Reddit mentions: The best wireless & streaming audio systems

EDIT: I put main points in bold so that people can skim through this and get the gist of what I'm saying here. Very long post, so I thought it would be merciful to do so.
 

Alrighty, this may be long so buckle up and get ready for a journey.
 

I don't consider myself a hardcore audiophile or an expert in turntables/records, so I did some research when I was first looking to purchase one. I was originally looking at a Crosley record player but was soon warned about how notoriously evil they are -- by the way, DO NOT GET A CROSLEY, THEY ARE TERRIBLE!!! They are notorious for putting too much pressure on vinyls with their needles and end up scratching, carving, and ruining perfectly good records (for reference, ideal tracking force is two grams while the Crosley applies five grams tracking force). The parts are cheap and outdated and the player itself is extremely unstable and will skip if there's any sort of vibrational disturbance nearby. It's not good at all.
 

That said, I want to make sure you know what exactly you're getting into right now. When you buy a turntable, there are other things you need to buy along with it to make it function correctly. I don't know whether you're planning to get a turntable just as a gift that only your SO will use or if it's something you both will use, but it's important nonetheless to know what exactly a turntable requires to work properly. See, when people buy a turntable, a lot of people don't realize that there are three things that are needed alongside it: a pre-amp; an amplifier; and speakers. Speakers is obvious, sure, and of course you'll need something to control the volume, but a lot of people I've talked to only thought about that kind of stuff after purchasing their turntable.
 

The reason why these things are important is because most turntables rely on an electrical current in order to transmit vinyl to audio, but the current the turntable generates on its own doesn't matter if there's nothing to turn that current into sound. Think of it like a secret code. The vinyl is the coded message, and the turntable is the tool that deciphers the code. It can't decipher the code without the correct key, though; a preamp is like the key. It takes that current the turntable generates and amplifies it so that the signal is strong enough to be decoded by the amplifier. The amplifier is what actually turns it into the sound format, and is how you control volume as well. The speakers project the deciphered sound that you get to hear and enjoy. If you only plan on buying a turntable, then you don't need to worry about these things. Otherwise, keep reading; I'm finally getting to the point so please bear with me after this terrible analogy. :P
 

It's a lot to take into consideration when buying a turntable; when I did my research, I found that the Audio Technica LP series was pretty reliable. It's not exactly ultra high-end, but it's a great starting point for beginning collectors. There are two ATLP record players, the 60 and the 120, and some other variants that I'm not really aware of. I personally use the 120 because I thought it was funny being able to mess with the pitch settings on it, and I like the extended options the 120 has over the 60. This is just a comparison between both the 60 and 120 below if you're interested in the Audio Technica LP series:
 

In Favor of the 120:

• the LP60 is a belt-drive turntable which means that you'll be replacing a belt in the turn table if it breaks, whereas the LP120 is direct drive and there's no broken belts to worry about replacing
  
  
• the stylus is also a better quality in the 120, but I don't know from experience whether this is true in comparison to the 60
  
  
• the 120 is also sturdier than the 60 as well
   
  
  In Favor of the 60:
  
  
• the LP60 is smaller and more portable than the 120, as the 120 is kind of bulky and heavy
  
  
• the LP60 is cheaper than the 120 (Amazon says that the 60 is about $100 while the 120 is about $300. I recommend the 60 as the best way to start listening to vinyl over the 120 as it's less of a financial commitment than the 120 is, especially if you turn out not to like records. not meaning to be negative but it's something to consider, as well
  
  
• the LP60 has less options, but the options on the 120 don't usually matter to people who are just getting into vinyl so that's more of a personal preference
   
  
  Something in the favor of both players, though: they both come with built-in preamps, so you won't have to worry about buying one of those. Some people don't like the sound quality of the built-in preamp, but I think it's fine and it really isn't something to worry about as a beginner. The amp and speakers matter a bit more.
   
  
  When I went to go find a good amp, I made the mistake of going to Best Buy. Never go to Best Buy. It's a nightmare. The guy I talked to about amplifiers promptly directed us to home sound systems that cost over $1,000 in price. I found one on Amazon for $39. Not only does it work with my turntable, it's also bluetooth so you can stream from your phone if you want to as well (I'll link it right here so you can see it). I only set the amplifier up to half volume and it fills the entire room. I thought it was a miracle how I was seeing all of these huge ass home systems and then I get this little tiny ant of an amplifier and it does just as well.
   
  
  Now, onto speakers. You should think about the speakers the same way as I described the amp. The biggest, most ultra high-end stuff is just not worth it when you're starting out. I use Micca MB42 Bookshelf Speakers, which are amazing (the link is here). It's also $60 on Amazon, so you'll be saving money there, too. Oh, and you'll need speaker wire, which is $11 on Amazon as well.
   
  
  The total amount of money I spent on my system was $400 (it's really $399 but I rounded up), including the Audio Technica LP120, the mini amp, and the bookshelf speakers. If you get the LP60, you'd only be spending $200 ($199 but again rounded up). My setup and recommendations aren't the most top-of-the-line stuff, sure, but this is all I can recommend to you as this is all I've ever really used. It sounds great and I wouldn't really change it for anything.
   
  
  I'm so sorry this is such a long read, but I went through a lot figuring this out the hard way. I got my turntable as a gift along with those speakers, but then found out that I also needed to buy an amp to actually be able to make my whole setup work, and it spawned a two week-long horror show of trying to figure out what kind of amp to get. I feel like getting a turntable or really anything on such a scale as this should be a momentous and memorable occasion to cherish forever, and shouldn't be tainted by having to go through the ringer just to get one missing piece of the puzzle. I am also a music lover and feel your first foray into vinyl shouldn't be associated with high costs but rather being able to experience it for the first time and marveling in its strangely magical quality. It's a great gesture, especially towards an SO.
   
  
  Now I might be over-exaggerating a bit throughout this whole thing, but I think what you're trying to do is very sweet and I thought it would be good to take it seriously. Also, reading long posts like this can be exhausting, so I thought it'd be easier to get through if I did over-exaggerate and make it a more interesting read. Thanks for reading, and I hope your SO appreciates the gift. :)

Ooh yes. Finally a reason to get out of bed and go over to my computer.

How would I recommend setting up a system like this? I'll tell ya.

Amazon echo. They just the other day released what is called the Echo Input and I think it is there specifically for what you need, since you didn't specify a budget besides 'affordably priced.'

In the Amazon Alexa app, you can create what is called an "Amazon Multi-Room Music Group" which allows you to "play music and media simultaneously across multiple Alexa devices" (I put it in quotes because I read it right from the app on my phone).

So what I recommend is getting one of those for everywhere you want a pair of speakers. Next, buy this extremely high quality cable. That isn't sarcasm. That thing is great. Alright on to an amp. SMSL SA-36A will get bookshelf speakers to a good listening volume in pretty much any room. If you have a really big room, you can get a slightly more powerful one, the SMSL SA-50. I buy mine open box on ebay, but it looks like they are sold out right now. Keep an eye on that listing. I've bought from there and they go in and out of stock regularly. However, I think you would be fine without that, and the SMSL SA36A will be just fine for ya.

So, "affordably priced" speakers. Let's go.

$60 - Micca MB42. These are pretty good cheap speakers. I recommend the slight upgrade to MB42X

$80 - Micca MB42X. These are a little upgrade over the MB42s. They have a crossover that makes them sound better, and they have magnetic grills, which is pretty cool. Makes them look nicer IMO, but that doesn't particularly matter.

$130 - Fluance SX6W. These things are big. and have plenty of bass. Bigger woofer than the Miccas, so naturally they go lower.

$200 - Fluance Signature Series. If you want beautiful speakers, get these. I mean, just look at them. Wow. Anyways, they also have forward facing ports, so they'll be fine if you need to put them up against a wall.

$250 - Elac B6. They're nice speakers, and they look pretty okay as well.

$350 - Wharfdale Diamond 220. These things have it all. Great sounding, really cool covers, and are beautiful. I mean, they're stunning to listen to and to look at.

$goungAllOut - Buchardt has a really good price to performance ratio. Price is a lot though.

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Oh, and I almost forgot. If your budget is a bit higher, rather than getting the SMSL amp and that echo thingy, Amazon just came out with a BEAUTIFUL amp that works with alexa too. So there's that.

Feel free to message me or reply if you have any other questions.

Dang, I should really be an amazon associate haha.

If you want cheap, and don't mind several weeks shipping time... this is a good option from Dealextreme. The sound is a wee bit grainer than the more expensive name brand bluetooth receivers, but it's certainly passable.

If you want to spend more money, I've found these two products to be superior receivers:

• Miccus Receiver/Transmitter. This plugs into a usb power supply and connects to your home stereo line-in port. I use this with my Ipad all the time. It's great to have the rich sound coming out of my speakers, rather than the tinny sound from the Ipad, itself.
  
  
• The Sony Ericsson Bluetooth receiver. This offers clear crisp sound, and it's very suave. You can have three devices paired at once, and it has a nice mini readout screen on it.

I did something else and it works like you won't believe bro I just plugged the tiny mic in my controller and the sound is good I keep my mic level to clicks above good in the adjust settings.
I just switched the settings for the audio I use a headset 95% of the time and I couldn't believe it worked. playing in multiplayer no one hears you pressing buttons or the thumb sticks if you get mad and rage there going to hear it but normal play they won't hear it . The optical Bluetooth transmitter works good no lag at all for me it's just me playing so I don't notice any lag. I got the Sony mdr100 h ear viridian blue there great pair perfect couldn't ask for anything else works perfectly. I was just giving you an update on what I did if you want to try this it works perfectly.


3.5mm microphone
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MYPPPE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495724721&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3.5mm+mic&dpPl=1&dpID=31yteSOONWL&ref=plSrch


Optical audio to Bluetooth
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N9PI9T6/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1495724954&sr=8-14&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=optical+audio+to+bluetooth+transmitter

Sony mdr100 h ear
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CQXGKWK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1495725888&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sony%2Bmdr100%2Bh.ear&dpPl=1&dpID=41-0%2B99q-AL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

http://m.ebay.com/itm/10-Zone-2-4-6-8-Pair-Speaker-Selector-Switch-Switcher-with-Volume-Level-Control-/261444643684?nav=SEARCH

This is what I mean by a speaker selector. Yes it's expensive, but it is cheaper than getting a 20 channel power amp (non existent) and 10 seperate volume control knobs.

I prefer vintage speakers, but they can be a pain (expensive) to up-keep. New speakers generally have better value and more features.

You can either staple the wire along the bottom of the wall of your room or you can have someone install it in-wall. For wireless, you could get the Sonos speakers. This would probably add up to more than the amp+speaker selector + speakers. But it is wireless and easier to work with.

I would reccomend getting either a Bluetooth receiver or a Sonos connect. The only advantage the Sonos connect has is the Sonos software and a bigger range.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/reviews/B00RJKRYVC/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001CROHX6/


For speakers, dirt cheap, I would reccomend the Micca MB42X. Cheap, reliable and they sound pretty great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E7H8GG2/

You can also get outdoor speakers for the outdoor areas. So if you have 2 outdoor areas, buy either 1 pair (1 speaker per area, mono) or 2 pairs (2 speakers per area)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A5S926/


If you really want even cheaper the Dayton B652 Air is a good choice.

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-b652-air-6-1-2-2-way-bookshelf-speaker-with-amt-tweeter-pair--300-651

For amps, the Behringer A500 will give you 500watts of sweet sound. That's 25watts a speaker. Okay.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CZ0RL0/

The Behringer iNuke 1000,3000,6000 will give you 50, 150, 300 watts a speaker. Honestly I would get the iNuke DSP1000. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EHIN3A

You need these cables:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WRK0SW6/

x2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BERXW6/ comes out of iNuke, wire speaker wire to the connector and then to the switcher.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BWSCXT0/

IIF YOU GET ALL OF THE SAME SPEAKER, YOU CAN SKIP THE SPEAKER SELECTOR WITH VOLUME CONTROL. just get one with switching. The only reason to have volume control is if you are using different speakers.

It's not AFTV device, but I've bought like 7 of these Audiocast pucks from Amazon exclusively for multi room music. I've given some away to other music lovers & they love the device too.

I've got one in my master bath, kitchen, garage, office, media room and the audio sync is perfect. They've made improvements to it because a year ago, whatever was the main device would cut out like it wasn't getting a clean audio stream/signal & it had to be power cycled in order to stabilize, but I've not had to do that in awhile.

You do have to use the app to set it up, but after that you can use any app that supports UPnP to cast to it (I use BubbleUPnP). I wish I could cast from an AFTV or chrome browser to it if I wanted to listen to a podcast or something from Plex, etc.

OP should define 'best'. If a wired connection goes unused due the the hassle factor then it's not so best. If OP can live with the loss of quality with a wireless setup and greater freedom of movement then wireless would be 'best'.

I've used both Bluetooth with aptX via Audioengine B1 with much success. I've used wired analog straight from the headphone jack of the phone and laptop also. I can't say the minuscule improvement in quality with going wired analog over the Bluetooth solution's greater freedom of movement was worth it.

My suggestion is to try all the options available before spending much money. I've had two different Bluetooth solutions, the Audioengine B1 and something like this: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009OBCAW2 The Audioengine B1 is highly recommended, the other not so much. The B1 stays connected at 2-3 times the range and thru a floor where the much cheaper solution drops connection if my hand blocks the path/line of sight...

Hi, Great! In my case I lost my hearing to an acoustic nueroma tumor operation a year ago so I am still healing behind my ear - so the headphones had to be comfortable on my ear and head so comfort was the utmost importance (and hygiene) and the L1 model (the non-folding) was what I finally picked after lots of trial and error of finding the right fit and it is still my primary go to headphone for music at home and for gaming.

I do use the folding model every day for commuting to work on the NYC subway - it is comfortable and uses the exact same Panasonic speakers but the folding headband is not as padded/comfortable as the non folding model. So I would recommend for you the non folding L1 model.

For gaming To add a microphone I had to buy some minor adapters -first I split the signal that I plug into the wireless joystick controller 3.5mm jack (something like this):

https://www.amazon.com/Headset-Adapter-Converter-PlayStation-Talkback/dp/B01BDOPVVE

Then attached a seperate clip on of PC mic (something like this):

https://www.amazon.com/Lavalier-Lapel-Microphone-Easy-System/dp/B01E3L1ESS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1534908135&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=clip+on+microphone+ps4&psc=1

And I was able to game like before!

PS: I also pair my folding model with a bluetooth adapter to smartphone to convert my portables with like this:

https://www.amazon.com/APEKX-Bluetooth-Headphones-Wireless-Hands-Free/dp/B01MUXYVOA/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1534908390&sr=1-10&keywords=bluetooth+headphone+converter

I am glad I was able to be of service!

OK doubledeuce24...I figured out a work around for you that won't cost you an arm and a leg. It won't be HD quality by any means but it does work and they can do absolutely nothing about it.

To start this is what you will need:

• 2 smart phones
  
• Tronsmart 1000 Not sure why the rating is so low on amazon...works fine for me
  
• TV with an HDMI port
  
• An RCA or 3.5mm to bluetooth dongle (Optional)
  
  For video:
  
  

1. Take the Tronsmart 1000 and plug it into the HDMI port on your TV.
   
   
2. Connect one of the smartphones to the tronsmart 1000 using the EZcast app from the android app store.
   
   
3. Get the other smart phone and open NFL mobile and start the game stream you want.
   
   
4. The EZcast on the first smartphone has the ability to stream video from your phones camera to the Tronsmart 1000 connected to the TV. Use that feature to film the other phone playing the game. Now the game is being streamed on your TV.
   
   
   For Audio:
   
   
5. Take the bluetooth dongle and plug it into your TV or surround sound via RCA or 3.5mm
   
   
6. Connect the phone playing the game to the dongle via the phones bluetooth. Now you have the audio of the game playing through your TV or Surround sound.
   
   
   
   This is by no means a great solution, but it does work.
   
   

I don't know a lot, I was actually trying to avoid another hobby with audio gear, but as I wanted nice speakers and headphones I consulted the relevant subs and this is what I ended up with. I looked at a lot of DAC/Amp options and determined for my needs (USB+optical inputs for the DAC, volume controlled pre-out for the amp) that these were the best value and I have really enjoyed their performance so far.

As for the Dot, I used one of these and have it connected to the Modi with an optical cable so it will play through whatever is connected to the Magni. The only caveat being I have to change sources on the Modi so I can't hear Alexa and my PC at the same time, in which case I just turn off the receiver.

3.5mm output.
can make connection without touching anything but your phone/ipad.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OBCAW2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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> I have only heard soft jazz music on a low volume from them

Before you think about these speakers more, you're going to want to find out the brand & do some research, as well as listen to them with a variety of music, at all levels.

I'm a big fan of Chromecasts for music since you can easily create speaker groups and you don't have to "pair" to them, which makes it easy for guests to use. Unfortunately Google discontinued the Chromecast Audio, so you'd have to find speakers with them built in. It looks like there might be at least one similar device but I haven't tested it.

I also haven't tried any Sonos stuff, but I know lots of people like & recommend it.

I know you said you want to stay wireless but you might check out the Monoprice 6 Zone Amp (you can link them together for more zones, if needed). We installed one in my friend's place during a remodel and it's awesome. There's a Chromecast Audio plugged into it, as well as a receiver, an aux-cord and it's cross-linked to the surround sound in their den. This let's them play any of the inputs in any (or all) of the zones, each with their own volume control, via the included keypads.

Plus, the Monoprice amp has rs-232 control, allowing you to tie it into a home automation system.

we've been seeing a few of the DTS Play-Fi enabled network amps from different brands being discounted lately... I think DTS gave up trying to promote it, but its a great opportunity to grab some decent mini amps that still have great features.

• https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-PowerGate-Amplified-Wireless-Gateway/dp/B01N0A7PH5/
  
  There were a couple others, but I can't think of them off the top of my head.
  
  Then there's always something like this from Amazon... A little pricier -
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Link-Amp-amplify-speakers/dp/B0798GJVTR

Ohhh, the lineout DEFINITELY uses the internal DAC. My guess is that it's probably a decent little guy but I wouldn't expect it to be awesome.

If you're concerned about sound quality, pick up a premium Bluetooth receiver with a DAC to keep it all digital until your receiver input. If your receiver has a fantastic DAC, use something like that with its digital output into your receiver's digital input and let your receiver convert.

I'm actually not sure how the Dot will pick which output to select whether internal speaker or Bluetooth. I assume if you have it synced to an external speaker, it probably won't output through its internal speaker.

Would be great if the Dot had an option to send audio responses and music responses through the user selected output.

I have an '06 L.L. Bean in which I installed the Jazzy Engineering kit into. It's a super easy install, but you do have to take apart your radio.

That gives you Aux in, to which I installed one of the many usb powered bluetooth recievers available. Here's the one I used

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Works fantastic for me! The BT receiver powers up with the car and my phone automatically connects and plays music. The only catch is that the Jazzy board piggybacks off of your CD player output, so you have to play the included silent CD, which cuts the sound for a couple seconds every 70-some minutes to restart the CD. You can still use the CD changer, just know that any non-silent CD will play over the top of music from your phone.

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Way better quality than an FM transmitter and WAY cheaper than the JDM dash kit install, about $100 all said and done.

Like the other comments mentioned, you can get by with a much cheaper setup than you're willing to spend, especially since I assume sound quality won't be too critical because it's a gym. But if you're going to fill out your budget, here's what I'd recommend.

Get floorstanders with good bass since you'll want to be rockin out when working out. These are on sale and have great sound quality for the price, $200 a pair:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008NCD2S4?pc_redir=1413601819&robot_redir=1

Bluetooth receiver to stream music from your phone, tablet, laptop, $30:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OBCAW2?cache=456a626dc447cb092f499ead9f741463&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1413903461&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

A nice, compact amp that packs some serious power to drive the floorstanders to loud levels, $70:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F0H8TOC?cache=456a626dc447cb092f499ead9f741463&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1413903567&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Total of $300 for some really good sound in a gym environment.

Hey there r/audiophile! Just picked up a pair of JBL 305's due to their popular reputation and unbeatable price of $99.99 on sale this weekend. I am interested in getting some sort of small receiver/amplifier to pair with the speakers, for an external volume control, as well as a way to connect my tv/turntable as well as possibly an auxiliary input. Bluetooth would be cool but not necessary. I seen some small stuff like [this](Pyle PFA330BT - 90 Watt Bluetooth Wireless Streaming Stereo Mini Power Amplifier - Microphone, RCA and 3.5mm Aux Inputs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179LSNA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Q46gAbE3GT9TF) and it would be nice not to have to use a full size receiver. If there's any reccomendations anyone has for me, it would be greatly appreciated!

Yes. Do this.

Right now I've got that exact lepai driving these $125 speakers (set). They were designed by Andrew Jones, who is one of the more successful speaker "engineers" whos last speakers retailed for over $40,000. They sound fantastic. They rival speakers that I've heard at almost 5x the price.

I added Bluetooth fuctionality with one of [these receivers] ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GX71GNO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1427739222&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=bluetooth+audio+receiver&dpPl=1&dpID=41ATezzg6pL&ref=plSrch )

The cool thing about getting a real set of bookshelves and starting receiver like the lepai is its cheap enough to upgrade later when your budget allows. You can go ahead at some point and get a real 5.1 or 7.1 receiver and the other speakers (matching or not). Many, if not most modern receivers come with Bluetooth and or apple airplay built in. Even something like the [Yamaha 375] ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HZE2WW8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1427741141&sr=8-2&keywords=yamaha+receiver&dpPl=1&dpID=31Cl2ylwH0L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40 ) has more than enough horsepower.

Razer is not know for bifl.

Skip the bluetooth speaker. You can always get a bluetooth receiver like this to connect to your amp/receiver. You could also consider getting a solid used system on craigslist if there is a good selection.

If you want new I'd recomend an smsl amp and some bookshelf speakers. /r/BudgetAudiophile has a nice speaker list. Anything in your price range would be a great choice.

If it's a large room, the bigger the woofer the better obviously. Which is why used is a good idea. I see massive vintage speakers for cheap all the time.

Yeah i really like the true vintage look and sound. I picked up a HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System for my AUX needs, works pretty good $15 although i haven't found a way to make it so i don't have to unplug it and plug it back in every time i want to use it lol. I have seen those stands around and they seem pretty popular. I was thinking either those or maybe some wire stands like these ikea ones i like the stance of the speakers, but these stands don't seem to be around anywhere. Anyone know of any that look like that or know where i can snag a pair?

The sonos connect is what you're looking for. It can play music off a shared drive, internet radio, Pandora, etc, all controllable with your phone over wifi. You can also add additional units in the future and they talk to each other allowing to you play separate or synced zones. Its expensive but worth it IMO.

The cheaper option is almost as good if you're only looking to play your own music collection and internet radio (no Pandora, spotify, etc). That is you get a computer running Logitech squeezebox server and a software player and plug that in to the receiver as a source. Its free other than the computer. Also controllable via android/iOS app. Squeezebox will download metadata, coverart, etc and is a decent alternative to sonos.

Budget <$100

Hi guys, I'm looking for some cheap, simple, non-earplug-style earbuds that I can use with a bluetooth adapter.

Basically, I'm trying to McGuyver some bluetooth headphones out of a BT adapter like this and some headphones with a very short cord.

Doesn't have to be great audio quality, its mainly so I can listen to podcasts at work with a low-profile. I already have bluetooth headphones that wrap around my neck, but even those are a bit too long for me.

My ideal solution would be a single earbud with a cord just long enough to connect to the bluetooth adapter while it's clipped to my collar, or an earbud that I can plug an aux cord directly into.

I'm having no luck narrowing down search results online. It also seems impossible these days to find earbuds that aren't earplugs. I HATE earplug headphones. I just want some that simply rest in the ear.

Does anyone have suggestions that might work with this idea?

Here's the best way to handle this. I'm making assumptions that you have a smartphone and the RCA jacks in your car's armrest.

Get the following.

• a wired to bluetooth transmitter
  
• a usb car charge port
  
• 3.5mm to rca jack cable (as short as possible)
  
• a cd player mount for your phone
  
  Take the 3.5->RCA cord and plug the RCA ends into the aux jack inside the armrest. Put the USB charger in the 12v socket that's also in the armrest. Take the bluetooth transmitter plug in the power (with the supplied micro USB to normal USB cord) and plug in the 3.5 end of the RCA cord to the jack on the transmitter.
  
  Once the car is on and the transmitter is powered up, pair your phone to the transmitter per the instructions that came with it. After its paired, put all the wires and the transmitter in the armrest and forget about it. You'll never have to deal with it again unless something goes wrong.
  
  Now take the CD player car mount, and turn it so it's horizontal. Put your phone in it and adjust the sides to make sure it doesn't slide out. Switch your car audio system to AUX and leave it there. The only downside is you can't control the audio from the steering wheel. The only thing you can do is adjust the volume.
  
  Now you have an always updated nav system that has guidance and the ability to listen to all your music via the car stereo. I wouldn't try any other BT transmitter. It's the key to the whole deal and I know that one works. The rest of the stuff is universal and pretty generic. You may have some/most of them already. You can really shop around for the USB charger, RCA cable and CD player mount and get the cost down more. The whole setup should be around $75 or less.
  
  This is by far the most effective, economical way to get what you want. There isn't really a way to update or modernize the stock equipment outside of buying a new car. I'm pretty sure that's by design.
  

I use wireless headphones (Bluetooth). I use this guy for transmitting https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B01N5KKUR0/

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At that point any headset that supports AptX will do best because of the low latency. Works fantastic with my Plantronics Bluetooth Headset (which supports the AptX codec). I also have an Avantree brand receiver which lets me plug in any wired headset and I often use that with a regular set of earbuds that I own.

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As others have said, I have a separate mic to pickup my voice. There are a gajillion options out there depending on your needs. But getting something on a mic stand on your desk will give you the best results :).

You could grab a bluetooth adapter for about $30 and then you can connect your iPod or phone to it. It won't be audiophile grade sound but it sounds good enough for most setups.

I'd agree with /u/doougle about Spotify. It's awesome. If you still want AM/FM just go with the internet radio route, most stations have their music streaming at this point.

Hi, I'm trying to figure out the simplest most effective Bluetooth audio setup in my new home which is already hooked up with speakers upstairs and down.

This is my input, I was thinking of using whatever speaker wire to L/R audio jack to audio jack to splitter thingie combination I can figure out to plug everything into [this] (https://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/) (or similar device). However the solution I came up with involves so many wires and doesn't even address the possibility of hooking up just the upstairs speakers also to my tv which is just around the corner from the plugin.

If anyone around here would like to help or point me in the right direction that would be fantastic.

I purchased this a few months back. Great reviews. I have honestly not used it that much but haven't had any issues. The range is OK, just don't expect it or any Bluetooth receivers to work well through walls. And from what I remember this doesn't have a steel plate in it for weight like the Logitech does. I think they add it as not to feel cheap but it covers the electronics.

That's a great addition, I love mine. I added this Bluetooth adapter and am quite happy with the combo.

So I'm looking to purchase a wireless HDMI system (and a TV), so I've done a bit of research. Everything below is from what I've read, not from experience.

For connecting a PC to a TV, there are four main options:

• Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI) is the first of two technologies generally called "wireless HDMI." It transmits in the 5Ghz spectrum. Pros: 5Ghz can pass through walls; lots of hardware options to choose from; latency is on the order of low single digits miliseconds; transfer rate is enough for 1080p uncompressed. Cons: I've read a little suggesting that though the 1080p video quality is extremely good, it's not quite uncompressed; probably not the best choice for resolutions above 1080p, possible interference with other devices in similar spectrum. Basic kits usually run around $200.
  
  
• Wireless HD is the second technology frequently called wireless HDMI. It broadcasts in the 60Ghz spectrum. The pros and cons are similar to WHDI. However, this signal does not penetrate walls and requires the transmitter and receiver to be in the same room, ideally with line of sight. On the other hand, the transfer rate is even faster than WHDI and interference with other signals is less likely. Hardware cost around $200.
  
  
• Intel WiDi Many laptops come with an Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) transmitter these days. The technology is good for video, but latency tends to be high enough that it's not great for anything but turn-based games. Data transfer rates are also lower than the two WHDMI technologies, but probably adequate. A transmitter + receiver kit is on the order of $80.
  
  
• Steam wireless streaming Streams over your WiFi network. The good news is that it doesn't require any additional hardware to set up, but depending on your Internet speeds, reliability, number of concurrent users, etc., the resulting stream may be low quality and/or high latency. Oh, and it's not released yet, though there is a public beta.
  
  All that said, I'm planning to be a WHDI kit like this one so I can transmit through walls. But I'm certainly open to corrections of the above or recommendations for either a wireless HDMI solution or a TV (which I also need to purchase...looking for something budget-ish in the 50" ballpark)

I got the HomeSpot receiver for $28 and it works great. Superb range and excellent reviews.

Curious if anyone has attempted to connect the Amazon Echo to their home audio receiver yet?

I like to listen to the TV while I cook but I'd rather not run speaker wire all the way to my kitchen from my living room, and the Echo is already sitting on top of my fridge...

It seems to me that a cheap bluetooth transmitter hooked into my "ZONE 2" speaker setting should be able to send the signal...my question is if the Echo can connect to it. If anyone has actually DONE THIS, which transmitter would you recommend?

Thanks in advance!

The amplifier you currently have can do all that. For AUX, all you need is an RCA to 3.5mm cable, like this. Use any input on the back of the receiver.

Adding bluetooth's about as easy as adding an AUX lead, just buy another RCA to 3.5mm and add a Bluetooth receiver, like this.

I'm not 100% sure where you're located and the UK sub market seems different from everywhere else. Someone else would be able to give better suggestions on models however due to your amplifier not having a dedicated subwoofer out, you'll need to fine one with speaker level in terminals that take bare speaker wire. Hook it up like in this diagram.

If all you care about is Bluetooth streaming audio, this will be the fastest and cheapest way to get it:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GHUHMUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1g2Izb1987Z6Z

Just make sure you get a USB to 30-pin cable if you don’t already have one. This will work with any music source, not just Apple’s built-in music app.

I sell Infiniti and this is what I recommend to my clients with the same issue as you. All of them have loved it!

I have this (not exact same model) and it works great for super short distances, although not nearly as great as they advertise, and it's only 60fps. But something specially designed along those lines for the Vive would be great.

I highly recommend a dedicated amp. External DAC is not required, just hook your computer up via a RCA Y-splitter cable. Mobile connection can be added via a Y splitter or a bluetooth receiver addon.

Turntable should not be connected directly to powered speakers unless the turntable has a built in phono preamp. Phono preamps are specialized things that apply an RIAA eq to the amplified signal. A non phono preamp doesnt have this and will sound incorrect.

I have a debut carbon hooked to a 70's Pioneer SX-780 (at the bottom of this picture). My computer is also connected.

Save the tiny bluetooth speaker for portability. You don't want to be lugging around that Carbon anyhow. Make a dedicated listening spot.

Since you have a macbook, we use a bluetooth receiver connected to our preamp link.
It is not good if you want to do some critical listening, but it serves us well. Our HT is mainly for movies, not music, so we do not mind the slight reduction in quality. Plus it is super easy and convenient.

Well, number one.. this is probably a bad idea....

However, I am Chaotic Evil, so let the games begin!

We'd need more information about the setup.... simplest method I can think of would be if your microphones use standard audio TRRS audio jacks ("headphone jacks") as opposed to XLR... then you could use a cell phone, and set the ringer to the song in question. Alternatively some form of remote methodology.

There are also "bluetooth speaker" type devices that serve much the same functionality, but you'd need to be relatively close (~30ft) to be able to trigger it.

Regardless, if you do this, you will look like an ass, and your school might be "quite unhappy". Best bet is if the presenter has a sense of humor, get them involved, make it a skit... prank the students, not the administration.

They wear the ties too tight, no sense of humor to accept being the butt of a joke.

Ninja, I suppose I should mention you'd need a TRRS splitter to inject the signal.

Nice but pricy 1600$. Is it 5ghz ?

Did something similar with a raspberry pi running as AP with a Ngix server pushing a H264 stream, that had slightly more latency than this 50-150 mS but cost 1/50 of this.

Googled around: 160$ for home use, 5ghz
http://wholesaler.alibaba.com/product-detail/Newest-Wireless-HDMI-to-AV-kit_2001212284.html

Closer to home and less bulky 186$ http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-GW3DHDKIT-Wireless-Digital-Channel/dp/B00630WKGI?SubscriptionId=AKIAJM4NKIQGABP2PIRA&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00630WKGI&tag=thewire06-20&ascsubtag=WC15048

There is a standard for home hdmi local links called WHDI on 5ghz THIS! can be hacked with better antennas and a booster from China to make a nice cheap link. Latency is also a concern in home entertainment as people play games on their tvs the last link iO-Gear should have low latency.

Bluetooth reciever: http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420275276&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+receiver
Wifi reciever: http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WES610N-Dual-Band-Entertainment-Refurbished/dp/B00FX38A56/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420275315&sr=8-3&keywords=linksys+bridge
With these two you can make any reciever wifi and bluetooth capable for around $60
Amazon Fire tv stick has spotify connect on it and that's only $39
Good luck!
Quick edit: I'd go for a pretty featureless receiver and let your Apple TV do all the streaming.

What kind of speaker set up do you have right now? The easiest option I can think of is to have a receiver with Bluetooth and then just use your phone. There are devices out there that can replicate that functionality for very cheap:

https://www.amazon.com/Britelink-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-CyberTech%C2%AE/dp/B0059M4G9K

I've never used one of those to attest to their quality, but for $13 it's probably worth a shot.

You could also just attach a small laptop/chromebook/tablet right to your amp and leave it there like a jukebox screen. Little less space than a full TV. Honestly, you could just do that with your phone too.

Is this what you were thinking?

You need two devices. Bluetooth transceiver to plug in you pc. And Bluetooth receiver that you can carry with you.

I can't recommend specific models but first should look like this (It can look like usb dongle but i couldn't find or you can use tranceiver that connects to pc audiojack) and second like this

Sidenote. If i am not mistaken there shouldn't be difference bettwen Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5.0 for stereo headphones.

I've got this one and I love it. Its maybe the third different BT receiver I've tried and the sound is great. The other two I tried were tinny sounding. The homespot has decent dynamic range and doesn't sound over compressed. Plus, the NFC is a great feature if your phone supports it. It will auto connect once you set it up on your phone, but if it drops or doesn't reconnect then all you gotta do is swipe it. (Tbh though, it has a better connection than the other receivers I've tried.) Alternatively, you can swipe to disconnect.

1. One of these will let you stream bluetooth audio and whatnot. It basically receives your phone's bluetooth signal and then outputs it into your car's aux jack. Only issue is it populates both your usb and aux at the same time.
   Proper folder structure and tagging of your mp3's should fix playing out of order... also make sure shuffle is off. I've always had my music start playing right where I left it
   
   
2. If you don't use the back seats, consider a rear seat delete... gives you a ton more space and saves a bit on curbweight
   
   
3. There are some weird aftermarket armrests scattered around the internet...
   
   
   
4. .
   
   
   
5. Everyone has the thin-ass-paint issue, a lot of people including myself have purchased a kit from Dr Color Chip with pretty good results (moreso than mopar's touchup paint). As far as the bumpers not matching the body, I've never heard of or seen that.

A lot would depend on the setup and intended outcome, but there are a few options.

One option could be to use some sort of wireless transceiver like AT&T offers - the commercials about moving the TV anywhere, even outside. Example @ Amazon. I think I have seen setups that allow a few TVs, but for the most part it is just for a second, maybe third, screen. Those other TVs would see whatever is going to the main screen and only what was on the main screen unless you setup the channel changing part (but that would just allow others to change the channel on the main screen from their remote location) or had other inputs, like the more "traditional" cable distribution methods.

This is a great company, I have a pair of their older speakers and they sound great.

Speakers: $344.50

http://www.amazon.com/SpeakerCraft-OE5-One-Outdoor-Speaker/dp/B0017LADVW/ref=sr_1_6?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1394418175&sr=1-6&keywords=speakercraft+outdoor

Amplifier: $100

http://www.amazon.com/AudioSource-AMP-100-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/dp/B00026BQJ6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394418458&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ausiosource+amp-100

RCA Cable: $10

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1394418952&sr=8-13&keywords=rca+cable

Speaker Cable: $10

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B006LW0W5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394419011&sr=8-1&keywords=speaker+cable

For Wireless music, Bluetooth receiver, $32

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394419052&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+music+receiver

Total Cost: $496.50

Minimus 7? I thought I was having a flashback lol. Completely agree with Rrussell2060. For $150-200 US budget a combination of one of these amps for $50-80

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXCEDGS/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006K7AT26/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2QLGEQ/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WK775U/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PA3ECGK/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CRLZGE/

plus one of these speakers for $55-90/pair

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKPJSIM/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009IUIV4A/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7H8GG2/

would be best. If you're going to connect your PC via RCA plugs you're done or you could add a BT receiver for $20 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ if you have a tablet or cell phone you want to stream with.

Yes, me too, that would be brilliant!

I've been unable to find a sole device that can do this, but if you were to get a set of cheap USB powered speakers, eg these, plugged them into your car's power socket using an adapter like this and hooked them up to a bluetooth adapter that could also be powered from the power adapter like this it should work.

A pretty hacky solution, but if no one else chimes in, it could be a way to solve the problem.

I'd like to say 'my FOO, whole and healthy', but the fact is I don't want them anymore. Until they see they have issues, it's too difficult to be around.

But this year I'm truly happy to have my husband whole and safe. The weekend before Christmas last year he almost died in a car accident and spent the holiday in the hospital. My parents lack of support during this made me decide it was time for NC.

But without them, then I can have stuff like this instead.

Here’s the link to the one I have. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3GTRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eqrNDbZ6ATMCK

I’ve been really happy with it so far. It connects to my phone as soon as I walk in my apartment and it’s never cut out or gotten choppy when listening to music. They claim in HiFi quality and I don’t have a reason to believe otherwise. I would definitely recommend it!

https://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=homespot&qid=1567745337&s=gateway&sr=8-4

This one I know to be excellent. It's not exactly designed for automotive use, but who gives a shit. Zip tie it to something. I have it hooked up to my hifi with the usb adapter plugged into one of the reciever's switched power outputs, so I can tell you it works great at autopairing as soon as it gets power. Never had any bluetooth issues, and the audio quality is great.

I use this and an aux cable from best buy (the ones I bought on Amazon all broke or didn't work):

HomeSpot NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009OBCAW2/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o06_s00_i00

I find that I sometimes have to manually re-pair it or re-enable using it for media on my android phone (s3). For a couple of weeks, it stopped working, not sure what happened. It would connect to my phone but wouldn't play anything. Other than that glitch, it works well. I'm glad I have it. I paid $25.49 in March, looks like it's $27 now. Oh and I plug it into a usb dc thingie.

Yeah! I got this one.

TROND TV Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver Optical, 3.5mm Wireless Audio Adapter (Latest V4.1, AptX Low Latency for Both TX and RX, Pair with 2 Devices Simultaneously), for TV / Home Stereo System https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N9PI9T6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WoeYCb25VSC9Y

It works perfectly. I don't know your knowledge on these so forgive me if you do, but you will need a pair of headphones or earphones that will support the APT codecs.

Just realised My Sennhieser's are only APT X and not low latency but I still cant see/hear any delay via the Trond.

Have you considered going with Wireless HDMI? They are quite expensive but it’s worth looking into, the solution may also too laggy so consider buying it from somewhere where returns are easy and guaranteed.

lol this is the one I got Amazon Link

$46 and not terrible reviews. i don't know if i can beat that even on craigslist. i'll keep playing with it and see if I can figure something out. I appreciate the input for sure!

Yeah, transcoding is pretty slow. If the system doesn't have Bluetooth, you can try one of these for an easier solution. http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2

1. Google Play Music lets you upload up to 20,000 songs to stream to the app. Its free and it can sync your itunes library right from your computer
   https://play.google.com/about/music/unlock/
   
   
2. dont know havent tried, heard it worked
   
   
3. not very much, i hide my bloat apps by using Nova launcher to hide apps i dont use
   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
   
   
4. I would just get a bluetooth speaker or use a bluetooth reciever to turn normal speakers into bluetooth speakers.
   
   http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417462851&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+reciever (this one even has a NFC chip to easily connect to your phone)
   
   good luck, im also still contemplating if its worth getting

TP-Link NFC-Enabled Bluetooth 4.1 Receiver, Wireless Audio Adapter Streaming Music from Echo Smart Phone Tablet PC to Home Car Stereo Sound System (HA100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YPATOEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r4rmDbAP6ZG6G I use this and it does exactly what you say, you just have to hit play on the phone. Also lives neatly in armrest powered from the cigarette lighter in there. Also, sounds good through logic7

For a $500 budget? Consider a better setup of a compact amp or a stereo or AV receiver and a pair of passive bookshelf speakers.

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What is your bluetooth audio source? Add an AptX Bluetooth 4.2 Receiver $28 to anything with an Aux input.

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Consider better streaming over Wifi. Dayton Audio WBA31 Wireless Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Audio Receiver with IR Remote $42.

• WiFi internet music streaming through the Dayton Fly-Fi app for Spotify, TIDAL, Napster, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio.
  
• Airplay for Apple iOS and Mac OS.
  
• Bluetooth
  
• Optical digital out as well as analog aux out.
  
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  Or other powered bookshelf speakers: Fluance Ai60 Powered 6.5” Bookshelf Speakers $300.
  
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  Home Audio Guides: Intro to home stereo systems • Zeos Tutorials, Diagrams and Videos • r/Audiophile Getting Started • Beginner's Guide to Home Audio • AverageJoeAudiophile's Guides • Speaker Placement for Stereo Music Listening

yes, the pioneers are better, but they cost 4x as much.

you will get pandora and all with bluetooth. if your receiver does not have blue tooth, you can easily add it with something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=pd_cp_e_0

No, not optimal. The best you can do is AptX-LL transmitter and receiver, as suggested, but there is still gonna be that tiny bit of latency. I wouldn't count on getting any kind of good experience with standard non-LL Bluetooth audio for fast-paced games.

As for the hardware to use, I can recommend a Creative BT-W2 for the transmitter (it plugs into USB and shows up as an audio device, works with mic as well, no dealing with potentially noisy or unreliable ADC with 3.5mm transmitters)

For the receiver I've heard some good things about this one: https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Hands-Free-Headphones/dp/B076BMT9BY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1522122758&sr=8-6&keywords=aptx+ll+receiver

If you have the mini boost stereo you likely have a usb and an aux in. In the older setup you can't stream. Everything I have looked up with the cable states that it doesnt work or has audio fidelity issues. I have a 2011 R60 S All4.

My solution:
http://amzn.com/B00GX71GNO

Just tether your phone to the little flash drive thing and it has a small 3'' aux cable that plugs in. Once it's hooked in you hardly notice it. Works awesome and is cheap enough if I break it I'll just get another. The only setback is that the stereo doesnt show the info.

Apparently my comment was removed. Wrong link, my apologies.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00630WKGI/

Original comment: This is what I use for my home projector. Have vaulted ceilings and running wires was nearly impossible. I bought mine from Best Buy. Love it! Remote can take multiple tries to switch or turn off but, I'm also using the crappy batteries that were included. No loss of picture or resolution, never a problem with dropped picture in general. I did have one time where I thought the HDMI cable went out and it was the receiver, needed restarted. Besides those 2 things, I love mine! Worth the money for my situation PLUS there are 2 HDMI ports! Hope this helps!

Plug in a Bluetooth transmitter to the 3.5mm headphone output of the TV and you'll be able to connect any Bluetooth headphones. This is a great one - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5KKUR0/

Or for a cheaper approach, just get a super long 3.5mm cord and use wired headphones.

Amazon anounced a bunch of new/coming soon alexa stuff recently. Two of them fit the ticket of what you are asking for.

1. Echo Input which looks like a basic aux out put.
   
   and
   
   
2. Echo Link Amp which has better output optioons...but also costs a bunch more.
   
   

Wow Thanks for explaining all that to me. My main use is connecting an AUX cable that comes from my WiFi music adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRSXVBR/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_xD2YCb2XPKMBC

I will have volume control from my phone as well as the tuner itself

I use an A2DP receiver powered by USB. The phone pairs to both (the receiver for music and the car as a headset). Pretty sure that this is the one I use. Supports NFC for tap to pair. The output of the receiver goes into the car's AUX jack. Pretty simple. Works good enough for me and my Live Music Access app.

For ballin' on a budget you will want to look at headphones that have the Qualcomm® aptX™ LL codec. These have a latency of around 40ms (1 frame @ 24fps). You can get a pair off Amazon for around $60. I have tested these for an engineering project and they were the best bang-for-the-buck - https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Wireless-Bluetooth-Foldable-Headphones/dp/B01A0EAYDI. But any option that uses the same chipset and codec will work. Be wary - aptX HD is not low latency, and will incur a delay of around 150-200ms - too much for use with sync sound. You may also need an aptX LL transmitter, which you can buy for around $40 - https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B01N5KKUR0. Bonus is you can take this home and use for TV or other stuff where sync needs to be "close enough." Hook it up to your camera when you shoot and ditch the tether if the sound man doesn't have Comteks.

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Other options include oldschool RF and 2.4G technologies, which tend to be more expensive or harder to find. Something like these Sennys should do the trick - https://en-us.sennheiser.com/wireless-headphones-home-audio-rs-175

Cheaper option would be something like a echo input. I did this and it worked okay.

Best option in the new echo link. There are two versions:

https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Link-Stream-stereo-system/dp/B0798DVZCY

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0798GJVTR/ref=ods_mccc_ky

Bluetooth dongle is this one:

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413776582&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+receiver

Can't beat it for the price! I have had pretty great results with it.

My brother-in-law got one of these for Christmas last year. I haven't used it much personally, but he likes it, says it's reliable, and has good range.

Here is a list I made for a guy at work. Some of them are a bit out of this price range, but it gives you an idea. Also, remember, towers are sold individually, so you will need to double the price. This is also a tiny sample of what is available.

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RF-82-II-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B0041GEZDM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526632&sr=1-2&keywords=klipsch+speakers (my personal #1 pcik in this list)
http://www.amazon.com/KEF-KHT6000BL-Slender-Profile-Aluminum/dp/B000F189P2/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526895&sr=1-2&keywords=kef+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Focal-Chorus-726V-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B001L4ZZTA/ref=sr_1_8?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393527225&sr=1-8&keywords=focal+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RF-52-Reference-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B0041578BE/ref=sr_1_3?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526674&sr=1-3&keywords=klipsch+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-RF-62-II-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B00415E7FE/ref=sr_1_13?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526730&sr=1-13&keywords=klipsch+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Amercia-Acoustech-Platinum-PL-89/dp/B001VIXH7I/ref=sr_1_18?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526752&sr=1-18&keywords=klipsch+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Focal-Chorus-714V-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B001ASBPO6/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526792&sr=1-4&keywords=focal+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/Focal-Chorus-716V-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B001AN2E3W/ref=sr_1_9?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526814&sr=1-9&keywords=focal+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/KEF-Q500B-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker-Single/dp/B00CE3LGAO/ref=sr_1_7?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1393526934&sr=1-7&keywords=kef+speakers


If these are too pricey, here are some even cheaper ones that should be real good as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS51-LR-Floorstanding-Loudspeakers-Black/dp/B004H1M4NO/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393527045&sr=1-6&keywords=pioneer+speakers+andrew+jones (this is the only pioneer model I would recomend)

http://www.amazon.com/JBL-ES80BK-3-Way-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B00166ZFXO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1393527099&sr=1-1&keywords=jbl+es80

You can get a very high quality transmitter for 30$ easy
> up to 30 feet working range

And the reviews seem to say it works perfectly even farther.

Same goes for recievers

Hi there,

I just bought the LSR305 + LSR310 combo.

I thought I would also get the Audioengine B1 to send music via Bluetooth and I did not realize the whole balanced/unbalanced story that that entails, so now I'm totally confused, and I don't have the right cables.

Should I:

1 Buy a RCA to XLR cable to connect the output of the DAC to the input of the LSR310s?

2 Use the RCA to RCA cable what comes with the DAC and use this directly plugged into the sub?

3 Forget about the Audioengine B1 and get something different, and if so, what? Having a bluetooth connection is tempting, but I'm open to having something else.

Appreciate any tips, thanks!

It is a hitchhiker's guide reference lol. Headphones with support are rare, but Avantree has a pair. For transmitters the leaf is good or if you want 3.5mm input instead of USB Taotronics has one that can be used as transmitter or receiver.

>Mpow

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KON1JIA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I use the same in my e90, works great, but like /u/mr-cafe says, you can't change tracks with it. Volume is fine. I use spotify and the buttons are large enough to hit when the phone's mounted to change tracks, so it's not an issue for me.

If you don't have the chromcast audios already, look into AudioCast
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WRSXVBR/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526502537&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=audiocast&dpPl=1&dpID=51iMOY4QMgL&ref=plSrch)
I have a few set up as Generic DNLA speakers (custom ST device handler). They work very well so far, but still trying to figure out how I can make them pause any media that's playing to make a text-to-speech announcement and then resume playing. Right now they just pause any music, make the announcement and remain paused.
I use it like this (with WebCORE): power to speakers is controlled by a sonoff, if the speaker status changes to 'playing', trigger sonoff to turn the Speaker Power on, if status changes to 'stopped' wait 1 minute and trigger sonoff to turn Speaker Power off.

I have this TP Link BT Receiver setup in my car. I've had it for about 1.5 year s. It works great with the Pixel 2. No drops or stutters and the SQ is excellent.

TP-Link NFC-Enabled Bluetooth 4.1 Receiver, Wireless Audio Adapter Streaming Music from Echo Smart Phone Tablet PC to Home Car Stereo Sound System (HA100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YPATOEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Y9YRAb13F8ESY

Best bet would be to buy a BlueTooth transmitter which would support low latency audio like aptx.

if you really wanted a different phone but still want to play music in your car, get like a bluetooth receiver that converts to aux.

something like this. My car also doesn't have bluetooth, but bought that thing and I connect my bluetooth to that, which plugs into the aux then boom no more radio.

I have [this!] (http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381356437&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+receiver). I come home tap my phone on the Bluetooth receiver and wham! Crystal clear audio pumping on my '74 Harmon Kardon receiver. It's a beautiful thing.

There are cool Bluetooth audio receivers that can pair a phone via NFC. Here's an example. You just tap the receiver with your phone, and it will automatically pair and establish the Bluetooth connection.

You only have to do this once - it will automatically reestablish the connection when you get into the car - but the cool thing is that it easily allows others to pair their phones and play music from their devices while they're in the car.

well, sonos would be rad if you want music through the whole house and outside. it would pull your music through wireless off the computer. http://www.amazon.com/CONNECT-Wireless-Streaming-Theater-ZonePlayer90/dp/B001CROHX6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319420565&sr=8-3

you could just get a receiver that has a second zone, and that would control the outside area if you wanted the ability to play music outside while watching tv inside.

as for the outdoor speakers you can use what you want. most outdoor ones are waterproof. some people prefer the rock ones cause they arent as noticeable, but other ones would better IMHO.

I bought a bluetooth receiver and it works great. This would be a good option http://www.amazon.com/Miccus-Home-RTX-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B00713RSE0/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1

If you love you H6s why not use a Lightning/USB to 3.5mm dongle that comes bundled with phones or get a Bluetooth receiver to replace the cable? Seems a waste of your money to replace headphones you love because they don’t have built in wireless.

This is the cheapest transmitter I can find (most seem to be bluetooth receivers only)

But yeah, speakers really aren't that expensive and you'd probably be better off getting usable speakers as opposed to this. Even if it's not a high-end table it'll still sound better with $50 wired speakers than through a $50 bluetooth transmitter. There's also no telling if this thing will still be functioning by the end of the month

For reference - I use these speakers and while they aren't fantastic by any means, I think they'd be the better (and cheaper) option

I would recommend using a HDMI audio extractor if you can (I have this one
I was using bluetooth for a while but I got sick of the slight amount of lag with my setup.
When I was using bluetooth I swapped between a cheap bluetooth speaker and using this adapter with headphones.

I really really would recommend going with a HDMI audio extractor if you can go with a wired solution. On a plus side if you ever want to use something else with your monitor like a DVD player, Roku or Chromecast etc, then you have a solution that works with anything HDMI.

This seems like a rather convoluted way to achieve a simple goal.

You'd be better off spending a small amount of money on something like this.

I have something more like this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Streaming-Hands-free-Cancelling-Mpow/dp/B00KON1JIA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517694960&sr=8-1&keywords=mpow+bluetooth+reciever

but I think they are all approximately the same. Honestly, it's worth way more than the 10 pounds they are asking. I connect to my TV for wireless watching and to my iPad for listening to music. It will connect to any bluetooth, including a car system. It recharges with a mini USB so you can just hook it up to your computer. The only downside is that you'll have to figure out a way to connect it to your headphones if they don't have a two-channel 3.5 mm female out that you can use, like the MX40 and MX-50's. I just use a piece of double-sided tape with my MX-50's and then roll the headphone cable up tight and put a rubber band on it. It's a bit strange but it works.

I bought one of these which I plugged into my audio receiver and it's working great. When we want Alexa to play music, we simply say "Alexa, connect bluetooth" and the music will come out of my surround sound system. If the surround sound is off and we go to interact with Alexa but can't hear her because BT is connected but the receiver is off, just say "Alexa, disconnect bluetooth. It's an extra step but it's working flawlessly.


The BT receiver I mentioned above works very well for this. There are cheaper solutions out there but I've found that the really cheap BT adapters automatically reconnect to Alexa when the signal is lost. This one doesn't do that.

I have a car with no bluetooth but it has aux in. I bought a TP-Link bluetooth receiver. Works great! My car has a usb port right next to the aux port in the console to power it.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YPATOEE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hi, thanks for your post!

As you mentioned there are indeed only 2 black bands on the transmitter side(I bought this one: https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Hands-Free-Headphones/dp/B076BMT9BY/ )
I can't find an transmitter with 3 black bands on amazon, are they called something specific? That would make it easier to search for it.

Hmmm. Great tips here.
Wonder if something like this would work...


Echo Link - Stream hi-fi music to your stereo system:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798DVZCY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AmL4DbE1XPHPC

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Addendum - not sure EchoLink is quite what my situation needs, but getting closer with help here.

I got this guy

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GX71GNO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

Once in a while, it doesn't sync automatically and I have to manually sync it but works great most of the time.

He's correct. The bluetooth receiver is what reconnects, not the transmitter.

I own multiple of these receivers and they work great. One is plugged into the sound system in the workshop. I just issue an "Alexa, connect to bluetooth" and she connects right away. Play music. When done, "Alexa, disconnect bluetooth". She stays disconnected until I reconnect her again.

Also operated the same way with cell phones.

Not really. That's part of my question. How does that work?

I looked into the Echo Input combined with the Echo Link. But I'm not sure that it will do what I want. I mean...is it that crazy? The $35 Chromecast Audio did it, but I can't find hardly any devices that take a cast, or at least clearly take a cast, from the Tidal app. They all seem to use bluetooth. Rather than sending data from one device to the Link (or similar), I want to tell the Link to download it all on it's own. I'm not even sure I can cast to the input, sounds like it's for voice command only.

There's a better solution, but it's really expensive: Buy 2 SONOS Connect Receivers. That's $700, but it works better than Bluetooth.

If you're willing to use different headphones you can look into the Turtle Beach wireless headsets in my post above.

Can you not get a bluetooth adapter?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mpow-Bluetooth-Streaming-Hands-free-Cancelling-Black-Updated-Version/dp/B00KON1JIA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Bluetooth+Wireless+Stereo+Audio+Receiver+car&qid=1574165213&s=electronics&sr=1-3

I got one like that (different make, same design and idea) and it works flawlessly. 1 charge lasts like a week or 2ish?

really there isn't an all in one solution for this.

You can get Wireless HDMI kits like this

and then you'd still need to split the HDMI audio into something else. The wireless video is easy, just the audio is the hard part.

For under $200US you can get one of these which will give you fine 1080p video and 5.1 sound.

I always run into scope creep when I do things like this though. If this is $200, for $400 I could just put a dedicated htpc on the tv.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2

use it with portable speakers or with your nicer home stereo. yay.

The 2 things I put in mine recently that were great for the cost was a decanter set for my whiskey and a bluetooth audio receiver. Being able to walk in, hit a button on my phone and spotify starts playing in the room while I pour a drink just sets the mood. This is assuming of course you already have the typical couch/sofa, computer, posters, mini-fridge, work bench, etc.

>If the Echo Link / Link Amp connects to the Echo Input via Bluetooth, what makes it any different to a normal DAC/Amp that has Bluetooth?

If the Link/Amp supports Bluetooth then none. The Link amp appears to be aimed at making "Dum-Speakers" into a "Smart Output" for Alexa - I assume connecting any DAC/Amp with Bluetooth built-in directly to an Echo device, then setting said Bluetooth as the preferred speaker, has the same end-result as using the Link Amp. As many reviews are comparing it to Sonos products.

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>I was hoping the Echo Link could communicate with the Echo Input via the WiFi/Ethernet network.

From reading Amazon's Page it looks like the Link & Link Amp work over WiFi, so I assume you could control it over the network using an Echo device elsewhere in the building.

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A few important notes I picked up from it's reviews:

>* (User paired Echo Dot to their Echo Link): The Dot will converse with you, but the MUSIC will come from the Link. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to work with skills, so I can’t listen to one of my favorite music streaming skills, The Jazz Groove, to my nice speakers.
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>* (User wanted music at a set time each day): Unfortunately the link cannot be used as an output device on routines.
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>* (User wanted to use the Amp for Multi-Room): You have to use an iPhone or Android device to setup the echo link as a multi room device. Setting up via a computer on the Alexa portal is a no-go.

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From the 20-30 minutes of reading I've done, it should work for you as intended - Just setup both the Input & LinkAmp as normal via your phone, then create a room & set the Alexa Device as the Alexa Input with the Amp as the preferred speaker - If it follows the above Echo dot example, the Input won't be able to communicate problems to you (As it would try to respond via the 3.5mm speaker which you're not connecting)

Are they passive speakers or powered speakers? Here's a non-mobile link of the one KillaCamBeck posted, which is a good bet for what you want to do as long as your speakers have a 1/8" connector and are powered:

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374875227&sr=8-1&keywords=HomeSpot+NFC-enabled+Bluetooth+Audio+Receiver+for+Sound+System

If that isn't the case, you'll need to think of other options perhaps. Bluetooth will stream fine from any tablet or smartphone, the iOS family of devices included.

ioGear Wireless HDMI Adapter
https://www.iogear.com/wireless-av.htm
$189-$300.
https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-GW3DHDKIT-Wireless-Digital-Channel/dp/B00630WKGI
I have three of these. Work perfectly. Plug it directly in the HDMI port of the laptop, good to go. Occasional user issues, usually just users forget how to change between "Extend" and "Duplicate" by doing Windows Key + P. Price isn't bad. If need be, we can also sync them to the same channel to do multi-room presentation. (Only two are in range of each other). The problem is we can't use software/network solutions as 50% of our users using the adapter/connecting to TV's are customers or vendors, and are either a) Not connected to our internal network VLAN (private SSID) and are usually on our Public network VLAN (public SSID), and also sometimes cannot install software. So we have to stick to a simple hardware connector. I have a VGA to Female HDMI adapter that gets power off a USB port as well we use occasionally when customers do not have HDMI, which is rare these days. Also a MiniDisplayPort to HDMI adapter.

They make wireless HDMI kits. http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-GW3DHDKIT-Wireless-Digital-Channel/dp/B00630WKGI Also it is pretty easy to pull up the edges of carpet and run wires under your molding.

a work around for this would be to get an auxillary to bluetooth adapter like the one in this link. I have it myself and its pretty awesome. it also has nfc so you can tap to pair if you choose to do so.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1416175166&sr=8-13&keywords=aux+to+bluetooth

I bought one of these for the receiver in my bedroom and the aux port in my car. Extremely good sound quality and range and a great wireless option to avoid ever having to use the headphone jack. HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.e2Pub13C2SN7

These speakers fucking rock. You can buy a cheap bluetooth attachment for them too. I do not think that those cheap all-in-one bluetooth speakers are worth the price. I bought these a year ago and they are amazing.

This is what I bought so I could play music via Bluetooth:

HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BvnHAb9C16W84

It works perfectly fine as it connects to my phone automatically whenever I turn on the car. It plugs into the USB port right next to the aux port. It’s the only Bluetooth receiver I found that automatically shuts off whenever I turn off the car.

Your best bet is to get a splitter.

I use the Splatoon2 splitter, but this one works:
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-RockStar-5-Jack-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B00904WS2K


I use avantree Bluetooth headset, and the avantree 3.5 dongle to get wireless sound and chat with buddies through discord.

I’m using these:

Headset:
https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Wireless-Bluetooth-Foldable-Headphones/dp/B01A0EAYDI

Dongle:
https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B01N5KKUR0


It works great!

Here is a similar package together:
https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Wireless-Headphones-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B072V3478X

> MDR-1000xM2

i'd go for refurbished mdr1000x to save a lot of cash for essentially same quality and i would definetly buy the Audio Engine B1 Bluetooth Receiver if my device supports it , not sure if has phantom power but i would guess not, u might wanna check that yourself , get it ONLY if your phone supports apTx codec or if you gonna use it with your computer (Windows 8/10)

Ok but in case you only want the audio streamed to your Hifi System then an BT audio receiver might be better suited.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418573489&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=homepsot

Was in the same situation as you, purchased the Amazon Basics one. Amazon support told me that my Echo Dot was defective- didn't buy into it. Returned the Amazon Basics and got this one: HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QoPDyb27NDPXN. Works like you would expect!

You can use any set of speakers and hook up something like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412637990&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+speaker+receiver). I have used one of these receivers, and it is very easy to use, and it (when working with a device) hooks up to the device automatically when in range.

i got one of these

cheap and easy. i would highly recommend.

Actually a Sony receiver can transmit LDAC but that's a bit much for a PC maybe?

If your computer doesnt have bluetooth built-in, you can use any bluetooth transmitter really. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/MEE-audio-DualStream-Transmitter-technology/dp/B077YGDCRQ/ref=sr_1_8_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535938845&sr=1-8-spons&keywords=LDAC+transmitter&psc=1

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​I think the one I have is from TROND. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9PI9T6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the QC15s with this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming-Cancelling-Mpow-Black-Updated-Version/dp/B00KON1JIA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=mpow+Bluetooth&qid=1557607113&s=gateway&sr=8-5 if I want bluetooth connectivity. Works pretty well. Otherwise it's the dongle life.

A dongle is the answer. The only amp with it built in is a bit pricey and has meh reviews. So Micca X's, if she can afford a bigger amp than the lepai like the Muse or Topping they perform a bit better than the lepai and this dongle

You'd have to listen to both to know which you'd like better.

You just plug the bluetooth receiver in the inputs on the speakers: Here is an example https://www.amazon.com/B06-Plus-Bluetooth-Receiver-Streaming/dp/B078J3GTRK/

Depending on how your car is set up (mine has a lighter and aux jack next to each other in the center console), you can get a cheap Bluetooth dongle that gets power from the lighter and connects to the aux port with a short included cable. This is what I got, and it works pretty well for $10.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N5KKUR0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can speak from experience that the bluetooth quality on this one is phenomenal, but I'm by no means a bluetooth expert. haha

Sadly there arent any BT5.0 transmitters yet but I'd say the Avantree I linked is probably one of the best BT4.2 transmitters around.

I got this one, and I love it thus far.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419783593&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+receiver

If you can only add aux buy one of these and put it behind the radio. Works perfectly.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/

http://www.amazon.com/VicTsing%C2%AE-Portable-Bluetooth-Streaming-Receiver/dp/B00GX71GNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416980140&sr=8-1&keywords=victsing+bluetooth

You -need- one of these. Its the best thing ive bought for my truck hands down.

Step 1: Get this http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1404702663&sr=8-5&keywords=bluetooth+adapter

Step 2: Plug it into the transmitter.

Step 3: ??????

Step 4: Profit!

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2#

This has been working excellently for both myself and my hubby

I second the bluetooth route. I use this one, and it works great. It connects when I turn the car on and disconnects when it goes off.

I got one of these and it works pretty well for me. I'm hearing impaired and it helps me.


Avantree aptX LOW LATENCY... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5KKUR0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The Echo Link Amp contains a power amplifier and has 5-way binding posts like any normal amplifier does. So you'd connect it with speaker cables just like you would connect any other amp to a speaker selector box.

I'm not sure about cables but you could get a Bluetooth 3.5 adapter and just use Bluetooth. That's what I use in my car. It's very nice not having to plug in the cable every time.

I use this one and power it though a usb car charger.

VicTsing Portable USB Bluetooth Audio Music Streaming Receiver Adapter with 3.5 mm Stereo Output Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GX71GNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_wwWCwb0KMHGZF

The cheap way is a 3.5mm to RCA cable.

A fancier option would be a bluetooth audio reciever, though I don't know too much about these, having never used one personally. This would be used in conjuction with a 3.5mm female to RCA stereo adapter cable, which is in the "Frequently Bought Together" section

Also, if you have an X-Box, PS3, or other DLNA-compatible device connected to your stereo, you can use Media Server to stream music files from your phone. However, this will not work with streaming services like Pandora or Google Play Music.

Amazon has BT adapters for $20: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YPATOEE/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2JSC6KXZEOS9A&colid=3U1OREGYWS86R. Oh, and the TV I'd be using DOES have RCA audio outputs.

I actually didn't realize the Pioneer's $150 price was before the 20% off, thanks for pointing that out!

Hmm, well I don't have anything against gaming equipment, but maybe try something like this with your bose?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MXFJGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8Zk7CbFVP2SCT

This is their older model for a bit less:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N5KKUR0/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1

Sports aptX and is targeted at TV and PC users so that sounds about the right category

[Amazon Bluetooth adaptor](Bluetooth Receiver, Hi-Fi Wireless Audio Adapter, 1Mii Bluetooth 4.2 Adapter with 3D Surround aptX Low Latency for Home Music Streaming Stereo System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078J3GTRK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_4lLdXsQ59T3Oq)

I got this one from Amazon, works perfectly with my Kenwood KA-6000.

Yeah rhythm games are not recommended, but pretty much everything else you won't notice it. I'm using a TP Link receiver connected directly to my Sony 5.1 home, and it's really good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GX71GNO

This works perfect for me.

I bought this TP-Link Receiver a few weeks ago. It works perfect for my setup. I have a standard power plug in my car and this receiver turns on when it receives power and shuts off with the car.

https://www.amazon.com/APEKX-Bluetooth-Headphones-Wireless-Hands-Free/dp/B01MUXYVOA

I use this on my phone for using a pair of wired I have. Decent audio quality, kinda meh battery, but it'll work fine for about 12 hours I think? (Used it over several 5-hour work shifts sporadically)

It's a little on the louder side, but is alright otherwise

You also need a source of some sort. This looks like the perfect opportunity for a bluetooth receiver which is conveniently on sale today for 12 bucks.

You could also use a chromecast audio, but I don't know how that works, so I can't suggest it straight out.

Sorry for the late reply. As for now I haven't heard anything about making a BT-Pro in reverse yet, but I'll run the idea past our president, Peter. Unfortunately, even if we did make them it would not be available anytime soon :(

I'm not sure what the audio quality is for this, but perhaps you could use something like that in combination with your protools iPad app?

Thanks for the question though, it is a good product idea!

Dang - so 4 of these $350 boxes?

This wouldn't be an option?

Can you recommend an AV receiver?

I think that if you get this:
http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-Enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=pd_sim_e_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1XV52SRK8NA2AKG5VZ83

This:
http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020A-Tripath-Class-T-Amplifier/dp/B00C2P61FO/ref=pd_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0CT2GTYDHXAQ1E4JCY9S

And these:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU/ref=pd_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZPX0QG1W86MY60Q0QC4

You'll be in for about 100 and should be set.
Connect the Daytons to The Lepai amp, hook the Lepai amp up to your TV's audio output, and then hook the little bluetooth receiver up to the "MP3" input on the Lepai. Connect from your computer to the bluetooth and you just might be "good to go".

Sorry about the vague question. I would use a product similar to this: Miccus Home RTX: Long Range, Bluetooth Music Transmitter or Receiver (A2DP) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00713RSE0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_oyvLwbGPNRFKT

And have it paired to a Bluetooth speaker such as this: VAVA Voom Powerful Bluetooth Speaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016W4RK1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_BDvLwbYSVNS1J

I was just curious as to the pairing process since I usually do "pairing off of my phone and I have to enter a password or code

You'll need an amp to power the speaker, so that's something you should keep in mind.

Either that, or try to find some powered monitors for $600.

For example, two KRK Rokit 8's will achieve pretty deep bass at 45 Hz, and are self powered. They also fall within your budget. http://www.amazon.com/KRK-RP8G2-Powered-Studio-Monitor/dp/B001A6IGDG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1376426453&sr=8-3&keywords=rokkit+krk

Or, you could buy the Audiosource AMP-100 50 wpc amp. $100 http://www.amazon.com/AudioSource-AMP-100-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/dp/B00026BQJ6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1376426626&sr=8-3&keywords=amplifier

That would leave $500 for a pair of speakers. Since you're looking for party speakers with a lot of sound, you might just want to check out Cerwin Vega. They aren't really audiophile quality, but they should make lots of noise.

Two of these might do the trick for $400 total: http://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-VE-8-2-Way-Audio-Speaker/dp/B000EHYHJY/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&srs=2529137011&ie=UTF8&qid=1376426810&sr=1-5&keywords=cerwin+vega

A pair of these JBL speakers might also do the trick for $400 for the pair: http://www.amazon.com/JBL-ES80BK-3-Way-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B00166ZFXO/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1376426922&sr=1-4

It works for me with PC, can't say for Mac. I highly recommend this product: https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Headphones-Micrphone-Handsfree/dp/B01LZRB8HJ/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1486665478&sr=8-12&keywords=avantree paired with this: https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Headphones/dp/B00LAZ6RTW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1486665478&sr=8-10&keywords=avantree or this: https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Supported-Headphones/dp/B01N5KKUR0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1486665478&sr=8-7&keywords=avantree

So, I did some research and found out I would need an hdmi transmitter and receiver. Such as this one off Amazon http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-GW3DHDKIT-Wireless-Digital-Channel/dp/B00630WKGI. Also, this youtube video helps a ton https://youtu.be/ROX-r_kHPks

Are you looking for something like this or This

I looked into these over the past couple weeks and some have better reviews and more/less lag then others. Personally I don't want to shell out $150-$200 so I'm going to run a 40' HDMI cable from my pc down through the basement then up to my living room tv

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00630WKGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1412395337&sr=1-1&pi=SX200_QL40

Slightly bigger than chromecast, but it sounds like what you're looking for

I use this in my E92 and it works great. It automatically turns on when I turn in the car and will connect right to my phone so you can just hook it up and forget about it.

https://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-B1-Premium-Bluetooth-Receiver/dp/B00MHTGZR4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519594171&sr=8-3&keywords=audioengine+b1&dpID=41dQk0rzPaL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I've pretty much settled on this one.

I've been using a $30 NFC enabled Bluetooth audio receiver in my car for about a year now with the factory head unit. I cut out a spot in my glovebox door to mount it, and installed a 12v outlet in my glovebox and use a $3 monoprice charger. Just tap my phone against the glovebox door and put my factory radio to aux, and it works like a charm. I have been up to 30 feet from the car with it still playing, and never have problems with it. I like it better than any single DIN head unit I've ever had. My only complaint is that in-call audio doesn't come through it.

http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395365671&sr=8-1&keywords=nfc+bluetooth

The Sony SS-B1000 speakers are also really good.

For Bluetooth, just hook up one of these.

Something like http://www.amazon.com/CoolStream-Bluetooth-Receiver-accessories-Motorcycles/dp/B00GHUHMUS might work. 30 pin USB cable to car and this thing. Some people in the reviews have had success with it, but I can't personally speak to whether it allows full functionality such as steering wheel controls and data and such.

It might look like a lot of stuff to carry but to me it's worth it.
Links to the accessories
JUST MIXER Audio Mixer - Battery/USB Powered Portable Pocket Audio Mixer w/ 3 Stereo Channels (3.5mm) Plus On/Off Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LPT8JY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_maBvHoUMUN86Z
TaoTronics 65ft Bluetooth Transmitter / Receiver Long Range 3.5mm AUX Wireless Audio Adapter for TV Car Stereo System (Hands-Free Calling in RX Mode, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076BMT9BY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_eQIuG18AAp7Km

Both items are quite versatile and I see other uses for them besides this one

For years I've used this combo, which has the added benefit of being earplugs. Total cost about $40.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RC4OEO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qothDbRAWQH8K

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUXYVOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EnthDbEP4P15G

That sounds like an issue with the blue tooth in your avr.

I have this guy connected to my receiver and it stays paired.

HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BrKlxb7JFMCRC

Of course, I never turn it off. If turning off your receiver is what's causing the pair to drop and it's not auto reconnecting then try a separate BT adapter like the one above.

Im guessing the port is a 30pin connector? Like this? http://imgsrv.worldstart.com/images/ct-images/2015/02/30pin.jpg

If so this would be my suggestion:
CoolStream Duo. Bluetooth Adapter / Bluetooth Receiver; accessories for iPhone, Samsung, Nokia, HTC, LG, Motorola; for Music Docking Stations, Motorcycles, Car Stereos https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GHUHMUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0Rn2xb9EX2CPN