Hi I have the WF-1000xm5 headphones and a Windows 10 PC, I don't have BT built in so require a usb BT dongle is there a recommended one for use with the XM5s?

TLDR quicker fix 2025:

You can take a look at creative labs for their BT-W6 BT dongle see here, which covers majority of the aptx family of BT codecs including aptx adaptive (low latency and high) and aptx lossless, but it does not support LDAC. For LDAC you can see below how I fixed it with Maxuni BT + alternative A2DP driver.

Quicker fix in this post here but you can search for a basic BT dongle that works with BT keyboards/mice/headphones etc (not a pure USB sound card) like the Maxuni USB BT 5.3 dongle here

and then get a software called Alternative A2DP Driver, you can run the trial and test if it works with LDAC or whatever BT codec you want with your BT dongle and if it does purchase that A2DP app since you get a discount before the trial runs out.

Old post and info below:

I wish to try LDAC codec via Alternative A2DP Driver for the PC to play back my Flac music collection also so the BT dongle needs to be good and capable of high quality resolution sound playback, not sure if there are better brands or BT dongles though.

Appears no such Bluetooth Adapter with LDAC supports exist for the PC or Laptop or Windows at least in 2023, see here.

There is some discussion of work around's here while using the FiiO BTA30 with an optical input, so your PC/laptop needs a optical sound output either inbuilt or via a soundcard/dongle/dac I guess.

Upon further reading the FiiO BTA30PRO is better supported ie USB to PC and more.

Also mentioned here the Fiio M6 which I believe is a music player can act as a usb dac and transmit LDAC is another possible solution for some users.

Its a confusing situation.......I will read about the FiiO BTA30/Pro

Hello guys

I bought a tuf gaming b550m plus motherboard that has not wifi, thing is I have a stadia controller that id like to use to play games like the witcher, but i don't know which one to get.

I found this one for 50$ but I don't know if it's overkill or not, since I just want it to connect a Bluetooth controller, but maybe there's some cool stuff I could do with it besides that.

I've already got wireless earbuds, a set of Galaxy Buds Pro that I quite like, what I need is a better Bluetooth transmitter for my PC.
The problem I'm looking to solve is lag, or latency I guess, the audio isn't synchronizing with the action on my monitor. I also use my computer for gaming, which means bluetooth connected controllers and such, so a Jack of all trades solution would be preferable.

My motherboard has built in Wifi and Bluetooth 5, so my first thought was just upgrading the antennas that screw into the motherboard.

That said, I don't actually use the Wifi component, so maybe a dedicated Bluetooth adapter would be a better solution.

If there's a better place to ask this question feel free to let me know, maybe this would be more in r/buildapc's wheelhouse.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

hi everyone, I built my PC 4 years ago and installed a wireless card in it around 3 years ago but I think it's dying. I'm currently in an apartment where I can wire my computer to the network but I may have to move back in to my parents house which doesn't have any available ports. the reason why i think its dying is because back when I was on wifi I was getting very spotty internet but now my main concern is that when I try to connect my bluetooth speaker to my computer, it only works if I put the speaker right up against where I installed the wireless card. any farther and the sound becomes choppy and eventually disappears. i know the speaker works because it works just fine with my phone. i'm pretty sure a new wifi/bt adapter will fix this, but please correct me if I'm wrong!

so my main concern right now is to try to boost the bluetooth signal so I can put the speaker on my desk and not sitting on the ground behind my pc lol, i'll post some links of some that I was looking at and I'd really appreciate if someone could let me know which ones are good or recommend me ones that i haven't seen yet.

TP-Link WiFi 6 PCIe WiFi Card for Desktop PC AX1800 (Archer TX20E), Bluetooth 5.2 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-TX20E-Bluetooth-Ultra-Low/dp/B0BZJQ3WNT/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=EGYW8&content-id=amzn1.sym.2ada0ca8-c08f-4dd3-bf6e-06e1e651bb29%3Aamzn1.symc.ebdd2303-2907-45b9-b343-3896226c508a&pf_rd_p=2ada0ca8-c08f-4dd3-bf6e-06e1e651bb29&pf_rd_r=JCXJZNHPCV3X5RGHCMRN&pd_rd_wg=0IaYt&pd_rd_r=9e88d5bc-b4c7-4495-b968-09f667afaffb&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d&th=1

WiFi 6E AX210 WiFi Card，PCIe WiFi Wireless Network Card with Bluetooth 5.3，AX5400 Tri-Band PC Wireless Card

https://www.amazon.com/OKN-5400Mbps-5-2%EF%BC%8C802-11AX-Tri-Band-Ultra-Low/dp/B07SHPKKBR?crid=C10OX5YKIEO6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NdB8yHC1NvlgjQ4Til0LTM0sYpdp3Kmj_eSI8rCKFJPGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.kBdFYynWSouXrAkvtnlQvM8GQJCRNWME7DH6iPpbqR4&dib_tag=se&keywords=wifi+bluetooth+adapter&qid=1731374613&sprefix=wifi+bluetoothadapter%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-51

I'm looking for at least wifi 6 and good bluetooth signal, I also heard AX210 chip is really good but I'm not sure what's the latest technology.

thanks!

Looking for good bluetooth adapter, I'll mostly use two devices, a wireless headphone and a controller

I will quickly explain my situation: I have both PC and Notebook gamer.

Notebook gamer (Acer Nitro 5) have a great bluetooth signal which let me go to other rooms and do personal tasks while listening to music. The PC did not have a bluetooth in the motherboard, so I bought a bluetooth adapter, Baseus Ba04. This adapter was a big dissapointment for me, very inconsistent, frequently lags and has weak signal. If I walk around to another room in the house the signal quickly dies. Even if I'm right front of the PC it lags sometimes.

I heard good things of Asus USB-BT500 and TP-Link UB500, does anyone knows if they're better than the Ba04? Or, does anyone recommend any other Bluetooth model?
I really just wanted one that is at least good as the bluetooth from the Acer Nitro 5 I have

Hi. I have Kali Audio IN-UNF Ultra-Nearfield studio monitor system, and I'd like to play music via Bluetooth from my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone SE, using services like Spotify, YouTube, and downloaded mp3s.

I'm considering the following:

• US$39.00 Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter for Bluetooth Streaming

• US$9.99 UGREEN Aux to Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter

• US$23.99 esinkin Wireless Audio Receiver

• US$79.99 Emotiva BTR-1 Virtual Copper Bluetooth System

• US$119.00 Kali Audio MV-BT Professional Bluetooth Input Module

I am not an audiophile and will primarily be playing compressed mp3 files, so I care more about stability and reliability than the highest-quality sound. Thank you!

I’m looking for the best convenient Bluetooth DAC/AMP adapters. I’d like either an earhook design or one that can be hooked onto my body/clothing in someway. (I often wear clothing that has no pockets.) I’ve done some research, am I missing any?

Frontrunners:

• Qudelix 5K. Great reviews, I just have some more budget if there’s something better.

• ifi Audio GO pod. Has some connectivity issues, appears there’s hints at a version 2.

• Moondrop EVO. The battery life is a bit concerning.

Knocked out:

• FiiO UTWS5. Bad reviews.

• FiiO BTR5. No clip.

• Astell Kern AK-HB1. No clip.

• KZ. Might have connectivity issues? Is cheap though.

I’ve ordered the box but I don’t have a Bluetooth adapter yet and have heard about some issues with the pads tracking, is anyone using one they’ve had no issues with so far?

I purchased the Aluratek from my local computer store and I'd like to return it.

Hi everyone. So I’ve been scouring the internet for reviews on IEM wireless adapters (not dac) for me to buy instead of going for an upgrade on my cables. I have 2 main questions

1. Are they good enough sound quality wise to replace the standard cable? Like can it drive and feel like you’re just using your wired IEMs? (AAC vs aptx if that matters in this case or any other else pls elaborate)

2. If the answer is yes, then what are some good ones to use? Budget is probably $70 max

Huge thanks everyone!

Hello, currently using a TP Link BT dongle (suposed to be 4.0) and I'm not happy with reception, getting some input lag spikes if Im not super close the pc or even my foot is in the line of sight of the dongle...

Im using a mini HP pc as my HTPC: i5 6th gen, 16gb

I already tried: Multiple USB ports Changing power profile to max performance Increased poll rate to 1ms (this one helped a little)

Things to try: Use a USB extension to move the BT around Buy one of those BT adapters with an antenna attached.

Any one here using this BT adapter and having poor performance too?

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-UB400-Bluetooth-Controller-Keyboard/dp/B07V1SZCY6/ref=asc_df_B07V1SZCY6/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341792844605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16670945038298686631&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9047903&hvtargid=pla-812364944561&psc=1

Can you recommend a better one?

TIA

Hey guys i want to buy an adapter mostly for the PSVR2 and saw the 2 recommend ones and even one of them is making a lot of difficulties as i heared. ^^ So my question is do you have made good and flawless experiences with another BT 5.3 or 5.4 adapter that is even better then the recommended ones?

Is this a feasible way to add Bluetooth capability to non-bluetooth speakers? I'm looking to buy a pair of basic computer speakers (or possibly powered monitor/bookshelf types), many of which have only wired inputs, but I'd like to be able to use them over BT from devices other than my desktop that they will stay connected to.

I am thinking I could connect a Bluetooth receiver dongle (like the ones pictures) to the speakers' input jack, but would it sound terrible? I'm sure it depends on a lot factors and there's a good reason that some BT adapters are $10 and others are $200.

Anyway, let's say I want to add BT to my Bose Companion 2 Series iii, which have only a standard 3.5mm input jack, how much sound quality will be lost if I use a cheap vs. expensive BT adapter? What about adding BT to a higher end speaker via optical input?

What low cost Bluetooth adapter would you recommend for connecting to my amplifier so that I can stream from my phone?

1. Are there any issues with the very lowest cost ones?

2. If spending more, is it really worth it?

3. Are there practical differences and options around whether inputting into say output jack, optical, etc?

4. I'll need to be able to connect an external CD player or turntable somehow to the amp or ultimately to the speakers.

5. Any other key considerations?

I live in a small house. The amp is 25 years old, lower-middle price, and has the typical outputs but not loads.

I built a pc awhile ago but it has no built in bluetooth and idk much about what adapter would do the best job for me. They all look pretty good on Amazon however though, does it particularly matter which brand? I pretty much jus wanna be able to play games from my bed and be in discord with a Bluetooth connection so nothing super major or intense.

Last month I bought Linsoul's YuXuanJi IEMs, but a few days ago my cat bit and broke the cable. Rather than buying a new cable, I decided to buy a Bluetooth Adapter, but since I'm new to the IEM world, I have no idea which ones to buy.
Which Bluetooth Adapter would you all suggest I buy? My budget is around 40~50 USD