GT4 Audio options - Bluetooth Audio?
02-11-2015, 01:07 PM
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GT4 Audio options - Bluetooth Audio?
While speccing my GT4, I was looking at the audio options.
The only thing I really want is Bluetooth Audio Streaming of some form. I have no use for PCM nav.
While the PCM I have in my 991 has this, the Configurator for the GT4 doesn't mention Bluetooth Audio is available on any of the options (Base CDR, CDR+ or PCM).
I'm sure PCM has it, but does CDR or CDR+ have it?
The only thing I really want is Bluetooth Audio Streaming of some form. I have no use for PCM nav.
While the PCM I have in my 991 has this, the Configurator for the GT4 doesn't mention Bluetooth Audio is available on any of the options (Base CDR, CDR+ or PCM).
I'm sure PCM has it, but does CDR or CDR+ have it?
02-11-2015, 02:12 PM
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is the base audio a digital pre out system (fiber optic)? Can I just yank the amp out and install a better one? I know in the BMW world, the base audio is a normal balanced line output making audio upgrades very easy. Usually when there is BOSE or Harmon Kardon, there are DSP's and it's definitely a digital output.
IF I go with an audio delete or base audio, can it really be that simple to replace the deck with a standard 2 DIN head unit?
IF I go with an audio delete or base audio, can it really be that simple to replace the deck with a standard 2 DIN head unit?
02-12-2015, 12:07 PM
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the more I think about it and research the more inclined I'm to opt for audio delete and build a system from scratch and not have to deal with any integration.
A simple build of a dual din deck/processor/4 ch amp. for speakers install flat 8" subs (focal or earthquake) in the doors and a component set like the Hybrid Audio L3v2 and L1v2.
probably cost under 3k installed.
A simple build of a dual din deck/processor/4 ch amp. for speakers install flat 8" subs (focal or earthquake) in the doors and a component set like the Hybrid Audio L3v2 and L1v2.
probably cost under 3k installed.
02-12-2015, 12:49 PM
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Im admittedly less of an audiophile but the 981s I had was spec'd with the base radio. I used a griffin blue trip in the glove box with a short male to male connector to the aux in located in the glove box. I was able to stream easily from my iphone with acceptable sound and it was a completely out of sight, clean set up
02-12-2015, 01:34 PM
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basic radio is barely going to cut it for my needs. I've not left a car alone when it comes to audio for 25 years almost.
if I wanted to go a little further..find a high quality single deck and put an iPad above it since all the OEM controls are deleted also. but I think I'd be happy with the single DIN head unit and just my phone. I like the cubby holes when you select audio delete.
if I wanted to go a little further..find a high quality single deck and put an iPad above it since all the OEM controls are deleted also. but I think I'd be happy with the single DIN head unit and just my phone. I like the cubby holes when you select audio delete.
02-13-2015, 11:49 AM
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At the risk of bringing this thread back on topic - Does anyone have more information on which of the three factory audio options has bluetooth streaming audio?
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02-13-2015, 05:02 PM
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02-13-2015, 05:04 PM
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The current CDR+ (as in our Cayman S) does have BlueTooth streaming. I'd be surprised if the GT4 were different.
Over on Planet 9 there's a thread: Audio Options sorted. I don't know if its different or needs updating for the GT4 (presuming not).
Over on Planet 9 there's a thread: Audio Options sorted. I don't know if its different or needs updating for the GT4 (presuming not).
02-15-2015, 12:03 PM
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more info..
Canada only: we get the CDR+ as standard but withOUT the USB. To get USB you have to get the NAV
US: you get CDR, CDR+ is an option but gives you USB, NAV is the third option.
question, do you think the CDR+ can just add the USB input cable from parts?
Canada only: we get the CDR+ as standard but withOUT the USB. To get USB you have to get the NAV
US: you get CDR, CDR+ is an option but gives you USB, NAV is the third option.
question, do you think the CDR+ can just add the USB input cable from parts?
02-15-2015, 12:31 PM
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Where did you get confirmation about the Canadian spec? I'd be interested in adding USB as well, if possible.
02-15-2015, 01:06 PM
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the CDN Configurator also has no CDR+ option but the US site has.
my previous BMW E60 had an aux-in cable you could buy and then pay to have it coded in. Don't know how Porsche sounds systems work. I doubt the chipsets are NOT built in already in the CDR+ decks, but I could be wrong. USB is definitely more complex than Aux-in.
I definitely don't want to drop $3000+ for nav just to get an USB port. I'd rather live with aux in and build out the system the way I have (amps/speakers/dsp) with the same funds. My BMW also has no USB and I've built a great system.
02-15-2015, 01:11 PM
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Burning Brakes
Okay, thanks - good to know. Extremely annoying that they would omit a $5 USB connector though. I'm sure it could be added after the fact, but would the stereo need to be recoded to make use of it?
02-27-2015, 08:29 AM
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I have the dealer looking into the streaming audio as well. Im positive the cdr+ has it, but not sure if the base cdr system has streaming audio. On the Macan forums, people are saying the base cdr system supports it. I wish Porsche would just update their website with better information. Kia has better info..