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Old 10-23-2012, 08:26 PM   #1
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Default A hands free steering wheel bluetooth speaker phone

[video=youtube_share;7z0mC6-E2uM]http://youtu.be/7z0mC6-E2uM[/video]


This would make a nice little addition to my steering wheel.
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Old 10-23-2012, 08:49 PM   #2
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I went with the JVC X50BT digital media receiver (car radio) with built in hands free bluetooth. A Google shopping search found several sources for under $90 with free shipping.

Features
Equalizer Modes Loudness
Audio Formats WMA/MP3
Audio Channels 4
Equalizer Bands Parametric
RMS Output Power 80 W
Detachable Front Panel Yes
USB Yes
Number of Pre-amplifier Outputs 2
Auxiliary Input Yes
Screen Type LCD
Product Type Car Flash Audio Player
Product Name KD-X50BT Car Flash Audio Player
Memory Card Supported Secure Digital (SD) Card microSD Card
Compatibility
iPod nano - 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod nano - 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod nano - 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod nano - 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod nano - 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod touch - 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod nano - 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod touch - 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod touch - 3rd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod touch - 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod classic - (80GB, 120GB and 160GB)
iPhone - (3G, 3GS, 4 and 4S)
iPod - 5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod/iPhone Compatible Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Weight (Approximate) 2.90 lb
DIN Size Single DIN
Features Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
Preamp Output Voltage 2.5 V
Limited Warranty 1 Year
Tuner AM FM
Station Presets 18 - FM 12 - AM
HD Radio No
Satellite Radio No
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Old 10-23-2012, 10:35 PM   #3
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Both sound good! I don't like fiddling around with the one that goes in the ear.
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Old 10-23-2012, 11:07 PM   #4
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One thing that I forgot to mention, it also does streaming bluetooth. I'm able to stream the music from my Android smart phone to the receiver w/o wires. I use the AUX in for XM, TV and my laptop, I use the USB for thumb drives.
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Wireless anything is the way to go!
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Old 10-24-2012, 10:19 PM   #6
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One thing that I forgot to mention, it also does streaming bluetooth. I'm able to stream the music from my Android smart phone to the receiver w/o wires. I use the AUX in for XM, TV and my laptop, I use the USB for thumb drives.
So you can stream music from your phone to your speakers? Thats neat I will check out the JVC X50BT digital media receiver. Thanks Jon!
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Old 10-24-2012, 10:48 PM   #7
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Woudn't something like this be in the way when you are turning the wheel?
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Old 10-25-2012, 01:46 AM   #8
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Raymond N Priscilla,

The other nice feature, it mutes your music when you accept a phone call. One less manual function for the driver.

There are other units that actually do more, this one only has 4 audio channels out, no separate sub out.

What I would really like is one that has a digital audio input and does Dolby 7.1 surround sound for when I use it for the TV...maybe next years model.

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Old 11-11-2012, 01:53 AM   #9
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I heard something about a Jensen brand one that is like what you're talking about Jon. I looked it up and it looks like it's the Jensen AWM968 RV specific multimedia wallmount entertainment center. It may also be worth a look into for those interested in a bluetooth for their coach. We don't have one so I can't say if it's any good. But I'm sure there are reviews of it online.
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Old 11-11-2012, 03:28 AM   #10
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There are also Portable media receivers that will allow you to hook up bluetooth.
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