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2020 New Version Avantree Bluetooth 5 0 Transmitter for TV PC with Volume Control aptX Low Latency Wireless Audio Adapter for 2 Headphones Optical Aux RCA USB 100ft Long Range Audikast Plus
Last Updated: December 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
142bluetooth, paired, connected, optical, avantree
+80%
-20%
" ... Easily paired my not smart tv with my Bose headphones ... "
" ... Using this with an older Dell Desktop to allow BT functionally. ... Will feed to two devices simultaneously. ... "
" ... It is really straight forward to connect . ... "
" ... No problems, works great with TV. ... "
" ... My setup consists of either screencasting streamed media over wifi from a tablet or using a DVD player, connected to my projector which has a built-in speaker. ... The Avantree Audikast aptX plugs into my projector and allows me to connect to an affordable tv soundbar. ... As the aptX can sync 2 devices I am tempted to get a second soundbar and mount one on each side of the screen. ... If you follow in my footsteps and rely on all this wireless action to stream from a tablet or phone on to a 92" screen be mindful that you are introducing multiple points of coding, broadcasting, and decoding and you may experience desynchronization of your video and audio. ... "
" ... The bad news is that if you want this transmitter and headphone set to work as hearing-assistance devices with a Samsung smart TV, you need to have an external sound system (a sound bar would work). ... To set up the Avantree with the Samsung smart tv WITHOUT An EXTERNAL SOUND SYSTEM: connect the transmitter to the Optical connection on the television. ... If you want to be able to use both the speakers and the headphones at the same time, you would need to connect the transmitter to the external speaker system instead of directly to the television. ... Once we cleared the old pairing data back to factory settings, re-pairing was easy. ... "
" ... Took about 5 minutes to connect. ... "
" ... Reconnects right away without intervention, that's good. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
134transmitter, avantree, pairing, tv, paired
+93%
-7%
" ... I recently got bluetooth enabled hearing aids. ... "
" ... I wanted something that I could connect to my TV so that I could use Bluetooth headphones with my TV, and it had to have aptX LL. ... The sound quality was good, especially for Bluetooth, and my headphones stayed connected from a few rooms over. ... "
" ... Bluetooth pairing was almost instantaneous and I never noticed any lag in the sound. ... "
" ... This works well to connect the audio of my XM radio with bluetooth speakers ... "
" ... Absolutely fantastic for syncing TV with bluetooth earphones ... "
" ... Love this combo media convertor and Bluetooth transmitter. ... Very easy to install and connect with my Avantree Bluetooth earphones. ... "
" ... I can listen to the TV through my Bluetooth earbuds without static anywhere in my house upstairs or down. ... "
" ... I got tjos because a pair of great speakers were too bassy and direct bluetooth bypasses the soundcard audio outputs so I couldnt pass anything through the equalizer. ... If you want to use your onboard soundcard with a bluetooth device, this is exactly what you want. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
103easy to set, set, setup, instructions, easy to use
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... this is truly an amazing and a must have product, it's really easy to setup , can work with any device, and has a really wide range of coverage , I was surprised by that. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up. ... It is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and set up. ... "
" ... Easy pairing and set up. ... "
" ... Good sound, easy setup. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and connect with my Avantree Bluetooth earphones. ... "
" ... The product was easy to set up. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
90sound quality, delay, sound bar, optical, latency
+84%
-16%
" ... I can walk behind (two walls) and the sound is not interrupted. ... "
" ... I bought this to use with my 55 inch HD television. ... "
" ... There is no delay in the sound from the TV to the speakers. ... "
" ... I am raising my overall rating because it does work well and the sound quality is pretty good. ... "
" ... Despite the volume control issue, the Avantree unit delivers excellent stereo sound, with no hum or hiss (as long as the USB power source is noiseless). ... "
" ... Perfect solution to my problem- Xbox One X doesn’t support Bluetooth, and my 4K HD monitor doesn’t have speakers. ... "
" ... Works great with my BT headphones for I-Tunes Music. ... "
" ... That fact aside, I do enjoy listening to music through my receiver from my vinyl record player and this product happens to be highly capable in that regard! ... Just to test what thing thing could do, I played some music through it and this is what I noticed: the transmitter can get pretty darn loud without sounding too distorted! ... Although it performs well, a small but noticeable buzzing occurs at quiet moments with lots of bass. ... "
Usage / Setup
76setup, set, instructions, easy to set, simple
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to pair and set up. ... "
" ... Was super simple to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup & amp ... "
" ... The product was easy to set up. ... The install directions ere easy to follow and the earbuds/headphones were easy to pair. ... "
" ... The setup was easy, the instructions are excellent, and the ability to synch two sets of headphones works perfectly. ... "
" ... It was easy to setup. ... "
" ... Set up on our TCL TV was ridiculously easy, and pairing with the headphones was quick and straight forward. ... "
" ... Easy to set up using opti connector (that's included). ... "
Parts & Accessories / Headphones
53headphone, avantree, aptx, transmitter, bluetooth
+94%
-6%
" ... It's pretty awesome that it can connect two headphones. ... "
" ... is perfect , connect my wireless headphone quickly, you can conect two headphones without any problem ... "
" ... Just make sure that your headphones are compatible. ... "
" ... It supports speakers or up to two separate Bluetooth earphones. ... "
" ... Pair with your favorite pair of Avantree headphones also equipped with aptX technology. ... "
" ... This method of connection allows my headphones to work independently from the sound bar. ... Or the sound bar can be turned up for my wife to watch TV and I can still use my headphones! ... "
" ... Hooked each of those headsets up through the exact same gear using headphone wire, NO problem. ... "
" ... Now I can listen to TV with my Sony bluetooth headphones. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
46usb, optical, connection, optical cable, connected
+89%
-11%
" ... I got my optical audio cable from my tv going to the avantree transmitter that will switch when audio is coming from my tv. ... "
" ... Plug it in to the TV and it works! ... "
" ... This device does not use batteries, it comes with a cable which allows you to plug into any USB supply hub for it’s power. ... "
" ... The Sony 930E provides the 3 USB ports that I need. ... "
" ... USB power from the TV and an optical wire (both included), easy pairing with the headphones and it was done. ... "
" ... I used the optical cable to connect it to my TV. ... "
" ... Even when tv or cable box are muted. ... "
" ... I'm using the optical cable. ... "
Product Reliability
39worked, months, month, box, worked right
+72%
-28%
" ... Took several days to get it working. ... "
" ... No problems at all. ... "
" ... No issues, works great. ... "
" ... Been reliable and would buy again. ... "
" ... Worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... it has been working perfectly! ... "
" ... Once it starts functioning, it works great. ... "
" ... Working great so far. ... "
Service / Marketplace
38product, advertised, works, seller, amazon
+95%
-5%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... If that doesn't tell you the type of seller they are, nothing else will. ... (Amazon's customer service is the best). ... "
" ... They Refunded 10% for my troubles. ... "
" ... It also arrived quickly and as advertised. ... "
" ... Works perfectly as advertised!! ... "
" ... Overall the product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Item arrived on time and as represented. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Service / Service Centers
24customer service, customer, avantree, technical, tech support
+92%
-8%
" ... Avantree's support team is 5 star! ... "
" ... They were in contact every day to insure all was proceeding to my satisfaction until complete. ... "
" ... Thank you to Luffy for excellent service and support. ... 5 star service and support and products. ... "
" ... Avantree customer service will do whatever it takes to make their customers happy ... "
" ... Support is available for questions. ... "
" ... Customer service from Avantree is outstanding! ... "
" ... It took them a few days to get the resolve yet know they did provide the resolve. ... "
" ... What impresses me most is the fact that the company's customer service is totally on top of things, asking how things are working and offering help with any problems. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
23tv, cables, optical cable, cord, optical
+83%
-17%
" ... Product comes with all sort of connection cable. ... "
" ... Optic cable is the only good sound option though. ... "
" ... However, when I set it up to use the optical cable, the sound is great! ... It comes with its own optical cable and other cables. ... "
" ... Even when tv or cable box are muted. ... "
" ... Item was great and worked perfectly for my needs of watching TV via the supplied analogue cable. ... "
" ... Used supplied optical cable. ... "
" ... Used the provided USB power cord and the Optical cable. ... "
" ... I hooked this up to my 2-3 year old Samsung TV using the Optical cable. ... "
Connectivity / Range
23signal, walls, house, transmitter, sufficient
+91%
-9%
" ... I can go all over the house without dropping the signal. ... "
" ... The range is pretty short, if you go to a different room it will start causing some issues but overall would recommend. ... "
" ... Range is easily forty feet in my instance. ... "
" ... Also, the signal strength is much better than the older Avantree transmitter we'd been using. ... "
" ... No problems with multiple walls blocking signal. ... "
" ... Never connection issues or drops. ... "
" ... The range is OK but the broadcast is overall reliable. ... "
" ... The reach of the transmitter in my house is about 50 feet on the same floor. ... "
Service / Product As Described
19advertised, product, works, perfectly, quickly
+100%
" ... works perfectly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works perfectly as advertised!! ... "
" ... Finally, one that works as advertised . ... "
" ... works as advertised. ... "
" ... I've had this device for a couple of days, and it works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Body / Comfort
19comfortable, pair, headset, pairs, head phones
+84%
-16%
" ... Been looking for something so I can use ear buds on my computer with no latency and this finally allowed me to do that ... "
" ... This also works to two pair of headphones at the same time. ... "
" ... Very comfortable headset, connects to the BT device without fail. ... "
" ... Pairs headphones quick ... "
" ... It has been easy to pair most items like my Bose head phones and a few other bluetooth ear buds to this. ... "
" ... The phones are soft and comfortable on our ears, too. ... "
" ... 'Comfortable headphones that sound great and pair easily. ... "
" ... Coupled with an Audition Pro Headset the performance, in my opinion, is outstanding. ... "
Service / Delivery
18delivered, arrived on time, fast, shipping, quickly
+94%
-6%
" ... Fast delivery, great product! ... "
" ... It is predictable in its capability and keeps on delivering. ... "
" ... This device arrived on time, matched the product description, and worked on the first try. ... "
" ... Amazing delivery so fast . ... "
" ... Item received in good condition. ... "
" ... “Arrived on time and packaged well. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast. ... "
" ... My order was delivered quickly. ... "
Usage / Capacity
16walls, room, walk, living, signal
+100%
" ... It's in my bedroom and works as expected. ... "
" ... No problems with multiple walls blocking signal. ... "
" ... I can even walk around the home & no breakup. ... "
" ... This was adequate for my purpose (for my husband and I to listen to our respective TV's in our open concept living area in peace). ... The reach of the transmitter in my house is about 50 feet on the same floor. ... "
" ... The range is pretty short, if you go to a different room it will start causing some issues but overall would recommend. ... "
" ... Having 2 devices connected at once or independently is a very cool feature (multi room what? ... "
" ... I can go all over the house without dropping the signal. ... "
" ... Surprisingly good range even through thick walls. ... "
Battery
16power, use, usb, tv, life
+75%
-25%
" ... Update: customer service was very concerned and sent me another one free of charge. ... "
" ... 2 for charging Bluetooth headphones and 1 for 5V power for Avantree. ... "
" ... Works great - but very disappointed in the charging cord. ... "
" ... My son loves that they link to his iPhone and the battery last a long time. ... "
" ... The battery easily lasted the entire 12 hour flight, but I haven't tested it beyond that. ... "
" ... I bluetooth to two "JBL Charge" speakers. ... "
" ... There are options for power (tv usb or wall charger) and sound (optical, 1/8 aux). ... "
" ... (I have the model without a battery) ... "
Sound / Volume
15tv, loud, listen, hear, disturbing
+53%
-47%
" ... It help with my volume on my tv ... "
" ... An absolutely perfect solution to watching television late at night at the volume level I prefer without disturbing the neighbors. ... "
" ... It allows me to set the TV volume to my liking without disturbing others around me. ... "
" ... I use it to deliver TV audio to my office room. ... "
" ... I use this to send bluetooth sound to a bose that sits on a table beside my chair so that i can keep the volume low. ... "
" ... Now I can put my headphones on, listen at the volume I need while others listen at the same time to the normal sound from the TV. ... "
" ... My wife and I like listen to TV at different volume's. ... "
" ... The signal is strong and it produces full rich sound with plenty of volume. ... "
Service / Returns
13returned, product, returning, stars, amazon
+15%
-85%
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... This is the 2nd type of this device I purchased - returned the first one. ... "
" ... A total waste of my time and money and I can't return the product since I don't live in the USA. ... "
" ... I may have to return this if I can't get it to work soon. ... "
" ... Of course it started after the return window closed so that's even more annoying. ... "
" ... I got frustrated with and after only a week I finally sent the broken product back to Amazon for a refund. ... "
" ... contacted Amazon and i'm returning the product ... "
" ... In the meantime I'm returning this one. ... "
Usage / Controls
12button, volume, buttons, volume controls, transmitter
+50%
-50%
" ... The volume controls on the device DO NOT WORK. ... "
" ... One problem has not been solved: volume control. ... The AirPods don't have any volume control ... If your headphones or wireless earbuds have a volume control, this won't be a problem for you. ... "
" ... The Audikast Plus does not have volume controls that internally raise or lower the streaming volume. ... Their support department admitted that they do not change the volume inside the unit. ... The volume controls are for adjusting receiving units that support AVRCP. ... Avantree agreed to replace the unit with an Oasis TC500 that does actually change the volume level in the streaming. ... "
" ... I have not been able to reset it as the directions say, pres the A & B button at the same. ... "
" ... Actually, I can conform this if because if I gently shake the unit now, the on/off slider switch just moves by itself between the on and off positions. ... "
Price
11worth, money, quality, point, little
+100%
" ... Definitely worth the purchase. ... "
" ... worth the extra cost. ... "
" ... The price is a little higher but well worth it. ... "
" ... Great for the price . ... "
" ... On the other hand, for $70 on Amazon, they are high quality at this price point. ... "
" ... Is it worth the money I paid? ... "
" ... For the price, it's a nice device. ... "
" ... Worth the Money. ... "
Usage / For Workouts
10use, listen, running, low, level
+90%
-10%
" ... These headphones are for riding the train to work. ... "
" ... - Both headphones run with Low Latency (LL) and there is virtually ZERO delay! ... "
" ... I can walk all around my house listening to music or whatever I want to use it for. ... "
" ... Use this in my bedroom so I can listen on my Avantree headphones and it works like a charm. ... "
" ... Up and running in miniuts. ... "
" ... So I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AND HEADPHONES if it suites your needs. ... "
" ... like it for the fact I can use my headphones and sound bar so my wife can listen at her level. ... "
Performance / Lagging
10latency, low latency, lag, works, notice
+70%
-30%
" ... This one works perfectly with no noticeable lag. ... "
" ... I don't notice any lag at all. ... "
" ... Low latency works well, no noticeable delays ... "
" ... No delay and no hum. ... "
" ... No latency at all. ... "
" ... Perfect negligible delay ... "
" ... There's a slight lag with cheaper receivers. ... "
Software / Apps
8samsung, tcl roku television, usb, update, synch
+63%
-38%
" ... However finding where this setting was in my Samsung TV was not obvious. ... "
" ... It is working well with my ROKU TV. ... "
" ... Was able to get to email a support rep and was finally able to get the device working. ... "
" ... Compatible with samsung smart tvs (2018 model). ... "
Body / Build Quality
8quality, good, built, broke, supplied
+50%
-50%
" ... broke in the first few minutes. ... "
" ... The built quality is not that good so that I am not interested in replacements. ... "
" ... Switch broke after about 10 uses. ... "
" ... My gripe is that the thin plastic body has a very cheap feeling, the cords supplied are also very low grade. ... "
Body / Size
6size, quality
+100%
" ... However, I imagine that would require the transmitter to have a larger footprint. ... "
" ... Great size and quality. ... "
" ... It’s portable and pairs quickly. ... "
" ... Nice and compact. ... "
" ... Plus it is do small and packs a punch on quality. ... "
" ... This will come in really handy. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / USB
5tv, pc, usb port, sound bar, connection
+80%
-20%
" ... After switching to an external USB source it worked fine. ... "
" ... In my case, a sound bar was using the USB connection. ... "
" ... The Sony 930E provides the 3 USB ports that I need. ... "
Usage / Gaming
4playing, work, well, watching, tv
+50%
-50%
" ... Please, next time you advertise your product, please make sure to correctly specify "THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR GAMING CONSOLE THROUGH USB, IT IS JUST FOR PC" ... "
" ... However, you CANNOT use this for games. ... I loaded up a FPS game I've been playing recently to see how it felt, at first I thought there was a delay but could not be sure. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
4headphones, pair, cancelling, canceling, avantree
+75%
-25%
" ... Granted it's not a lot, but it certainly is enough that I can't hear my voice with noise-canceling headphones. ... "
" ... Very stubborn to pair to my Bose noise canceling headset. ... "
" ... It turned out that I had an issue with the headphones I bought with this unit (Avantree's noise cancelling low-latency headphones)--described in that review--and customer service was always on top of things with trying to help and finally replacing them. ... "
Usage / For Travel
3bought, watch, movies, home
+100%
" ... In addition to using at home, I bring it with me on trips with my Bose Headphones and it makes for an enjoyable media experience away from home. ... "
" ... With more travel on the road in the future the kids are excited to know they can watch movies and shows on the IPAD thanks to Avantree Audikast aptX ... "
" ... No wire trip hazards from my Sennheizers anymore. ... "
Sound / Bass
3would, volume control, volume
+100%
" ... Although it performs well, a small but noticeable buzzing occurs at quiet moments with lots of bass. ... "
" ... It sits behind 2 large screens and works perfectly - the realtek equalizer lets me lower the bass - and the Audioengine HD6+s about 10' away, now sound exactly the way I prefer. ... "
" ... adjustable base, treble, and volume aside from the TV would be helpful ... "
Software / Codecs
3pcm, format, video
+67%
-33%
" ... I had to go to Expert Settings->Digital Output Audio Format and set it to PCM. ... "
" ... Finally, it states try changing the TV audio format to PCM. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Remote
3use, volume, sound, adjust, volume control
+67%
-33%
" ... That way I have better audio and can control both with the same remote. ... "
" ... I can even connect to the soundbar on the level above and use the soundbar remote to advance the tracks on the desktop. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Earbuds
3buds, latency, also
+100%
" ... Been looking for something so I can use ear buds on my computer with no latency and this finally allowed me to do that ... "
" ... It reconnects my ear buds every time I turn it on which is my favorite thing. ... "
Body / Design
3one
+67%
-33%
" ... The only reason for four stars is the overall design. ... "
" ... Look no further. ... "
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