Bluetooth Music Quality

[rickfen]

When I play an MP3 (on a CD) in the car, it sounds great. When I bluetooth the phone and play the same MP3, it doesn't sound nearly as good (tinny and weak). Is this an issue with bluetooth in general or is it a "crummy" phone for music playback. (samsung s3)

 

[GenesisCaptain]

How does the phone sound when you connect it via the aux port?

I have a 2012 Tech, so I do not have Hyundai's BT streaming. However, I installed an aftermarket BT receiver, and I thought the quality was mediocre. But, that could have been the receiver. When I upgraded to an AirPlay receiver device, the sound became awesome. I chalked it off to the compression inherent in BT streaming profiles.

 

[DRS]

^^ Good to know. Thanks.

 

[Brian_in_Charlotte]

Check the sound settings and volume control on your phone - those will affect how it sounds via BT.

 

[PMCErnie]

Check the sound settings and volume control on your phone - those will affect how it sounds via BT.

Yes, set smartphone volume to max. My BT streaming sounds wunderbar!