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Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

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Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

Post by X5Sport » Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:08 am

Anyone got this new streaming system on their brand new X? BMW Streaming System.

If so how well does it perform in reality?  No smartphone required according to the blurb.

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Re: Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

Post by Caesium » Thu Jan 09, 2014 10:38 am

I can stream internet radio using an iphone in my car but not this built in version.

I must say that DAB is bloody annoying, the signal is awful. Certainly not an advancement in my opinion.

FM was far more stable.
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Re: Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

Post by X Box » Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:31 pm

Must admit even at home I've not been overly impressed with DAB.
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Re: Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

Post by Raj » Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:23 pm

I stream through my iPhone and spec.dock than using the radio on the headunit.
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Re: Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

Post by squeaky2 » Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:31 am

The DAB in the X is awful......drops out all of the time.    Have DAB in the van which works flawlessly.  Probably helps having a proper aerial on the roof!

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Re: Death of DAB in BMW new builds?

Post by Caesium » Tue Jan 14, 2014 9:46 am

[quote="Raj"]
I stream through my iPhone and spec.dock than using the radio on the headunit.
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Would be nice if that worked with my android phone, its not like it's a niche product!
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