Bluetooth Audio Reciever for HIFI

dave25285 · 22-09-2007, 11:03

Hi, Could anyone tell me whether or not there is a product which will receive the Bluetooth signal from my laptop (Dell Inspiron 8600 with Bluetooth built in) when it is playing sound files and output that sound in a way which will allow me to connect it to my hifi to listen through there using the red and white "AUX IN" connections.

Essentially, at the moment, I have a cable running from the headphone socket on my laptop to the input on my hifi, but this is rather restrictive. I was hoping to replace this cable with some sort of device which receives the Bluetooth signal from the hifi, and so eliminates the need for the wired connection.

I have tried Googling but I have no idea what such a product would be called or whether any would be suitable.

Any help with recommendations etc would be much appreciated.

xdaorbit · 22-09-2007, 16:22

you could get an fm transmitter which you plug in to the headphone socket of your laptop then all you do is put the radio on on your hifi tune both the fm transmitter and hifi raido to the same frequency and you will be able to hear what your listening to on your laptop i have one you can get them from maplin, comet, currys argos etc they arnt expensive £10-£20 theres no wires you can plug them into anything that has a headphone socket

Mr_Tart · 22-09-2007, 16:52

I feel your pain dave. I'm not sure why but the only decent bluetooth audio devices are cruddy little pc speakers.
I'd love to have wireless speakers in every room of the house lol

23-09-2007, 11:47

Bluetooth really lacks sufficient bandwidth to do hifi justice -- that is to say, the bandwidth is there, but the typical interference is such that you never achieve enough to get even a 128K MP3 running well enough.

WiFi on the other hand -- loads of options. Something like the Netgear MP101 would be right up your street I would have thought -- ebay at £30. First rate sound, decent interface, neat-looking addon to a stereo.

TheCmeister · 23-09-2007, 14:32

have a look at BARD AUDIO, fantastic little piece of kit, full bandwidth...

soulboy77 · 23-09-2007, 21:12

The spec of the Dell Inspiron 8600 indicates that it should have built in Wi-fi (802.11b) already.

JohnD2000 · 28-09-2007, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCmeister

have a look at BARD AUDIO, fantastic little piece of kit, full bandwidth...

Or there's always an Airport Express. Much cheaper than the Bard, at around £70 if memory serves. I've got a couple and they work brilliantly.

22-09-2007, 11:03	#1
dave25285 Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 671	Bluetooth Audio Reciever for HIFI Hi, Could anyone tell me whether or not there is a product which will receive the Bluetooth signal from my laptop (Dell Inspiron 8600 with Bluetooth built in) when it is playing sound files and output that sound in a way which will allow me to connect it to my hifi to listen through there using the red and white "AUX IN" connections. Essentially, at the moment, I have a cable running from the headphone socket on my laptop to the input on my hifi, but this is rather restrictive. I was hoping to replace this cable with some sort of device which receives the Bluetooth signal from the hifi, and so eliminates the need for the wired connection. I have tried Googling but I have no idea what such a product would be called or whether any would be suitable. Any help with recommendations etc would be much appreciated.

22-09-2007, 16:22	#2
xdaorbit Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 326	you could get an fm transmitter which you plug in to the headphone socket of your laptop then all you do is put the radio on on your hifi tune both the fm transmitter and hifi raido to the same frequency and you will be able to hear what your listening to on your laptop i have one you can get them from maplin, comet, currys argos etc they arnt expensive £10-£20 theres no wires you can plug them into anything that has a headphone socket

22-09-2007, 16:52	#3
Mr_Tart Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cardiff, wales Posts: 628	I feel your pain dave. I'm not sure why but the only decent bluetooth audio devices are cruddy little pc speakers. I'd love to have wireless speakers in every room of the house lol

23-09-2007, 11:47	#4
jase1 Posts: n/a	Bluetooth really lacks sufficient bandwidth to do hifi justice -- that is to say, the bandwidth is there, but the typical interference is such that you never achieve enough to get even a 128K MP3 running well enough. WiFi on the other hand -- loads of options. Something like the Netgear MP101 would be right up your street I would have thought -- ebay at £30. First rate sound, decent interface, neat-looking addon to a stereo.

23-09-2007, 14:32	#5
TheCmeister Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 209	have a look at BARD AUDIO, fantastic little piece of kit, full bandwidth...

23-09-2007, 21:12	#6
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	The spec of the Dell Inspiron 8600 indicates that it should have built in Wi-fi (802.11b) already.

28-09-2007, 22:19	#7
JohnD2000 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,292	Quote: Originally Posted by TheCmeister have a look at BARD AUDIO, fantastic little piece of kit, full bandwidth... Or there's always an Airport Express. Much cheaper than the Bard, at around £70 if memory serves. I've got a couple and they work brilliantly.

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