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Old 05-11-2009, 4:32 PM   #1
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Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

looking for some recommendations from people who currently own a BT head unit.

Basically I am looking for something not to expensive that will act as a handsfree kit as well as be able to stream audio via Bluetooth from my Iphone 3G.

I just want something that works well with half decent sound quality?
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

Define 'not to expensive'?

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looking for some recommendations from people who currently own a BT head unit.

Basically I am looking for something not to expensive that will act as a handsfree kit as well as be able to stream audio via Bluetooth from my Iphone 3G.

I just want something that works well with half decent sound quality?
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Old 05-11-2009, 11:16 PM   #3
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

Max around £130 if that is possible
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

Sony MEXBT2700 Bluetooth CD Tuner £129.95 Discount Car Audio UK: DVB Car Audio UK Online Entertainment Store
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Old 12-11-2009, 1:51 PM   #5
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

Nice one thanks for that
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

Another two to try are
1) Dension, they have something called Gateway, and can be tailored to your requirements and car
-http://densionice.co.uk/
2) Parrott, similar to above
-http://www.parrot.com/uk
Both have a good reputation.
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Old 13-11-2009, 10:53 AM   #7
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

Thanks for the info

I actually just bought the Clarion FB289RBT

Clarion FB289RBT

Nice Unit, bluetooth works but very slight distortion when steaming music but I am quite picky so some people might not notice it.

All in all quite a nice system and does what it says on the tin.
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

I use the Sony BT 3700u with my iPhone.
Fantastic bit of kit with USB audio & BT streaming calls & music.
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Re: Recommendations for Bluetooth Head unit

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Thanks for the info

I actually just bought the Clarion FB289RBT

Clarion FB289RBT

Nice Unit, bluetooth works but very slight distortion when steaming music but I am quite picky so some people might not notice it.

All in all quite a nice system and does what it says on the tin.
I was ready to pull the trigger on one of these as they look great, but they DON'T HAVE MEDIUM WAVE! argh. Five Live's a dealbreaker for me...
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