Help & FAQs    Search BCF    Members    Groups    Events Calendar
Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Recommend me a bluetooth transmitter for a TV?

 Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Geek Zone
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

Freddyfruitba...
World Chat Champion



Joined: 20 May 2016
Karma :
PostPosted: 23:44 - 25 Sep 2021    Post subject: Recommend me a bluetooth transmitter for a TV? Reply with quote
I need a pair of wireless headphones so I can watch Netflix while using my rowing machine. Unfortunately my TV doesn't have Bluetooth, and it seems that's how pretty much all wireless headphones work these days. So I need a Bluetooth adapter to plug in to the TV's headphone socket. Any thoughts? These things seem to be available on Amazon ranging in price from a couple of quid (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FFQKR9P) up to silly money (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B095X5DKG9). What do I need? Anyone got one that's tried and tested?
____________________
KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

xX-Alex-Xx
World Chat Champion



Joined: 12 Sep 2019
Karma :
PostPosted: 06:55 - 26 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most Bluetooth adapters are fine for audio, but they tend to introduce a bit of a delay. So things like Spotify would be ok, but you may notice speech on videos being a bit out of sync.

Just something to bear in mind.
____________________
DILLIGAF
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Freddyfruitba...
World Chat Champion



Joined: 20 May 2016
Karma :
PostPosted: 18:26 - 26 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
xX-Alex-Xx wrote:
you may notice speech on videos being a bit out of sync

Hm, as my application is specifically video that's an interesting one. Would that apply to TVs with built-in Bluetooth?
I note that these days all wireless headphones sold specifically for TVs appear to use Bluetooth (which wasn't the case when I bought my last pair 10 years ago or so.)
____________________
KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

weasley
World Chat Champion



Joined: 16 Oct 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 18:55 - 26 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a pair of these that I use on an older TV with no Bluetooth. They plug into the 3.5mm headphone outlet and operate on an analogue RF broadcast meaning no delay and enormous range.
____________________
Yamaha XJ600 | Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat | KTM 990 SMT | BMW F900XR TE
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

xX-Alex-Xx
World Chat Champion



Joined: 12 Sep 2019
Karma :
PostPosted: 07:32 - 27 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
weasley wrote:
I have a pair of these that I use on an older TV with no Bluetooth. They plug into the 3.5mm headphone outlet and operate on an analogue RF broadcast meaning no delay and enormous range.


Those kind would be the safer bet. I'd trust a TV with integrated bluetooth support more than a dongle, but there's obviously going to be some models that are better than others.

Buy the dongle from somewhere reputable with a good return policy and try some out, or get a separate pair of RF headphones.
____________________
DILLIGAF
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Freddyfruitba...
World Chat Champion



Joined: 20 May 2016
Karma :
PostPosted: 07:59 - 27 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
weasley wrote:
I have a pair of these that I use on an older TV with no Bluetooth. They plug into the 3.5mm headphone outlet and operate on an analogue RF broadcast meaning no delay and enormous range.

Thanks - yes those look very similar to the ones I'm replacing. A possibility (though was really looking for something rather more budgetty - I have no great interest in the sound quality given that these are just for use to allay boredom while using the rowing machine!)
____________________
KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

grr666
Super Spammer



Joined: 16 Jun 2014
Karma :
PostPosted: 08:43 - 27 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wouldn't a gaming headset work? I'm off to plug my dongle into my tv and see what happens.

That answers that, didn't work.
____________________
Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
Ste wrote: Avatars are fine, it's signatures that need turning off. Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

weasley
World Chat Champion



Joined: 16 Oct 2010
Karma :
PostPosted: 09:16 - 27 Sep 2021    Post subject: Reply with quote
Amazon do some cheap RF headphones; I’m sure other sources are available.
____________________
Yamaha XJ600 | Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat | KTM 990 SMT | BMW F900XR TE
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 3 years, 283 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Geek Zone All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 
Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.05 Sec - Server Load: 0.22 - MySQL Queries: 14 - Page Size: 56.92 Kb