Sony SRS-BTM30 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these speakers after much reading on Amazon and other places. The average rating here on Amazon for these was among the highest.
I received them and was very excited to start listening to "better sounding" music than what I was getting out of my 5-year old, $25 "no name" (non Bluetooth) speakers.
I can live with the size, though they are bulkier than I would prefer. First time pairing my Blackberry Tour worked as described in the manual.
Unfortunately subsequent pairing is a manual process. Every other Bluetooth device I have is immediately detected by my Blackberry for pairing when I turn the Bluetooth device on. Not so with the Sony speakers. I have to turn the speakers on, then manually go into my Bluetooth settings on the Blackberry and select the Sony speakers to manually connect. Since a large part of why I bought these speakers was convenience, this is definitely an issue for me. I was anticipating turning the Sony speakers on and having automatic pairing with my Blackberry.
And then the music started playing. The proprietary Bass Boost these speakers have is horrible. It's way too much and what's worse is there is no way to turn it off on the speakers. The suggestion for compensating for the lousy Bass Boost in the manual is to alter the settings of your player on your MP3 device. I don't think this is an acceptable "fix". On my Blackberry, in order to get anything remotely pleasing to the ear, I have to choose a setting of "reduced bass". But when I pair my Blackberry with any other music streaming device the sound quality is lousy because of the setting and I have to go in and change it. Additionally, for programs like Slacker Radio, there isn't even an option for changing the settings on the Blackberry so I'm stuck with full-throttle, lousy, proprietary Bass Boost.
If there had been an option built into the speakers to turn this off I would be giving this product 4 stars. And if the speakers automatically paired when in proximity and turned on, I would have given them 5 stars.
The volume isn't anything to write home about but then again I wasn't expecting that from speakers this size. They are adequate for in house use (my kitchen) or sitting on the back deck. I don't know that they would fit the bill for a decent sized cookout but haven't tried so don't know for sure.
If I didn't already have another set of portable speakers to compare with, I probably would have been pleased with these. But my no-name, $25 speakers actually sound better, are more portable and have a "3D" sound effect that can be turned on and off on the speakers themselves, and the "3D" sound effect actually greatly improves the quality of the music without me having to change settings on my Blackberry.
I'll be returning these and trying another product...most likely the Altec Lansing. They were the first speakers that caught my eye so hopefully they'll be more in line with my expectations.
As one last note, I am not an audiophile by any stretch...I don't consider myself to be overly picky with the quality of my music. I do think I have a "sensitive" ear when it comes to bass, however. I don't mind "natural" bass in my music, but enhanced bass is not for me.

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COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT BLUETOOTH SPEAKER WORKS WITH MOST BLUETOOTH -ENABLED MP3 PLAYERS 48MM NEODYMIUM MAGNET UNIT BLUETOOTH VERSION 2.0 MEGA BASS SOUND POWER OUTPUT: 6W INCLUDES REMOTE CONTROL POWERED BY INCLUDED AC ADAPTER OR 3 AA BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED)

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Bluetooth Stereo Gateway DC800 Bluetooth Adapter for Home Stereo Review

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(More customer reviews)I use this most of the time to connect the Bluetooth audio output from my iMac to the stereo, so that I can listen to internet radio using real speakers. The computer and the stereo are in different rooms, not even adjacent rooms, and the DC800 has no difficulty connecting to the Mac. Sound quality is very good; I have not had the problems that some other reviewers mentioned about sound quality.
The DC800 will do more, though. I can listen to whatever the stereo is playing, such as broadcast TV or a DVD, via Bluetooth headphones (I use Motorola BT820s). I can listen to my iPod through the stereo using a tiny Bluetooth iPod adapter (from Sony) that attaches via the iPod's docking connector. Now, it's easy to connect an iPod to a stereo by just plugging a stereo cable into the iPod's earphone jack, but then you have to leave the iPod near the stereo or use a long cable. With a Bluetooth connection, you can sit across the room, holding the iPod, and use the iPod's controls to select music. You'll also need some sort of remote for the stereo's volume control, because the volume setting on the iPod has no effect on the volume of the Bluetooth connection, at least using the Sony adapter.
The DC800 was easy to set up and easy to pair with the Bluetooth devices I have. It has no controls other than a power switch (I leave it on all the time) and a button to press for pairing. It just works.
One thing it WON'T do is two Bluetooth sessions at once. I can't play the computer's sound through the stereo via Bluetooth and at the same time listen to the stereo's output via Bluetooth headphones. There's no real need to do this (just pair the headphones directly with the computer), but I tried it to see if it works -- it doesn't.
I definitely recommend this product.

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MODEL- DC800 VENDOR- MOTOROLA/GI FEATURES- Motorola Bluetooth Home Stereo Transceiver By streaming music to your the Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, the Bluetooth Home Stereo Adapter turns audio devices such as home stereos and MP3 players into wireless music systems. Just plug the DC800 into your home stereo or MP3 player with an included RCA cable or 3.5mm cable and you are ready to go. You can even hook up to your RCA capable TV!

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3.5mm Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Audio Dongle Adapter for CD/DVD Players MP3 MP4 PC PDAs iPod PSP any 3.5mm Jack Device Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought two of these adapters. I recived them within a week and one worked as it should and the other did not. The return process is a bit of a hassle and I haven't yet recieved the replacement (however, it's only been a few days). The one that works operates well and has good range in open space. A major problem for me is that the battery seems to only last about 1.5 hours before the sound begins to drop out occaisionally. Overall the quality is mediocre and performance is reasonable for the price. I would probably advise a friend to spend a little more and try a different adapter.
Update the one that I could get to work has quit after 2 weeks. The one that did not work originally was sent back 2 weeks ago with no response from the manufacturer. Junk and Junk. Don't buy this get something else.

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Brand New black Bluetooth 3.5mm BT A2DP Stereo Audio Dongle Adapter. It Suitable for Hi-Fi, PC, PSP, CD, iPod, MP3/MP4, PDAs and PMP player's 3.5mm the audio socket, enabling all the device to become Bluetooth and you can experience with the freedom of wireless with your Bluetooth stereo headsets. Features: 1) Supports BT A2DP profile. 2) Audio and video remote control. 3) lay/pause forwards/backwards. 4) Support Handsfree & Headset Profile. 5)Take the output of your CD/DVD players, MP3/MP4 players, PDAs, or iPod and convert it to streaming stereo audio via BT transmission - all in one compact unit. 6) 100% Brand New and High Quality. Specifications: 1) BT compliance: CSR v1.2 compliant class 2 2) Working range: 10M (33ft.) 3) Frequency range: 2.4 - 2.48 GHz 4) Weight: 25g 5). Dimensions(LxWxH): 60 x 24 x 9mm 6) Rechargeable li-ion 140mAh battery 7) 3.5mm jack 8) Charging via USB port 9) Indicator: LED (Blue & Red) 10) Color: Black Accessories: 1) 1 x Bluetooth Audio Dongle Adapter. 2) 1 x USB Power Cable 3) 1 x User Guide.

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Motorola 89015J Dc800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently upgraded my hearing aids to a pair of Phonak aids and I purchased the phonak iCom. I did this so I could make a blue tooth pairing with my cell phone. With the Motorola Dc800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway I am also able to hear my stereo, my TV, etc. in stereo through my hearing aids. I do not have to turn the volume up a drive the rest the family out of the room. Late at night if I want I can watch listen to music without anyone else hearing it. And I have stereo pumped through my hearing aids as I walk around the house. This is freedom for hearing aid patients like me.

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MOTOROLA 89015J DC800 BLUETOOTH STEREO GATEWAYBLUETOOTH HOME STEREO ADAPTER;TURNS AUDIO DEVICES SUCH AS HOME STEREOS & MP3 PLAYERS INTO WIRELESS MUSIC SYSTEMS;PLUGS INTO HOME STEREO OR MP3 PLAYER; COMPATIBLE WITH RCA-CAPABLE TV;INCLUDES RCA CABLE & 3.5MM CABLE

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GE 99004 Bluetooth Home Stereo Transmitter and Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)What a wonderful toy! Any audio you can listen to on your A2DP bluetooth-enabled computer can be easily streamed to your home stereo system.
I bought this particular Bluetooth module because:
a. it can act as either a transmitter or a receiver by flipping a switch and
b. it has both front panel buttons and and IR remote, allowing the box to send AVRCP commands (pause/fwd/back/vol) back to the bluetooth transmitter.
I programmed my universal remote (Harmony) to replace the GE mini-remote.
Pros:
I use the box mainly to stream music from a Dell e1505 laptop to my home stereo and the sound quality is absolutely fantastic. I've run it for several hours straight with no disconnect problems.
Cons:
This could be an issue with my laptop, but sometimes the GE Bluetooth box stays in "connected" mode even after the laptop is put in standby. The result is that I can't reconnect the laptop until I power-cycle the Bluetooth box (unplug/plug-in). I probably need to do a bluetooth disconnect before going into standby mode...
Also, the aforementioned AVRCP commands don't seem to work with iTunes, but they do work with Windows Media Player.


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Bluetooth Home Stereo Transmitter and Receiver allows any home stereo system to transmit or receive music.

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Sony Two-Way Bluetooth Adapter for iPod and MP3 Players Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very cool gadget, that adds a Bluetooth interface to anything with either audio-in or audio-out jacks.
For example, receiver side of this device will connect your home/car/boat stereo to your Bluetooth-enabled MP3 player (like the one built into the RAZR V3xx and V3i mobile phones) allowing you to play your MP3s through the stereo's amp and speakers.
The transmitter side makes it possible to listen to the TV over Bluetooth headphones, just plug this thing in to the audio output jacks (found on most cable converters, DVD players, etc.)
In short, it makes your older audio devices available via Bluetooth, in just about every way you can imagine.
A couple of quick usage notes:
1.) To put it into pairing mode you must hold it's ID button for 7 seconds while it is powered *off*. You can hold it all day long after it's powered on, without changing a thing.
2.) The female audio jacks built into it are pretty stiff, you have to push it in until it clicks, and it takes a little more force than usual. (btw, its package does not RCA jack adapters, as is suggested in some of the product's literature, but those adapters are both cheap and readily available.)
3.) It's documentation states it can store 8 pairings with other devices, but does not indicate whether its transmitter is capable of connecting to more than one device at a time (which would be most functional, for sure.) At the moment I only have one device that supports A2DP (as a receiver, so until I get another, it's wait-and-see, I suppose... (I'll be pleasanty surprised if it does support more than one concurrent receiver, but what the heck: dare to dream.)


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USE AS EITHER A TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER SUPPLIED STAND/CRADLE & AC ADAPTER BLUETOOTHVERSION 2.0 PROFILES: A2DP

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