Bluetooth adaptors in place of CD changer?

Rob T · 21st December 2016, 23:57

Hi everyone,

Has anyone tried any of the bluetooth adaptors you can get which plug into the standard stereos in place of a CD changer?

I've seen these two on ebay:

This one for £54.50
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Blueto...AAAOSwMmBVtRnp

And this one for £119.99
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grom-Bluet...sAAOSwJQdXC9qe

Obviously I would prefer to spend as little as possible, so if the cheaper one works I'd go for that.

Has anyone tried anything similar?

Many thanks in advance,

Rob

Stickman · 27th December 2016, 22:08

Haven't tried one buddy personally
But I reckon cd changers have had their day now
Additionally in a 75 they fill yr glovebox (which is small to begin with)
I prefer to use my glovebox for erm well gloves and suchlike
I have tried an iPod interface though which is better
But in real terms ice has moved on since the 75 was first leaving the gates of longbridge
You can buy half decent radio/cd head units now with USB and Bluetooth etc etc
Regards
Chris

Rob T · 27th December 2016, 23:48

Thanks for your feedback Chris. I bought the £55 bluetooth unit in the end.

Budget was a real driving factor in the choice... it's an expensive time of year anyway and I hadn't planned to buy myself a new car, but someone decided to drive into the side of my old 25 at the beginning of December, thus writing it off...

By the time you've factored in the cost of the fascia adaptor, wiring harness / stalk control adaptor looms etc. the cost soon mounts up!

Plus, I just couldn't really find an cheap aftermarket stereo I liked the look / controls layout of.

This way, I can keep the car looking standard, keep the steering wheel controls, regain the use of my glove box (like you say, with the CD changer in there a pair of gloves is about all that will fit in!

) but be able to drive the audio from my phone (I mostly listen to audio books with Audible) and take hands-free calls through the car sound system.

neilll · 28th December 2016, 07:29

And (is it any good, what works/doesn`t)?

I have intravee at the moment and would like a cheaper alternative to get bluetooth for phone (and any extras) on my other car!
Neil

Stickman · 28th December 2016, 09:33

As long as it works for you mate that's what counts eh ?
regards
Chris

Rob T · 30th December 2016, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilll

And (is it any good, what works/doesn`t)?

I have intravee at the moment and would like a cheaper alternative to get bluetooth for phone (and any extras) on my other car!
Neil

It's not arrived yet, predicted delivery date is 3rd Jan (which is a shame, I'd hoped to be able to use the Christmas break to get it done... hey ho).

I'll post an update once it arrives and when (hopefully not if) I get it working!

SideValve · 31st December 2016, 09:05

I bought a JVC Stereo for my Connie.
Stereo = 49
Fascia = 10
Adapter = 25 (I think, was a year ago now)

The cost does mount up but I'll swap it to the next car whenever that is so over the years it will be cheap enough. The nice thing is it gives all the advantages of syncing with my Windows phone so excellent turn by turn navigation, hands-free calling & texting and I can say "play Rolling Stones" and it does :¬)
The stereo also accepts a usb so I have my entire music collection connected and I can flick through using the wheel controls.

Makes me wonder why anyone risks holding a phone when Bluetooth, however you do it, costs less than the cost of a tank-full of petrol.

Dorset Bob · 13th January 2017, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob T

It's not arrived yet, predicted delivery date is 3rd Jan (which is a shame, I'd hoped to be able to use the Christmas break to get it done... hey ho).

I'll post an update once it arrives and when (hopefully not if) I get it working!

Did you get your hands on this and is it any good?

Rob T · 13th January 2017, 23:18

It arrived on the 3rd as promised, but last weekend it was my youngest son's birthday so I didn't get a chance to try and fit it.

This weekend we're off up to the Midlands for a wedding... NEXT weekend however, I hope to be able to find the time at last!

Not knowing how long it will take to do properly (routing cables for phone etc.) it's not something I really want to start doing in an evening.

So at the moment it's sat on my desk taunting me...

Simondi · 14th January 2017, 05:59

Sounds busy, keep us posted though. Could be an answer to a number of members

21st December 2016, 23:57	#1
Rob T Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: HAYWARDS HEATH Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Bluetooth adaptors in place of CD changer? Hi everyone, Has anyone tried any of the bluetooth adaptors you can get which plug into the standard stereos in place of a CD changer? I've seen these two on ebay: This one for £54.50 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Blueto...AAAOSwMmBVtRnp And this one for £119.99 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grom-Bluet...sAAOSwJQdXC9qe Obviously I would prefer to spend as little as possible, so if the cheaper one works I'd go for that. Has anyone tried anything similar? Many thanks in advance, Rob

31st December 2016, 09:05	#7
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	I bought a JVC Stereo for my Connie. Stereo = 49 Fascia = 10 Adapter = 25 (I think, was a year ago now) The cost does mount up but I'll swap it to the next car whenever that is so over the years it will be cheap enough. The nice thing is it gives all the advantages of syncing with my Windows phone so excellent turn by turn navigation, hands-free calling & texting and I can say "play Rolling Stones" and it does :¬) The stereo also accepts a usb so I have my entire music collection connected and I can flick through using the wheel controls. Makes me wonder why anyone risks holding a phone when Bluetooth, however you do it, costs less than the cost of a tank-full of petrol. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

13th January 2017, 23:18	#9
Rob T Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: HAYWARDS HEATH Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	It arrived on the 3rd as promised, but last weekend it was my youngest son's birthday so I didn't get a chance to try and fit it. This weekend we're off up to the Midlands for a wedding... NEXT weekend however, I hope to be able to find the time at last! Not knowing how long it will take to do properly (routing cables for phone etc.) it's not something I really want to start doing in an evening. So at the moment it's sat on my desk taunting me... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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27th December 2016, 22:08	#2
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	Haven't tried one buddy personally But I reckon cd changers have had their day now Additionally in a 75 they fill yr glovebox (which is small to begin with) I prefer to use my glovebox for erm well gloves and suchlike I have tried an iPod interface though which is better But in real terms ice has moved on since the 75 was first leaving the gates of longbridge You can buy half decent radio/cd head units now with USB and Bluetooth etc etc Regards Chris

27th December 2016, 23:48	#3
Rob T Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: HAYWARDS HEATH Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for your feedback Chris. I bought the £55 bluetooth unit in the end. Budget was a real driving factor in the choice... it's an expensive time of year anyway and I hadn't planned to buy myself a new car, but someone decided to drive into the side of my old 25 at the beginning of December, thus writing it off... By the time you've factored in the cost of the fascia adaptor, wiring harness / stalk control adaptor looms etc. the cost soon mounts up! Plus, I just couldn't really find an cheap aftermarket stereo I liked the look / controls layout of. This way, I can keep the car looking standard, keep the steering wheel controls, regain the use of my glove box (like you say, with the CD changer in there a pair of gloves is about all that will fit in! ) but be able to drive the audio from my phone (I mostly listen to audio books with Audible) and take hands-free calls through the car sound system.

28th December 2016, 07:29	#4
neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	And (is it any good, what works/doesn`t)? I have intravee at the moment and would like a cheaper alternative to get bluetooth for phone (and any extras) on my other car! Neil

28th December 2016, 09:33	#5
Stickman Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bordon Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 250 Thanked 403 Times in 352 Posts	As long as it works for you mate that's what counts eh ? regards Chris