Adding a Bluetooth audio reciever to Nismo Bose HU

Corsairprime · 12-21-2014, 11:55 AM

Has anyone added a Bluetooth audio reciever like:

Amazon.com: HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System: Electronics

to the aux channel of a Nismo Bose Head Unit? I am considering this as a means to use my android or IOS based phone as a audio source other than a phone only.

Thoughts?

Have you done this already?

Just curious since I have one on order.

Chuy · 12-21-2014, 12:37 PM

Rockford Fosgate Universal Bluetooth Car Adapter for Wireless Streaming:Amazon:Car Electronics

This is the one I run, mine is plugged into the cigarette lighter under the dash. Sometimes it vibrates out only downside I've had. I have added a rubber band around the unit and it seems to stay better.

edconline · 12-21-2014, 03:01 PM

The 2010's and up support bluetooth audio streaming. Chuy has to run that as he has an '09, why would you need that in your '14 Nismo?

Edit: Apparently BT streaming only comes with the Navigation head unit since 2010, non Nav doesn't have it for whatever reason. Cancel my last.

Corsairprime · 01-01-2015, 06:29 AM

Well, I just installed the Bluetooth receiver unit in the Nismo Z and it works great. But you guy's knew that.

This is the only thing visible other than the power cord that plugs in to the front power socket. The unit itself stows neatly under the center console box. You just remove the cup holder to access it. I'll try to get better pictures of this install. $40 well spent.

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Corsairprime · 01-01-2015, 06:32 AM

Here is the power plug

Here is they unit, not really visible, tucked neatly under the center console just behind the cup holder.

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Aescen · 01-03-2015, 04:45 PM

There's something much cleaner options available if you're interested. Look up the iSimple BluJax model number ISBT32

firulice · 01-03-2015, 05:20 PM

I think it looks clean nice work. I might need to do this soon

Chuy · 01-04-2015, 06:59 PM

That is my setup, except I run my cables under the dash to hide everything.

Corsairprime · 01-06-2015, 01:13 PM

Initial results: Sound quality is excellent. Power cord needs to be hidden. Different power source needs to be installed to power the Bluetooth unit. I'll probably cannibalize a 12v power plug for this. Takes about 10 minutes total to install. To be sure there are other ways to do this, but the beauty is that I can put this on any stereo with a 3.5mm to RCA plug cord. All other cords come with the BT adapter.

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firulice · 01-15-2015, 03:10 PM

Did this today but I ran the wires under the shift boot and center console area and into the cubby under the arm estate where the little box sits. Clean install and works great thanks for the idea

Corsairprime · 01-16-2015, 09:27 AM

It was a simple solution to a curious decision Nissan made. In a Bluetooth equipped car, no audio, only phone via BT. Thanks for the review.

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kenchan · 01-16-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Has anyone added a Bluetooth audio reciever like:

Amazon.com: HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System: Electronics

to the aux channel of a Nismo Bose Head Unit? I am considering this as a means to use my android or IOS based phone as a audio source other than a phone only.

Thoughts?

Have you done this already?

Just curious since I have one on order.

dont even bother with that crap, the bandwidth is narrow and sounds pretty crappy. u might be okay with it, but i just replace the HU with a nice doubledin.

i run pioneers in all my cars.

bt streaming pandora one. sounds

Corsairprime · 01-16-2015, 08:37 PM

In my experience it doesn't matter whether you have an awesome replacement HU or the stock Bose in the Nismo. All BT has audio that uses pandora or another media client has a less than perfect audio quality about it. Spending hundreds on a new HU is nice but not the only answer. I know, I've tried them. But I appreciate your opinion.

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kenchan · 01-16-2015, 09:53 PM

Looks like I hit the exciter button..

What-a-Rush · 01-22-2015, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuy

Rockford Fosgate Universal Bluetooth Car Adapter for Wireless Streaming:Amazon:Car Electronics

This is the one I run, mine is plugged into the cigarette lighter under the dash. Sometimes it vibrates out only downside I've had. I have added a rubber band around the unit and it seems to stay better.

I also have an 09, how did you connect this to the Bose system?

12-21-2014, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	Adding a Bluetooth audio reciever to Nismo Bose HU Has anyone added a Bluetooth audio reciever like: Amazon.com: HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System: Electronics to the aux channel of a Nismo Bose Head Unit? I am considering this as a means to use my android or IOS based phone as a audio source other than a phone only. Thoughts? Have you done this already? Just curious since I have one on order. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

12-21-2014, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 15	Rockford Fosgate Universal Bluetooth Car Adapter for Wireless Streaming:Amazon:Car Electronics This is the one I run, mine is plugged into the cigarette lighter under the dash. Sometimes it vibrates out only downside I've had. I have added a rubber band around the unit and it seems to stay better. Corsairprime likes this. __________________ Miko 2015 Nismo Tech: nothing RIP Ginger 2009 370Z Sport Touring

12-21-2014, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	The 2010's and up support bluetooth audio streaming. Chuy has to run that as he has an '09, why would you need that in your '14 Nismo? Edit: Apparently BT streaming only comes with the Navigation head unit since 2010, non Nav doesn't have it for whatever reason. Cancel my last. Corsairprime likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build Last edited by edconline; 12-21-2014 at 03:14 PM.

01-01-2015, 06:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	Well, I just installed the Bluetooth receiver unit in the Nismo Z and it works great. But you guy's knew that. This is the only thing visible other than the power cord that plugs in to the front power socket. The unit itself stows neatly under the center console box. You just remove the cup holder to access it. I'll try to get better pictures of this install. $40 well spent. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

01-01-2015, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	Here is the power plug Here is they unit, not really visible, tucked neatly under the center console just behind the cup holder. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

01-03-2015, 04:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aescen Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 103 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 10	There's something much cleaner options available if you're interested. Look up the iSimple BluJax model number ISBT32 __________________ '09 Touring +Sport 6MT Nismo Black Aluminum Shift Knob - Custom Audio Build

01-03-2015, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
firulice Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: utah Posts: 277 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 1105	I think it looks clean nice work. I might need to do this soon

01-04-2015, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 15	That is my setup, except I run my cables under the dash to hide everything. __________________ Miko 2015 Nismo Tech: nothing RIP Ginger 2009 370Z Sport Touring

01-06-2015, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	Initial results: Sound quality is excellent. Power cord needs to be hidden. Different power source needs to be installed to power the Bluetooth unit. I'll probably cannibalize a 12v power plug for this. Takes about 10 minutes total to install. To be sure there are other ways to do this, but the beauty is that I can put this on any stereo with a 3.5mm to RCA plug cord. All other cords come with the BT adapter. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

01-15-2015, 03:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
firulice Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: utah Posts: 277 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 1105	Did this today but I ran the wires under the shift boot and center console area and into the cubby under the arm estate where the little box sits. Clean install and works great thanks for the idea __________________ 40th-40th edition. HFC, Nismo exhaust, Stillen intakes, GTR start, UpRev

01-16-2015, 09:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	It was a simple solution to a curious decision Nissan made. In a Bluetooth equipped car, no audio, only phone via BT. Thanks for the review. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk firulice likes this. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

01-16-2015, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3544	In my experience it doesn't matter whether you have an awesome replacement HU or the stock Bose in the Nismo. All BT has audio that uses pandora or another media client has a less than perfect audio quality about it. Spending hundreds on a new HU is nice but not the only answer. I know, I've tried them. But I appreciate your opinion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

01-16-2015, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Looks like I hit the exciter button..

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