Kenwood DNX6980

EazyD · 06-20-2011, 11:03 AM

My question: Is there some adapter I can plug in to my head unit's USB that will enable Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone? Any other ideas?

More info: I had a Kenwood DNX6980 installed in my 370Z (base+sport) on Saturday. It's pretty cool. The only thing I was pissed to find out is that the "built-in bluetooth" is ONLY for connecting the telephone part of your devices. Streaming audio isn't supported! How dumb is that.. even my old single-din Sony had BT audio.

I did have a USB port installed in my cubby hole. Is there some adapter I can get that will imitate Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone?

The head unit doesn't even have an Aux-in. I want to listen to my phone's podcasts. (Android .. Samsung Captivate)

Nav and CMOS-300 backup camera are pretty cool, though. But for all the money I spent on this thing, I can't believe it doesn't do BT audio streaming. Any ideas?

370Z JT · 06-20-2011, 11:55 PM

I just read the description on the amazon link and it says "The latest Parrot Bluetooth module is built into the DNX6980, and is capable stereo audio streaming".

EazyD · 06-21-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

I just read the description on the amazon link and it says "The latest Parrot Bluetooth module is built into the DNX6980, and is capable stereo audio streaming".

Yeah well that seller must be lying! Even in the manual it says the DNX6 series doesn't do BT streaming audio. The phone part is awesome, though.

Wicked CAS · 06-22-2011, 04:20 PM

You can try a USB / Bluetooth receiver such as Bluetooth USB Receiver Dongle replaces Dell DR985 NH366 | eBay

But I am not sure that will connect with bluetooth phone options at the same time.

hdskull · 06-22-2011, 04:51 PM

I have the DDX616, and this is bugging me as well. I think streaming bluetooth audio is A2DP, I don't have that on my headunit either. It's funny how a lot of single dins have this option... Let me know if you find a solution!

06-20-2011, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Kenwood DNX6980 My question: Is there some adapter I can plug in to my head unit's USB that will enable Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone? Any other ideas? More info: I had a Kenwood DNX6980 installed in my 370Z (base+sport) on Saturday. It's pretty cool. The only thing I was pissed to find out is that the "built-in bluetooth" is ONLY for connecting the telephone part of your devices. Streaming audio isn't supported! How dumb is that.. even my old single-din Sony had BT audio. I did have a USB port installed in my cubby hole. Is there some adapter I can get that will imitate Bluetooth streaming audio from my phone? The head unit doesn't even have an Aux-in. I want to listen to my phone's podcasts. (Android .. Samsung Captivate) Nav and CMOS-300 backup camera are pretty cool, though. But for all the money I spent on this thing, I can't believe it doesn't do BT audio streaming. Any ideas? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

06-20-2011, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	I just read the description on the amazon link and it says "The latest Parrot Bluetooth module is built into the DNX6980, and is capable stereo audio streaming". __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal Last edited by 370Z JT; 06-20-2011 at 11:58 PM.

06-22-2011, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	You can try a USB / Bluetooth receiver such as Bluetooth USB Receiver Dongle replaces Dell DR985 NH366 \| eBay But I am not sure that will connect with bluetooth phone options at the same time. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

06-22-2011, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	I have the DDX616, and this is bugging me as well. I think streaming bluetooth audio is A2DP, I don't have that on my headunit either. It's funny how a lot of single dins have this option... Let me know if you find a solution! __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

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