people say my bluetooth sounds like i am far away

darkalley · 12-15-2008, 08:29 PM

people say i sound far away, a bit quiet. on my other cars i could always adjust the microphone level. is this possible on factory bluetooth?

tom @ eas · 12-15-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

people say i sound far away, a bit quiet. on my other cars i could always adjust the microphone level. is this possible on factory bluetooth?

What brand/carrier of phone are you using?

gthirtyfizle · 12-15-2008, 09:44 PM

thats because u r lol

darkalley · 12-15-2008, 11:24 PM

motorola storm.

Technic · 12-16-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

motorola storm.

That's Blackberry (RIM) Storm, bro...

tom @ eas · 12-16-2008, 12:33 PM

Very new phone, try pairing another phone to see if the same behavior is present.

Speedtrap · 12-16-2008, 01:24 PM

Its all preset...its the echo..

Big Windy · 12-16-2008, 02:17 PM

Blackberry storm isn't listed on the functionality list, so it is very possible this is the problem. I always speak a bit louder than normal, as it is impossible to adjust any settings on the car.

Bye Bye GTI · 12-16-2008, 05:50 PM

its possible that the mic is installed on the passenger side of the upper console. My girlfriends 08 mini had its mic on the passenger side and 15m of work made the sound quality much better. Maybe BMW makes them all that way by default?

Reincarnated · 12-19-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

Blackberry storm isn't listed on the functionality list, so it is very possible this is the problem.

That doesn't mean anything. Their are lots of phones not on the list and BMW doesn't test every single phone out there.

DevJ · 12-20-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

Blackberry storm isn't listed on the functionality list, so it is very possible this is the problem. I always speak a bit louder than normal, as it is impossible to adjust any settings on the car.

can you show me the url to the list? it would be very helpful!

MrHarris · 12-27-2008, 07:18 AM

try turning up the bluetooth volume on the phone when in a call

aelalfy1989 · 08-23-2009, 02:31 AM

i owned a 335i and now own a 2009 infiniti FX and the mic is beside the sunroof button. I don't know where BMW keeps theirs but I would think its close by there.

JCtx · 08-24-2009, 01:31 PM

With bluetooth, as long as people can hear me, I consider myself lucky. It's always going to sound weird since you're far away from the microphone indeed. Good day.

JC919 · 08-24-2009, 01:36 PM

I had the same problem when I switched to an iPhone about 9 months ago. It has since worked itself out, or everyone I know has gotten used to the sound and hasn't told me.

Jaypod · 08-24-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

I had the same problem when I switched to an iPhone about 9 months ago. It has since worked itself out, or everyone I know has gotten used to the sound and hasn't told me.

I had issues with my BB 8800, I also have an iphone and have not had any issues. People sometimes ask me where I am as its sounds very quiet in the background so they think I am at home.

SlammedR8 · 08-24-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

try turning up the bluetooth volume on the phone when in a call

Actually, you do the opposite. the other person on the phone is probably hearing an echo because its too loud. Turn it down, trust me!

AMOCHOSTO · 08-24-2009, 06:49 PM

I have an '09 eE90, July build and everyone I have asked (including my wife who would let me know if the signal sucked at all) say it sounds great.

Bob86GN · 08-24-2009, 06:54 PM

+1 mine is so much better than my G35 6MT sedan it is not even funny. When I used to have problems turning it down always helped. If I was talking to someone and they had speaker phone the background noise would make the signal go in an out constantly.

BMWDEMON · 08-26-2009, 12:10 PM

I hvae people tell me they can hear my exhaust more than me...LOL! I can't understand why but my exhaust is a little on the loud side but it never bothers me...anyhoo...kinda of a useless post..sorry.

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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	With bluetooth, as long as people can hear me, I consider myself lucky. It's always going to sound weird since you're far away from the microphone indeed. Good day.
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