation for ipods aren't the best either.... it depends on where you live.
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06prertaco · 01-18-2008, 04:23 AM

this is my first post. Since I have installed the parrot I thought i would give you a little input. I have put the parrot in 2 vehicles. one a mazda 6s and a mazda 3s I love them in both. Just have to be carefull were you put the mic. the sound through the speakers is great excellent. I plan on installing it on my 06 taco. The price isn't too bad if you get it off of Ebay which i did for both. I did go to the parrot web and order the adapter cables. For my 6 the cost was 150. for the 3 it was around 60. The added cost for the 6 was because it has the Bose system in it. You can adjust the sound while in a conversation. The mic adjustment you can't you have to adjust it while not in a call. I mounted the unit in the center console and the head unit on the center console. the unit is small so you can put it almost anywhere in the car. the cables are long enough. I mounted the mic in the overhead unit. the nice thing about these units is that they are software upgradable, which means that they continue to support it.. all you need is a laptop with bluetooth capability.

The installation is simple plug and play it uses the power coming to the radio. If you want to splice it yourself you can. but i do recommend purchasing the adapter kit. You simply unplug the radio plug in the adapter kit plug in the vehicle cables into the the adapter kit and your are ready to roll. of course you have to pair your phone to it.
I have the 3100.

Russ

wormhole7 · 01-18-2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimlove

Has anyone hooked up a bluetooth device that receives the caller through the speakers (like a Parrot CK3100 or equivalent)? I'm curious as to a) how is the quality and b) is it easy to install?

I have the Garmin nuvi 350 which is bluetooth capable and a USA-Spec dual aux input. I have one input going to the Garmin and use the other for my ipod.
My phone isn't bluetooth so I can't say how it sounds but the Garmin sounds great. I do have a bluetooth phone on the way but at last check the Garmin was fairly limited in compatible bluetooth devices. I'll have to play with it and see if I can get it to work. My phone should be here today.

wormhole7 · 01-18-2008, 07:42 PM

Downloaded new bluetooth firmware for the Garmin, it found my new phone and they work great. Just tried it out in the truck.

05PreRunner · 01-27-2008, 08:58 PM

i have a jvc headunit with bluetooth, and the sound is pretty clear..... I'm running stock speakers with a 10" sub.

wormhole7 · 01-28-2008, 06:33 AM

I just found out the mine is a nuvi 360, not 350. sorry.

01-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#1
slimlove Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4240 Posts: 2 Black Sand Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2008 Access Cab Automatic	Bluetooth through speakers Has anyone hooked up a bluetooth device that receives the caller through the speakers (like a Parrot CK3100 or equivalent)? I'm curious as to a) how is the quality and b) is it easy to install?

01-14-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 41 Gender: Female Posts: 2,933 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (80gig Classic/4gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust.	I have a Garmin Nuvi 660 that tranmits through the speakers. It's actually an FM transmitter to the radio to the speakers. I wasn't able to find a channel that was quiet enough to use it without having static and interferance. You could use it, but it sounded like crap and hard to understand what the person was saying. And hard for them to understand you. So - I don't use it. Anytime you have FM tranmitting, you take the chance of interference. It probably all depends on where you live. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

01-18-2008, 04:23 AM	#5
06prertaco Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4166 Posts: 3 06 double cab prerunner SR5 2006 Double Cab Automatic None	this is my first post. Since I have installed the parrot I thought i would give you a little input. I have put the parrot in 2 vehicles. one a mazda 6s and a mazda 3s I love them in both. Just have to be carefull were you put the mic. the sound through the speakers is great excellent. I plan on installing it on my 06 taco. The price isn't too bad if you get it off of Ebay which i did for both. I did go to the parrot web and order the adapter cables. For my 6 the cost was 150. for the 3 it was around 60. The added cost for the 6 was because it has the Bose system in it. You can adjust the sound while in a conversation. The mic adjustment you can't you have to adjust it while not in a call. I mounted the unit in the center console and the head unit on the center console. the unit is small so you can put it almost anywhere in the car. the cables are long enough. I mounted the mic in the overhead unit. the nice thing about these units is that they are software upgradable, which means that they continue to support it.. all you need is a laptop with bluetooth capability. The installation is simple plug and play it uses the power coming to the radio. If you want to splice it yourself you can. but i do recommend purchasing the adapter kit. You simply unplug the radio plug in the adapter kit plug in the vehicle cables into the the adapter kit and your are ready to roll. of course you have to pair your phone to it. I have the 3100. Russ __________________ 2006 Impulse Red Pearl Double Cab SR5 V6 Mods??? no mods yet... can't decide where to start first.

01-18-2008, 07:42 PM	#7
wormhole7 Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1636 Location: Lake Dallas, Tx Gender: Male Posts: 277 TSS 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Leather, Suspension TSB, 1.25in.spacers,Eaton Posi LSD,Grillcraft Black Mesh Grills,Aires Bull Bar,Black Low Profile Narrow Toybox,Black Headlight Mod,Black Tail lights ,USA Spec,Ipod, PopnLock,Bed Mat,Bug Sheild,Vent Visors, Weathertec Liners,Radar,Nuvi 760,Dog Ramp,Convex Mirrors, Roof Rack, Tint, Borla exhaust, Borla Intake, OBX pedals, Home Link Auto Dimming Mirror with remote, 20" Factory Wheels, Factory Tube Steps	It works Downloaded new bluetooth firmware for the Garmin, it found my new phone and they work great. Just tried it out in the truck. __________________ (Mark) Silver 06 TSS Dbl cab long bed. Prerunner 4.0L V6, tow. http://www.wormhole7.com/taco.html

01-27-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
05PreRunner Addicted to modding... Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: So Cal Gender: Male Posts: 2,040 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Mods are in signature block.	i have a jvc headunit with bluetooth, and the sound is pretty clear..... I'm running stock speakers with a 10" sub. __________________ www.socaltacomas.com My Truck's Mods: Chrome Mesh Grill, Chrome Mesh Bumper Grill, IPCW Led Taillights, IPCW Led third Brake Light, JVC Bluetooth/DVD/CD Headunit, JVC iPod interface/ control, 10" sub in Custom Scosche Box, Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers, Tailgate handle cover, Blue LED Interior Lights, Side Steps, True Flow XDI intake, Helix TBS, OBX Racing Pedals, CGS Motorsports Exhaust, TRD Shiftknob, Toyota "Baja" Rims, Moerse Keyless Entry Beep Mod, 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Tacomaworld.com sticker (+20 hp), JBA Headers, Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, 6000k HID foglights, Halo Projector Headlights, Rear view camera, White Gauge Cluster LEDs, Custom badging, Tint, OEM Roof Rack, NST Lightweight Crank Pulley, 12.2" eonon sun visor monitors, Aries Bull Bar, 3" Toytec Lift (awaiting install)

01-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#3
slimlove Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4240 Posts: 2 Black Sand Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2008 Access Cab Automatic	That blows. I'll remember not to get that one. Thanks for the tip

01-28-2008, 06:33 AM	#9
wormhole7 Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1636 Location: Lake Dallas, Tx Gender: Male Posts: 277 TSS 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Leather, Suspension TSB, 1.25in.spacers,Eaton Posi LSD,Grillcraft Black Mesh Grills,Aires Bull Bar,Black Low Profile Narrow Toybox,Black Headlight Mod,Black Tail lights ,USA Spec,Ipod, PopnLock,Bed Mat,Bug Sheild,Vent Visors, Weathertec Liners,Radar,Nuvi 760,Dog Ramp,Convex Mirrors, Roof Rack, Tint, Borla exhaust, Borla Intake, OBX pedals, Home Link Auto Dimming Mirror with remote, 20" Factory Wheels, Factory Tube Steps	Woops I just found out the mine is a nuvi 360, not 350. sorry. __________________ (Mark) Silver 06 TSS Dbl cab long bed. Prerunner 4.0L V6, tow. http://www.wormhole7.com/taco.html

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