Has anyone else had a problem with their ipod or iphone playing back music through PCM? Here's what happens: the audio will cut out momentarily, then resume where it left off with perhaps a slight skip. This has happened with at least 4 different iphones. Interestingly, the dropout will occur at either 65 or 130 second intervals. Using the aux bluetooth there is no problem. Very annoying!

 

I have had a periodic dropout on both connected and Bluetooth modes. But I wouldn't call either a regular occurrence. It might happen about once every 1-2 hours. Not a big deal but still annoying. I'm sure if it happened as regularly as yours it would be much worse. Did you try swapping cords?

 

Yup, tried a different cord. The dealer didn't have any other ideas, but since it's a reproducible problem on multiple iphones, I'm going to press him on it.

 

I too have intermittent issues with the sound cutting out, but it's random and not very often. As tex mentions, annoying, but not a big deal IMO. There are many times where it doesn't happen at all. Please keep us posted on what u find.

 

Noticed the samething on my wife's 2012 Cayenne. Also, do you guys noticed any changes in either the tone or the *key* of the music?? It's hard to describe...the music would start playing but it sounds funny like it would speed up and then slow down and then start playing normally...

 

^ can't say that I have noticed that. I do notice the sound quality is SIGNIFICANTLY improved with a corded vs Bluetooth connection though.

 

On my 2011 the music will cut out when I come to a stop. Happens every fourth or fifth time I stop for a light or stop sign. Happens with both Bluetooth and corded iPod/iPhone.

 

This has been an issue with mine since I got it. I have a 2011 and am using an iPod classic so I can cart around my whole collection all the time. Periodically it sounds like a slightly dragging tape for a few seconds. It also drops out for a second or two at random--oddly mostly at a stoplight. I have no problems with the Bluetooth portion and my iPhone.

 

On my 2012, the music over bluetooth will sometimes cut out briefly when I stop at a light. It's the stop-start feature, doesn't always happen, but sometimes is enough to cause the amplifiers to drop out for a sec I guess. Not a big deal, I guess if you don't like it, turn off stop-start

Not noticed any other drop out issues with bluetooth, I'll try corded tomorrow (gotta long road trip) and report back... You might also wanna try restarting your iphone, that can sometimes clear up audio playback issues. Could also try checking if a software update is available for your phone.

 

I like the sound quality on my Burmester with bluetooth. I think it is very, very good. Can't tell a huge difference between corded or not.

J

 

Yes, I have noticed change in pitch on occasion, like a cassette tape dragging. I have a call in to the dealer, will let you know what happens.

 

I have the same issues with my 2012. I have 2 ipod touches, and I noticed the newer ipod touch drops out a lot less. I have just been ignoring it. It happens a lot more when the navi mode is on and the navi voice comes on over the speakers.

 

Awesome!! Guess it's not my imagination..

 

it's definitely NOT the auto stop function because my cayenne is a stick shift which does not come with that option.

Would love to find a solution for this- it drives me a little crazy

 

It's a poor implementation of the bluetooth stack on the PCM. I have a cheap pair of bluetooth headset that does exactly this, skip or change the pitch of the music. But it doesn't do it on my Plantronics headset.