Reddit reviews Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Bluetooth Streaming

I don't think there is a BIFL cable product that is going to be worth the cost for non-professional use.

However, if you are not an audiophile or do not require the best sound output (are you outputting to high end speakers?), I would recommend looking into wireless audio adapters. You can go with either Bluetooth or RF. What you need is a 3.5mm wireless/bluetooth adapter which you plug into your laptop and then a receiver which you plug your speakers into. Your laptop should actually already have bluetooth, so you might not even need the 3.5mm adapter.

That said, there is no BIFL for wireless audio receivers. I am currently using a logitech one (this one) which has lasted a year and a half so far. Really anything works here, I even had a DX.com one I bought for $6 which lasted 2 years of decent sound output (for bluetooth) before conking out. I only use them for outputting audio from my phone to my bathroom speakers.

I already have a set of nice speakers in my living room so I bought this Logitech bluetooth adapter to allow my Echo Dot to connect to those speakers wirelessly. The only downside is that the adapter reconnects automatically no matter how many times I tell Alexa to disconnect bluetooth, so it has to be powered down (unplugged) if I ever want to just use the Echo Dot's internal speaker. To solve this, I plugged the bluetooth adapter into a Wemo switch, which I named "stereo". Now, if I want to play the Echo Dot's audio through the nice stereo, I just say "Alexa, turn on the stereo"...Alexa turns on the wemo, which gives power to the Logitech adapter, which then auto-connects to the Echo and I'm in business. Saying "Alexa, turn off the stereo" powers down the Wemo/Logitech Adapter and the Echo Dot returns to playing through its internal speaker.

Two quick and easy options -

1.) Bluetooth Receivers - these are no that expensive, and will allow you to connect your phone to the Amp WIRELESSLY, and you can play as long as your phone is within 30feet. You can find many of these on Amazon US or UK or anywhere. They are very common and very reasonable priced.

https://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Wireless-Bluetooth-Receiver-NFC-Enabled/dp/B00KXYXXK2

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

https://www.amazon.com/Avantree-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Headphones/dp/B00LAZ6RTW

2.) Headphone Out - Get a simple 3.5mm Stereo cable to two RCA connectors. Plug the 3.5mm into the Headphone Jack of the Phone and the RCA into one of the unused inputs on the amp. Select the Input on the Amp Selector Switch, and adjust the volume until you can hear the sound.

https://www.amazon.com/AIFFECT-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Adapter/dp/B01GZRMO7S

You can get a Bluetooth receiver and connect it to your receiver. Then you pair your Dot to the Bluetooth receiver when you want and it will play through your audio setup. I'll find an example on Amazon and post back.

Edit - something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480902563&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bluetooth+receiver&dpPl=1&dpID=41UR6fEoZTL&ref=plSrch

Your can send music over bluetooth - get one of these to plug into your receiver. If you're too far for bluetooth - Apple's Airport Express receives music via AirPlay. Both can connect via standard 3.5mm stereo jacks.

What you're looking for is a receiver.

This is a cheap and capable one: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavr1513/denon-avr-1513-5.1ch-home-theater-receiver-3d-ready/1.html

If you need bluetooth, you could just get an adaptor like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28

I have this one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28/

Works fine, good reviews, good range, and hooks up to your stereo via either RCA jacks or a 3.5 mm line. Any ancient stereo can usually accept an RCA jack. The one thing I don't like is that it automatically connects when you're in range, which is fine for some devices but I use it with my phone and don't always want my phone connecting. Still, others may like the auto connect.

I just picked this up and it works well for bluetooth, pretty decent range. There are cheaper ones out there but I don't know that I trust them and their ranges are all over the place and they aren't that much cheaper. I also have logitech's old version of that one from about 5 years ago and it's still going strong in my garage now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YSN6Ab3ZGBYRJ

Not sure if something like this would work for output. But if it did. Get a RCA splitter to split from the Wii to the TV/Bluetooth box and not have to worry about moving cables. Then just mute the TV and connect to Bluetooth. Like I said, not sure if something like that does output.

A Chromecast Audio is a good solution. It sounds better than my Logitech Bluetooth adapter and the range is as good as your WiFi coverage.

The Chromecast is more expensive but has whole house range and sounds better. The Logitech has about a 20 ft range in my house and sounds thin in comparison to the Chromcast.

I have the older model of this:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Had it for at least 5 years and have no complaints.

You could get something like this Logitech bluetooth adapter for $25. They work very well and are very affordable.

I know exactly what you're talking about. I don't think there is an easy way to do this. The problem is that Macs automatically change their built-in output to headphone output when a cable is inserted into the headphone jack. I just double checked Apple's Audio MIDI Setup utility, and you can't create an aggregated output device with both the built in speakers and the headphone jack in that application.

BUT what you can do in Audio MIDI Setup is create an aggregated output device between the built in speakers and a bluetooth receiver, so if you picked up a wireless bluetooth receiver you should be able to setup playing audio simultaneously from your Mac and the Rhythm. A cheap bluetooth receiver like this one from Logitech should work: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/

Another option that's a little easier to setup would be to use a program like Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil and a Chromecast Audio. I used this setup myself with my Rhythm for about the past year. Airfoil is a great little program that lets you sync up audio between your computer, Apple's Airplay, Google's Chromcast Audio, Sonos, Bluetooth, etc. It's like the Swiss Army Knife of playing audio from a lot of different sources.

https://www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/

https://store.google.com/product/chromecast_audio

Chromecast Audio is also still $15 at a lot of places at the moment due to on going Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales, so it could actually be cheaper than that bluetooth adapter I posted above (though you'd have to spend $30 on the Airfoil program as well to use it with a Mac).

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about figuring out your situation. I'm not an expert, but I feel as though I went though enough trial and error before settling on my current setup that I might be able to point you in the right direction.

3.5 mm to RCA. They run like $5 on amazon. Or if you want to go bluetooth then this. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

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

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

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

Why reinvent the wheel, just get don't hung like this that you can connect to a standard speaker:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418886371&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41UR6fEoZTL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1418886547812

This one? Looks like it's audio only.

I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

I currently use a single mic, but having 2 wouldn't complicate things at all really, as long as you have input channels for it.

You're unlikely to find a mixer that has those inputs built in. Your best bet would be to use adapters for all those sources and just plug those in on the 1/4in jacks. Keeping in mind though that you should also look for mixers that support panning individual channels; each jack on a mixer typically just supports mono audio, so you'd have to send it back to left / right.

For example, I use a Mackie 402 on my desk. If I want to plug in a stereo line on channels 1 and 2, that "STEREO PAN" button has to be enabled to keep it from mono'ing them both.

Off the top of my head, something like the X Air series supports linking two channels and simultaneously controlling them + L/R panning them, for multiple channels, which you would probably need with your amount of inputs. A quick look and the Mackie ProFX12 would also probably suit your needs. Both of these are probably a little overkill for exactly what you need, but generally they both have the ability to properly handle your sources once they're in 1/4in form.

I'm kind of going on at length on this because I 100% did not consider it as a problem to be aware of when buying my mixer for my purposes and just lucked out that everything works.

For those adapters, a bluetooth receiver and appropriate cables for that particular unit, optical converter, and if "A/V audio" means RCA, just slap that RCA-1/4 from earlier in as well.

Wait, wait. You say MOSTLY because youd like to use bluetooth isntead of CDs?

You can buy a bluetooth adapter and cable for $30. You plug this into the AUX connection on the back of your old Panasonic and its not bluetooth! I have a receiver from 1991 in my garage doing the same thing...

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

https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-40465-Value-Audio/dp/B0019MCI94/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1504625718&sr=8-8&keywords=rca+to+rca

Just in case it doesn't exist, you could hack together an equivalent setup with the following:

Connect the outputs on this switch to your amplifier with one of these cables.

Connect this Bluetooth receiver to one input on the switch with another of these cables.

Finally, connect a cable like this to the other input on the audio switch for the 3.5mm/non-Bluetooth devices. It's not as elegant as what you're looking for, but it should work.

Apologies if you've already thought of something like this and were just trying to avoid it!

Bluetooth audio adapter? Supports volume control via the remote.

There are a few ways to do this, the simplest is with a bluetooth receiver and cellphone, I have this one and it sounds okay: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28

The best way to do this is with a USB DAC, this is the cheapest: http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA202-Audio-Interface/dp/B000KW2YEI and works pretty well. There are lots of different ones with different features, you can spend from 30 to 300 easily.

USB DACs will work with windows and android cellphones with OS 5 (lollipop) and higher. I'm not sure about mac or linux support. Something like this may be useful: http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Digital-Analog-Audio-Converter/dp/B005PWPUW6 if you just want to connect optical or coaxial out from a device.

I use this one with one of my receivers, works a treat https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

Yes, this is easily doable. Just add a Bluetooth dongle like this and it should work. Just make sure not to plug it into the PHONO input- that has special characteristics and is for turntables only! Any other input (CD, VID,. etc) should be fine.

Is there a "cheap, good" preamp similar to the schiit sys but that has 3 inputs? That would allow me to hook up my pc, turntable, and this bluetooth receiver. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1540853776&sr=8-3&keywords=logitech+bluetooth+adapter

I've got a pair of Yamaha HS7 at home and I only use it for listening to music without any studio monitoring purposes, I just like the flat response of it.
So I am currently listening to music in 2 ways:

1. Connecting the Mac aux output to HS7's unbalanced jack input via CMP-159 cable (link below); which probably uses the shitty built-in soundcard in Mac to do all the DAC conversions.
   
   
2. Connecting the Mac to Logitech Bluetooth Adapter (link below) via Bluetooth then connecting the Logitech Bluetooth Adapter to HS7's unbalanced jack input via CMP-159 cable, which then probably uses the shitty built-in soundcard in the logitech bluetooth adapter to do all the DAC conversions.
   
   However; to get a better, more clear and balanced (through XLR inputs of HS7's maybe) sound from HS7's, I think I have to use a better soundcard than the built-in Mac or built-in Logitech adapter. Meanwhile, I also want to continue to listen to music via bluetooth.
   So THE QUESTION is, are there any sound cards that has a built-in bluetooth function or is it just impossible/meaningless to use bluetooth if I'm asking for a better quality of sound due to latency, data transmission etc.?
   
   I am not an audio guy, and this is my first professional setup, so I'd be really glad if you can help me out here. I have found a couple mixers that has a bluetooth function such as Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 but I'm not sure if that's what I'm looking for, or if they're any better than the logitech adapter.
   
   Yamaha HS7: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-HS7-100-Watt-Monitor-Black/dp/B00CFOXHGS/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1486638385&sr=1-3&keywords=yamaha+hs7
   
   CMP-159: https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486638237&sr=8-1&keywords=cmp+159
   
   Logitech Bluetooth Adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486638259&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+bluetooth+audio+adapter

Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter on Amazon. $21 and I use it multiple times a week

Edit: Wasn’t sure if links were against the rules. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-1MxCb6GSRW50

When I am outside I use a Bluetooth dongle that outputs to RCA going into my Connect AMP. I used it mostly to watch the Penguins playoff run outside on a projector last year and didn’t notice a delay as others have posted about.

Edit to add link: Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Bluetooth Streaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oTcWAbNXW64A8

I'm also trying to do something a bit unorthodox. I want some flexibility with my setup so in addition to sometimes plugging in the speakers to my laptop via an audio interface, I'm also looking to buy this to add bluetooth functionality to the setup. This seems simple enough (plug the bluetooth adapter into the interface via RCA inputs rather than a wire connecting to the laptop), but I'm unsure about all the other wiring involved

I have the Chromecast Audio. If you don't feel like waiting for an update you could get a bluetooth audio adapter that should work for any jack device. https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=bluetooth+audio+adapter&qid=1567001989&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Hi there,
I've had two massive Rokit8 speakers for a couple years now and, until now, i've been content with using RCA to quarter or eighth inch adapters as my only audio option. I'm trying to upgrade my setup to allow for 3 things:
1 Wireless input or the ability to connect to a wireless input: I'm not tied to bluetooth, but it's cheap and it has good enough quality for me to use when i'm lazy/sitting on my bed.
2 Aux (or whatever) inputs: i want to be able to hook up my computer and other devices for optimal sound quality when i'm less lazy and don't want to use bluetooth. I also want to be able to hook up one line from my music gear. It would be best if i could keep both a computer and my gear plugged in at the same time so i could easily switch back and forth without unplugging things.
My current idea involves connecting something like this to an audio switcher, but switchers seem quite expensive for how simple they appear to be.
Any ideas reddit?
Thanks!

Hey guys and gals,

I'm looking for a pair of speakers (2.0 or 2.1 configuration) for watching movies, listening to music and gaming. I'm planning on using them with my laptop and my phone via bluetooth with this adapter.

• Budget I wanted to spend less than 150€ if possible. Willing to spend up to 200€ for a good reason
  
  
• What am I looking for? I am searching for a pretty flexible configuration that can be put in one side of the room and used in the whole room via bluetooth. I am specifically looking for speakers with a balanced sound as most speakers I could listen to in the electronic store (logitech and the sorts) are horrible bassy and lack any mids and highs
  
  
• How do I want to use it? The speakers will be placed onto my desk. I use my laptop on the same desk or in my bed and want to be able to play music or watch movies with the speakers from anywhere in my room (so near and mid-field, I guess?)
  
  
• What gears do I already own? Except for my headphones, none.
  
  
• What material will I be using it for? Mainly for movies/videos (speakers of my laptop are way too weak and that really pisses me off), music and gaming (I'd say around 50% videos, 25% music and 25% gaming). Preferred taste of music: rockish/metalish stuff and hip hop
  
  And I'm definitely willing to buy used. If it's not hard, I would also be willing to build a speaker from scratch and use an bought amp with it (if that's a good idea? I am confident enough for building a speaker myself but I lack the knowledge of building an own amp)
  
  Thank you very much!
  
  

Why wouldn't you use this or this or this?

Seems like an expensive way with a lot of points of failure for simply BT->Aux? If it's just for the exercise of making it work, fair enough.

If you are willing to leave the amplifier on and set to auxiliary, then you can cast to this device:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28/

Bought an older version 3 years ago, here's the updated one.

My gym is about 90x90, and it picks up everywhere. I place the speaker and receiver in one corner. If I'm at max distance and sit down or something, it sometimes interferes with the signal from my phone that's in my pocket.

add this $25 gizmo to your current amp+speakers;
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQBSW28
in your home or auto.

This is the model but I don't see it on the target website. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28?cache=a24640717cca202a685c5e433be4bc35&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1407496006&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

For bluetooth you'd want something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQBSW28

Yes, that's exactly what I'm looking for. However, I'm looking for something that I don't have to turn on manually every time I connect my phone. After asking on another forum, I found something that will work. It doesn't automatically shut off like most do and will supposedly connect as soon as a paired device is in range without any user input:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EUTVCJXLAJ4K

Thanks for the help though!

Or here's another option for audio out of your Mac. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28?pc_redir=1411542930&robot_redir=1. Works great with my PC

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IQBSW28/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465828560&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=logitech+bluetooth+audio+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41UR6fEoZTL&ref=plSrch

Which receiver are you using? The one I use seems to power off after inactivity and I have to re-pair it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IQBSW28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <- don't buy this

You can buy an adapter that will allow you to stream music to any receiver. It uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone and then a RCA cable that connects to your reciever. Here is a decent one for $20 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

Also that price was high for that receiver. Like the other guy said I would pretty much stay away from pioneer except for a few select models. Nice older Yamaha receivers can be purchased for cheap and they put out some excellent power. I got a RX-V1500 for $40 about a year ago off Craigslist. It was a $800 receiver in 2005 and it still works excellently. Another brand to look for is Denon. You might find a high end Onkyo, Sony, or Pioneer for a good deal but stay away from their lower end lines. Just be sure to research the exact model and you will be good.

You should be able to find a nice one around $50 and I wouldn't spend more than $100.

I use an AV receiver with bluetooth so just tell the echo "Alexa, connect to bluetooth" which turns on the AV receiver and connects to my good speakers all in one go.

Depending on the number of inputs on your stereo, you might want to look into something like https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501547808&sr=8-1

Alternatively if you're desperate to use a pi or similar you might have some luck with these tutorials:
https://www.raywenderlich.com/44918/raspberry-pi-airplay-tutorial
http://www.raspberry-pi-geek.com/Archive/2015/09/Using-the-Raspberry-Pi-as-an-AirPlay-server

Personally though, I'd ditch the apple tv and go bluetooth if you want to use amazon echo!

Here you go

I'm very pleased with it. It's nice when I want to stream Spotify or my iTunes library.

Do you have any existing non-bluetooth speakers that you like the sound of? A much cheaper option is to just buy a Bluetooth dongle, which will provide Bluetooth capabilities to any old set of speakers that you currently have.

[http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28]

Something like this might do the trick for you

Okay, last question lol. Becuase I'm tight on budget, the A2+ might be my best bet right now. If I go with that and buy a Bluetooth receiver, would any of the following suffice?

• Bose
  
• Inateck
  
• Logitech
  
  
• Esinkin
  
  Really appreciate your help with all of this!

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

This one might also work

Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_vJ8Awb9PVDEVC

Onkyo is okay, wouldn't say "high end", but should't be bad at all. I have been using an old Harmon/Kardon receiver amp in conjunction with one of these for bluetooth capability.

Be sure to check out that chromecast audio, like others have said.

From pictures of the receiver, it has an "INPUT" knob which is leftmost of the row of 4 knobs on the front panel. It also has a "DOCK IN" input on the back, which seems like it would be the least confusing place to plug it in. And yes, you would just plug it into the RCA connectors.

If the advertisement literally says Bluetooth, ~~ I would get a Bluetooth receiver in order to avoid complications. Although I have never used it personally, this Logitech Bluetooth receiver seems popular, and there are several similar ones.

I think he needs something like this added to his HiFi system.

So I found my temporary solution. It's by no means ideal, but it does what I want it to and cost me less than $50.

First, I got one of these things to put on my dash. It fits my nexus 7 pretty well, but it is a snug fit.

Since I wanted it to be a clean look, as clean as I could get at this point anyway, I decided to get a bluetooth receiver to plug into my aux input.

You can go cheaper on either, but that works well for me.

There's this for the system side, seems to have good reviews. Will look off transmitter side (or tv with Bluetooth, if that exists)

Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_f4GOub1KNBTM4

If you only need to stream audio from an iPad or other mobile device to the Behringer, I would suggest a Bluetooth stereo adapter. You're not going to notice the loss in fidelity over those JBL's.

Simply plug the receiver in to the mixer with stereo RCA, then pair any bluetooth device. You can them stream the audio from any app you wish.

Not sure of your budget but these links are a good place to start.

Stereo Receiver

Bluetooth adapter

Speakers

Turntable

Yes!
Logitech 980-000910 Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Bluetooth Streaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5CJAzb2NQ8NHS

I have had good luck with these cheap Logitech adapters for Bluetooth. I have them on several receivers where sound quality is not much of an issue. For my main stereo, I bought a Chromecast Audio, which was a HUGE improvement for only $15 more. If you have a wifi network, I highly recommend spending the extra for the latter.

My setup here was to take HTPC out of equation and add a Bluetooth Audio adapter to the speakers.
This way, I can listen to music on surround speakers using my phone and be able to change it whenever I want without turning on TV as its playing through phone.

No, I am wanting to connect this unit and a separate speaker unit to this subwoofer. maybe with something like this

mainly trying to avoid buying multiple subwoofers

Wired:

if you have a headphone jack -

• https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01D5H8M18/
  
  Wireless:
  
  Depending on type of phone - Use a Bluetooth receiver or Chromecast Audio
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/
  
  
• https://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-chromecast-audio-black/4532100.p?skuId=4532100
  
  (plus the 3.5mm to RCA cables)

It sounds like what you want is to play audio output from your other devices to speakers. You can probably configure a RPi to act as an audio bluetooth receiver, but you can buy inexpensive products that do this out of the box for less than a RPi 3.

This?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=NO5FEZNK4EJ3&coliid=IU4CUF79NNZVG&psc=1

Holy crap man, I definitely wasn't expecting this review. Thanks for the follow-up! It sounds like you and I are in the same boat as far as what we are looking for out of the dock. By the way, nice setup!

One thing that may help with your frustrations with the audio would be to pick up a little bluetooth audio adapter. I don't know if it'd do the full switchover like you were looking for, but at least you could switch audio devices within the OS instead of messing with cables.

Thanks again for the follow-up!

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And get this as your source http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28

Only reason I recommend that amp is because the dac is built in and your using bluetooth as the source. Otherwise I would get a smsl SA50, with a behringer dac, but you would have bluetooth with that

something to keep in mind - you could get any amp + passive speakers or powered speakers and add Bluetooth with an adapter, like this one from logitech http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28

maybe this?
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1416471413&sr=1-4&keywords=bluetooth+rca

Buy this and this. The first device will take HDMI in and let you output through HDMI back to the TV and RCA where you will hook up the second device to pair BT headphones to.

Here is a popular, cheap Bluetooth adapter than should meet your needs. If that doesn't look good, just try a search for "Bluetooth Home Audio Adapter" and take it from there.

The red and white inputs are RCA inputs. Any of these devices should be compatible with them, though you may need to purchase the correct cable.

So here is my set up:

A JBL DCR600II sound reciever with 2 ARC1000 towers and the rest of the 5.1 speakers hooked up normally. It's great and I love it but the problem is that the receiver has such a puny little amp, so my speakers barely get that loud. I also would like to add bluetooth capability to this system, but I primarily want to increase the overall volume of the system.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1473888530&sr=8-2&keywords=bluetooth+receiver
^ this bluetooth receiver I need to add bluetooth. My question is, can I add a tube amp (linked below) meant for headphones and plug the input to the bluetooth receiver and the output to my sound receiver.

I understand that the reprocessing of the signal inside the sound receiver defeats the purpose of the tubes in the amp, but would I still get a volume increase by doing this?
Basically, input device >> bluetooth receiver >> tube amp >> sound receiver, speakers.
I really want to make this work because I absolutely love that tube amp. its so pretty

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014FASL1A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ADPE7GPX91ORE

Use something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

Doesn't seem very complicated.

Ok I can see that. Best thing I can say is something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

If not over time your wife will have to get a dedicated MP3 player or get a superior nexus like you

This post seems to be pretty certain about what Youtube's used. "The audio you hear during a YouTube video will usually be 126 kbps AAC in an MP4 container or anywhere from 50-165 kbps Opus in a WebM container." This and other posts say Youtube previously used 128 to 192 kbps AAC in general.

Be forewarned, the first two comparison systems are both really old. Old system #1 "5.1 in a box" is a Phillips FW768P.
Specs? I generally use it in 2.0 or 2.1 mode because using the center and rear surrounds sounds worse to me.

Old system #2 that I didn't mention but that I also used for comparison is a trusty old set of 2.1 Yamaha YST-MS50 computer speakers. This one's sound was definitely "muddy" compared to the LSR305s.

A comparison #3, I guess, would also include a Soundbot SB520 bluetooth speaker

Most common DACs will be from Samsung Galaxy S6 and S7, although I might eventually consider mixing in a Bluetooth receiver for the wireless capability, but that introduces another variable for quality (especially since I'd most likely first try out a budget model like this $20 Logitech one ).

In terms of how far the speakers are laid out, the manual just has the standard equilateral triangle suggestion, and it seems like people often use them anywhere from 4 to 6 feet apart, which mine are around.

Would something like this work the same? https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-980-000910-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter/dp/B00IQBSW28/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=CjwKCAjw7anqBRALEiwAgvGgm-MxPuu_lDO8mZMCgmt0fIi-K6QysKLjiGpMjtc02kmlTMzMI7vkmBoCEKcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=229978694301&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000725&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7474070454713149187&hvtargid=kwd-297009476151&hydadcr=1503_10289858&keywords=chromecast+audio&qid=1565198491&s=gateway&sr=8-4

So the RG6 coax you have there is only a 2 conductor wire. Stereo audio is 4 wire, 2 for left channel and 2 for right channel. You could do a mono signal but you'll never get stereo.

If all you're trying to do is get stereo audio into your AV Receiver just get a third party BlueTooth adapter https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28 with that adapter you do RCA red/white from that box into your amp/receiver and then you connect your phone via BT to that receiver box and then you can send whatever audio you want from your phone into stereo system.

Thanks!
I will likely be going this route.
Hopefully you will not mind a follow-up question...
If I am looking to use Bluetooth to connect to the Amp (maybe with an adapter like this), can I still withhold a DAC?

Is 25 feet enough?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8M18/ref=twister_B01MDKJXCH


Bluetooth receiver

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28/

3.5 mm End is in your phone so it may be the 3.5 mm jack in the phone.? Or the 3.5 mm to rca cable.
Maybe try a Bluetooth adapter on the receiver

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Bluetooth-Audio-Adapter-Streaming/dp/B00IQBSW28

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming-Wireless-Speakers/dp/B016NUTG5K

JBL LSR305 would be a good bet, self powered so you don't need to buy an amp. For bluetooth, you can grab this. If you want to plug in both the bluetooth receiver and say, your computer, grab this as well. You can plug in the audio out from the bluetooth receiver and your computer, and the SYS allows you to switch between the two. Plus you get a physical volume knob.

We use this and it works well. Have to unplug it when done, else your phone will always connect to it and use battery.

Hi all,


Not sure if this sub would be the right place to ask my noob consumer grade question.

I have two sources of audio in my living room:

1. Samsung TV (that has an optical output). So I use this Optical DAC to convert to a headphone jack output.
   
   
2. Logitech bluetooth audio adapter
   
   And I have a 2.1 speaker setup which consists of two M-Audio monitors and a subwoofer.
   
   Currently the issue is that I have to manually switch the connections of my speakers to the logitech adapter's output and later back to the DAC's out.
   
   Is there a device that I could use to switch the connections automatically with a switch (a remote would be even better, but I can live without it too).
   In addition to the switching of audio streams, I would like to have a knob to amplify the sound as per my taste. The reason I need to a volume control is because the Optical DAC doesn't have any kind of volume adjustment.
   
   Being a noob in audio stuff, my guess is that I must look at audio mixers. But when I see "audio mixers" on amazon, I see all these professional products which look like something for a DJ at stage. My requirement is a nice looking living room product which can handle 2 to 4 audio streams as long as I can mute all but one because I would want to listen to only one stream at a time.
   
   I am looking for a high quality device with respected reviews. My budget is under $200.
   
   Thanks for any pointers.

I use a bluetooth receiver like this to stream my phone audio to a Play 5. if you can get the instrument to transmit bluetooth, you'll be set.

If you already have any speakers with an AUX or RCA input, something like this (~$30) Bluetooth adapter can be connected as an input.

Or buy a bluetooth audio adapter that costs less than an Airport Express.