Bluetooth audio quality?
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Sound quality on Bluetooth devices is a confusing issue. So I'll try to clarify. There are two defining factors : 1. "Audio Source Quality" and 2. "Bluetooth transmission CODEC". 1. is simple enough, but 2. isn't. A BT device has several "Codecs", that it works with. For audio stream, major ones are "aptX" "AAC" and "SBC". And "SBC" is the root cause of "inferior audio quality on Bluetooth". "Sub-band codec" is the full name, and it's a codec designed for devices with low processing power. To put simply, it sounds absolutely aweful! If your smartphone supports "aptX" and or "AAC", the sound quality will be good, good enough that average person will not notice degration. With "SBC", most music fans will notice the difference. Then it will get really confusing, if a device only supports "aptX / SBC" and not "AAC". Most Androids support "aptX / SBC", in this case, "aptX" will be used and sounds fine. iPhones on the other hand, only supports "AAC/SBC" and not "aptX". In this case, iPhone falls back to using "SBC", and works with bad quality audio. And Mediabridge seems to be this device, that "Works well with Androids" and "Kinda works with iPhones, albeit with bad quality audio". If you ask anyone about the "Sound quality on BT device", it is vitally important to know "What was used with", as you may be comparing oranges to apples, two completely different codecs housed in the same box. For marketing reasons, as long as a device works even with SBC, it is labled as "Wokrs with iPhone". You should be very careful choosing a BT device for audio, to use with iPhone. #If you weren't satisftied with the earbuds that came with an early Apple iPhones, you will definitely notice the high-pitched harmonic distortion of SBC.
1628174
Unfortunately, I can't answer that. I have an old iPod that I use with it. So I haven't bothered with Bluetooth. Sorry
1628175
The Bluetooth audio quality is excellent with this device. I installed the MediaBridge in my glovebox (ran the connecting cable to the existing 6 disc CD trunk connector in my 1996 BMW 328is). Note that it is installed "IN" the glovebox rather than behind the glovebox. This is to be able to easily access and update the unit for future firmware upgrades. BTW, the quality of music playback is only as good as the source, so the fidelity is much better with a high kbps bit rate rather than a lower rate. One "can" tell the difference between a 128 kbps audio track vs a 256 kbps audio track. The Bluetooth audio quality is excellent with this device. I installed the MediaBridge in my glovebox (ran the connecting cable to the existing 6 disc CD trunk connector in my 1996 BMW 328is). Note that it is installed "IN" the glovebox rather than behind the glovebox. This is to be able to easily access and update the unit for future firmware upgrades. BTW, the quality of music playback is only as good as the source, so the fidelity is much better with a high kbps bit rate rather than a lower rate. One "can" tell the difference between a 128 kbps audio track vs a 256... » Read More The Bluetooth audio quality is excellent with this device. I installed the MediaBridge in my glovebox (ran the connecting cable to the existing 6 disc CD trunk connector in my 1996 BMW 328is). Note that it is installed "IN" the glovebox rather than behind the glovebox. This is to be able to easily access and update the unit for future firmware upgrades. BTW, the quality of music playback is only as good as the source, so the fidelity is much better with a high kbps bit rate rather than a lower rate. One "can" tell the difference between a 128 kbps audio track vs a 256 kbps audio track. « Show Less
1628176
Audio quality is great coming for the Boston Acoustics system. This device tends to be a little confusing when trying to find all the features.
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Audio Quality is the best that I have heard so far over Bluetooth. The Blue tooth range is a little on the short side being in a metal car. In my 525 the connection is in the trunk so that is were I have the Media Bridge located and it will some times cut with my phone located in the drivers seat.It comes with a long harness and if you locate the Bride in the cab of the car you will have no problems.
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Standard transmission rate for a Bluetooth 2.1 compatible device. See this article... http://soundexpert.org/news/-/blogs/bluetooth-audio-quality-a2dp. The audio quality has more to do with source than this device.It is good enough for my liking. The most annoying part is a constant clicking I hear, but I believe that is noise interference issue that may or may not be due to the Mediabridge itself.
1373186
Just went through the table of contents and found no mention of Bluetooth for anything. Only connection for audio devices were using wire. Hope this helps.
2010607
Hi VLR, Please be noted that Bluetooth is not an instant transmission protocol and there is some lag due to the time it takes for the signals to be transmitted. Typically if you're listening to music or audio only, you won't ever notice this lag. However, pair audio with video or use Bluetooth devices with musical instruments where the user expects instant feedback, and it is noticeable. But the experience is very personal, some customers think they are okay with the lag while some doesn't.
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The USB port on my stereo hasn't worked properly from the beginning. With the Bluetooth I can answer yes! Also with the aux port it will too.
1700646
Yes! I really enjoy the Bluetooth streaming feature. It is just as clear as if you were playing a cd, no difference!
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The sound quality is good depending on your blue tooth connectivity mine is on a Samsung galaxy 3 phone and it is good. What isn't great is sound volume. I consider the sound volume somewhat weak. Overall they are good. .. not great.
523394
I found the bluetooth feature adequate....I actually have it programed to my work phone because I travel a bit. Hope this helps!
2009736
Yes. When using bluetooth linked to iPhone or iMac, volume, pause/play are functional. As you might guess, when hard-wired, those functions don't work.
2220274
Actual I bought this for my uncle and he uses the given cables...so to be honest I haven't seen anything about bluetooth or maybe looked over it..
1057344
Probably either the technology to lock on the Bluetooth stream so its in a better sync. If your Bluetooth signal fades, which it does or can, then the clarity and punch becomes distorted . or possibly with the components for the speaker.
509759
I own it, have yet to use it in the car but as for the sound quality? Bluetooth can't even come close, quality of sound is wonderful, definitely a 10.
2053234
The sound output is good. You will be able to hear from it even with some amount of surrounding noise, especially if the bluetooth fits well in your ear.
998213
None there is no bluetooth on this unit. I use the headphone out on my to the aux in all the time. That works great
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Bluetooth transmits a digital stream. If your car is equipped with a BT receiver, there is a slight chance that the quality of sound will be better, but even in this case it will be a slight difference. In all other cases, such as FM, or first transmitting BT and then still using a cable, there will be a loss of quality - although in the latter case, it is probably miniscule. FM is the weak link.
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I do not use Bluetooth anymore. The reliability of the connection is so bad, it renders this feature useless. It was the whole reason I got the phone system to begin with. When I did connect the sound quality was fine.
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Not an expert but optical is definitely a much better connection than Bluetooth. I do not know how much better optical is that AUX. I have a Mac mini AUXd into my audysey bluetooths , I use the the BT connection for my iPhone when I'm in the room
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Audio good, I have mine setup with BlackBerry playbook with my home network and works great. Don't have iPhone so not sure.