2006 HSE Bluetooth Phone/Audio Options

[Ralph1Malph]

Hi All,

My new ride is a 2006 D3 HSE with Harman Kardon audio.
Alas, there is no blue tooth fitted to either stream audio or do telephone calls.

I have searched here and other UK based fora for a solution and there seem to be plenty for the base and mid audio fits, but a lesser amount for the HK audio fit.
Is there a difference in solution? Or is there a commonly accepted go to solution? I'd prefer not to use a USB, cig plug or 3.5 jack solution as they is ugly and not at all elegant. I'm also keen to take advantage of the HK audio.....coz I play it loud!

I have found some references to the Parrott and African Outdoor kits and a few other brands but no definitive go to solution. Others recommend fitting the factory D4 kit. What have y'all done in your rigs?

I also have a spare early model nexus 7 tablet that I intend to mount and use for maps, audio etc so I'd love to incorporate this.

Any advice?

I've also posted this on Disco3 over in Old Blighty so I am hoping I can get the answers I seek!

Cheers
Ralph

[Narangga]

I will be interested in reading the replies too Ralph. I did a bit of research and ended up going the 12V plug $22 version as I couldn't justify the cost of any replacement unit to get bluetooth (and reverse camera) functionality.

However we have another trip planned for July so I live in hope that I might get told that I have to do it. :D

[PeterOZ]

I'm keen to s good solution as well. I researched fitting the LR bluetooth for the D3 but it would cost about $2500 and only answer phone calls. No streaming of music.


I am currently using a che gadget into theux jack which is messy and really needs a second person to play DJ he it rarely gets used.


cheers
P

[shining]

I put one of these in and it works a treat for phone calls and controlling music on my phone. Relatively cheap too.

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/gps-car-audio/car-audio-accessories/sony/sony-rm-x7bt-in-car-smartphone-controller-with-bluetooth/321798/

[Narangga]

I put one of these in and it works a treat for phone calls and controlling music on my phone. Relatively cheap too.

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/gps-car-audio/car-audio-accessories/sony/sony-rm-x7bt-in-car-smartphone-controller-with-bluetooth/321798/

Where did you mount it?

[Ralph1Malph]

I put one of these in and it works a treat for phone calls and controlling music on my phone. Relatively cheap too.

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/gps-car-audio/car-audio-accessories/sony/sony-rm-x7bt-in-car-smartphone-controller-with-bluetooth/321798/


Hi, I was looking at something like this, but call me fussy lol, I don't want to lose the sound quality of the HK. Anything pumped into the aux socket is stereo.
This doesn't mean the device doesn't work well, I'm just trying to utilise the cars ability.
I second the question, where did you mount it?

That said, as I currently have no way to bluetooth, I may have to look at these type of options in the short term.

Cheers
Ralph

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

If you have the Harmon Kardon system then it's possible to add a factory bluetooth module from a later D4 to the D3 and it works (works better than the original ones from 2006 anyhow, because the newer modules are compatible with the newer phones).

Have a look at my Freelander2 build thread, you can see how I fitted a factory bluetooth phone module, it is basically the same process in a D3 except different phone module (the L319/L320/L322 uses a different module to the L359/X250).

You will need to activate the phone functions in the CCF, i.e. you need a suitable diagnostic tool.

For Bluetooth Streaming there was no factory option at that time, but there are a couple of ways to go about it without losing the sound quality, none of these options are particularly cheap. I guess it depends on how much money you want to spend...

[Ralph1Malph]

Hi Cambo,
Read your thread. Great Stuff!.

I guess for now I'll have to suffer :p with stereo noise through the aux input. Truth be known, I am more after music streaming than phone.
I'll look into digital audio, that's cool!

Cheers
Ralph

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Hey Ralph,

Thanks for the kind words.

One way to do the bluetooth streaming (and you may get lucky here finding a cheap kit), is to use the Audio Connectivity Module accessory Land Rover Accessories Online Catalogue. - DISCOVERY 3 - INTERIOR - Functional and Technology - Audio Connectivity Module (http://accessories.landrover.com/gl/en/discovery-3/interior/functional-and-technology/lr002787-audio-connectivity-module/) and then add a WMA1000 Bluetooth Streaming unit https://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/Viseeo-Tune2Air-WMA1000/WMA1000+Bluetooth+Audio+Streaming to the iPod cable. It's a bit of a cobble together, but it's one way to do it.

Yeah the DAB+ Digital Radio is nice, it's also possible to retrofit into a D3 with the Harmon Kardon system.

Cheers,
Cameron.

[PeterOZ]

I like the look of that audio module. Wonder what versions of iPhone / iOS it is compatible with?

[DiscoJeffster]

I have the Tune2Air connected to my D4s iPod connector and it works brilliantly and so far has supported all iPhones and software versions. It's a great way to get Bluetooth streaming.

[gorby]

I have the Harmon Kardon system in my RRS. I fitted a Bury Bluetooth Handsfree and the wiring kit from this mob: KRAM 68687S Auto Leads 06-124B / RANGE ROVER / LAND ROVER HARMAN KARDON LEAD | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322184759236?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

They also do one which will allow streaming. All plug and play just let them know which BT unit you have or are getting and they'll customise the plug to suit.

Works very well and even shows phone mode on the head unit.

[rangeyrover]

Parrot Mki9100 can do audio streaming and hands free.
I have it fitted in my D3 with phone and streaming.
Its reasonable quality on streaming but the lead distance to the blue box allows interference, but the system sounds generally good.
Hands free performance without Aux mic is awful, so mine is mostly streaming at the moment....

Also experimenting with this bluetooth module Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver Board Wireless Stereo Sound Module 12V/24V Car | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver-Board-Wireless-Stereo-Sound-Module-12V-24V-Car-/161854077325)

If you can tolerate switching to aux when you get a call, will do all you need.

RR

[Ralph1Malph]

Hey Ralph,

Thanks for the kind words.

One way to do the bluetooth streaming (and you may get lucky here finding a cheap kit), is to use the Audio Connectivity Module accessory Land Rover Accessories Online Catalogue. - DISCOVERY 3 - INTERIOR - Functional and Technology - Audio Connectivity Module (http://accessories.landrover.com/gl/en/discovery-3/interior/functional-and-technology/lr002787-audio-connectivity-module/) and then add a WMA1000 Bluetooth Streaming unit https://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/Viseeo-Tune2Air-WMA1000/WMA1000+Bluetooth+Audio+Streaming to the iPod cable. It's a bit of a cobble together, but it's one way to do it.

Yeah the DAB+ Digital Radio is nice, it's also possible to retrofit into a D3 with the Harmon Kardon system.

Cheers,
Cameron.

Oh Dear,
Another fact I should have mentioned is that I am an Android man, not a fanboy! :twisted::p
Do you know if the Audio Module works with android devices?
The WMA1000 specs say it 'may' have some limitations with Android.

Have you any experience with the African-outdoor product?
LAND ROVER AUDIO MODULE (http://www.african-outdoor.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51)
Some of our brothers in UK have used them with mixed longevity.

Cheers
Ralph

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

I know some people used the WMA1000 with Android phones in Jags, I seem to recall that the only shortfall was it wouldn't display the artist and song name, but the rest of the functionality was the same as an iPhone or iPod, not that it would matter in a D3 because you don't get that info on the radio screen anyhow.

I'm not familiar with the South African unit, I've seen it online, that's about it.