Belkin Bluetooth HD Music Receiver

[mukesh soni]

any body using

Belkin Bluetooth HD Music Receiver

 

[anuragn]

Hi Mukesh,
Now since now you own one, please let us have some feedback.

 

[mowgli80]

I have it .... works fine with my nexus 7

 

[anuragn]

I have it .... works fine with my nexus 7

Thanks mowgli.
I'll use it with Galaxy Tab-2 and other android phones for stereo music with my HT setup.
What system do you use it with? How does it sound in your setup?

 

[mowgli80]

I use mainly it for internet radio (live365). I have it connected to my ASUS XEO DAC using coaxial cable that came with the adapter. The quality is pretty good. Haven't tried through NFC yet.

 

[anuragn]

Just ordered one from ebay GEB. Got it for Rs 4810/- shipped after applying ebay 7% discount voucher and few payback points.

 

[mukesh soni]

I purchased from eBay GEB for RS 5650/-
Earlier I was using regular model

Good result

so I purchased premium model
Hd model

3 months used regular model is for sale

http://www.hifivision.com/sale-owner/49328-belkin-bluetooth-music-receiver.html

 

[mukesh soni]

Belkin blutooth music receiver regular is good
Hd is better

 

[vikashdubey]

I am using Audioengine W3 and it sounds great. Not a relevant answer to the original question though

 

[anuragn]

Received the device on the 18th.
Connected the SPDIF out to my Denon AVR (assuming the DAC in the AVR should be better).
It sounds good. My system is not that resolving and I feel, there no degradation in SQ compared with playing the same mp3 files through USB port via the DVD player.
And it sure beats everything else in terms of convenience and user interface. I can now browse all my music stored on the Tab and just hit play! No more switching on the TV, switching the input to AVR and then browse through the files using the DVD remote through a sloppy interface.

 

[glen7x]

Totally OT.
Bought this for about $5 from ebay an year back. Its pretty good. the charge lasts for about a week. Clarity aint that good. But I need to check this with a proper reciever. I will probably test this in 2 weeks once I get my speakers.

Wireless Stereo Audio Bluetooth Receiver for Music Player iPod iPhone MP3 4 5 PC | eBay

 

[anuragn]

I found this info about Aptx technology which is used in this BT receiver.

Key Features
?Compression ratio: 4:1
?Audio Format: 16-bit, 44.1kHz (CD-Quality)
?Data Rates: 352kbps
?Frequency Response: 10Hz to 22kHz
?Algorithmic Delay: <1.89ms @ Fs 48KHz
?Dynamic Range: 16-bit: >92dB
?THD+N: -68.8dB

(Source: http://www.csr.com/products/60/aptx )

Can anybody care to interpret how good or bad this translates in real world situations when streaming 320kbps mp3 files?

 

[nofencesfacing]

using this since a month or so with an Onkyo system. Nothing wrong with this particular device I suppose, but overall the difference in quality of sound over bluetooth versus wired connection is big - much more than I expected. And I am no audiophile....

Also dont find much utility since the moment there is no line of sight the connection flutters and breaks - which means you can only use it when you are in the same room as the music system, which kind of defeats the purpose of wireless streaming.

 

[anuragn]

using this since a month or so with an Onkyo system. Nothing wrong with this particular device I suppose, but overall the difference in quality of sound over bluetooth versus wired connection is big - much more than I expected. And I am no audiophile....

Also dont find much utility since the moment there is no line of sight the connection flutters and breaks - which means you can only use it when you are in the same room as the music system, which kind of defeats the purpose of wireless streaming.

Agree with first para. Though the SQ is hugely dependent on the quality of source files as well as the DAC inside the AVR/amp. And ofcourse bluetooth has never been about multi-room portability.
Rather, I look at it from the convenience angle. Just tap any android device on it and start listening to music, no need to plug in any cables. And anyway, while listening, there is no need to carry it here and there.

 

[navin advani]

Belkin Bluetooth HD Music Receiver

Is tis APTX?

I am using Audioengine W3 and it sounds great. Not a relevant answer to the original question though

Where did you get this and for how much?

I want to stream music from my ipod to my stereo amp and am looking for a APTX transmitter/receiver system. Any ideas?

 

[Santy]

I bought this one recently from US and it sounds good. Not tested aptx yet as I do not have a device enabled with one.

Amazon.com: Danibos NFC-enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver with APTX Technology for Home Stereo for car (Black): Electronics

 

[grunthos]

Cant seem to find the Belkin HD receiver in Indian online stores
Found this instead - Sony BM10 Bluetooth Music Receiver :: MobileFun India

It doesnt have digital out, only analog
But it has AptX and NFC, and Sony audio is usually dependable

Anyone has a link for the Belkin HD device ?

 

[anuragn]

Cant seem to find the Belkin HD receiver in Indian online stores
Anyone has a link for the Belkin HD device ?

I purchased it from ebay global easy buy. Its still available (see link)
Belkin Bluetooth HD Music Receiver Song Audio Sound Wireless Cordless Portable

Or else ask some friend coming from US to carry it for you.

@navin advani
Yes, it has aptx.

 

[grunthos]

I purchased it from ebay global easy buy. Its still available (see link)
Belkin Bluetooth HD Music Receiver Song Audio Sound Wireless Cordless Portable

The price (without any discount) is Rs 7.5k for Belkin and 4.3k for Sony
Would the Belkin be that much of an increment ?

 

[anuragn]

The price (without any discount) is Rs 7.5k for Belkin and 4.3k for Sony
Would the Belkin be that much of an increment ?

I agree.
When I bought it, the price was 5.5K but now it has increased.
The major difference I still see is the optical and digital SPDIF outs in the Belkin while Sony has only analogue out. So use of external DAC is possible, if it matters to you