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I think what drives the audiophiles crazy is when in CarPlay mode, you then select a podcast, iHeart radio, or Spotify, etc. is when the sound quality is most noticeable. However, you can adjust the equalizer settings on the B&O/HK HU and the equalizer settings on the UAD/Joyeauto kit to your liking (I switch between the soft/classical/standard settings). Maybe in future kits, the manufacturers will finally address this, but in the mean time, I still love the upgrade. It sure is way more economical than spending 1k-2k to upgrade from NBT to EVO, but that's just 1 man's opinion. Here's a link to adjust the sound: For B&O systems: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=203 For HK systems: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=211
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BTW, these kits using AUX is really the only practical way to do it. As I understand these systems, the digital option would using the MOST optical connector, which would be a huge cost and specific to BMW and you'd have to intercept another source (and maybe a few others). Not sure how the Snap-In works. Either way, it's either digital or analog, and analog via AUX makes the most sense. I'm searching around trying to find threads about this, the ones I've tripped over refer to maybe it being due to a bad harness. If you have one handy that is clearly about the kit itself, I'd love to read it. If the kit isn't going to sound good though, this isn't a good path for me personally. |
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To put it another way DeeO, is this about cracking/popping due to too much gain? An easy solution to that is an inline volume resistor thing. If it's hissing or something else, then there's no way to fix. Love to know what you're experiencing.
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I appreciate the clarification, was hard to find that specific thing amongst all the threads with nonspecific answers. |
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Installation was super easy. Aside from the instructions in the video posted earlier, for those with HK audio, you have to move two pins (MOST) over from the original connector to the new Y-splitter one that goes into the NBT headunit. Super easy to do, unfortunately I forgot at first so I had to open everything up again. There is lots of room behind/under the NBT headunit for the extra connectors and the actual box is small enough to go there as well. I did not route things to the passenger footwell as this seemed a more difficult fit and unnecessary in the F15. I ran the external microphone to sit behind the nav screen, facing left. Out of sight completely yet close enough to the driver to pick up audio. No issues there. Once installed and connected, you have to change a couple of settings in the box's menu to make sure the correct camera (backup/360 - orig/aftermarket) is being used and you are good to go. Rather than deal with AUX audio, I keep my phone connected to the NBT bluetooth so audio quality for calls and Music/Spotify et cetera is excellent, same as before. I did notice some distortion when I tried to use the AUX option for audio. I have contacted the vendor to see if this is normal or can be fixed. I do believe you need to use the AUX option for spoken nav instructions in Carplay, but that is something I never use so haven't experimented much with it. Siri works fine using the NBT Bluetooth connection - I am not sure whether in that scenario it uses the ext mic or BMW mic to hear me, but it has no issue understanding me. Camera operation is slighly different than before but definitely workable: selecting R gear engages backup cam, moving to D disengages it immediately (rather than with a delay). When in backup cam, can switch back and forth to 360 cam no change from before. Radar-activated (forward driving) PDC due to object proximity still works with audible beeping, but does not bring up the 360 cam when in Carplay mode. (does still when in iDrive mode). A long press of the MENU button toggles between iDrive and Carplay really quickly so this does not bother me much. Once you're manoeuvring in a tight spot, you probably don't need your Carplay up anymore anyway and it's an easy switch back to iDrive. As far as the group buy goes: I am obviously out now that I have this unit installed, but I do encourage you to look into the Kremersino option. Joyeauto has unilaterally pulled out of the previous group buy at the last minute and left us all hanging dry. I think the boxes are functionally identical and Kremersino will likely beat the price that is being discussed here in the thread. I have their sales guy Michael on Whatsapp and would be happy to make the introduction for the organizer of the group buy. Just PM me and I'll hook you up. Oh, one more thing: there was a question about duty, brokerage and HST on the shipping to Canada from someone in the thread. I asked Kremersino to ship using ePacket (China Post) for that reason. It was a bit slower (took 10 days) than DHL, but as I expected, there were no charges whatsoever on delivery (YMMV). |
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I'm hoping that the IDCORE unit will not require switching out of CarPlay mode to use the front cam but I guess I can deal with it either way. Anyway, if the operation of these two is equal I would still go with the IDCORE just because of a vented box and legit external Wifi antenna. |
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Yep, done & done! For the technology packed into these little boxes, and for $275 all in, it's still a helluva bargain.
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I'm down to jump in on the group buy if we can get the other manufacturers onboard too. Count me in as the 20th
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Wut? Other manufacturers? This is a Joyeauto GB.
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I thought they dropped out of the GB and there was another that the poster above had contacts with.
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