Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

Although I love the bluetooth and being able to answer/hear calls handsfree, everyone I speak with tells me they have a hard time hearing me - at least while driving (windows closed, blower off/low). For longer calls I wind up going right to the phone.

Any suggestions for improving the mic quality? Is this a known problem? Or maybe I need to get it replaced (still under warranty). Thanks!
Bob

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

yeah, it's a known problem. 1st generation bluetooth mics, what can you do?

It's ok for me since I don't have conversations in my car while driving (just a call to the gf to tell her I'm around) but I didn't bother with the bluetooth when I was talking to a bank.

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

Thanks - figured as much. Assuming the mic is hardwired, it would be possible to replace it with a better one. Technically possible, that is. Personally, I don't want to invest the effort as I'm sure it'll be a real PITA to do it.
Bob

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

I agree, at the very least, you can probably mention it to your dealer. Maybe they'll replace it for free and you can see if it helps a little bit. I don't think it'll ever be great though.

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

The mic is hidden in the small vent (3 slats) by the map lights. But if you try to pull down that panel, you'll end up having a hard time putting it back up as it's two pieces and need to be assembled with the headliner pulled down. I installed a microphone up there for my aftermarket bluetooth phone kit (Parrot Bluetooth 3100.) Everyone comments that it's hard to hear me once I get above 40 mph. I installed dynamat directly to the inside of the roof, and covered that with a layer of sound deadening foam mat hoping that would quiet things down. It helped a little, but didn't solve the problem.

My ultimate solution? I plug an earbud and microphone into my phone when I need to chat while driving. Simplest solution, cost efficient, and the most effective.

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

One of my EE teachers always said "Keep it simple stupid!" as I was always over-engineering things. Thanks!!
Bob

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

Oh man. "EE" - can't spell "geek" without it!

Eph
BSEE '86

Re: Bluetooth overhead microphone quality
 

Regarding the 2008 Altima Bose mic problem. The mic is terrible. Here is a link on how to replace it...
https://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/...tml#post251915