XC90 2012 Crappy Bluetooth sound

jsvensson · Dec 30th, 2011, 23:53

Hi everybody,

I just got my new xc90 2012 with high performance sound system (no rti or rse)

It syncs great with iphone (but not with ipad 1). However the sound quality is way below the shame level - it pops and cracks both when listening to music and during conversations. Sound is ok when iphone is connected to aux - any ideas why bt is so bad?

Also, is there any way of another aux in to the stereo? I am thinking of setting up a car pc.

Thanx!

//JS

AB-UK · Dec 31st, 2011, 11:52

Very bad sound quality with my HTC Magic connected also.
Only limited synchronisation too. Cannot receive or send texts for example.

jsvensson · Jan 1st, 2012, 16:55

Is it possible to add another aux line in to the stereo to connect a car pc?

The Painter · Jan 1st, 2012, 18:50

Put your tunes on a usb stick and use the usb input in the glovebox, the stereo gives you full artist, album and track control, works flawlessly and sounds superb.

jsvensson · Jan 1st, 2012, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Painter

Put your tunes on a usb stick and use the usb input in the glovebox, the stereo gives you full artist, album and track control, works flawlessly and sounds superb.

Thanx, i tried that but a computer is really more versatile...think gps nav, spotify, movies for the kids...thats why i want an extra aux in...To use it for the sound from the car pc...

ukcobra · Jan 4th, 2012, 15:53

I have a Sep 11, SE Lux, with the optional Bluetooth. I have connected an iPhone 4 and various BlackBerry's without any audio issues.
The BT streaming is particulalry good, and I tend to use that most of the time to play music.

I would suggest trying another phone to see if the symptoms continue.

jsvensson · Jan 5th, 2012, 19:49

will do - just ordered nexus prime :-))

jsvensson · Feb 22nd, 2012, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsvensson

will do - just ordered nexus prime :-))

Bluetooth streaming is still crappy with the new phone....

Seriously....is this s joke?

//J

AB-UK · Feb 23rd, 2012, 16:01

Further to my comment above.
I bought the Galaxy S2 to replace my HTC, and the diffference in sound quality is amazing.
It even works whilst the phone is still in my pocket (with the HTC I had to place it on the dashboard before I could hear anything through the car speakers).

I still have only limited functionality though - by that I mean I cannot receive or reply to texts.

My previous XC90 ('53 D5) had the comms pack, with hands free as well as a pick up privacy phone. I could receive and send text messages linked to my sim card which was slotted into the dash.

Dec 30th, 2011, 23:53	#1
jsvensson New Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2013 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stockholm	XC90 2012 Crappy Bluetooth sound Hi everybody, I just got my new xc90 2012 with high performance sound system (no rti or rse) It syncs great with iphone (but not with ipad 1). However the sound quality is way below the shame level - it pops and cracks both when listening to music and during conversations. Sound is ok when iphone is connected to aux - any ideas why bt is so bad? Also, is there any way of another aux in to the stereo? I am thinking of setting up a car pc. Thanx! //JS

Jan 1st, 2012, 16:55	#3
jsvensson New Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2013 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stockholm	Add another aux line in Is it possible to add another aux line in to the stereo to connect a car pc?

Dec 31st, 2011, 11:52	#2
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:15 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Very bad sound quality with my HTC Magic connected also. Only limited synchronisation too. Cannot receive or send texts for example.

Jan 1st, 2012, 18:50	#4
The Painter Senior Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2015 16:07 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisbech	Put your tunes on a usb stick and use the usb input in the glovebox, the stereo gives you full artist, album and track control, works flawlessly and sounds superb.

Jan 4th, 2012, 15:53	#6
ukcobra Junior Member Last Online: Feb 27th, 2018 10:09 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading	I have a Sep 11, SE Lux, with the optional Bluetooth. I have connected an iPhone 4 and various BlackBerry's without any audio issues. The BT streaming is particulalry good, and I tend to use that most of the time to play music. I would suggest trying another phone to see if the symptoms continue.

Jan 5th, 2012, 19:49	#7
jsvensson New Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2013 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stockholm	will do - just ordered nexus prime :-))

Feb 23rd, 2012, 16:01	#9
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:15 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Further to my comment above. I bought the Galaxy S2 to replace my HTC, and the diffference in sound quality is amazing. It even works whilst the phone is still in my pocket (with the HTC I had to place it on the dashboard before I could hear anything through the car speakers). I still have only limited functionality though - by that I mean I cannot receive or reply to texts. My previous XC90 ('53 D5) had the comms pack, with hands free as well as a pick up privacy phone. I could receive and send text messages linked to my sim card which was slotted into the dash.

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