Reddit mentions of TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter/Receiver, Wireless 3.5mm Audio Adapter (Low Latency, Pair 2 at Once, for TV/Car Sound System, Volume Control)

Get yousrself one of these (or similar):

• TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter/Receiver
  
  20hr battery life, and get a airplane audio adapter for like $2 and you're set.

I have tried 3-5 so far and their incredibly frustrating. Trying to get them to connect without spending 5 mins doing to so is just such a waste of time and frustrating.

Here's what I've tried so far:

Sony

Tao

Layen

and a few others...

For me the best way to deal with no headphone jack has been this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IV1H1ME

It's small, about the size of 4 quarters. I just keep it in my car and it's always with me.

No, its a closed system over Wifi, no analog inputs.

What is your current turntable? You can add a Bluetooth Transmitter to any turntable to stream to a single Echo speaker or a stereo system over Bluetooth. There is an adapter to transmit to 2 Bluetooth speakers however a set of 2 adapters for 4 speakers would be even more of a pairing mess.

However, a big part of vinyl is the analog sound and the Echo and especially the Dots are not very good speakers. You will be much better off with better pair of home audio bookshelf speakers and you can add a second set in another room. You can also hook up one of the Dots to the speakers to have better streaming audio sound.

Any of these systems can also be added to the Dots for better sound in other rooms.

Lowest budget $50 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair and Hi-Fi Mini Amplifier Bundle. Add a RCA switch $11 to add a Dot with the turntable and speakers.

Or powered Edifier R1280T bookshelf speakers $99.

Or a step up mini amp and speakers, $52 SMSL SA-36A Pro TPA3118D2DAP Stereo Amplifier 2 x 20W with $50 Dayton Audio B652-AIR 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker with AMT Tweeter Pair. Add speaker wire, and see 4 Ways to Strip Wire - wikiHow.

For the best sound quality for the buck, look for a used stereo or AV receiver and a pair of used bookshelf speakers.

A step up new is ONKYO TX-8020 $99 stereo receiver with:

• 4" Pioneer SP-BS22 $95
  
• Or DIY 5" C-Notes $100. Build your own from a kit. Add around $50+ for tools and supplies. Kit includes pre-cut cabinets. Glue, solder, paint, assemble. Comparable to built speakers costing twice as much.
  
• Or on sale, 5.25" Infinity Reference 152 $139 factory refurbished $349 MSRP new or 6.5" Infinity Reference 162 $175 $449 MSRP when new.
  
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Go old school, and then add a bluetooth transmitter. Best of both worlds.

I have the Vizio P65 which, despite having Chromecast built in, does not have bluetooth. I ended up getting a bluetooth adapter for it but the experience is clunky. Not too bad though, if you want to go that route I used this one which has AptX and can play to two devices.

I have a "regular" 5.1 system in the living room that allows me to be on 1 input but have two inputs connected. One goes to my PC, and the other is basically an aux port where I plugged in a bluetooth receiver that is connected to an electrical socket and always on. You just pair up and is always ready. The surround system just overlaps the PC and BT audio if both are playing. I also have a 2.1 in the bedroom with a single input and I have the same kind of receiver connected (that one is powered by the included typical USB wall adapter). Something like this is what I have in the bedroom while I have the wall mount similar to this one in the living room.

I have been wanting this damn feature in google home for a while now. I got it free (mini) with my Pixel 2 but the only real use is asking for weather, timers, and occasional questions when talking to people and wanting a fact straightened out. I never cared for the music in the mini because it sucks for audio quality and sound propagation. I don't want to buy any chromecasts when my house speakers are wireless (bluetoothed) already. I especially like I can have my bedroom and living room both playing from a single source for the multi-room audio. Very cool.

You can get something like this to plug into your Switch when you dock it so that you can use bluetooth headphones with it. It's powered by USB so maybe (ideally) you can power it off the Switch dock for a self-contained solution.

Ok, it's been fun watching people post ridiculous product suggestions for such a simple request, but it's time to actually answer the question. Go buy a pair of something like this:

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IV1H1ME
  
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSX28M
  
  Then you can use whatever outdoor/waterproof powered speaker you want. Alternately, just get one transmitter and use a waterproof speaker (or two) that has bluetooth built in.
  
  There are hundreds of little dongles like this. I just happen to like the fact that this one can be switched between being a transmitter or a receiver. That gives me a lot of confidence that the devices will work well together. Also, it's capable of transmitting to two different receivers at one time, so you'll be ready when you decide that you also just gotta have audio somewhere else outside.
  
  If this product suggestion gives anyone the urge to indulge in verbal diarrhea regarding bluetooth audio quality, let me proactively advance the discussion by saying, "STFU". Bluetooth audio quality is an order of magnitude better than what's needed for normal outdoor speakers much less speakers that are going to be competing with the noise of a hot tub.

For any of you Bluetooth pioneers:

I have a pair of B&O H7's that I purchased specifically so that I can use them while moving about my office while having audio/video streaming from my desktop computer. My problem is that they are at a noticeably lower volume while connected via Bluetooth to my computer, than they are when connected to my iPhone. Volume works great when connected via Bluetooth to phone, so I've concluded that it's a transmitter/computer issue. I have tried a simple USB Bluetooth transmitter, a more expensive USB Bluetooth transmitter, as well as an externally powered 3.5MM transmitter connected via an amp, and they all yield the same volume issues. I have also turned the volume all the way up on the headphones using the built-in controls.

Just curious if anyone has experienced similar, or has a recommendation for a transmitter setup that has better volume output? I just find it so weird that the issue doesn't exist when connected to my phone, that I'm positive there is SOME way to get it fixed with my computer.

Thanks!

If you are in the US, and have the Onkyo A9010, like I, then you cannot plug the Chromecast 2 into your Onkyo as it does not have an HDMI input, so you will need to either:

• Have some sort of output from your TV to your receiver and use the Chromecast/TV as a "bridge" of sorts. This will require you have the TV on when streaming music,
  
• Use something like the splitter to which you linked on Amazon,
  
• Go the Raspberry Pi mentioned below,
  
• Get a Chromecast Audio,
  
• Some alternative network streamer like this,
  
• If your PC has Bluetooth, then a Bluetooth adapter like this.
  
  There are probably other alternatives, but I don't know them.
  
  I have a Chromecast Audio and love it. If you can find one, that's what I would do.

Run your audio source into this and pair it with your BT headphones. I have one and it sounds great. Hope that helps. :)

If you're implying that you can't use bluetooth in your car, but you can use an Aux cable...assuming that you aren't using headphones, do yourself a favor and get one of these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IV1H1ME/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works excellent; I've used many different versions and brands (moving from Bluetooth 2.0 up to 4.1) and they all accomplish the same thing, and the new ones sound fantastic (better than aux because there's no volume limit).

You need to attach a bluetooth transmitter to the audio out on the turntable. Something this this should work https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IV1H1ME/

you also need a rca to aux adapter since that turntable has rca out

Receiver (1/8 inch audio cord into subpac): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WLHG7X4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Transmitter (1/8 inch audio cord in the computer audio out, powered with an empty USB port) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IV1H1ME/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


There an easy way to tell if aptx is working...if you have noticeable latency, it’s not using aptx! It’s possible your receiver is picking up the computer built in Bluetooth and not the aptx one. Problem solve with turning things off/on and test with a YouTube drum tutorial video (easy to find a delay in the audio/video that way).

It would work with anything that has a headphone jack. I did a quick Amazon search and there's a bunch but for example one of these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IV1H1ME/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IV1H1ME/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1518707665&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bluetooth+adapter+for+tv&dpPl=1&dpID=41c1ow4gH6L&ref=plSrch

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• Oh yeah... bluetooth. If your soundbar is 4.1, you'll consistently get a lag. I bought this which fixes the issue. I really need to get a post up about my setup... I've been meaning to do that for so long. Here is a post I wrote about troubleshooting bluetooth and here describes my solution.
  
  If you have more any questions, fire them away.

You need two things like this, plus an amplifier on the speaker side.

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Looks like there's also amps that will receive bluetooth so you can just get one transmitter above and then one of those.


I'm sure this could be made to work, but no idea if you'll be pleased with the results after spending a bunch of money on it. Any reason you have to get rid of the wires?

You could use this to transmit music to your Sleepphones while your phone charges: https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1506015098&sr=8-14&keywords=bluetooth+receiver+for+headphones

Here's what you're looking for:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IV1H1ME

It's switchable between transmitter and receiver, and one can transmit to the other. It's super easy, there's minimal latency, and you're looking at a total investment of $60.

>Wow that's a lot to take in. I'm happy you told me about the whole tweeter position.
> as I was about to try and turn them sideways cause I figured that my ears are up here so why put speakers below where my ears are.
>And your 100percent correct that the human mouth aims at the listeners ears.
>I haven't tried to play anything between 300 or 2000 hurts as yet. Is there a record or download I can get that will help me test that?

just anything vocal heavy. down to the river from "Oh Brother where art thou" the movie sound track is beautiful as is landslide by Fleetwood Mac the demo version or album version.

virtually all of her voice will be emanating not from the tweeter but from the woofer since the human voice tonally peaks before even 1000hz.

think about that. the human voice which is essentially the hardest thing to get right ranges from about 200hz to 1000hz and that's like Barry white and Mariah Carey minus her squeal which goes a bit higher.

and then around 1000-3000 is where lip noises breath the sound of consonants and sibilance are which is why our hearing is actually most sensitive there to allow us to be able to comprehend speech.

that range is such a hot spot that it's also the range of nails on chalk board and why the sound of people chewing with their mouths open cuts through the mix and is considered rude. it sounds louder to us than it really is...

a baby crying it's loudest, belting is what it's technically called, also falls within this range which again makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint.

so the role of the tweeter is really only reserved for the percussive sounds in vocals while tone is all handled by the woofer and tone is richness which is what you want the most of, while clarity on the other hand adds air and dimension / sound staging but is also fatiguing to our ears just like nails on chalk board.

in all music the entire spectrum is basically covered so at any given point you are actually hearing nails on chalkboard but along with other stuff so it doesn't sound as bad but regardless having that range a bit off axis is just more comfortable.


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>Other wise they r great speakers and once I figure out how to get them hooked up to my Bluetooth I should be happy as a clam.

you can find pretty decent Bluetooth adapters with line out for around 20 bucks. just make sure it has good reviews and supports apt x.

>Thanks for your help, I feel good knowing that these are better than 5 pairs of ls50s! (And that must be a lot of speakers)

I like this one especially since it allows you to stream to two devices at once:

Check this out at Amazon.com - TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter/Receiver, Wireless 3.5mm Audio Adapter (aptX Low Latency, Pair 2 at Once, for TV/Car Sound System, Volume Control) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_ZLAQDb9X2X27K

the advantage is also that it's super compact so I can carry it with me on a plane or something BUT it's range is limited. if you plan on expecting it to work across the house rather than just when you're in the room I'd grab something with actual antennas like this.

Check this out at Amazon.com - 1Mii B06Pro Long Range Bluetooth Receiver, HiFi Wireless Audio Adapter, Bluetooth 4.2 Receiver with 3D Surround aptX Low Latency Optical RCA AUX 3.5mm for Home Stereo System

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KTK8YP3/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_9IAQDb1SV9BFACheck this out at Amazon.com - 1Mii B06Pro Long Range Bluetooth Receiver, HiFi Wireless Audio Adapter, Bluetooth 4.2 Receiver with 3D Surround aptX Low Latency Optical RCA AUX 3.5mm for Home Stereo System

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KTK8YP3/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_vIAQDb26B5EHG

I think they're the same, one I thought was cheaper so I copied tbsh link too so I could check.

added: okay just reviewed my copied and pasted links, yea the last two are the same.

No. Those adapters (made for cars) are receivers, they take the audio from your phone wirelessly and output it to the headphone jack (which is connected to your car).

What you want is a transmitter since the switch is outputting audio.

Something like this would work:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IV1H1ME/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

But it is better to get the ones made specifically for the switch since they are much smaller and are low profile.

https://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Compatible-Headphones/dp/B07L9SL7ZT/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=switch+bluetooth&qid=1571820564&sr=8-3

Thanks for the link/photo/recommendation! Have you tried pairing this to a surround sound receiver?

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I have an Onkyo 7.1 setup with a Bluetooth input I'd love to use for Beat Saber so I'm not sweating up headphones, but the built-in Bluetooth on the Quest won't pass audio to it at all even though it pairs. It's this, or I use a 25 foot stereo aux cable and then I'm tethered again like with the PSVR lol.

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Also, did you see the upgrade option that supposedly lets you pair two devices? Wondering if this would be a better option to pair headphones and/or a surround receiver when in a party situation perhaps - little bigger but not much: https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

The Nintendo switch is great, but it's not perfect. I've been trying to make it better. This is my solution!

TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.2 Transmitter/Receiver, Wireless 3.5mm Audio Adapter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8j83BbW2X4CF6


Bluetooth Headphones, VAVA MOOV 28 Wireless Headphones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JDP15H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wn83Bb5G5MYXG


8Bitdo SF30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Gamepad
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0781NZ2BB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wm83BbQ6G5HM4


[Power Delivery] Anker PowerCore 13400 Nintendo Switch Edition
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMFL3SJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Hp83BbZVRPK3S


tstand Tablet Stand Holder for bed
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ES14GOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qo83Bb4AEEYGG

Am I missing anything?

There are bluetooth transmitters that can connect multiple receivers:

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B01IV1H1ME/

Or, if you're into the cable nest look, single receiver transmitters are relatively cheap:

https://www.amazon.com/Handsfree-Streaming-Wireless-Bluetooth-Microphone/dp/B071R4KWM7/

plus a splitter:

https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Auxiliary-Connectors-Earphone-Headphones/dp/B071CMFBL3/

Was missing Bluetooth audio and hooked this up today. It's not perfect (I have to turn it on and off) but there are next/back buttons so I can change tracks without looking at my phone.

I had the BT receiver laying around already. But this is the one I used:

TaoTronics Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter / Receiver, Wireless 3.5mm Audio Adapter (aptX Low Latency, Pair 2 At Once, For TV / Car Sound System, Volume Control) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3JIdzbEHWPNXH

Edit: words

Something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=bluetooth+transmitter&qid=1563966960&s=gateway&sr=8-16

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Your TV doesn't have a headphone jack, but does have an RCA audio out on the bottom back. That one I linked says it includes all the cables necessary.

This is just an example, not sure if it's any good. What you need is a "transmitter", specifically- that means it sends a signal out to other devices. Link

There are also "transmitter/receivers" which work in both directions: Link2

You can find a Bluetooth transmitter and wire from your receivers B output (if there is one) and then pair with BT speaker. Range will be the only issue but it should work up to 30’ with line of sight. Here’s an example that I have used that’s rock solid
https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B01IV1H1ME/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=taotronics&qid=1566532107&s=mp3&sr=1-4

Bluetooth's default codec has high latency which means that the video/audio will go out of sync and the sound quality will be shite, at least for me.

aptX is a codec that's meant to fix that, and aptX-LL (Low Latency) would be the best choice for streaming desktop audio wirelessly.

Buy the FiiO BTR1, which is aptX+aptX-LL capable receiver and also buy a transmitter that's capable of aptX-LL (like this, this or this) and you'll not regret having aptX capable gear after trying to watch normal YouTube videos or game on that crappy default BT connection.

I believe macOS can utilize aptX by default, but if you have a Windows PC and do not have a 3.5mm jack to hook up the transmitter to, then you can buy an aptX-capable dongle like this and install the CSR Harmony BT stack because the default Microsoft BT stack does not properly support aptX.

I have a BTR1 and the CSR 4.0 dongle that I linked above and I get near zero latency unless I go too far (it switches codec to the default BT one if I go too far) - I'm not sure if it's using aptX-LL though, but it's definitely using aptX.

The upcoming FiiO BTR3 and the Bluewave GET also support aptX-HD apart from aptX-LL, but I don't think most media can even use such a high bitrate, so aptX-LL will be fine for now.

I guess you can ignore my advice if you are happy with the Mpow receiver (like many people) - I didn't use it personally, but my experience with non-aptX devices has been awful.