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Mar 17th, 2019, 14:52 | #1 |
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S40/V50 High Performance Audio - Adding Bluetooth or iPod
I hope I am not asking a question that has already been answered a million times before but I am looking to add either Bluetooth or an iPod adaptor to my '04 V50.
It has the high performance audio system with the 6-cd changer fitted. I have found a GROM-MST4 but that replaces the CD changer and I don't want to do that. I had a Connects2 universal iPod adaptor in my old Toyota Carina but that required a conventional aerial connector and the Volvo seems to be optical so that won't work either. I am happy enough to have to tune my radio into a Bluetooth station as long as whatever I get is nicely hidden and doesn't need to be plugged into the 12v socket in the cabin. Does anybody know of any solutions?
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Mar 17th, 2019, 22:21 | #2 |
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There are not many options. There's a coup!e of homebrew projects I'm aware of (threads on here and swedespeed) and Bluepower do stuff (but generally don't have a good rep for customer support).
I've got one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Transmitter...gateway&sr=8-1 and I'm very happy with it. I suppose if you wanted to hide it away you could wire up another 12V plug in the glove box or behind the waterfall. Cheers Paddy |
Mar 17th, 2019, 22:38 | #3 |
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Look on amazon for the firefly bluetooth music receiver. £32
Absolutely perfect for the v50 centre armrest usb/phono in connection. Works seamless with the audio in on the stereo
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Mar 19th, 2019, 11:47 | #4 |
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with a 04 and 05 volvos OP has, no aux-in option though so that wont work.
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The Volvos use a standard FM radio receiver like everyone else, anything that generates an FM signal will work (provided you can find a free frequency in your area)
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There is some interference - by some I mean if you're trained in critical listening & you go looking for it you will find it. I mostly listen to Spotify, 6Music, TalkSport & podcasts - streamed from my phone - & the only real problem I've had was in traffic when I was near someone using a similar device on the same frequency. There's the occasional ghosting but it doesn't annoy me (& I'm fussy) Give it a go. It's cheap & if you get it from Amazon it's risk-free: if you don;t like it, return it & get a refund |
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Apr 14th, 2019, 09:22 | #8 |
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Thanks to everyone for your replies.
I found this previous post that has very detailed instructions on how to install an FM modulator at source (near the aerial while the signal is still analogue). While I have purchased a small FM transmitter (thanks PaddyB) and I am also going to go for the hard wired solution at some time in the future. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=211957
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