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KillHour
Oct 28, 2007


KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:

You're looking at some pretty serious quality degradation with anything Bluetooth.

This isn't true, and hasn't been for years.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles#Advanced_Audio_Distribution_Profile_.28A2DP.29

You just have to make sure the Bluetooth devices you use support the codec you want to use.

Here's how to check what your laptop supports:



If it says A2DP, you're good. Here's a cheap bluetooth receiver that supports A2DP, but doesn't list any codecs:
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10827&cs_id=1082704&p_id=7364&seq=1&format=2#specifications

Here's one that specifically says it supports APT-X (one of the highest quality codecs bluetooth can support):
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YBA-11...+audio+receiver

Edit: The Yamaha requires a coax audio input on your receiver. You probably have this, but you should check (It's probably orange and near the TOSLINK inputs, if any).



Also, you need a way to power a USB port. Your receiver or TV probably has this. If not, you can use a USB A wall plug adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/Powergen-2-4-...SB+wall+adapter

Double Edit:

If you go with the Yamaha, make sure your laptop's bluetooth supports APT-X. If it doesn't, get this, too:
http://www.amazon.com/Azio-Micro-Bluetooth-Adapter-BTD-V401/dp/B00JAZGSXY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414374089&sr=8-1&keywords=BTD-V401

KillHour fucked around with this message at 02:43 on Oct 27, 2014

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KillHour
Oct 28, 2007


A2DP supports the most common audio codecs (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AAC), which is more than likely what your music is stored as in the first place (Unless you're one of those FLAC/ALAC wierdos. Don't be a FLAC/ALAC wierdo). If you need higher quality than that, I specifically posted devices that support aptX. Stop spreading misinformation based on what Bluetooth used to be like 5 years ago.

KillHour fucked around with this message at 18:57 on Oct 27, 2014

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