Best Bluetooth Transmitter for Wireless Headphones

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  crashloaded on 10/01/2019 - 13:24

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  I've read that lag is the most common problem with bt transmitters, it put me off buying one.

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  websterp on 10/01/2019 - 14:42

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  Even though the TaoTronics transmitter supports AptX, the QC35 not having AptX support could be part of the problem.

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  stang65 on 29/01/2019 - 18:30

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  Thanks very much for this post, I was just about to buy this device for exactly the same purpose (QC35 II for use on flights). Any update on different options you have tried? I was thinking about spending the cash and buying the AirFly (https://www.twelvesouth.com/product/airfly), which is materially more expensive but does have some very good reviews.

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    End3vour on 29/01/2019 - 19:02

    I actually haven’t tried anything else yet, but still very much in need of a good transmitter. I started looking into the AirFly that you suggested. Reviews are pretty good indeed although there’s not much info on lag (that’s all I’m worried about).

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  End3vour on 29/01/2019 - 19:38

  I read up on things a bit more and as I suggested in my OP and as @websterp explained, the problem is not the transmitter but the headphones themselves. The lack of AptX (an audio codec) support by Bose causes lag between audio and video, regardless of the type of transmitter used. That’s a bit of a let down. Apparently Sony does support AptX..

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    stang65 on 30/01/2019 - 09:34

    I have a mater who uses the Kitsound - https://www.kitsound.co.uk/product/accessories/bluetooth-ada… - with his QC35s and says there is very little lag. I haven’t gone that way as they are a twin prong and not all airlines use this plug.

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      End3vour on 30/01/2019 - 15:49

      If you do happen to get it I'd be curious to hear how you went.

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  End3vour on 22/02/2019 - 09:59

  This week I've gone ahead and bought the Sony WH-1000XM3 and actually purchased the same TaoTronics Bluetooth transmitter again (both were on sale). Hope to have an update here soon regarding lag for those interested.

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    Chickfilo on 23/04/2019 - 18:06

    How did you go? Was there still lag but minimal??

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    uder on 23/04/2019 - 20:08

    Also interested in this

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    Tiddly on 30/07/2019 - 10:53

    How'd you go with this?

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    End3vour on 31/07/2019 - 08:03

    It's actually working well for me. The lag is very minimal (probably unnoticeable to others - I'm picky) and a world of difference with the Bose. Bose still my favourite for other use, so much more comfortable to wear for instance.

    PS: I have to add that I have an 'optical to analog' converter between my TV output and the bluetooth transmitter, I'm not an expert but can imagine that doesn't help the lag. In any case as I said, the lag currently is pretty much non-existent.

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  uder on 23/04/2019 - 20:16

  I have the Sony WH-1000XM3 and looking for the same.

  Something like this supports aptx: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MPOW-Bluetooth-V5-0-Transmitter-…

  Just want to make sure it's worth it over a $9 ebay one without aptx

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    End3vour on 24/04/2019 - 09:11

    I don't know about the one you mention but I can tell you the taotronics transmitter that I mention earlier is working ok for me (but is even more expensive).

    Edit: I'm not enough of an expert to know what would happen if you buy a cheap transmitter. You could always try and pay using PayPal and then return it when it's no good (there's a paypal 'deal' where they reimburse return shipping so you wouldnt be out of pocket).

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  uder on 23/04/2019 - 20:56

  Reading a bit more into it I think you need a transmitter and headphones that support aptx low latency. Sony doesn't support that.

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    uder on 23/04/2019 - 22:03

    https://support.avantree.com/hc/en-us/articles/215024523-Blu…