Bluetooth Call Quality?

[dowright82]

So I've got 5000 miles on the clock of my favorite GTI, but wondered if I'm the only one who constantly has complaints from people I talk to over the bluetooth??

Each time I'm on the phone with someone they tell me that I sound very static-covered or ECHOEY - but I hear them perfectly - - - no, its not my phone as I've experienced this with several phones of my friends etc . . .

whats your opinion of the call quality you've experienced??

I always roll windows up, close sunroof and talk at a NORMAL volume.

 

[roastpuff]

Nope... never had any call quality problems.

It might have to do with the phone's Bluetooth connection... some phones have a very weak Bluetooth transceiver, I know my old HTC Touch had it. If the Bluetooth earphone was on the other side of my body from the phone, static would occur.

Interference might also cause problems - is your car tinted with a metallic tint on the windows? Is there any other chargers/accessories active in during your phone call? Live next door to a military base with a radar system?

What phone do you have?

 

[tfcGTI]

I have the same complaints and I am hoping the new cell phone I get in March will solve that. I sound as if I am in an echo chamber.

 

[scbastv]

no complaints here and i use that thing all the time!

 

[Stein357]

It's okay but if the other person is using a car's bluetooth as well, problems occur.

 

[vman1979]

I had a bluetooth sound problem it turned out to be my video in motion adapter as soon as i removed that it was perfect!

 

[MofoG23]

No problems with an iPhone 3G and Blackberry 8330 - very clear. BT Audio also sounds pretty good.

 

[mikochu]

I have my iPhone 3GS tethered to my GTI...I haven't had any issues. I even ask people if they can hear me clearly. They say I sound fine. Also, surprisingly, I'm impressed with the BT Audio option with my iPhone. I thought it would sound horrendous. It sounds real good.

Oh yeah, the Microphone button on the steering wheel, how the hell do you use it? It just seems to mute my music...

 

[roastpuff]

Oh yeah, the Microphone button on the steering wheel, how the hell do you use it? It just seems to mute my music...

That's only of use if you have the upgraded Bluetooth on the Navigation, I believe. The one that can do voice recognition phonebook.

 

[kimsballs]

I have used the stock Bluetooth for the first 4000 miles, then added the one that allows full MFD control over bluetooth, and I've asked the people I have talked to, and never had a problem, most said they didn't know i was in my car.

 

[s2kguy]

No problems, and I've had comments that the sound quality is excellent. Wish I could say the same about the wife's Acura TSX. Trying to place a call is very frustrating.

 

[mikochu]

I have used the stock Bluetooth for the first 4000 miles, then added the one that allows full MFD control over bluetooth, and I've asked the people I have talked to, and never had a problem, most said they didn't know i was in my car.

Which is this MFD-enhanced Bluetooth option you speak of? Also, how much?

 

[kimsballs]

Which is this MFD-enhanced Bluetooth option you speak of? Also, how much?

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2324

Cost $360 plus s/h and all it let's you do is control the bluetooth via steering wheel, ie. phonebook, answer, hang-up, and if you can vag, then voicedial, i think, don't know, havent got the vag or able to locate someone with one.

 

[zee]

You are right kimsballs. I turned on voicedial on mine this weekend. Works very well, even at highway speeds.

 

[LittleJohny]

PM'd u bubuski