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Oct 20, 2012 | 08:18 AM

Garemlin

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Bluetooth audio streaming

Currently have a Sony DSX-MS60 DMR Head Unit with the Tune Tray. It is kinda finicky at times and I don't like having to take my iPod out all the time.

So I was thinking of another route. I am considering a head unit with bluetooth audio streaming. I was thinking I could mount the iPod in either my saddlebag or Tour Pak (when I get one) and keep it plugged in to a power point all the time. No wires. No fuss. Just wondering if anyone has given this a try?? If so any issues with your iPod (or phone) staying paired while inside your bag or Tour Pak??

Oct 20, 2012 | 09:32 AM

Diesel_tx

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You should be fine. Bluetooth range is about 30 feet. I pair my iPhone with a chatterbox that is mounted on handlebars and then throw phone in saddlebags.

Oct 20, 2012 | 09:46 AM

campos

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I use the Bluetooth on my iPhone all the time. I have a Sony aftermarket head unit and it works flawless. Just keep the phone in my pocket andom good to go

Oct 20, 2012 | 09:54 AM

diesel6060

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I pair my droid phone to my kenwood head unit all the time. The only problem is it drains the phone battery fairly fast. Works great though.

Oct 20, 2012 | 05:05 PM

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Thanks for the input. Battery drain is the main reason I was thinking about keeping it mounted and hooked to a power point all the time.

Oct 20, 2012 | 11:36 PM

Harley Hound57

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Look at the Sony MEXBT4000p it's a great head unit, and it has USB so i have all my tunes on a memory stick or i can stream from my phone.

Oct 21, 2012 | 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sinclac

Look at the Sony MEXBT4000p it's a great head unit, and it has USB so i have all my tunes on a memory stick or i can stream from my phone.

Similar to what I am thinking. Don't really want to stream from my phone but I guess it is a possibility for Pandora as well as using my iPod Touch or my now out of service Droid X.

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Oct 21, 2012 | 09:38 AM

SlimJeff

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I have a Sony DSXS310BTX with the Ipod tray and found it sounds much better just using the bluetooth streaming. I will at some point buy a cheap ipod and just leave it in the unit but I enjoy Pandora and find it far easier to change channels by the iphone instead of the handle bars controls. I use the handlebar controls for volume or to skip a song.