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Old 12-23-2016, 09:07 PM
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Apple CarPlay vs. Bluetooth Sound

Did anyone notice the sound quality via Bluetooth is much better than Apple CarPlay?
Old 12-24-2016, 12:42 PM
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I use both technologies but listened to both again and I don't hear much if any difference between Bluetooth and CarPlay. If I had to choose, CarPlay sounds a touch better to my ears, especially with the highs and very bottom end. I've always been into home audio so I know what to listen for. Maybe your CarPlay setup isn't functioning properly.
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Hey Joe

i figured it out. I turned sound check off within settings via Music on the phone.

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Cool. Maybe your posts will help someone else avoid the same issue down the road.
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i will give it try when I get my first MB car tomorrow
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Originally Posted by bylife
i will give it try when I get my first MB car tomorrow
You can try it now if you have an iPhone. The setting is on the phone. You will notice a difference in the volume when sound check is set to off.

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Originally Posted by bylife
i will give it try when I get my first MB car tomorrow
Finally, I have tried Carplay and Bluetooth together. I feel Carplay is louder and clear than Bluetooth in my case.

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