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07-07-2015, 01:43 PM | #1 |
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Tune2Air WMA3000B The Best Option?
I know this question has probably been answered before but I wanted to see if the Tune2Air WMA3000B is the best option for playing audio from an iPhone 6 on an 09 E90 M3? It doesn't seem that you can just use the Apple Lightning Cable in the USB plug in the center console to play music correct?
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I'm fairly curious to see if this model works any better than the last one. Currently, I use the older model (No Y-cable, I use the OEM y-cable) and for some reason my steering wheel controls don't work and the music data no longer appears iDrive.
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can anyone comment on sound quality though? specifically going from y-cable to the bt
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sound quality has been the only thing holding me back from getting this. most people say bt streaming will reduce the quality compared to an aux input, which makes sense.
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07-07-2015, 07:53 PM | #11 |
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Judging by my beats wireless headphones, which is the same BT technology, sound quality difference prob won't be very noticible
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Unless you're an audiophile (which I used to be), you'll be happy with the clarity and quality. I don't think it can get better than this through BT. BT has come a LONG way in terms of SQ.
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07-07-2015, 09:47 PM | #13 |
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What makes you think the 3000 has different/better firmware?
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07-08-2015, 06:17 AM | #14 |
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Just from the research I've done, as well as reviews. Not to mention the 1000 doesn't work with steering wheel controls Anymore for the newest apple update, and the 3000 does. There's a little USB port on the side of the 3000, that is used for syncing to a computer for firmware updates. I don't think this port is on the 1000.
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Odd...I am on the latest iOS with my iPhone 5S and all of my steering wheel controls work. You are able to update the firmware on the 1000 with the standard Apple 30 pin cable. There is a guide on how to do it on the tune2air website.
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UPDATE: Found it. But FWIW, I'll probably just buy the new one. I don't have the resources nor the patience for that update. Plus, some review on amazon said they were unable to receive a registration code from the sales reps, unable to update their receiver. Last edited by BimmerRookie; 07-08-2015 at 09:49 AM.. |
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I tried a few different options, I went with a Rockford 3sixty unit that allowed me to adjust audio setting and have a nice crisp bluetooth signal from my phone to the stock head unit.
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a little out of the price range of what we are talking about. going oem retrofit with combox would be more appealing at that price point.
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What is the price point for a combobox with coding? I would think that is much more than having a amp with bluetooth and processor all in one
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