Bluetooth Hands Free

Snowman811 · 02-26-2006, 12:56 AM

I just ordered my 330i and opted not (for the moment) to include the handsfree bluetooth communication. I've heard that while you (the driver) can hear quite nicely, the caller on the other end can often have a tough time hearing you - sounds like a poor speaker phone to them.

Just wanted to throw this topic out there for users of the handsfree bluetooth in the '06 330i and see if you've received feedback from callers either way. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences, good or otherwise.

lux.sh · 02-26-2006, 01:10 AM

I can't imagine my car without bluetooth. I make alot of phone calls in the car, and no one has complained so far.
Not a single person complained of not being able to hear it well. Actually, I prefer using it via BT because people say they can hear it better than when I just talk on my cell Razr Blk.

It has been one of the most convienent and head-ache causing feature in my E90.

LEDZEP · 02-26-2006, 07:11 AM

You are speaking into a small microphone that is mounted in the overhead panel above the rear view mirror - so obviously your voice is not going to be crystal clear. Also add it any ambient noise in the car and some road noise. I always make sure that the windows and sunroof are closed before making a call. But, having said that - I agree with Lux.sh and will never have another car without it.

IMO talking while driving is meant to be done in short intervals when necessary. I don't condone "yakking" on the phone while driving regardless of the technical setup. Talking on the phone distracts you from the very important job at hand - safely operating a motor vehicle. If it's long conversations in the car you're after, hire a chauffer and sit in the back seat.

Broken1 · 02-26-2006, 07:22 AM

I think the bluetooth is the E90 is the best car kit I've ever had.

It's clear, works 99.9% of the time (since I got my new phone) and no one ever complains about hearing me. I also make sure to close the sunroof and all windows.

Max Power · 02-26-2006, 07:08 PM

I just got a verizon razr v3c and it works quite well with the car. The sound quality is fine. In fact, most people don't know that I'm driving when I call. I've never had a hands free system before and eventhough it's easier to drive with out holding the phone to your ear it is still very distracting.....

Arkansas3 · 02-26-2006, 09:39 PM

i'll reiterate the other posters: i've never had anyone on the other end complain about the sound quality. most don't even know i'm in the car unless they hear the sound from the blinker.

Kimo · 02-27-2006, 08:48 AM

OK. Here's a contarian opinion. I'm not impressed with the sound quality. When my wife calls from her e90, I often have a difficult time understanding her (Verizon Motorola E815). However, when I'm in her car, the INCOMING voice quality is superb.
All in all, though, the BlueTooth is definitely worth it -- outgoing sound quality notwithstanding.
Mike

RedBirdRuss · 02-27-2006, 08:50 AM

I use it extensively and evryone comments on how good it sounds.

CardinalZeus77 · 02-27-2006, 10:04 AM

Hi,

No problems/complaints here. People always say the sound quality is excellent and that they can hear no background noise at all.

Steve328i · 02-27-2006, 10:39 AM

The sound quality of the person with whom I am speaking is great through the car speakers.

However, people on the other end of my calls have commented on the sound quality of the call -- they say it sounds like I'm in a large room and there is a bit of an echo. I always have the roof closed and the windows up, too.

prolix21 · 02-27-2006, 11:15 AM

I had my doubts about it when I first got it and just kept using my earpiece, however I tried it out the other day and the person on the other end said it was as good, if not better, than my normal headset . That was while crusing on the freeway with quite a bit of traffic noise.

I think quality on all hands-free is so-so, compared to using just the phone handset. I think the BMW one is probably one of the better implimentations though.

GoRomeo · 02-27-2006, 11:26 AM

I love my blutooth in my car. I have the rzr silver and let me tell you BMW has one of the best Bluetooth systems out there. You should see the Lexus kind IT SUCKS!! The sounds comes out from a little speaker on the driver side. its ok. I am in the wireless business and i help lexus clients with their phone choices for their cars... and man i feel sorry for the cheap bluetooth kit they have on their expesive car. but oh well.. thanks

Snowman811 · 02-27-2006, 01:05 PM

Thanks all, sounds like overall its worth it. Most recommend.

vladinecko · 02-27-2006, 01:12 PM

people i talk to on the phone while in the car can't even tell a difference...it's good!

02-26-2006, 12:56 AM	#1
Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 32 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Bluetooth Hands Free - Sound Quality? I just ordered my 330i and opted not (for the moment) to include the handsfree bluetooth communication. I've heard that while you (the driver) can hear quite nicely, the caller on the other end can often have a tough time hearing you - sounds like a poor speaker phone to them. Just wanted to throw this topic out there for users of the handsfree bluetooth in the '06 330i and see if you've received feedback from callers either way. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences, good or otherwise.
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02-26-2006, 01:10 AM	#2
lux.sh missing two turbos. 577 Rep 4,859 Posts Drives: fast around corners. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Curves iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	I can't imagine my car without bluetooth. I make alot of phone calls in the car, and no one has complained so far. Not a single person complained of not being able to hear it well. Actually, I prefer using it via BT because people say they can hear it better than when I just talk on my cell Razr Blk. It has been one of the most convienent and head-ache causing feature in my E90. __________________ 06 AW E90 330i ZPP/ZSP/Step/Expired Warranty : Prior Design Front : ACS Rear : ACS Roof : BlackLines : Simota Intake : Carbon Fiber Interior Trim : : MTEC V3 : 24% Charcoal : V1 Hardwired : Solaris Invisibulbs/LED interior :
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02-26-2006, 07:11 AM	#3
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	You are speaking into a small microphone that is mounted in the overhead panel above the rear view mirror - so obviously your voice is not going to be crystal clear. Also add it any ambient noise in the car and some road noise. I always make sure that the windows and sunroof are closed before making a call. But, having said that - I agree with Lux.sh and will never have another car without it. IMO talking while driving is meant to be done in short intervals when necessary. I don't condone "yakking" on the phone while driving regardless of the technical setup. Talking on the phone distracts you from the very important job at hand - safely operating a motor vehicle. If it's long conversations in the car you're after, hire a chauffer and sit in the back seat. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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02-26-2006, 07:22 AM	#4
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I think the bluetooth is the E90 is the best car kit I've ever had. It's clear, works 99.9% of the time (since I got my new phone) and no one ever complains about hearing me. I also make sure to close the sunroof and all windows.
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02-26-2006, 07:08 PM	#5
Max Power Enlisted Member 5 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 330 xi- mystic blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	Hands free okay I just got a verizon razr v3c and it works quite well with the car. The sound quality is fine. In fact, most people don't know that I'm driving when I call. I've never had a hands free system before and eventhough it's easier to drive with out holding the phone to your ear it is still very distracting.....
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02-26-2006, 09:39 PM	#6
Arkansas3 Private First Class 7 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i'll reiterate the other posters: i've never had anyone on the other end complain about the sound quality. most don't even know i'm in the car unless they hear the sound from the blinker. __________________ 325i \| Sparkling \| Grey Leather \| Premium \| Xenons \| Heated Seats \| Comfort Access \| Sat Prep (which is a waste of money) \| Floor Mats (which my dealer made me buy)
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02-27-2006, 08:48 AM	#7
Kimo Lieutenant 40 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E31 E90 F25 MCS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	OK. Here's a contarian opinion. I'm not impressed with the sound quality. When my wife calls from her e90, I often have a difficult time understanding her (Verizon Motorola E815). However, when I'm in her car, the INCOMING voice quality is superb. All in all, though, the BlueTooth is definitely worth it -- outgoing sound quality notwithstanding. Mike __________________
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02-27-2006, 08:50 AM	#8
RedBirdRuss Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	I use it extensively and evryone comments on how good it sounds. __________________ ____________________________________ 2006 330xi Jet Black Black Leather Premium Package Sport Package Cold Weather Package Automatic Transmission Sirius Prep ____________________________________
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02-27-2006, 10:39 AM	#10
Steve328i Commander, USN (ret) 13 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 11 335i, Black sapphire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	The sound quality of the person with whom I am speaking is great through the car speakers. However, people on the other end of my calls have commented on the sound quality of the call -- they say it sounds like I'm in a large room and there is a bit of an echo. I always have the roof closed and the windows up, too. __________________ Steve328i 2011 335i vert
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02-27-2006, 11:15 AM	#11
prolix21 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i zsp (sold) [0.00] 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	I had my doubts about it when I first got it and just kept using my earpiece, however I tried it out the other day and the person on the other end said it was as good, if not better, than my normal headset . That was while crusing on the freeway with quite a bit of traffic noise. I think quality on all hands-free is so-so, compared to using just the phone handset. I think the BMW one is probably one of the better implimentations though.
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02-27-2006, 11:26 AM	#12
GoRomeo Brigadier General 964 Rep 3,854 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I love my blutooth in my car. I have the rzr silver and let me tell you BMW has one of the best Bluetooth systems out there. You should see the Lexus kind IT SUCKS!! The sounds comes out from a little speaker on the driver side. its ok. I am in the wireless business and i help lexus clients with their phone choices for their cars... and man i feel sorry for the cheap bluetooth kit they have on their expesive car. but oh well.. thanks
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02-27-2006, 01:05 PM	#13
Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 32 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Thanks all, sounds like overall its worth it. Most recommend.
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