Audi owners, please advise..

[herm]

ok, i know a few of you have Audi's. If you also have an iPhone, I could use some input.

my dad recently got an 07 A4, with a stock Symphony stereo. he wants to be able to make and receive calls through the stereo with his iPhone, as well as listen to music (from the iPhone.)

some quick research makes it look as though he is out of luck unless he replaces the stereo. Also, he is not interested in a stand alone blue tooth set up. he wants the calls to rout through the stereo.

i already suggested ditching the iPhone..

anyone care to chime in?

[Ddan]

Check with Mel, she memorized her owners manual.

[il d00d]

I was looking at these the other day for a non-Audi.  This will take care of the audio part, but not the phone call part
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_531IVWR/DICE-i-VW-R-5V-iPod-Adapter.html?tp=120


Here's another (expensive) option.  Requires factory navigation...
http://www.performancemp3.com/mObridge-Bluetooth-iPod-Integration-Car-Adapter-for-Audi-With-Navigation.html

This one takes care of phone only
http://www.fiscon-mobile.com/products/fis.php

I think the problem is going to be a microphone.  I would personally recommend a separate bluetooth headset (this one in particular) plus some kind of stereo integration (not FM-tuner based).

[herm]

i was just looking at the products from www.Parrot.com

some possibilities there...

[herm]

Check with Mel, she memorized her owners manual.

and she drinks the kool aid..

[Howie]

I suppose you can do anything, but it will not be plug and play or cheap.

[herm]

well, audi quoted him something over 1k for the stock "upgrade" stereo that does what he wants, so anything south of that should be in the right direction.

[Porsche Monkey]

We use the mobridge stuff on the porches. Works well but pricey.

[herm]

looks like mobridge is using the parrot technology + it requires the premium audi sound system (with NAV) which my dad does not have.

[TiNi]

Check with Mel, she memorized her owners manual.

alright dan.... we are SO in a fight now 

i looked into it when i first bought my audi, but never bought anything since i hate talking on the phone when i drive i figured i wasn't worth the money. i do eventually want to hardwire for music.

and she drinks the kool aid..

why don't you tell me how you really feel herm...
you know what i think? i think your dad sounds cooler than you 

[GAAN]

you know what i think? i think your dad sounds cooler than you 

Ooohhh

[TiNi]

i bet his dad doesn't sleep with care bear either 

[Popeye the Sailor]

i bet his dad doesn't sleep with care bear either 

 

[Monsterlover]

The parrot stuff will do what you want

however the audio sound quality will not be as good over Bluetooth as compared to direct wire

the high end parrot is around $500 installed

[gage]

Answer found here: http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/DENSION_GW16AC1.html

I have something similar in B6 S4 but abandoned it as I listen primarily to Sirius.

It works well.