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Cassette Adapter vs. Bluetooth 3.0 vs. Auxiliary Input

post #1 of 7
6/19/11 at 10:34am
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Hello,

 

I have a 2005 Prius and the stock stereo comes with a cassette player.  Technically, there is no auxiliary port, however, I have heard of some methods to access it behind the stock stereo.

 

I have been using a crappy radioshack cassette adapter for the last 3 years (it just broke today) and I dislike having to plug/unplug my adapter from my HTC EVO every time I get in and get out of my car.  I would like to find a wireless solution and I was wondering....

 

1.  How would you classify the quality/bit-rate of a cassette adapter?  i.e. sounds like 128kbps etc.

 

2.  Is auxiliary input a big upgrade from  a cassette adapter?

 

3.  How is the sound quality of Bluetooth 3.0 adapters and are they on par with auxiliary input?  I hear the limiting factor is connection issues, but since it would be in my car, I don't see an issue here.

 

I mainly listen to EDM ~320kbps with some FLAC mixed in.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! 

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post #2 of 7
6/19/11 at 10:51am

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Edited by labrat - 9/16/11 at 3:13am
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post #3 of 7
6/19/11 at 12:03pm
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Thanks for the reply!  I believe my car has bluetooth 2.1 and NO A2DP, so would my only solution be to find a bluetooth 3.0 adapter and somehow plug it into my auxiliary input on my stereo (providing that I can find it)?  I'd imagine that would be the only way to get a BT 3.0 adapter to work with my radio.  Honestly, I would love to get a new receiver, but I HATE losing the functionality of my buttons on my steering wheel.

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post #4 of 7
6/19/11 at 12:50pm

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Edited by labrat - 9/16/11 at 3:12am
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post #5 of 7
6/20/11 at 6:49pm

Anyone know the bit rate for FM transmitters? IF it's high enough, that might be a viable option. Should be a lot less invasive for the vehicle too.

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post #6 of 7
6/20/11 at 8:02pm
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Originally Posted by deadsea View Post

Anyone know the bit rate for FM transmitters? IF it's high enough, that might be a viable option. Should be a lot less invasive for the vehicle too.


Probably less than cassette adapter and you still have to plug it in which is my biggest gripe.
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post #7 of 7
6/22/11 at 4:32am

I've never heard a decent sounding FM transmitter.

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