The sound quality is supposed to be very good now, it wasn't all that long ago that I would have had no hesitation in steering clear of bluetooth for listening to stereo music. Again, something I'm not all that familiar with right now but I soon will be!
On 20/01/2010, at 2:25 AM, DJ DOCTOR P wrote: > High Dain, > I don't know how true this is, but I am told that with a Verizon Wireless > cell phone, you have to go in to the blue tooth menu. > Then, you'd have to key in a password for the blue tooth device that you wish > to use with that cell phone. > After that, it's all systems go. > That's ok for a hands free device, but what about listening to music using > such devices? > What I mean is, how good is the sound quality? > John. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:54 AM > Subject: Re: Audio bluetooth > > >> I'm not an expert on this but I believe their to be devices around which >> take a signal from a bluetooth device such as an Iphone and will plug into >> the line in of an audio system, speakers and so on, I've seen reviews of >> them. >> >> as for myself? Well I'm going to get a pair of dedicated bluetooth speakers, >> not saying that one approach is better than the other but that's what I'm >> doing. >> >> As for needing sighted assistance to set up bluetooth devices? Well that's a >> bit of a funny area really, I all the bluetooth devices I've ever set up >> with my Iphone have been clearly identified by the phone so I've just had to >> confirm them and - in some cases - type in a pairing code on the Iphone >> which I've known in advance. >> >> >> On 20/01/2010, at 1:49 AM, DJ DOCTOR P wrote: >> >>> High Dain., >>> Ok, so you can't pick it up with an fm receiver. >>> But how does one get a blue tooth audio signal on his or her stereo system? >>> John. >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" >>> <grtd...@internode.on.net> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:40 AM >>> Subject: Re: Audio bluetooth >>> >>> >>>> you're not missing anything and you're quite right as you can't, we >>>> started talking about bluetooth audio - which has nothing to do with FM >>>> transmitters - so that's why I canged the subject line, after all who >>>> wants to see a subject line talking about FM transmitters when someone's >>>> talking about Bluetooth? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> DJ DOCTOR P wrote: >>>>> Hello all list members, >>>>> I think I'm missing something here. >>>>> But, how do you pick up a blue tooth transmition with an fm receiver? >>>>> I'm just wondering where the missing links to the audio chain are here. >>>>> John. >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Olesen" <br...@blindkom.dk> >>>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:31 AM >>>>> Subject: RE: Audio bluetooth >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, >>>>>> Ah cool. >>>>>> Apple normally does a great job making a good out of the box experience >>>>>> for >>>>>> the user. >>>>>> >>>>>> Brian >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >>>>>> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >>>>>> On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan >>>>>> Sent: 19. januar 2010 12:03 >>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>> Subject: Re: Audio bluetooth >>>>>> >>>>>> Yes! I think the Iphone uses the stereo transmission bluetooth profile by >>>>>> default. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 19/01/2010, at 9:39 PM, Brian Olesen wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>> The big problem here is that headsets and so on using Bluetooth uses >>>>>>> the audio profile for mobile headsets and you're right it simply >>>>>>> sounds really bad. >>>>>>> There are, however, under the Bluetooth 2.1 standard a very nice >>>>>>> profile for stereo transmition that most users will find sutable for >>>>>> ordinary audio. >>>>>>> At least you don't get this annoying hissing sound you always get with >>>>>>> an fm transmitter. But if you're a real hifi freak you'd never want >>>>>>> anything but good cables. :-) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Brian >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >>>>>>> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >>>>>>> On Behalf Of Christopher Chaltain >>>>>>> Sent: 19. januar 2010 09:42 >>>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>>> Subject: Re: Audio bluetooth >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My experience in the past has been that audio quality through >>>>>>> bluetooth wasn't all that good, but I suspect that was my particular >>>>>>> rig, since I see a lot of people listening to music via bluetooth. I >>>>>>> found it was hard to use with JAWS too since the power saving features >>>>>>> frequently had words being chopped off. I tended to use it for sports >>>>>>> more >>>>>> than anything. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> BTW, I recently got a new pair of stereo bluetooth headphones that I >>>>>>> use with my cell phone, and although I haven't used it a lot to listen >>>>>>> to music yet, the experience does seem to be better than my previous >>>>>> experience. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Christopher >>>>>>> chalt...@gmail.com <mailto:chalt...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 1/19/2010 2:27 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: >>>>>>>> That's true. Now i don't know much about bluetooth though I'm >>>>>>>> thinking of >>>>>>> using it with my Iphone in the future with some speakers, a hands free >>>>>>> kit and bluetooth headphones. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I was under the impression that sound quality wasn't all that good >>>>>>>> but I >>>>>>> believe I can be proved wrong on that score now as its gone ahead in >>>>>>> leaps and bounds! will see when the bluetooth speakers arrive! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 19/01/2010, at 11:01 AM, Brian Olesen wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>>> Not correct. >>>>>>>>> Hifi vendors produce class 2 BT units that can transfer pure sound >>>>>>>>> over a distance of 100 ft or more. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Brian >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>>> From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org >>>>>>>>> [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] >>>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Tim Grady >>>>>>>>> Sent: 18. januar 2010 15:03 >>>>>>>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: best fm transmitter >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> You can't do that as bluetooth has very limited range and is really >>>>>>>>> meant for cell phone headsets, close range computer keyboards and >>>>>>>>> things like that. >>>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2010, at 8:33 PM, Sunshine wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> ok, what kind of blue tooth device can i use then to stream to >>>>>>>>>> all my stereo units in my home? then? >>>>>>>>>> btw does anyone have a number for mobile black box? >>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>>> From: "Brian Olesen"<br...@blindkom.dk> >>>>>>>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List"<pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:08 PM >>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: best fm transmitter >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> hi, >>>>>>>>>> well go bluetooth instead of fm. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Brian >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>>> From: "David McLean"<david.mcl...@cox.net> >>>>>>>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List"<pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:31 AM >>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: best fm transmitter >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I assume you have one of these units? >>>>>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2010, at 6:58 PM, Robert Nelson wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> The current version of this transmitter comes with a remote >>>>>>>>>>>> control that allows the frequency to be adjusted by pushing up >>>>>>>>>>>> and down buttons. The gain control is on the front rather than >>>>>>>>>>>> on the >>>>>>> back. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> It is a good unit which you can leave on for days and weeks and >>>>>>>>>>>> the frequency will remain stable. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> If you buy the high gain antenna and set it up properly, it will >>>>>>>>>>>> transmit up to 300 yards without significant degradation of signal. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Bob Nelson >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>>>>> From: "Bob Seed"<bobs...@tbaytel.net> >>>>>>>>>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List"<pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 4:00 AM >>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: best fm transmitter >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> HI PERFORMANCE FM-100MWS-LCD-E >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Digital PLL FM stereo transmitter >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> ONLY $345 USD >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 12 Volt Power Supply >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Our New FM-100mW-LCD unit is ready to go and comes complete >>>>>>>>>>>> with a compact rubber duckie antenna and well regulated 12 volt >>>>>>>>>>>> power supply that works with 120 or 240 VAC sources. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> All you need to do is hook up your audio source to the RCA >>>>>>>>>>>> inputs on the back of the unit, and you are on the air! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> This NEW 100 milliwatt FM stereo transmitter will well out >>>>>>>>>>>> perform most of the low cost units on the market since it was >>>>>>>>>>>> carefully designed to pass even the very lowest audio frequencies >>>>>>>>>>>> down to 20 Hz and up to 15 KHz for the high frequencies. Believe >>>>>>>>>>>> me, this unit sounds just like the big stations! Excellent base >>>>>>>>>>>> and highs!!! >>>>>>>>>>>> Its highly accurate crystal reference and PLL circuitry ensure you >>>>>>>>>>>> will have a very stable signal at all times. The frequencies can >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> easily >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>>>>> selected by pushing the recessed buttons using a paper clip wire. >>>>>>>>>>>> The frequency range is 88 to 108 MHz and the channel resolution >>>>>>>>>>>> is 100KHz. I should also mention that the stereo separation is >>>>>>>>>>>> excellent! We tested this unit against 4 other stereo unit that >>>>>>>>>>>> did not even come close. >>>>>>>>>>>> The unit is housed in a very nice extruded aluminum enclosure >>>>>>>>>>>> that shields the unit. No cheap plastic box used here! For more >>>>>>>>>>>> range a high gain antenna could be used and connected to the >>>>>>>>>>>> standard BNC connector on the back of the unit. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> If you are seriously looking for a high performance Stereo >>>>>>>>>>>> transmitter, this is definitely the one! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>>>>>> From: "Sunshine"<sunsh...@abe.midco.net> >>>>>>>>>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List"<pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 11:26 AM >>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: best fm transmitter >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I am looking for an fm transmitter to use with the computer. >>>>>>>>>>>>> what are the best ones to consider,a nd what are the prices, >>>>>>>>>>>>> and where can i buy them? >>>>>>>>>>>>> please let me know. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Also what are your experiences with the units you have? >>>>>>>>>>>>> thanks >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from 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