Product Description
PREMIUM BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER - Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Stereo Receivers add high definition wireless audio to any home music system, giving you full control of your music on any device. Connect the B1 Audio Receiver to your music system and stream from any app and Bluetooth-enabled device with gold-plated RCA analog or Optical outputs. No software is needed to make your vintage music system wireless in seconds.
INCREDIBLE SOUND QUALITY - Audioengine Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver breathes new life into your AV receiver or powered speakers by adding Bluetooth connectivity. Listen to music with stunning high quality audio with the latest Bluetooth receiver for home stereo 5.0, aptX HD, aptX, SBC, and AAC (Apple) encoding.
BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER FOR TV AND STEREO - Experience up to a 100 ft extended Bluetooth range and a built-in AKM4396 USB DAC for 24 bit playback with the highest quality transmission to your sound system.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO ADAPTER AND SUPPLIES INCLUDED - Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Adapter for Stereo Receiver includes B1 Bluetooth Receiver, 3ft RCA audio cable, USB AC power adapter, 6.5ft micro-USB cable, microfiber product bag, and setup guide.
Stream Your Digital Music and Other Audio Effortlessly
The fastest way to add life to older systems is with our B1 adapter. It's plug and play. Just connect your receiver, press the pair button, connect with your phone or other device and start streaming.
Sending Out More Than Just Good Vibes
Not only does the B1 let you stream music from your phone, tablet, or computer to any music system or powered speakers, it delivers extended-range, better than CD quality sound anywhere in your home.
Simple Setup so No Waiting to Get Down
We figured you wouldn't want to wait or go through some complicated process to get great-sounding wireless music
from your device to any music system.
That's why setup and pairing are so easy. There's no need for custom software, driver, or app. No network setup, passwords to enter, or buttons to push.
Just a couple of simple steps and you're ready to rock.
Extended-Range Wireless Lets You Go Far Out
What good is a wireless system if you have to keep everything close together? The B1's special circuitry and precision-tuned antenna give you incredible, extended-range wireless audio with superior sound.
You Can Hear the Difference
The B1 takes music from your device and sends it out to any music system without losing any sound quality along the way—even to those extended ranges. And it works great with those vintage systems that have been waiting in the wings.
Key Features
- Easy setup, connects in seconds
- No network setup, no passwords, no hassle
- Extended-range wireless aptX-HD Bluetooth, reaches further with better than CD quality sound
- Connects to any music system
- Analog and optical outputs
- Bluetooth aptX LED indicator
- Better than CD quality audio with aptX-HD Bluetooth
Technical Specifications
- Bluetooth receiver type: Bluetooth 5.0
- Supported Bluetooth codecs: aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
- Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
- Inputs: Bluetooth
What's Included
- 1 B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver
- 1 Power supply w/ detachable AC cord
- 1 RCA audio cable
- 1 Microfiber product bag
- 1 Setup guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between B-Fi (wi-fi) and B1 (Bluetooth)?
B-Fi uses your home Wi-Fi network for multiroom music streaming and stereo pairing, while B1 uses Bluetooth.
B-Fi allows you to name and rename devices, while B1 does not due to limitations of Bluetooth.
B-Fi requires the Audioengine Control app for initial setup while no product app is required for B1.
Which has better sound, Audioengine Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?
Both are capable of high-resolution and high-definition audio and provide the highest quality sound for wireless streaming.
What if my source doesn't support aptX®? Can I still use B1 and if so, how will it sound?
You can absolutely still use the B1, and it will sound great. aptX® is a high quality Bluetooth audio codec that works really well. With that said, in addition to mandatory support for SBC, Bluetooth also includes optional support for many other codecs, like MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and AAC, all of which have their own advantages, and some of which sound very close to aptX®.
Does B1 work with any stereo, music system, or powered speakers?
Yes, any audio product with a standard analog audio input can connect to B1 with the included RCAs. B1 also includes a digital output so you also can connect via optical (TOSLINK).
Do I need to install any special drivers for the B1?
No extra software or drivers are needed. The B1 is compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth, and the A2DP profile for streaming stereo audio. This includes most all Smartphones, Tablets, and Laptop Computers.
Can I use the B1 with my original A5s?
Yes, you can still use the B1 with the original A5 model! With this kind of setup, you'd just need to use either an RCA to mini-stereo adapter (like the one that was included with your A5s) or an RCA to mini-stereo cable. You would just connect the RCA end into the RCA outputs of the B1 and the connect the mini-stereo side to either the top or back mini-stereo inputs of the A5s.
Connecting a Bluetooth turntable to an Audioengine Bluetooth device
Setting up your Bluetooth turntable with your B1, B2, HD6, or HD3 should be simple. First, you would also need to make sure your Audioengine Bluetooth device is on, in pair mode (LED light flashing), and near the turntable. Next, you would need to use the pairing button to send the turntable into pairing mode. Depending on the turntable, you will need to either press and release the turntable's pair button or press and hold it; for example, on the Audio Technica AT-LP60-BT you would need to hold the turntable's pairing button for about two seconds, until the light flashes different colors. Once the turntable is in pairing mode, it will search and connect to the nearest available Bluetooth device. Once the turntable if paired and connected to your Audioengine Bluetooth device, the pair light on the receiver should turn solid.
