Hey folks, I came across a not-so-horrible wired alternative to a hands-free bluetooth system that I've not seen mentioned before, so I thought I'd post what I have rigged up. I got the following adapter from Verizon for Verizon phones, although I can't imagine it not working with any brand. At any rate, I've been told places like Best Buy may have generic versions of the adapter.
What I got was called "Stereo Adapter 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm with Call Answer/End Button" from Verizon:
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It has a list price of $12.99, but I've been quoted prices of either $4.99 or $9.99 (I paid $5). (Part #SHS25-35MMCAE2)
At any rate, this adapter plugs into the phone, then has a hole for a normal 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male stereo cable that plugs into the CR-V's Aux Input. (I've seen the 3.5mm/3.5mm cable talked about on these forums, available from Radio Shack, or anywhere, for really cheap). The Verizon cable has a mic on it (along with a call answer button), which can clip to anywhere in the car (I ended up attaching it to the seatbelt at my chest). With my phone, the phone itself continues to ring, but all the rest of the sounds will play through the Aux Input and the car's speakers.
In the few test calls I've done, everyone has said the sound quality is fine and there's no feedback or echo at all. Long-term, I'd still really enjoy having built-in bluetooth, but for the low low price of $5 (I already had the other cable) this is a great budget alternative!
What I got was called "Stereo Adapter 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm with Call Answer/End Button" from Verizon:
It has a list price of $12.99, but I've been quoted prices of either $4.99 or $9.99 (I paid $5). (Part #SHS25-35MMCAE2)
At any rate, this adapter plugs into the phone, then has a hole for a normal 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male stereo cable that plugs into the CR-V's Aux Input. (I've seen the 3.5mm/3.5mm cable talked about on these forums, available from Radio Shack, or anywhere, for really cheap). The Verizon cable has a mic on it (along with a call answer button), which can clip to anywhere in the car (I ended up attaching it to the seatbelt at my chest). With my phone, the phone itself continues to ring, but all the rest of the sounds will play through the Aux Input and the car's speakers.
In the few test calls I've done, everyone has said the sound quality is fine and there's no feedback or echo at all. Long-term, I'd still really enjoy having built-in bluetooth, but for the low low price of $5 (I already had the other cable) this is a great budget alternative!
