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chugchug · 08-05-2022, 10:02 AM

I've got a 2021 Open Road 32SA. It's got sound bars all over the place, and one outside. We do a lot of boondocking and internet isn't always reliable where we go. I would love to be able to send the XM Radio signal from my dash unit to the outside soundbar. Does anyone know how to do this?

The soundbar is bluetooth enabled (will receive only)... I think the dash unit is receive only too... anyone know of any way to connect them? An adapter maybe?

I thought about using a 3.5mm headphone bluetooth unit, but I can't find a 3.5mm headphone jack on the unit.

The "unit" in question is the standard navigation / radio / tuner touchscreen that they use in most units.

tap4154 · 08-05-2022, 10:59 AM

Do you have the Sirius app on your phone? You can just play it from your phone to your sound bars.

Oops, I didn't see that you go where there's no cell signal. When I'm boondocking where there's no cell service, I just use my wired speakers from the dash radio for Sirius.

StaRVGazer · 08-05-2022, 02:53 PM

Take a close look at the online Owner's manual and also the back of the unit (accessible through the hatch on top of the dash). I believe that unit has 0.35mm mini jack for stereo output, rear panel.

I used that for a remote display (video/sound) for a larger dashtop monitor. You could use that to connect to a bluetooth media device and broadcast to your soundbars I would think.

Rear audio output is controlled in the setup screens.

Not sure which version you have probably similar to this:

https://manual.kenwood.com/files/B5A...0_DNX_K_En.pdf

See page 94.

Paul

chugchug · 08-05-2022, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StaRVGazer

Take a close look at the online Owner's manual and also the back of the unit (accessible through the hatch on top of the dash). I believe that unit has 0.35mm mini jack for stereo output, rear panel.

I used that for a remote display (video/sound) for a larger dashtop monitor. You could use that to connect to a bluetooth media device and broadcast to your soundbars I would think.

Rear audio output is controlled in the setup screens.

Not sure which version you have probably similar to this:

https://manual.kenwood.com/files/B5A...0_DNX_K_En.pdf

See page 94.

Paul

Thanks!!! I will try this on Sunday, and report back.