James35
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Ever since I saw the Z Review of the newest Bluetooth receivers, I've been using them and I'm also impressed as he is. So I converted 2 of my Sennheisers to use them. In case anyone was interested, I thought I'd share how I added it to my HD 6XX.
I tried 2 different Mpow receivers, but actually preferred the TaoTronics aptX-LL primarily for the aptX low latency and the volume buttons work more intuitively. On the Mpow, you have to hold the volume button to change volume. A quick single click will unintentionally skip to next track. It's opposite on the TaoTronics (quick click for volume change, hold for track change).
Many bluetooth devices have the ability to work with TaoTronics receiver, but there is a lag unless you have Bluetooth with aptX-LL. For my PC's, I tried 4 different bluetooth transmitters I prefered the Avantree Leaf.
The Avantree Leaf Bluetooth transmitter is designed to show up as a sound card. It only transmits sound (you can't use it for mice, keyboards, etc.).
To tell my computer to switch it's primary sound device quickly, I use a free small tool called Audio Switcher
So I can use a keystroke like Ctrl-Alt-1 for my primary sound card, and Ctrl-Alt-2 for the Avantree Leaf. I can also use voice recognition (I love VoiceAttack for that) to make the switch as well.
I soldered up my own shorter 20 GA silicone cable with Sennheiser connectors with the 90 degree stereo connector. Total cost was less than $65 for all of it (transmitter, receiver, cable parts, etc.)
Conclusion:
I love it. For sound quality, we have reached the laws of diminishing returns already with Bluetooth. I think they'll improve latency and range even further in the future, but wow! I'm having a really hard time telling the difference between my Bluetooth connection and a wired connection to my DAC! The range is great, I can walk throughout 3/4's of the house without degradation. It powers my Sennheisers for nearly 15 hours on a charge.
I tried 2 different Mpow receivers, but actually preferred the TaoTronics aptX-LL primarily for the aptX low latency and the volume buttons work more intuitively. On the Mpow, you have to hold the volume button to change volume. A quick single click will unintentionally skip to next track. It's opposite on the TaoTronics (quick click for volume change, hold for track change).
Many bluetooth devices have the ability to work with TaoTronics receiver, but there is a lag unless you have Bluetooth with aptX-LL. For my PC's, I tried 4 different bluetooth transmitters I prefered the Avantree Leaf.
The Avantree Leaf Bluetooth transmitter is designed to show up as a sound card. It only transmits sound (you can't use it for mice, keyboards, etc.).
To tell my computer to switch it's primary sound device quickly, I use a free small tool called Audio Switcher
So I can use a keystroke like Ctrl-Alt-1 for my primary sound card, and Ctrl-Alt-2 for the Avantree Leaf. I can also use voice recognition (I love VoiceAttack for that) to make the switch as well.
I soldered up my own shorter 20 GA silicone cable with Sennheiser connectors with the 90 degree stereo connector. Total cost was less than $65 for all of it (transmitter, receiver, cable parts, etc.)
Conclusion:
I love it. For sound quality, we have reached the laws of diminishing returns already with Bluetooth. I think they'll improve latency and range even further in the future, but wow! I'm having a really hard time telling the difference between my Bluetooth connection and a wired connection to my DAC! The range is great, I can walk throughout 3/4's of the house without degradation. It powers my Sennheisers for nearly 15 hours on a charge.
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