2014 Q5 Premium Plus Audio Support
09-16-2013, 07:36 AM
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2014 Q5 Premium Plus Audio Support
Looking at purchasing a 2014 Q5 Premium Plus with NO Navigation.
I was informed that it now contains an MMI Radio that supports bluetooth phone and bluetooth audio streaming. Can any 2014 Q5 owner with no navigation confirm this feature please?
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I was informed that it now contains an MMI Radio that supports bluetooth phone and bluetooth audio streaming. Can any 2014 Q5 owner with no navigation confirm this feature please?
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09-21-2013, 06:38 PM
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So my question is...Can A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming be added to a Premium Plus with B&O audio system? Does the B&O system have a secondary audio input of any kind? Perhaps Bluetooth isn't the solution...Perhaps I should be adding an AppleTV in the glove box or something.
Thoughts?
Nathan
09-21-2013, 08:22 PM
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Search for thread regarding "Tune2Air" product. Plugs into AMI iPod cable and communicates with your smartphone via A2DP Bluetooth. It is sold on Amazon for about $99.
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09-22-2013, 07:09 AM
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I also determined that, for my wife and I, a 160GB iPod Classic stowed permanently in the glove box might be a reasonable solution. I appreciate quality audio and have my entire music collection ripped to Apple's lossless format. Playing that music collection through the B&O system (which I'll add as an option) via Bluetooth wouldn't be so great, anyhow.
What I'd love to know now is: How might I play audio from a connected iPod so that I preserve (as much as possible) the lossless quality of my music collection?
I understand the iPod "harness" that Audi supplies relies on the DAC built into the iPod. I need to find a way to pass higher fidelity analog audio to the Q5's B&O system.
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09-22-2013, 11:59 AM
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What I'd love to know now is: How might I play audio from a connected iPod so that I preserve (as much as possible) the lossless quality of my music collection?
I understand the iPod "harness" that Audi supplies relies on the DAC built into the iPod. I need to find a way to pass higher fidelity analog audio to the Q5's B&O system.
Fun stuff. I enjoy a good challenge!
Nathan
I understand the iPod "harness" that Audi supplies relies on the DAC built into the iPod. I need to find a way to pass higher fidelity analog audio to the Q5's B&O system.
Fun stuff. I enjoy a good challenge!
Nathan
I don't know much about Bluetooth, but if it could pass lossless (digital) audio to the B&O system... would that not be the best option ? Or does Bluetooth, by its nature, degrade or compress the audio ?
I recall reading somewhere that the B&O system can not use a direct analog input. It has to convert it to digital and then back to analog... which is certainly not ideal.
09-22-2013, 01:09 PM
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I've puzzled over this too. I'm not overly excited about the compressed sound from an SD card though I do like the convenience. It actually sounds like the playback timing is a little slow, which tends to dull the music.
I don't know much about Bluetooth, but if it could pass lossless (digital) audio to the B&O system... would that not be the best option ? Or does Bluetooth, by its nature, degrade or compress the audio ?
I recall reading somewhere that the B&O system can not use a direct analog input. It has to convert it to digital and then back to analog... which is certainly not ideal.
I don't know much about Bluetooth, but if it could pass lossless (digital) audio to the B&O system... would that not be the best option ? Or does Bluetooth, by its nature, degrade or compress the audio ?
I recall reading somewhere that the B&O system can not use a direct analog input. It has to convert it to digital and then back to analog... which is certainly not ideal.
I wonder if I could get my hands on a service manual for the B&O system. If it indeed lacks an analog input, then I'd be curious to know if it has a digital audio input that could be utilized somehow.
The B&O system is pretty darn good. I'd hate to "feed" it nothing but lossy audio (I just don't use CDs anymore).
09-22-2013, 01:34 PM
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I'm considering the same model so I stopped by the dealership today to ask this very question. It is true. No A2DP Bluetooth streaming without MMI.
So my question is...Can A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming be added to a Premium Plus with B&O audio system? Does the B&O system have a secondary audio input of any kind? Perhaps Bluetooth isn't the solution...Perhaps I should be adding an AppleTV in the glove box or something.
Thoughts?
Nathan
So my question is...Can A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming be added to a Premium Plus with B&O audio system? Does the B&O system have a secondary audio input of any kind? Perhaps Bluetooth isn't the solution...Perhaps I should be adding an AppleTV in the glove box or something.
Thoughts?
Nathan
MMI
Reduced, simple, logical: the Multi Media Interface (MMI) elegantly combines the operation of all infotainment components in one display and operating system. By reducing down to the essential controls and implementing a unified logic, it permits fast, user-friendly, intuitive use of a large number of functions and technologies.
The Multi Media Interface (MMI) is the point of control for all infotainment components. For the telephone, mobile phone, radio, navigation or TV – the MMI gives you simple access to these devices and their functions. The user guidance has been kept deliberately simple in view of an ever increasing diversity of functions. The operation is logical and self-explanatory.
The central element of the MMI is a combined rotary control/pushbutton with four control buttons arranged around it. In addition, on both sides of the unit there are a total of eight function buttons that can be used to select the main menus directly.
The main functions of the system – entertainment, communication, information and control of vehicle systems – are accessed using the eight permanently assigned function buttons.
Within the individual menus, the driver activates the required functions by turning/pressing the control button – quite simply an outstanding menu structure with intuitive operating logic.
The new MMI generation
The new generation of the highly acclaimed and successful MMI system impressively demonstrates Audi’s “Vorsprung durch Technik” once again: the MMI has been updated in all areas and now gives the driver intuitive control over an even greater variety of functions.
Key new features at a glance
Even the basic specification MMI radio (only for the Audi A6) includes the offset control panel with the proven intuitive operating logic and a 6.5-inch TFT colour display with a resolution of 400 x 240 pixels. The highlight in the product range for the Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A8 and Audi Q5 is the optional MMI navigation plus. The integrated hard drive has 10 gigabytes of storage space available for your own audio tracks. The brilliant 3D map view shows not only topographical information but also city models and sights as three-dimensional graphics.
Reduced, simple, logical: the Multi Media Interface (MMI) elegantly combines the operation of all infotainment components in one display and operating system. By reducing down to the essential controls and implementing a unified logic, it permits fast, user-friendly, intuitive use of a large number of functions and technologies.
The Multi Media Interface (MMI) is the point of control for all infotainment components. For the telephone, mobile phone, radio, navigation or TV – the MMI gives you simple access to these devices and their functions. The user guidance has been kept deliberately simple in view of an ever increasing diversity of functions. The operation is logical and self-explanatory.
The central element of the MMI is a combined rotary control/pushbutton with four control buttons arranged around it. In addition, on both sides of the unit there are a total of eight function buttons that can be used to select the main menus directly.
The main functions of the system – entertainment, communication, information and control of vehicle systems – are accessed using the eight permanently assigned function buttons.
Within the individual menus, the driver activates the required functions by turning/pressing the control button – quite simply an outstanding menu structure with intuitive operating logic.
The new MMI generation
The new generation of the highly acclaimed and successful MMI system impressively demonstrates Audi’s “Vorsprung durch Technik” once again: the MMI has been updated in all areas and now gives the driver intuitive control over an even greater variety of functions.
Key new features at a glance
Even the basic specification MMI radio (only for the Audi A6) includes the offset control panel with the proven intuitive operating logic and a 6.5-inch TFT colour display with a resolution of 400 x 240 pixels. The highlight in the product range for the Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A8 and Audi Q5 is the optional MMI navigation plus. The integrated hard drive has 10 gigabytes of storage space available for your own audio tracks. The brilliant 3D map view shows not only topographical information but also city models and sights as three-dimensional graphics.
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Last edited by spijun; 09-22-2013 at 01:45 PM.
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09-22-2013, 01:56 PM
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Spijun,
Maybe you know this, but the base MMI system does not have the Bluetooth Audio stream (A2DP)capability. Yes, people are saying MMI, but the context is the A2DP capability which is not included in base MMI.
Dennis
Maybe you know this, but the base MMI system does not have the Bluetooth Audio stream (A2DP)capability. Yes, people are saying MMI, but the context is the A2DP capability which is not included in base MMI.
Dennis
09-22-2013, 02:25 PM
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I'm not sure whether MY2014 have A2DP Bluetooth streaming, there is an option AMI (Audi music interface) standard on all models Q5
Last edited by spijun; 09-22-2013 at 02:35 PM.
09-22-2013, 04:47 PM
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Based on the little bit of investigation I have done, it seems CD is the only lossless option in the MMI system. I would hug anyone who could prove otherwise.