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Old 08-11-14, 09:10 AM
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I have the factory nav system and bluetooth for phone calls but was wondering if there is any way to use the bluetooth for music. I have seen some add on aux ports that wire into the stereo on the forum, but haven't found a bluetooth option. Does anyone know if there is a good clean way to add bluetooth for music to the 08 RX350? Or if there is any way to use the existing bluetooth for phone calls in order to listen to music?
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Use Mediabridge from Dice A-MBR-1500-TOY
Bluetooth plug-and-play integration to your factory stereo + ipod/iphone + USB and SAT radio (optional). Best quality for your $....
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Originally Posted by burmula
Use Mediabridge from Dice A-MBR-1500-TOY
Bluetooth plug-and-play integration to your factory stereo + ipod/iphone + USB and SAT radio (optional). Best quality for your $....
GAH!! Thanks, that's exactly what I'm looking for!
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holy crap. I thought the only thing like this available was the vaistech devices. I just picked one of these up on amazon for $110. I wanted something that gave me the option of using bluetooth audio, having a hard wired AUX connection and being able to read a USB flash drive. this seems to do all of that!!
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sound is amazing on both ML and pioneer systems, had vaistech too installed - no major difference in quality

Best spot for DICE - is below hitter core accessible from both sides, just remove cover with 2 tubs. You can partially use this guide to get behind the radio
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USA Spec also has a module for certain Lexus models that gives you Bluetooth Music streaming of any source that you are listening to on your phone.
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If you have a RX model with Rear Seat Entertainment there is a extra cable that is needed. The module does NOT hook up behind the radio. IT hooks up in the rear right cargo area, behind the panel. A few trunk pieces will have to be removed in order to access the module where the USA Spec module gets plugged into.
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If you dont have a factory navigation i would suggest replacing your factory radio and install a aftermarket radio with 10 times more features. Metra, Schosche,American International, PAC are some of the companies that sell all the hardware and parts you'll need. Let me know if you have any questions. notwcaraudio101@gmail Juan
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Originally Posted by JJsRX350
If you dont have a factory navigation i would suggest replacing your factory radio and install a aftermarket radio with 10 times more features. Metra, Schosche,American International, PAC are some of the companies that sell all the hardware and parts you'll need. Let me know if you have any questions. notwcaraudio101@gmail Juan
I agree. It seems like aftermarket head units look pretty good on the non nav models of this car which Is surprising. Looks like the problems lie with replacing the factory amp and stuff though on this vehicle.
My 07 accord is horrible, it's non nav but all of the ac controls are integrated into the center unit. Any aftermarket head unit looks like total rubbish on it
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Dice A-MBR-1500-TOY has BT build in no extra modules need it, firmware upgrades are always free - unlike VAIS. Use this detailed guide to install interface:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-04-07-rx.html
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