[Q] Car audio?

[Kaitlyn2004]

My car does not have native bluetooth.

Right now what I use with my iPhone is a Kensington cigarette adapter-powered dock connector, that charges the dock and also has a line-out cord - so I charge + get audio out of the dock.

what is my equivalent solution once my android phone arrives? Is there any alternative besides:
USB cable + USB->cigarette adapter, plus a 3.5mm male-male cable

Edit: To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter

I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...

 

[El Daddy]

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC8-Bluetooth-Transmitter-iPhone4/dp/B003OTXBY6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Connects through bluetooth for media and calls. Then connects to your car stereo with either FM or 3.5mm. It also has a charger built in.

 

[Solutions Etcetera]

Do you want bluetooth audio or hardwired output to an auxiliary input on your car stereo? The latter will have substantially better audio quality.

 

[kaydub]

If you have a relatively new Kenwood receiver, Kenwood offers an app in the Play Store that enables you to play music over USB. The reviews seem to be rather negative though, and I don't think it offers full control. I'll try it out in my car once I get all my music uploaded to Google, but I'll probably just keep using my iPod as it has full native compatibility.

 

[nyvram1]

there is only one correct answer to this thread

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P9400BH-Mobile-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B006YBQ6Z2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
:good::good::good:

 

[Kaitlyn2004]

Do you want bluetooth audio or hardwired output to an auxiliary input on your car stereo? The latter will have substantially better audio quality.

To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter

I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...

 

[Kaitlyn2004]

there is only one correct answer to this thread

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P9400BH-Mobile-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B006YBQ6Z2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1
:good::good::good:

Ya... not looking to get any replacement receiver or anything like that!

Also, it's a 2007 Honda Accord...

 

[El Daddy]

Edit: To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter

I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...

What I posted does exactly this.

 

[nyvram1]

Ya... not looking to get any replacement receiver or anything like that!

Also, it's a 2007 Honda Accord...

too bad. these pioneer head units are INSANELY good. the 2 USB connections to charge or plug in SD cards alone is worth the price..not to mention the bluetooth capabilities to remotely control pandora from your head unit or steering wheel controls

 

[Solutions Etcetera]

To clarify, my current car situation is:
NO native bluetooth support. Would either need something like a bluetooth speaker (sucks for music, okay for calls?) or a bluetooth to 3.5mm adapter

I have a center console which has a cigarette adapter and a 3.5mm female port right beside it... so this is the AUX for my audio. Thinking at this time, at least, I'd prefer to keep using this AUX input for my music...

Then just connect the headphone out of the phone into the AUX audio jack. Note that you *may* run into ground loop problems when the phone is connected to the AUX jack AND it is charging from the vehicle's 12V, resulting in a possible range of hum and noise gremlins. If you do, power supplies with an isolated ground are available.

 

[andyondroid]

Based on your needs i think you're looking for something like one of these. Stream from phone to car via bluetooth and output via mini-stereo to car AUX port. They each work a bit differently and have different features, so i'd compare them and see which suits your needs.

I should note, to charge the phone, you'd just need a separate usb charger or cable.

Griffin BlueTrip Aux
http://store.griffintechnology.com/bluetrip-aux

Samsung HS3000 (can charge via 9V usb adapter)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stereo-Clip-On-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B0057WWK5E

Belkin BT music receiver
http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F4U037