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Review on CHOOCL Bluetooth 5.0 aptX-HD Adapter for Audi AMI MMI 3g & Mercedes 30-Pin iPod iPhone Media Interface (1000) by Chris Benton

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great sound quality but a little bug with Kawasaki

I have a Kawasaki Vaquero (stock head unit with amplifier and 6.5" speakers) and an iPhone 11 Pro Max. I've had a few hours with it Spent testing/comparing this device with the CoolStream CarPro and this is what I observed. Both devices pair quickly and easily. Seconds faster than the CoolStream CarPro. Both devices have good sound quality, but this device has slightly (but significantly) better sound. The sound field was wider, deeper and a little clearer. It was only really noticeable when I used "lossless" or "high-res lossless". Music. From what I've read, Apple devices don't support APTx-HD and will probably only play those higher sample rates through the Lightning connector. So I have no real explanation as to why this unit sounded better. all of this b He said that I use this on a motorcycle, so the best sound quality will probably not be very noticeable while driving. For the iPod adapter, the radio didn't recognize it as an iPod. It stayed on "Aux" (so there was no music information or track control) until I switched modes (FM, AM, WX, AUX). At this point it would take a few more seconds and switch to "iPod" mode. In contrast, the CoolStream CarPro didn't require a mode switch and always switched from "aux" to "iPod" within a few seconds of being turned on. Other little things that mattered to me: This device is made in China versus a CoolStream device that is made in Taiwan. The case of this device is obviously universal and shared with other devices, models and brands. The instructions are clearly not written (or even reviewed) by a fluent English speaker, although everything is clear enough to understand. Considering what is described in this review, I decided to stop at CoolStream CarPro.

Pros
  • Car electronics accessories
Cons
  • Not everything fits