Blueetooth receivers with 3.5 mm output?

[pete6032]

I have a cheap soundbar that I want to connect to via bluetooth. I have a blackberry stereo gateway, which was manufactured in 2008, that I connected to the speaker and it works. My question is, would the audio sound better using a receiver with updated bluetooth standards? My Nexus 5x has the latest bluetooth, and I'd imagine the blackberry stereo gateway is on some arcane version of bluetooth. Would something like this improve audio quality?

http://www.amazon.com/Britelink-Bluetooth-Audio-Receiver-Portable/dp/B0059M4G9K

 

[JeffMD]

Yes, you want a receiver that supports AptX, like http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Receiver-Danibos-NFC-enabled-Technology/dp/B00IZC34H6

That said, the nexus 5x does not support AptX from the looks of it.

 

[poofyhairguy]

I would consider a Chromecast Audio instead. Once you get used to wifi streaming the distance requirements of bluetooth are a pain. It is nice to just keep your phone in your pocket.

 

[JeffMD]

chromecast audio has its own issues, namely requiring a private network.

 

[poofyhairguy]

chromecast audio has its own issues, namely requiring a private network.

And compatible apps. It isn't a homerun for everyone, but if you have a local network (most people do in their homes) and you have compatible apps (many are) then it gives you a rock solid connection and sound quality. Worth considering maybe.

 

[Mike64]

Yes, you want a receiver that supports AptX, like http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Receiver-Danibos-NFC-enabled-Technology/dp/B00IZC34H6

That said, the nexus 5x does not support AptX from the looks of it.

In addition to/aside from aptX, are there any practical differences between earlier versions and BT 4.0/4.x as far as stereo audio transmission is concerned?

 

[JeffMD]

nope. The only updates after 2.0 brought the ability to pass controls, and information like remaining battery life, all of that was in 3.x.

 

[Mike64]

nope. The only updates after 2.0 brought the ability to pass controls, and information like remaining battery life, all of that was in 3.x.

Thanks!

 

[pete6032]

How would these two products compare? One is a cheap soundbar, the other is mid-range compact PC speakers. I'd like to get a full sound since the kitchen is big. I'm assuming that the PC speakers would provide better quality sound, but the soundbar would do better providing fuller sound?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...4d36f8d9ef0INT&productCategoryId=abcat0205007

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...1650AA002_Inspire_T12_Bluetooth_Wireless.html