V70 Stereo/DVD: - Grom USB3

ANDYVOLVOS70 · Apr 3rd, 2019, 19:42

Hi all...

I keep toying with the idea of getting the Grom USB3 to add to a HU-850

And was wondering what you thought of them? And as I have an android phone I understand you have to use the Dashlinq app, any good?

Thanks

davebb · Apr 3rd, 2019, 21:32

Hi they work very well,
You do not need to run Dashlinq app,
one connected to the phone anything with sound can stream to the sound system,
Dave

petey · Apr 3rd, 2019, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by davebb

Hi they work very well,
You do not need to run Dashlinq app,
one connected to the phone anything with sound can stream to the sound system,
Dave

Sat in the car listening to mine on an iPhone even as I type; the phone just sees a pair of wireless headphones and broadcasts to that. Or, you can use a cable but I don’t bother generally.
Simple to fit, Bloody excellent idea!

newtonuk · Apr 4th, 2019, 14:01

More than happy with mine.

marcb · Apr 5th, 2019, 14:22

In my view it's certainly best to get the Grom with the USB input. this means you can use a USB data stick with a huge amount of music on and not bother with linking to a phone, but you can also buy the phone interface too. If you buy the non-USB Grom you lose the USB stick option. I think the USB Grom is only a little more expensive but the Bluetooth add-on will up the price. I just use a USB stick and make them up on my Mac.

dave c59 · Apr 5th, 2019, 20:38

Definitely worth getting the Bluetooth version, calls and music streaming work well.

bins · Apr 6th, 2019, 12:56

I've had a USBP2 for ages. It worked ok until I replaced my samsung s8 with an s9 and now I get no audio through the 10 CD changer emulated interface. You'd be best off with the BT probably.

barrybritcher · Apr 12th, 2019, 19:32

too expensive. More worthwhile to get a full touchscreen head unit

barrybritcher · Apr 12th, 2019, 19:35

its £170 for USB grom plus bluetooth

MarvinMitt · Apr 13th, 2019, 09:49

I agree that the GROM is a bit pricey but the original head units are quality audio products.
I personally don't see how a touch-screen all-in-one no name units could afford the interface, quality DA converters and preamps + profit margin within the price of the GROM unit?
Could you give us an example of a head unit you would see competing with original + GROM?

Apr 3rd, 2019, 19:42	#1
ANDYVOLVOS70 New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral	Grom USB3 Hi all... I keep toying with the idea of getting the Grom USB3 to add to a HU-850 And was wondering what you thought of them? And as I have an android phone I understand you have to use the Dashlinq app, any good? Thanks

Apr 12th, 2019, 19:32	#8
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	too expensive. More worthwhile to get a full touchscreen head unit __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Apr 12th, 2019, 19:35	#9
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	its £170 for USB grom plus bluetooth __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Apr 13th, 2019, 09:49	#10
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	I agree that the GROM is a bit pricey but the original head units are quality audio products. I personally don't see how a touch-screen all-in-one no name units could afford the interface, quality DA converters and preamps + profit margin within the price of the GROM unit? Could you give us an example of a head unit you would see competing with original + GROM? __________________ 2002 V70 D5

Apr 3rd, 2019, 21:32	#2
davebb Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Emsworth,hants	Hi they work very well, You do not need to run Dashlinq app, one connected to the phone anything with sound can stream to the sound system, Dave

Apr 4th, 2019, 14:01	#4
newtonuk Junior Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 14:33 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wakefield	More than happy with mine.

Apr 5th, 2019, 14:22	#5
marcb Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:34 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London	In my view it's certainly best to get the Grom with the USB input. this means you can use a USB data stick with a huge amount of music on and not bother with linking to a phone, but you can also buy the phone interface too. If you buy the non-USB Grom you lose the USB stick option. I think the USB Grom is only a little more expensive but the Bluetooth add-on will up the price. I just use a USB stick and make them up on my Mac.

Apr 5th, 2019, 20:38	#6
dave c59 Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 18:29 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lancaster	Definitely worth getting the Bluetooth version, calls and music streaming work well.

Apr 6th, 2019, 12:56	#7
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	I've had a USBP2 for ages. It worked ok until I replaced my samsung s8 with an s9 and now I get no audio through the 10 CD changer emulated interface. You'd be best off with the BT probably.

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