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Not too long ago I was able to get a hold of an Amped Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Adapter (BTSA1) and thought it a good time to put down a review of my experience so far. Amped Wireless, more commonly known for their amped (pun obviously intended) Wi-Fi offerings, not too long ago started offering this streaming audio adapter. There's not much that sets it apart from some of the other bluetooth streaming adapters out there, except for one big feature: you can connect this directly to any speaker/audio output device. It packs an enhanced bluetooth receiver which allows me to stream to it from my computer, tablet and phone from almost anywhere in the house - much farther than the standard 30ft distance (and let's face it - at 10ft the signal starts to fade pretty quickly at that). I could stream to it from about 30 feet away in my back room, but any more than that and the signal starts to fade. Definitely better than a standard bluetooth connection though.
It comes with RCA (R and L) and 3.5mm (standard headset port) connections, along with the requisite cable, so that you can connect either RCA to headphone jack, or headphone jack to RCA depending on your specific audio setup.
Once you connect via bluetooth, it operates just like a normal bluetooth speaker or headset does (minus the voice features). However one thing I noticed, to my relative excitement, is that Google Music treats this device as something you can "cast" to. So you select the cast icon and you're presented with the option to cast to it. That's a great feature, which while it's not technically streaming in the same way that you would "cast" to a Chromecast, it is definitely a feature the company could do well to promote. Something like "Google Music compatible" or something.
All in all, with a price tag of $69.99 it's probably a bit steep for a normal audio device, but with the connections to make any speaker or audio system a streaming center, it's not half bad. You can find more information at their website.
Thanks for the info.
How about the sound quality? Did you notice any significant quality degradation when playing music, compared to a wired setup?
I did not - it was crisp and clear. Of course as I moved furthest away it would be a bit choppy, but otherwise it was solid.
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This is not really specific to the EVO but I'm looking for a bluetooth to audio adapter (3.5 mm stereo) that is reasonably priced and will work well enough for music. I want to be able to listen to podcasts and the music located on my phone on something other than headphones or the built-in speaker. I recently purchased the Yamaha NX-B02 speakers which would have been a good solution but unfortunately they emit a high pitched squeal when connected via bluetooth that I find very annoying. With an adapter like this I'll just use my home stereo. I found a number of these on eBay but without reading some reviews I'm hesitant to drop the cash.
check out the
Motorola DC800 Bluetooth Stereo Transceiver- 98690H
FEATURES - Motorola Bluetooth Home Stereo Transceiver By streaming music to your the Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, the Bluetooth Home Stereo Adapter turns audio devices such as home
stereos and MP3 players into wireless music systems. Just plug the DC800 into your home stereo or MP3 player with an included RCA cable or 3.5mm cable and you are ready to go. You can even hook
up to your RCA capable TV!
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I just got this 2 days ago.
BH-214 Bluetooth Stereo Headset
So far it works very well for music (and stereo sound).
I've used if with buds at the gym and in my car (connected to an aux input) and have been very impressed with the sound.
However, when using it with my Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi buds... it sounds terrible.
It seems like it is not designed (although it appears to be) for stereo + mic.
I've need to try it with some of my other buds (w/ a mic) and see if it is isolated to them.
EDIT: I missed the mention about connecting it to a stereo. The downsides to this unit... is that I don't believe it transmits while charging.
I researched this quite a bit recently and this device has a lot of great reviews:
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/accessories/music_gateway.jsp
Even though it's a Blackberry product it supports A2DP so it should work fine with the EVO. I don't own it so make sure you do your research but this looks like a great option.
I was using this in my car to stream audio to on my stereo and it worked great. Then I got a new head unit with bluetooth built in so I bought an AC/DC converter and plug this into the wall at home and connected it to my home stereo. Now I can stream everything from my phone to the home stereo. Works like a charm and I only picked this thing up for $30 on buy.com a year ago.
http://us.kensington.com/html/14484.html
Should be self explanatory what this is!
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I bought & had installed my first custom stereo (with new alarm!) in a vehicle in 15yrs. My last one was stolen & I've been apprehensive since. I just got tired of having an antiquated radio!
Bluetooth profiles supported: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/OPP
OPINION: WORKS GREAT! Sound quality is good on a call. Poeple on the call could hear me no problem. It sounds like they're by my feet when hearing them talk. No big deal.
Control is great. About the same .5-.75 sec delay from button push before a response as the BH-214. It feels faster though. I had my buddy in the car & I handed him my phone & he was selecting songs & they were playing no problem.
The quality of audio over bluetooth is waaaaay better than I expected. I'm pleasantly surprised there. I can not hear any odd artifacts like compression or digitalization of the sound. I can hear a distinct difference of audio quality when using Pandora though. Pandora sounds almost like AM transmission.
It also works great in USB mode too. If I connect my cable, it charges the phone (pleasant surprise) and reads the ID3 tags. It does NOT read the ID3 tags over BT, but I guess that's a limitation of BT or the supported profiles?
Overall, it's a great accessory for my EVO & I'm using it more for listening to Mp3s than FM! I could get an XM or Nav addon for the Clarion too. The neat thing is, I can setup a destination on the Google Nav & it reads the directions out over BT too. I dig that. Almost makes the nav addon pointless & less expensive by $200!
The only downside to this experiment was that the '94-'96 Impala SS does NOT have the ability to support double din stereos without modification. I had to buy a kit ($170) just to mount the stereo, then spend about 2-3 hours modifying the dash and bezel to fit.
Here you can see some of the epoxy (lower left) & exposed cuts (across top):
Here you can see the extra space on the bottom, but the face needs to swing down some to open/close:
Prior to cutting the center section & disconnecting the AC controls:
Backside of the AC controls for reference to reconnect, in case I forgot:
yeah, I rock a Kenwood DNX-9140 In my truck, Love it.
This is a review of Anker Bluetooth Stereo headset for music streaming and hands free calling. http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Bluetooth-Headset-HandsFree-Calling/dp/B00ENF5CZQ/
Yes, believe it or not, people still use these single piece on-ear wireless headsets when driving or outside where they still have to be aware of surrounding. That is a key with this type of headsets where your one ear is open to keep you aware of surrounding environment. Typically these feature better sound quality and more functionality in comparison to older models. So let's take a closer look at new addition to Anker's catalog.
Arrived in their signature environmentally friendly plastic-free package, you get a wireless headset with 2 sets of high quality adjustable ear-hooks, 3 pairs of silicone eartips in different sizes, and usb charging cable. This wireless headset is very light, at only 12g, and dimensions of approximately 55mm x 17mm x12mm and additional 15mm for earpiece part. The ear-hook rotates to adjust the angle by 360deg and can also be flipped 180deg for left/right ear use. It has a very sleek professional look with minimum controls, multifunction call/power button facing outside and volume up/down on the bottom edge. The top edge has micro-usb charging port.. Also, I was glad that Anker logo was printed inside, makes the outside of this headset to look clean. Furthermore, inside there was multi-color led indicator and microphone.
Pair up took seconds, and after initial connection a voice guidance provided a confirmation. Although I only tried using this headset inside where everything sounded crystal clearer up to 40ft away from my phone, according to the spec this headset is equipped with CVC (clear voice capture) echo and noise cancellation technology to help you in a noisy environment. As a bonus, beside just a phone connection, it was also connected to phone media (thanks to A2DP and AVRCP protocol support), and I was able to stream music from my Note 2 and remotely control the volume of the audio on my phone. Its a great feature since switching between playing music and picking up the call is seamless, and on a full battery charge you get up to 5hr of talk or audio playback.
Overall, its a great little wireless headset that packs a lot of features, has a nice solid build, and a very professional look. Considering a price of under $20 shipped and 18-month warranty with lifetime tech support - this is one great value as well.
Here are the pictures.
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anker
i also bought one
but to be honest, it doesn't work very well with my samsung
maybe not a great choice for me
Bluetooth speaker is one of these accessories that you can find absolutely useless, but you will love it once you use it for the first time. It's a perfect "boom-box" for small parties or a nice gadget that makes your house cleaning less boring. Today I put my hands on one of the best cheap Bluetooth speaker available on the market – the iClever IC-BTS02. It's not a professional review, as I don't have the required hardware to measure the output or frequency. This "review" is more an opinion.
iClever IC-BTS02 is not a big device. The device can be easily hidden in the pocket as it's dimensions are 64.5x64.5x70.1mm. It weights only 261g, so it's not the heaviest speaker. In the box you will find a speaker and the AUX cable. There is no charger available, but you can use every microUSB charger available for smartphones. This small 5W does some really impressive job not only indoors, but also outdoors. It's loud, basses are great and the distortion level is very low, considering the size of the device.
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The only flaw I have found is the speaker placement, as it throws the audio upward rather than spreading it around. The volume controls are also placed unusual, as you can find them under the speaker. The only button available on the front panel is the phone button. You can also control the speaker from your phone or tablet. Sound delay via Bluetooth isn't big, but watching the YouTube video without AUX cable makes it a bit out of sync.
The range of the Bluetooth is also good if you don't have too many walls in your apartment. I experienced some sounds dropouts when I was going to another room ~7m (23 ft away). My overall experience with the range was rather good.
Connecting the device to phone is a piece of cake. All you need to do is flicking the power button and finding the speaker in your Bluetooth available devices menu. Connection takes just a few seconds. Speaker is able to remember up to eight devices. You shouldn't have any problems to connect the device. It will connect to the last paired device available.
Pros:
price
small size
quite good sound quality
Cons:
signal can drop from time to time
(Review) Coocheer Rechargeable Slim Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Headphones & Hands free
Hey guys. so today i am asked to write a review on my thoughts on the coocheer S3 bluetooth headset.....so lets begin...
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So Lets talk specs :
Bluetooth v4.0 - Quick and easy connection to any Bluetooth device
Built-in Microphone - Stay connected to your mobile with hands free calling
Internal Li Ion Battery - Rechargeable battery for up to 12.5 hours bluetooth playback time listening between charges
Music, Volume and Call control Buttons - Answer calls and control your music: play, pause, previous/next, volume up/volume down
Bluetooth Wireless NFC Headphones - Listen to audio from smartphones and tablets, tap to connect to NFC enabled devices
Works With Windows 10
over all look ... well the black and the neon greenish. actually doesn't look bad at all.
So I found that these headphones sound amazing for the price. Honestly i wasn't expecting it at all. I was given these as a product sample to review. So i will give my honest unfiltered opinions.
So far i have connected to my android device. also my windows computer. i have made several phone calls. all parties said i sounded clear. For music playing such as Pandora. or even streaming your own. these are amazing. its hard to find a pair of wireless Bluetooth headset that last more then 8 to 9 hrs. easy 12 hrs on this with a full charge. i found the soft design of the material for the speaker to be wonderful. soft on the ears.
I also found the adjustable head strap fights nicely. not to tight where its noticeable. Connection to windows 10 64 bit was seemless for me. using a older 2.1 Bluetooth dongle.
all in all i definitely recommend these. at amazons price its not a bad deal. mie will be staying hooked to my desktp i like them tat much. already have a charging area set for them. comes with a usb cale cord charger. micro usb.