Does the HD version actually sound better through Coaxial as compared to 3.5mm? Wouldn't Bluetooth degrade the signal anyway?
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As is stated above, the HD version adds support for the aptX standard that greatly increases the sound quality on the Bluetooth transmission/reception side and also allows you to use an external device's DAC via the SPDIF connectors. Since the average receiver has a better DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), the combination of later BT Audio quality (aptX that does not compress the audio like earlier standards) and the option for "off board" DAC use makes for a very solid sound quality as long as the player is new enough to support the BT 4.0 or later standards (3.0 may work as well but I haven't bothered to check). Older devices will play music but still suffer compressed audio quality and this will not magically make poor bit rate files sound better. As for the DAC on the HD, it's probably better than the original version as well but the big advantage here is the ability to just use it as a more or less transparent receiver of clean audio over a wireless connection; this alone is a big step. I can say that listening to high quality rips over my Pioneer Elite AVR connected via SPDIF over my extra DCM Timeframes has really impressed me. The HD is capable of passing through very good quality sound and that makes a great deal at the available price. Audiophile thumbs up.
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Take into account that BT will compress the signal, so quality is somehow degraded. But I do really doubt that most of people can perceive this kind of degradation. I think it is imperceibable, because if your loudspeakers or headphones are not HiFi then it doesn´t matter how much quality your input signal is. No doubt that SPDIF or Coax signal is clearer than analog. But I have a Belkin V82 standard connected to a Technics amp with a couple of JBL Arena speakers and the sound quality, as far as my ears can perceive, is the same as compared to a CD.
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Belkin SongStream Bluetooth HD Music Receiver does NOT have aptX codec support. Thus, you will only receive compressed/degraded audio through A2DP's subband codec (sbc) transmission.
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The Bluetooth does degrade the sound. I would never use it for an audiophile listening experiance. As far as I'm concerned nothing comes close to vinyl but this is great for general listening & you can always make it sound better with eq and it does sound better with the digital coax.
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The user manual states that the bass management settings only effect the analog audio outputs. When connected via HDMI, you'll need to use the bass management settings in your receiver. See page 69 of the user manual for more details:http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-93/blu-ray-BDP-93-Support.aspx
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Typically your speakers will always output at their maximum potential. That being said the quality of your speakers will depend on how clear and crisp the sounds transmitted through them are. The HD component on the unit is merely for the purpose that the BEST sound quality in any aspect comes from a directly wired unit. When using Bluetooth or radio frequencies, the sound quality is compromised a but for the convenience of using your device wirelessly. The HD device will clean some of that sound up a bit in any system, but again, don't expect THX quality. Also if your home theater system uses Audyssey, I'd highly recommend tweaking the settings if you're a sound junkie.
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Well...if you're not an über purist audiophile you may get away with it. I have these babies coupled with a paradigm milleniaone sub. I have a n external uDAC 3 connected to my computer and unused its coaxial output on another DAC (FiiO) to connect that to my subwoofer. Not pretty but it works. I love these speakers and even if you use a 3.5mm jack, that connection is converted to digital and then to analog again. In the future I'll upgrade my FiiO DAC to something better but for now I highly recommend it.
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I have IOS 6.0 on my 4S and still had a problem with badly garbled audio. I think that I have finally solved the mystery - at least mine. I use an older Linksys router for my local net. It transmits at 2.4GHZ and Bluetooth is close to that. Since the Bluetooth signal is nowhere near as powerful as the router, I was apparently experiencing interference. My signal is great if I turn off the WiFi connection on the phone OR if I make sure that the iPhone is always within two feet of the Panasonic base.Incidently, I was able to pair the iPhone 4S and my wifes older Samsung with no problem I have IOS 6.0 on my 4S and still had a problem with badly garbled audio. I think that I have finally solved the mystery - at least mine. I use an older Linksys router for my local net. It transmits at 2.4GHZ and Bluetooth is close to that. Since the Bluetooth signal is nowhere near as powerful as the router, I was apparently experiencing interference. My signal is great if I turn off the WiFi connection on the phone OR if I make sure that the iPhone is always within two feet of the Panasonic base.Incidently, I was able to pair the iPhone 4S and my wifes older Samsung with no problem
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The bluetooth work but does not give you the same volume range compared to direct plug in.
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Unfortunately Bluetooth will not support bandwidth at this time needed to send a 5.1 signal stream, so your surround sound receiver will not have that special format to decode into 5.1 surround sound.I have been using various Bluetooth receivers with a car surround sound signal processor and there is not support yet for that (it can be done with Android media players but not over bluetooth).
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That really depends on your own hearing. But over 99%of people would hear no difference when extending the cord. As with all things analog, the better the cable the better the signal. If you are worried about sound distortion, try and find a better "premium" cable.
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Hi Tom,I've done everything you said and that I can think of and still no dice. So I'm done trying to figure it out. I used to get pretty good surround from the the TV programs that are broadcast HD 5.1 but it seems to be gone also. I have to say that the despite all this, it does sound pretty good if stereo is what I was going for. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.Take care,Dennis
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Better sound in the discontinued model, and it is bluetooth. Not sure why it was discomtinued.
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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
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I'm not sitting at mine at the moment, but I know it does play sound through hdmi on the monitor speakers. I don't recall any 3.5mm audio in for it.
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I am using a 250ohm DT770Pro right now using only onboard audio from my desktop and the sound is incredible. I can not vouch for its effectiveness with mobile devices or sources with lower power than my desktop.
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Fyi - The sound quality through the Aux port will be much better than with bluetooth. Bluetooth has a bit of noise in the background that you won't get with the Aux plugin.
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I'm going to try the bluetooth bone-conducting ones; no cord and hopefully you can hear what's around you as well as your media. I don't expect fidelity to be great though.
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I don't know. What i can tell you,is,the DBX does not distort the signal and there is 0 noise from the power supply! I'm very happy with my unit and i want thy best sound what my wallet can afford! I have apx $ 1800 in equipment,I hope this has helped you out.
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I notice a reduction in noise, but no discernable difference in sound quality. I use it as a DAC from my Windows pc with great results for music listening. And I use it with my Note 3 via a OTG adapter and usb and get dramatically reduced noise to headphones and external speakers.