Bluetooth is Best

[2w1se]

Audio type listed in order of quality and max volume (according to me)

1. Bluetooth audio
2. Apple Carplay / Android Auto
3. Satellite radio

If you haven’t tried blasting your music with Bluetooth yet then you are missing out.

I am sure this is the case on all the packages that offer specific audio inputs but this is based on my lux with B&O

With the top down and radio loud CarPlay limits the volume more. Then I remember that our VW Atlas was the same way, if you need it better or louder then go Bluetooth.

Try it and tell me what your thoughts are.

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[kbBronco]

I’m interested to try this out. I’ve been exclusively CarPlay since pickup last Oct.

 

[Jdc]

Gold is best.

 

[WuNgUn]

Sync can read certain USB HDD...
I have 2TB drive plugged in with lossless, WMA Pro media. Can't touch this... Lol

 

[mikey_photo]

Sync can read certain USB HDD...
I have 2TB drive plugged in with lossless, WMA Pro media. Can't touch this... Lol

I'm doing the same and it's even more pronounced after adding amplifiers to the signal chain.

I do also use the wired carplay with apple music as well. The Sirius compression is pretty awful (shockingly bad) and moving to the apple music for streaming was a huge improvement.

 

[RedolentSurge]

Curious. How does wireless Apple Carplay connect? Isn't that via Bluetooth?

 

[mikey_photo]

Curious. How does wireless Apple Carplay connect? Isn't that via Bluetooth?

Yes, the wireless carplay connects via bluetooth connection. I personally prefer the wired version since I've had a few instances of the wireless not connecting reliably all the time. YMMV.

 

[Hobbes]

Curious. How does wireless Apple Carplay connect? Isn't that via Bluetooth?

I believe it is a combination of bluetooth and WiFi.

 

[mikey_photo]

I believe it is a combination of bluetooth and WiFi.

This is actually correct. It uses the bluetooth for the connection and wifi for some of the functionality once connected.

 

[MnLakeBum]

Bluetooth sound is compressed but in the noisy environment of a Bronco, it’s good enough for most listeners. In the last 18 months Apple converted all their music to a higher bit rate, even lossless if you want it. It’s a setting in your iPhone.

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