Keeping me occupied
With the Bentley being a decade old, it needed an update which I have gotten so used to in our '15 GK Fit - the ability to stream music from my cellphone. Despite having satellite radio, audio quality of Google Play and Spotify are much better, specifically in the lower octaves. Did the research and installed last Thursday a Grom bluetooth to complement the OEM bluetooth (phone only). If you have an older vehicle with a decent OEM infotainment sound system (e.g. Nakamichi, B&O, Harmon Kardon, Bose, etc..... (Bentley has the British NAIM option) but has no bluetooth music, go to GromAudio.com for a possible solution.
In my case, CD changer removal is necessary. Special tool and 10 seconds was all it took. Connect the changer's female to the Grom's male connector. Pairing was instant. The result is great sound quality and endless selection listening to all my favorite playlists.
A bonus is having WAZE Navigation audio. The OEM system is slower and not undateable. Phonecalls steering and headunit continue to function. Music is paused and returns to it's last spot.
Their is a downside as my phones are Android. No titles (only for Iphones☹) shown although scrolling forward/back is done. Put a phone vent mount and problem solved. Keeps me within easy sight and reach for both Waze and song titles.
The drive has become more pleasurable!!!
CD removed
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GROM connected
Happily listening to Frank and the horns of Count Basie's orchestra!
Also installed subtle OEM W12 side emblems
CTR is expected to be delivered by end of April. Already purchased goodies (e.g. indoor car cover, OEM storage net & boot organizer, plus anything else that comes to mind while still enforcing self-quarantine). Being bored at home creates excuses to shop massively online!!! LOL!!!