[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by Ray335d

Hmmm checked it today and Spotify works fine. It's some of the other apps that default back to iTunes. Need to play more with it.

But can you control it through idrive?

[Jim-Bow]

Another option worth considering is Deezer, it integrates through the apps interface (6NR) and gives access to offline playlists albums etc and you can even search for new music through idrive (which then streams over 3G on the iPhone). The catalog seems as good as spotify (which I switched from when I got fed up with its poor integration with the car)

You can transfer all your spotify playlists over using spotizr.com and for the next 6 months it's 1/2 price at £4.99. Only downside is that the iPhone bitrate isn't as good as spotify (which being a music fan does bug me slightly) but the vastly better idrive interface with album art etc far outweighs that- and an update is expected that should solve it (the windows 8 and desktop versions do 320kbps already)

[M4dski11z]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

But can you control it through idrive?

Yep, using it on the way home tonight I could select next albums and next tracks via the idrive

[Arwmjc]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

Yes, I'm using an iPhone 5 and it works great

Do u get artwork and full control from idrive or do u have to use the phone?

[GBR1]

Has anyone used Qobuz, sound quality is suppose to be much better than spotify etc?? It's new and I the library isn't as big currently but it's getting there..

GBR1

[Deyvy]

I use Qobuz.

I have to correct my earlier post regarding spotify, it does work fine via connected USB just not full integration with steering wheel and info display.

Qobuz, I posted in a another thread, here. With HK sound system for me it's really impressive. Spotify can do up to 320kbps but the lossless on Qobuz is another level.

Library and is ok, but not as developed and easy to navigate as spotify. I love the playlists on Spotify.

[Waitey]

Not a fan of Napster and so far it refuses to integrate with my idrive.

[GBR1]

Originally Posted by Deyvy

I use Qobuz.

I have to correct my earlier post regarding spotify, it does work fine via connected USB just not full integration with steering wheel and info display.

Qobuz, I posted in a another thread, here. With HK sound system for me it's really impressive. Spotify can do up to 320kbps but the lossless on Qobuz is another level.

Library and is ok, but not as developed and easy to navigate as spotify. I love the playlists on Spotify.

So with Qobuz it works through the i drive no problem?

[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by Waitey

Not a fan of Napster and so far it refuses to integrate with my idrive.

Do you have Pro Nav? I use Napster through Idrive and it works fine. Even via Bluetooth...

[BMWSKI]

Originally Posted by Deyvy

I use Qobuz.

I have to correct my earlier post regarding spotify, it does work fine via connected USB just not full integration with steering wheel and info display.

Qobuz, I posted in a another thread, here. With HK sound system for me it's really impressive. Spotify can do up to 320kbps but the lossless on Qobuz is another level.

Library and is ok, but not as developed and easy to navigate as spotify. I love the playlists on Spotify.

I doubt you will notice any quality difference if you listen to music over HK. I've tried all types and they all sound pretty much identical. On a dedicated HiFi yes, but not on a BMW HK system... Just my input of course so I'll wait for an audiophile to put me in my place

[Waitey]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

Do you have Pro Nav? I use Napster through Idrive and it works fine. Even via Bluetooth...

Yep. Coded EBT too. It still doesn't want work right.

I'll play with it more later. I wish Spotify worked though. It worked fine in the E90 I borrowed, and in my Alfa!

[Deyvy]

It works with idrive in that I can play via usb and skip tracks using the dash left and right arrow. Doesnt seem to like steering wheel controls, but not really tried it. When I use the scroll wheel on the steering wheel the plalylist appears on the HUD but mixed up with other playlists, so I usually end up skipping tracks with he stereo arrows.

In terms of the difference, could be psychological. I don't have identical playlists on both. Tend to choose the audiophile music for playing on Qobuz.

Did a blind test with my wife with the same song on Spotify and Qobuz, she picked out the higher quality song.

Not scientific, but you can analyse that how you want. Did she assume I would play the better quality track 2nd? etc etc.

Lol, I have this in the market I work in, perception becomes reality. She think there's a difference, I think there is a difference, doesnt really matter actually if there is or there isnt.

[GBR1]

Originally Posted by BMWSKI

I doubt you will notice any quality difference if you listen to music over HK. I've tried all types and they all sound pretty much identical. On a dedicated HiFi yes, but not on a BMW HK system... Just my input of course so I'll wait for an audiophile to put me in my place

I am no audiophile either but with Qobuz you can stream or download "lossless" files. These are almost twice the size of normal mp3 etc that spotify have available and hence "in theory" better quality!?

In home stereo world people are raving about it!

Now, wether this can be heard on the HK system is another question and how much if any is lost on the Bluetooth transfer is another question that is way above my understanding..

GBR1