2011 BMW X5 Dual headrest entertainment

[seenaraj]

Originally Posted by Wayne's World

Does this integrate with the cars audio?

No, Its not. The only way to get audio is through the IR wireless headphones that comes with the system. I tried Aux port for sending audio to the car stereo which seems to be better, when we have 3 people on the rear seats. This system doesn't have the FM module like Rosen or Vizual logic does (which i believe is BMW's decision). With all said and done, my kids are happy with the system and they are a lot quieter now than before.

[Temonio]

Originally Posted by seenaraj

No, Its not. The only way to get audio is through the IR wireless headphones that comes with the system. I tried Aux port for sending audio to the car stereo which seems to be better, when we have 3 people on the rear seats. This system doesn't have the FM module like Rosen or Vizual logic does (which i believe is BMW's decision). With all said and done, my kids are happy with the system and they are a lot quieter now than before.

First of all, they look really neatly done. But I am honestly curious...
If they're not integrated into the X's sound system (and there's not an electrical/audio connect), what is the benefit of getting these over less expensive ones (non BMW)?

[seenaraj]

Originally Posted by Temonio

First of all, they look really neatly done. But I am honestly curious...
If they're not integrated into the X's sound system (and there's not an electrical/audio connect), what is the benefit of getting these over less expensive ones (non BMW)?

I have searched across various AV installers in the dallas metoplex for non BMW dual rear seat options and found that the less expensive system is the BMW system by few dollars. Furthermore it comes with the factory matching warranty. Most dealers offer a 15% discount on parts and labor that bring the price down. I'm servicing my other BMW with a specific dealer in the dallas area for the last 5 years and that also helped in getting a good price along with the 15% discount. Thought it'll be a bad idea to not have the sound routed through the speakers but using it for the last week or more convinced me that there is a reason why BMW chose to only let audio heard through headphones. While the kids are enjoying the movies, I'm able to listen to songs from IPod or SAT radio as usual. Another huge difference from my perspective is the tilt angle on these monitors. Rosen and Vizuallogic cant come close to this.

[Temonio]

That's the answer I was looking for! How are the kids enjoying so far?

[seenaraj]

Originally Posted by Temonio

That's the answer I was looking for! How are the kids enjoying so far?

Kids love it. My 3 year old only wants to travel in this car. He likes the wireless head phones too.

[lordshin808]

Originally Posted by nom3rcy

For the cost of these systems you could buy 2 iPads and headrest mounts for them.

Can you give more information about the headrest mounts for this ipad idea? Sounds like it's got alot of potential and cheaper too.

[TRAINER]

I'm about to buy the NextBase system. The main reason is becuase the monitors are usable in more than one car. This way no matter which car their in their happy. Big BANG for the buck!

NextBase-USA.com

[brian5]

Originally Posted by lordshin808

Can you give more information about the headrest mounts for this ipad idea? Sounds like it's got alot of potential and cheaper too.

Just do a Google search on "head rest mounts for ipad". You'll get a lot of matches. There's going to be more and more options. Especially when the iPad 2.0 comes out...

[jgf330xi]

There is a way to get sounds to the car..

There is an audio out micro plug (aka ear earphones) in the "junction box" which is often installed/hidden inside the center consol. Use a standard speaker out computer cable to run to the AUX...

any third party installer shuould be able to handle.
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Originally Posted by seenaraj

No, Its not. The only way to get audio is through the IR wireless headphones that comes with the system. I tried Aux port for sending audio to the car stereo which seems to be better, when we have 3 people on the rear seats. This system doesn't have the FM module like Rosen or Vizual logic does (which i believe is BMW's decision). With all said and done, my kids are happy with the system and they are a lot quieter now than before.