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Songo HiFi Wireless Bluetooth aptX Music Receiver
Product Rating:
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Product Review (submitted on November 5, 2015):
DEAR MANUFACTURER. WHY DID YOU NOT INCLUDE A USB TO 5VDC POWER CORD? I RESEARCHED AND
FOUND ONE THAT WORKS MAKING THIS DEVICE MORE PORTABLE. PLEASE REPLACE THE INCLUDED POWER
SUPPLY WITH A USB TO 5VDC ADAPTER ALLOWING PEOPLE TO USE THIS DEVICE ANYWHERE TO INCLUDE
AT OUTDOOR PICNICS AND BACKYARD FUNCTIONS.
My Review -
Excellent Product! I took it out of the box, plugged it in, and paired my phone in less
than two minutes.
- Suggestions:
Think altitude for placement!!! I intially placed this on top of my TV stand in front of
my TV. It took me a few days to realize my sofa was cutting into the distance that I could
have between my iPhone and this device. I placed this unit centered on top of my 55 inch
flatscreen TV. I taped the power and audio wires to the back of my TV (black electrical
tape) just below the top of the TV in order to secure this device. Huge difference! I can
now wonder all over my place and remain connected. No skips or interuptions at all. Place
this device higher than all of your furniture and counter-tops. The blue light looks nice
above the TV.
Pair this with an aptx transmitter to get the best sound quality. I purchased the "KOKKIA
i10s + aptX Tiny Bluetooth iPod/iPhone Transmitter". IPhone does not have built-in apt-X
technology. I also purcahsed the "Azio USB Micro Bluetooth Adapter V4.0 EDR and aptX
(BTD-V401" for my laptop. Again, the sound is simply amazing.
KOKKIA aptX transmitter for iPhone/iPad
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PWN0I4/ref=gno_cart_title_0?
ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A26BW72QMZTE51
Azio USB Micro Bluetooth Adapter V4.0 EDR and aptX (laptop)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JAZGSXY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I recommend that you ensure the entire device is exposed and that you do not butt the
device directly against any structure. Also, RF is a tricky thing. All RF transmissions
generate "harmonics". So even if two devices operate on two separate frequencies, second,
third, and fourth "harmonics" which are a by-product of the center frequency can bleed
into and/or interfere with the signal of other wireless devices. If you are having
problems put a little distance between this device and other transmitters such as your
wireless router.
I also recommend that you do not place this device in direct contact with other electrical
devices. AC (alternating current) as well as circuit boards "radiate" RF at very low
levels. Direct contact with an AC cord or an electrical device may generate some level of
signal interference as well. A small air-gap should suffice.
(Optional) Purchase and install the Audioforge EQ app. It really cleans up the music sound
quality even on songs that you currently think sound great. The price for the app when I
purchased it was $2.99 and worth every penney. It even has a great interface with your
playlists.
- If Cannot Connect:
If you live in an apartment, your neighbor's BlueTooth (phone, ipad, laptop, PS-4, X-Box,
etc.) may have connected first. If some other device beats your device to pairing with
this product you will not be able to stream from it.
- USB Power Options:
I researched a few USB options to power this device in my car or in my house. This device
requires 5 vdc and 0.6 amps. So i have located USB to 5 vdc Adapter cords that should work
with this device. I have purchased one and will update this review when I test it out.
Here are a couple of links below. You may also check locally at Frys Electronics, Best
Buy, and so forth.
The 5 vdc power adapter I purchased from Fry's Electronis works! I used it in my car and
my home this weekend. The specs to it are as follow:
*Frys website #7726838
*Manufacturer: OSEPP
*UPC #899262000022
*Model #LS-00011
*USB port to a 5.5 x 2.1mm center positive barrel jack <== (note the outer and inner
barrel dimensions here)
*3.28" long cable
*18 AWG Wire Cable
*2A maximum consumption <== (any adapter that provides 0.6 amps or more should do)
BiXPower USB Port Power Cable with 3 Extra Popular Interchangeable Connector Tips (pricey
due to diff sizes)
http://www.amazon.com/BiXPower-Power-Popular-Interchangeable-
Connector/dp/B006MWXZM0/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
1-16 of 97 results for "USB 5v Barrel Jack Adapter"
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=USB+5v
+Barrel+Jack+Adapter+
Electrically, any 5vdc USB adapter that supplies 0.6 amps or more will work. All USB cords
provide 1 amp or more so this is not a problem.
- Last Thoughts:
They also sell a BR51 for approx $20 more than this BR50. I researched the diff. The BR51
has NFC (Near Field Communications). The BR50 does NOT have NFC. Currently, NFC just
allows you to tap your phone on this device and it will pair with it. Iphones do not
support NFC. Even though I have an iPhone, I do not see the $20 advantage of being able to
bump your phone to pair with this device. I simply turn on my phone's "Bluetooth" and I am
paired without walking across the room to do it.
Due to the sleek design, superb sound quality from aptX technology, optical output option,
and good line-of-sight range, I view this product as worth the price. Lower cost receivers
typically do not include aptX technology, which is why their sound quality is so poor.
Also, with the USB to 5vdc car adapter that I am researching, this device becomes even
more versatile than it was originally for.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!!!
BTW I work in the field of Aerospace Technology such as Avionics, RADAR, Satellites and so
forth. This is why my review is somewhat technical and maybe a bit too wordy. Sorry for
that.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEasy to Install and To Get Up and Running
Bythomas j. dolanon February 13, 2014
Size: Aux / OpticalVerified Purchase
This has completely met my expectations. I looked at other options for sending music
wirelessly to my stereo receiver and I chose this as the best value for my money.
Very easy setup. I used the optical cable connection, and the music sounds awesome.
Small, discrete and totally functional.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIncredible Digital Sound
Byaviatrixon March 8, 2014
Size: Aux / OpticalVerified Purchase
Great little product, and appropriately priced at $29.95 when I bought one. However, when
I went to order more, I found it was their intro price, and now the priced is doubled. Too
much for me now. I wanted to put one in the car, one in a boom box and a couple more in
the house. Bummer.
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