Reddit mentions of AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver

I couldn't tell you anything about the system and how good it is. I can however show you how to make it bluetooth compatible. With a slight bit of looking, I belive this is the rear of the bottom unit?

>Because I don't really own any CDs and have never used a tape.

You don't need the top two units connected if you want to save space. All you'll need to get bluetooth up and running is a bluetooth receiver, like this AmazonBasics one. If you choose not to use the CD player, the little bluetooth receiver will just plug into the back of the amplifier under CD using the RCA to 3.5mm cable provided. Remember that red is right (R) and black is left (L).

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=pd_cp_23_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TBR5VTAAVD7JRFAATMZD

Something like this

I use an AmazonBasics Bluetooth adapter with a nice set of 2.1 Creative PC speakers.

The adapter has the quirk of always reconnected to Echo Dot's Bluetooth if it's turned on. The speakers never go to sleep. The sound is excellent, and there's a subwoofer with adjustable bass so that my Amazon Music Unlimited account is put to good use.

It's about $45 for a set of those speakers used, and $20 for the Bluetooth Adapter. Alternately, Creative updated that model of speakers with Bluetooth built in, so you could go for that-- But I already had the previous model, and I can't vouch for how the Bluetooth works in the newer model.

Either way, the $20 adapter is great if you already have good speakers that you know don't go to sleep.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I59VBH4/ref=psdcmw_10110414011_t1_B01944DUWM

Get something like this and avoid Onkyo.

"I cannot send it via Bluetooth or through my wireless network"

If the reason for this is "because my receiver does not have Bluetooth or Wifi" then this would be the solution to that problem

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

Imgur will not allow me to put links in the description so here they are.

My POV video - https://streamable.com/4ifrl / https://youtu.be/I38L0Bf0B40

My inspiration for this project - https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/5lnmja/i_made_a_raspberry_pi_spotify_jukebox_with/

Here is a list of everything that I bought online:

Dayton Audio RS722 Speaker w/o Cabinet https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-rs722-speaker-kit-w-o-cabinet--302-857

Lepai LP-2020TI Amp - https://www.parts-express.com/lepai-lp-2020ti-digital-hi-fi-audio-mini-amplifier-with-power-supply--310-3000?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla

Amazon Basics Bluetooth Receiver - https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Multicolor Strip Light Controller from Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/HitLights-Multicolor-Strip-Light-Controller/dp/B007RGRJ36

LED Strip + 12 V Adapter from Supernight - http://www.supernight.cc/supernight-5m-waterproof-flexible-strip-300leds-color-changing-rgb-smd5050-led-light-strip-kit.html

3 Plug Power Strip from Parts Express - https://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-3-outlet-strip-with-3-ft-cord-ul--125-406?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla

These are the two the connect everytime a paired device near is playing. Like if you're listening to your phone through a BT headset or the car stereo when you pull into the driveway.

Logitech
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQBSW28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon Basics
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I59VBH4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i like this thing better. don't have to worry about what applications support casting.

This one comes with a 3.5mm to RCA cable already, but you can do that with any of these Bluetooth devices by just ordering the right cables separately.

A Chromecast Audio is only $25-30 and is amazing as long as you're setting it up in a home with a a wifi network. You can leave songs queued up and leave the house and they'll still play. Control all of it through your phone, set up multiple rooms, etc. It's really great. Just buy a 3.5mm to RCA cable for it.

Use a bluetooth adapter? That's how I connected a Dot to my home theater receiver.

That's actually a pretty big pavilion. I'd go rent some PA speakers and a real amp. Five little wifi speakers aren't going to work for a pavilion like that with more than a dozen people in it.

As far as connecting an iPod to the amplifier, I'd go with a dock that has an unamplified stereo output (something like this). If you want to go wireless, use a bluetooth receiver instead. Either option will work with any standard amplifier that you can rent.

FWIW I used to DJ in clubs and did a couple of weddings as well. It's easy to underestimate how loud those events get and how much power you actually need for a sound system. Better to have too much than not enough.

Not a bad system. If you don't listen to CDs or Tapes, you could get rid of the CD player and tape deck. The speakers could be pretty good, Advent made some decent speakers.

The quickest and cheapest way to get bluetooth functionality would be to buy something like this . That's the first one that popped up on Amazon, I can't comment on how well it works compared to others.

Do you need the speaker functionality? Or are you just looking for Bluetooth receive? if you dont care about the speaker get this... http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

Something like this should work.

Is there a reason why you prefer bluetooth over connected? It somewhat defeats the purpose of the analog format. To each their own, just my 2 cents.

But in general, any bluetooth adapter that you can connect via RCA output ports on the receiver (or aux 1/4" jack - could use a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter as well) should do the job

The device /u/pqu4d linked to has RCA connectors on the back, and comes with an adaptor cable that has a 3.5mm plug on the other end. Your speakers have a 3.5mm plug. You can't plug a plug into a plug, not with out a female/female adapter to go between.

This device is closer to what I think you're looking for. The silver part in the picture unplugs (it is a male/male adaptor) and the male 3.5mm plug from your speakers would plug into it. It has an internal battery and a micro USB jack for recharging it. It's also quite small.

If you did buy the device /u/pqu4d linked to, you would also need to purchase an adaptor like this.

This Amazon Basics Bluetooth Receiver is the same style as the one /u/pqu4d linked to, but it already has the correct style of 3.5mm jack (female) on the back and you could plug your 3.5mm plug directly into it. Both this unit and the one /u/pqu4d linked to use a DC power supply that plugs into the wall.

Bluetooth speakers have their own amps, so no.

But, I think what you're really asking is if you could use Bluetooth with these amps. That answer is "yes." There are lots of inexpensive Bluetooth dongles like this one that you can plug into one of these SA-36/50 amps.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494172408&sr=8-2&keywords=bluetooth+adapter+rca

Note that with Apple products, sound quality will not be great unless you get one with AAC support since iPhones and Macbooks don't support Apt-X. (Macbooks can work with Apt-X with a little tweaking) I've used this one and it works great for iPhones. But ones with AAC support cost like $20-$40 more because everything sucks.

I use a wifi outlet switch and a bluetooth receiver that automatically connects to a device when powered up. I have a routine where if I turn on my home theater system to the Music setting then the bluetooth receiver is turned on and when not on the Music setting the bluetooth receiver is turned off. I use a Harmony hub and SmartThings for the routine but could probably use IFTTT or Stringify.

Link to AmazonBasics Bluetooth Receiver

I don't recommend this type of receiver if you don't have a way of automatically switching it on and off because it connects to the Echo immediately after you disconnect from it which is why I came up with this solution.

You can connect the steam link to Bluetooth devices. Could get a Bluetooth receiver and try that... Much cheaper I think.

AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.XU2xb35W2C75

I bought something similar to this:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

Works great with my phone or computer at my studio. I ended up buying another one for the house.

Turn it into a bluetooth receiver: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

or

Micca MB42 speakers for $89 https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2/ (review here )

Tl;dr at the bottom because wow I wrote a lot here.

I don't know if there's a way to specify on an app by app basis, but you could potentially get around that by essentially telling Alexa to switch a Music Mode on or off. As a note, I personally have NOT tested this to see if it works, but I see no reason it wouldn't.

First of all, you're gonna want to buy a Harmony Hub (Or at least something like it). It's basically a big IR blaster that shoots out signals to your devices to turn them on or off, change their inputs, and other such stuff. You can create "activities" where it will turn on or off the devices you specify and change them to their correct inputs all at once. It also has direct Alexa integration so you can say something like "Alexa, turn on my TV," which could prompt Alexa to tell your Harmony Hub to run your "turn on TV" activity to turn on your TV and AV receiver, and set them to the right inputs.

This next step depends on whether or not your AV reciever has bluetooth. If it does, cool, you're already done. You just have to make sure that you make an activity in the Harmony Hub that will turn on the necessary stuff for listening to music, and make sure that when it turns on your AV reciever, it also turns on its bluetooth. Then just make sure it's paired with Alexa. This way, whenever your reciever's bluetooth is turned on, even if you have speakers plugged into the AUX port on the Dot, Alexa will still automatically connect to it and play through it instead. When it's off, Alexa's audio will play through her internal speaker or whatever speaker that's plugged into her AUX port.

If you don't have bluetooth built into your AV receiever, it gets a little more complicated. First off, you're gonna want to get this. That is a bluetooth receiver that requires power to function. Plug it's audio output into your AV receiver, and BAM, now your AV receiver has bluetooth. You're also going to want to get a smart plug to plug its power cable into. Because this bluetooth receiver needs power to function, this will allow you to turn the bluetooth on and off whenever you want from a distance, simply by powering the smart plug on or off. Pair that, and Alexa should automatically connect to it when you turn it on with the smart plug, and use her internal speakers or AUX connected speakers when it's off.

The main downside to the above is that you're still going to have to power the bluetooth on separately from you powering on your music mode with the Harmony Hub. From my understanding, you can fix this, but it requires getting a Smart Things Hub and a Smart Things Plug it will connect to. You can apparently integrate Smart Things into your Harmony Hub activities, meaning that you can power the Smart Things plug on at the same time that you activate your music mode on your Harmony Hub, or power it off when you turn that mode off. Frankly, this is a decently expensive solution to a minor annoyance of a problem, so I'll leave that up to you to decide if you want to go this extra mile.

As a note, the Smart Things integration with Harmony Hub is the thing that I'm most unsure about how it works. I believe I've seen it mentioned that it worked that way, but I cannot confirm, and honestly haven't researched into that as much as I'd like to have. If you go this route, I'd definitely recommend looking into it more for yourself. Also of note is that this was a setup I was planning for my particular situation. It may be that there's much cheaper options and alternatives to this whole mess that I don't know about or just simply overlooked because it didn't work for me. I encourage you to do more research into this on your own if you really want the best results.

And finally, if ALL of this is way too much over your head, you could just do what I decided to do that was ultimately so much cheaper and easier: Just buy a Roku Streaming Stick/Amazon Fire TV Stick and use that as your dedicated music streaming device to your AV receiver. Then just use your Dot for everything else.

 

Tl;dr: Buy a Logitech Harmony Hub. Have bluetooth on your AV receiver? Pair it with Alexa, and then just add turning on its bluetooth to your Harmony Hub's turn on music activity. You're done.

Don't have bluetooth on your AV receiver? Buy this and a smart plug compatible with Alexa to plug it into. Pair the bluetooth receiver with Alexa. Turn the plug and the receiver on when you want to listen to music through it. Turn them off when you don't.

Want to be able to turn that smart plug on at the same time as your music mode? Make sure you buy a Smart Things smart plug and a Smart Things hub, then integrate turning your plug on into your Harmony Hub's music mode.

Or just buy a Roku Streaming Stick/Amazon Fire TV Stick for music instead if you're a cheapass

There are battery powered fm transmitters

Couple that to a [bluetooth receiver: ](AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JdxCybSN9ZPDB)and you're in hog heaven.

Yeah this looks like a good all-in-one solution OP. Otherwise looks like these two items, the amazon basics Bluetooth receiver and a lepai 2020A amp would be another, slightly cheaper, option, but then needs two power cords.

https://smile.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020A-Tripath-Class-T-Amplifier/dp/B0049P6OTI/

https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4


Edit: I also like the idea some others have had of using the chromecast audio + amp, then it would be independent and could run with the phone going away.

Also, be careful and wear gloves with that insulation.

You can buy a small bluetooth adapter that plugs into the back of his existing stereo. There are some amps that offer it built in as well... including some that are ridiculously small. Something like this may be ideal.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I59VBH4/

They make smaller ones of this too.

This $22 device worked great for audio without drilling, but costs more than the View Master itself!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I59VBH4

It will probably sound great.

You could probly add a Bluetooth dongle like this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I59VBH4/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Those speakers are pretty good. Check the woofers on them to see if the foam bit that connects the paper cone the edge is rotted out, this will be really obvious just from looking at it. The foam can be replaced fairly easily.

I have two suggestions: Chromecast audio, which I have never used ...

And this, which I own, and it receives from my phone within a close-ish distance:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I59VBH4

In keeping with Apple's style, I doubt they'd implement that.

You can also use a Bluetooth receiver with 3.5 mm headphone jack output (AmazonBasics, Etek) and a splitter.

They make a version of that adapter that will allow for charging, but the reviews indicate that it doesn't work for everyone.

You could also use the wireless charging on the phone, those have become very cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Charging-Galaxy-Devices/dp/B00Y839YMU/

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Charger-Charging-Devices/dp/B01KJL4XNY/

You could also probably find a wireless bluetooth receiver that you can plug your headphones into. The one below is wired, but would work if you are stationary.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/

You could use something like this to add bluetooth capabilities to the receiver.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_7IrKwb8H3K59B

Before messing with anything though just do some reading about home audio and how to hook things up. I don't mean to be insulting but if you're not even sure how to plug in the speakers it will be worth it for you. Most things are color coded and it's all fairly logical once you get a bit of knowledge. You'll be happy you learned.

The setup you're wanting sounds like it could benefit from a mixer and some bluetooth audio receivers. You would need one receiver per echo and the audio would be mixed, so you'd need to remember to stop playback on one device before starting playback on another.

There are pros and cons to both. Bluetooth has lower latency but a distance limitation (walk out of the room with your phone in your pocket and expect the music to cut out). Airplay has higher latency (press pause on phone, music won't stop for 2-4 seconds), but better sound quality, and distance is not a factor (as long as you remain on the same wifi network as the airplay receiver). I have a little bluetooth speaker in my kitchen and appletv/homepod in the living room.

If you get a standalone bluetooth/airplay receiver it won't plug in with HDMI or optical, it will probably have a mini headphone jack output that you'll plug into something like the CD input on the receiver using 2 RCA plugs, so you'll need a stereo mini to dual RCA cable. This one comes with everything you need: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

The Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter?

I have that. Works very easily if you've paired a bluetooth device before. One thing to note though, you'll be hearing 4 beeps when putting the Vita TV to and off Standby. It's a little annoyance, but at least you'll know the device works. Also make sure the two are in close range.

I Reviewed that one but for permanent installation I'd get one like this or spend the bucks if you can and look at the Audioengine B1

If you wanting to add bluetooth to that AVR just get this adapter for $24 and away you go.

I'm glad that you ordered what you needed to do this right. I like that AVR the only issue with it is the manual setup as it doesn't come with a mic to auto setup. Not a big deal especially when working with 2 speakers at this point. Set the size to small and cross them over at 100hz I would say. There's not point making a 2.5" driver work for that low bass. Next on your list would be a sub...you get that to fill in the low end and you gonna have a nice little 2.1 going on.

There are lots of bluetooth adapters out there, just search for Bluetooth Audio Receiver or Bluetooth Audio Adapter or other similar terms on your preferred site (like amazon or something) and you should be able to find lots of solutions for bluetooth connectivity. They should work for any speakers for the most part and sometimes add other features.

Quick search shows this as a top result:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4

Might not be the best one though so search around, this is just an example of something that might fit what you're wanting to do.

Use this and plug it into the red/white composite ports.
AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QVOKybZP67BTZ

Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

https://amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=sr_1_1?s=amazonbasics&ie=UTF8&qid=1524614190&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+receiver
I use the headphone jack output to RCA (red and white) inputs on my stereo. You would just need to get something that plugs into your device.

You could look into something like this to use Bluetooth for your speaker system

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450077443&sr=8-3&keywords=bluetooth+audio+receiver

Really, the Chromecast app is the simplest way, otherwise a cheap bluetooth reciever like this.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Bluetooth-4-0-Audio-Receiver/dp/B00I59VBH4

I want to rotate those speakers 45° but I'm sure you know your own setup.

Nice looking TT, I love the wood plinth.

You can easily add a Bluetooth receiver to your Pioneer amp if you wanted to get rid of the Insignia.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=asc_df_B00I59VBH45258766

Ah that sucks.

On a sidenote, you mentioned that you like having two sets of headphones for the audio.

Would another solution be an Bluetooth audio receiver (like this one from etekcity or from AmazonBasics) with a 3.5mm audio splitter and two headphones/earphones?

My headphones are plugged into my audio card and then my speakers are being fed via the built in bluetooth on my motherboard. I have the speakers connected to one of these guys to receive the bluetooth signal. Not the best sound but it works great for me. I then use this audio switcher program to toggle between them when needed.

I use [this one.](AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I59VBH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fLRHybTCS06WS) Works great.

Made me COL. (Chuckle out loud.)


I have an Anker Soundcore that I use in my kitchen and when I'm shaving/showering.


I have a Dot in the bathroom hanging from a wall mount and the other Dot is at my computer station just off the kitchen.


That one ties into my good old JVC stereo amplifier via a Bluetooth adapter and I can crank anything from the interwebs over my REALLY old, refurbished Infinity speaker set.


Now, on Saturday nights when the neighbors across the back fence are having their weekly outdoor party, blasting the music with lots of accordion and singing in another language, I can drown it out with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, AC/DC, or whatever I like.


The one issue I hope Amazon will resolve soon is that I can't have the Soundcore connected to both dots, so I can't go from the back part of the house out to the kitchen and have the other Dot take over voice commands for that speaker. I have to disconnect from one, then connect to the other.