graememck 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Has anyone tried using a wireless router to stream music from iPod/iPhone and Apple laptops through their stereo systems via exposing some RCA leads in the trunk? I suggest an Apple Airport Express because: it is compact; can use airplay to stream music from iPhones, etc.; uses wireless N. Pros: No need for wires for connections; multiple devices can be connected; could be expanded to provide a fully fledged media server Cons: Need an inverter; doesn't charge iPhones, etc., relatively expensive. Any thoughts/comments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 241 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Has anyone tried using a wireless router to stream music from iPod/iPhone and Apple laptops through their stereo systems via exposing some RCA leads in the trunk? I suggest an Apple Airport Express because: it is compact; can use airplay to stream music from iPhones, etc.; uses wireless N. Pros: No need for wires for connections; multiple devices can be connected; could be expanded to provide a fully fledged media server Cons: Need an inverter; doesn't charge iPhones, etc., relatively expensive. Any thoughts/comments? Just buy a jvc or similar headunit with bluetooth adap streaming built in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Just buy a jvc or similar headunit with bluetooth adap streaming built in You would loose a whole lot of functionality in a E38 740i if you did that. Eg: you loose OBC, ability to set date/time, aux ventilation control, navigation, TV, integrated phone handsfree system, and totally integrated stereo system. Not worth it. Nothing beats the OEM system in terms of integrated functionality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Cons: Need an inverter; doesn't charge iPhones, etc., relatively expensive. Any thoughts/comments? http://echoone.com/airport-express/ No need for an inverter.. Just need a voltage regulator from Jaycar. There's a few on trademe cheap, the older models though, but I doubt you'd need wireless N. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 although a bit gimmicky, this would be really cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yo_clarkie 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 http://echoone.com/airport-express/ No need for an inverter.. Just need a voltage regulator from Jaycar. There's a few on trademe cheap, the older models though, but I doubt you'd need wireless N. Brilliant!!!!!! And yes, an old one would work perfectly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwhelan 241 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Brilliant!!!!!! And yes, an old one would work perfectly. belkin make a bluetooth streaming reciever 230v but tiny and they go for $50 with 3.5mm or rca out,can cache up to 6- 8 devices works great at home on the stereo so would also work in the car with power supply http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.pro...oduct_Id=508754 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tikitamde 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2011 Has anyone tried using a wireless router to stream music from iPod/iPhone and Apple laptops through their stereo systems via exposing some RCA leads in the trunk? I suggest an Apple Airport Express because: it is compact; can use airplay to stream music from iPhones, etc.; uses wireless N. Pros: No need for wires for connections; multiple devices can be connected; could be expanded to provide a fully fledged media server Cons: Need an inverter; doesn't charge iPhones, etc., relatively expensive. Any thoughts/comments? I have an AppleTV in my car, just wrote a post on the setup. It's similar to what you have in mind I think: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=35925 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
