Yes, that’s the problem with the AAC coding and most other methods of sending data from a device to a Bluetooth speaker, headphones etc, you’re not only listening to a file - most likely compressed - but its being compressed yet again hence more loss of quality though - as you say - its probably not too noticeable when listening to Speech. I had the small Jambox and was glad to be rid of it, never thought much of that device at all. Yeah okay, people spoke of how it had voice prompting and how you could add an effect to widen the channels with DSP but that’s all gimmick type stuff as far as I’m concerned. I’d be very surprised if the chips that Apple were using for Bluetooth didn’t handle aptX and you’ve probably put your finger on it when you talk about firmware being rewritten. As far as I know the chips used for Bluetooth handle Bluetooth 4.0 and above so - that being the case - they should easily accommodate aptX I would have thought. Now a thought has crossed my mind, if Apple are going to release a phone without a headphone socket then perhaps it may also be the right time to upgrade the Bluetooth standard to Lossless - aptX in other words -., guess will know 48 hours from now.
> On 7 Sep 2016, at 12:43 PM, Tim Noonan <t...@timnoonan.com.au> wrote: > > Its hard to say if ApTx will be included - but from beta testing iOS I feel > that the Bluetooth code has been rewritten or upgraded. > > Only some brands of Bluetooth chips support the Codec. > > For a few years now, Apple have been promoting an AAC Bluetooth Codec - > likely working on the desire to avoid transcoding of AAC files from iTunes > and now Apple Music. > > Though its been around for a couple of years now, I have a Big Jambox speaker > which is AAC Codec compatible and though it is a lovely speaker for listening > to voice and spoken word, it has very high latency - which I wonder is a > result of the AAC Codec being used. > > But, if you want a speaker that is great for listening to podcasts, audio > books and which can fill a room nicely with no strain or hardness, the Big > Jambox is great - it has a wonderful open sound - but for modern music it is > not strong in bass. > > I don't like boomy sound myself, and this speaker is very clean, open and > fresh in its sound with lovely top end. > > In fact, it is now my main computer speaker for all TTS output etc, via its > line in jack. I also use it in the voice and listening workshops that I run. > > Regards > Tim > > > On 7 Sep 2016, at 9:41 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: > > Yes indeed, we’ll see tomorrow but I doubt whether Apple consider APTX a > priority and why do I say that? Well its been around for quite some time now > and Apple have had plenty of time to introduce the technology to their > Smartphones and other devices, I believe the hardware is there already. > Another company that doesn’t use APTX surprisingly is Bose but then again one > could argue perhaps not surprisingly <smile>. > >> On 7 Sep 2016, at 9:26 AM, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> For now that is. We'll see tomorrow. It'd be a real shame for IPhone 7 to >> not have NFC. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >> Trethowan >> Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 5:38 PM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Subject: Re: Bluetooth Headset >> >> I think the newer model supports NFC though as you said, that’s hardly >> useful if you have an iPhone. >> >>> On 7 Sep 2016, at 7:29 AM, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: >>> >>> Hi! >>> Sounds intresting. >>> Do they support nfc too? >>> My new bose does but i don’t think the Iphone does so i have to get me an >>> android instead. >>> THe noise cancellation is good for me as i don’t like the sound from cars >>> through closed headphones. >>> /A >>>> On 6 Sep 2016, at 07:05, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I received a pair of Sehheiser MM550X cans today and I’m suitably >>>> impressed though everything isn’t roses with this system, there’s nothing >>>> much to complain about really as I regard the gripes I have as minor >>>> irritations to be aware of so as such they will be left to last. >>>> >>>> The MM550 is a comfortable closed headset which is of a lightweight but >>>> sturdy build and can be folded up into a carry case supplied for >>>> travelling. >>>> >>>> As such the user is provided with all manner of adapters for these cans >>>> including an adapter for connection to an inflight entertainment system >>>> via the use of the supplied cable that turns these cans into a very nice >>>> sounding pair of wired cans but the main attraction of the MM550 – apart >>>> from its build and travelling versatility – is the Bluetooth component >>>> without a doubt. >>>> >>>> The MM550 come equipped with AptX decoding which is noticeable right away >>>> when paired to my Samsung Galaxy S6 and to me the aptX facility is the big >>>> sounding feature for these cans. >>>> >>>> Naturally voic calls can be made and answered from the MM550 using Google >>>> Now or similar – SIRI on an iPhone – and the microphones on the MM550 give >>>> extremely good definition in phone calls particularly if you’re able to >>>> use HD Voice on your phone’s network. >>>> >>>> I’ve not tried the active noise cancellation feature yet though for a >>>> closed set of cans I wonder why you’d need it?. >>>> >>>> The MM550 also provides a “Talk Through” function, suppose you’re >>>> listening to your favourite tracks on a long flight and you wish to hear >>>> what’s going on around you, press the “Talk Through” button and you’ll >>>> hear! Without removing the cans from your ears. >>>> >>>> Music sounds wonderful through these cans – whether using the direct cable >>>> connection of Bluetooth – but the Bluetooth experience is certainly made >>>> more worthwhile given the control you have over your music collection from >>>> the MM550 system itself which is provided with track forward and back >>>> buttons as well as using the master button as a pause. >>>> >>>> I haven’t listened to the MM550 for an extended period of time yet though >>>> I doubt I’ll encounter any problems with sore ears given the weight of >>>> this headset and its luxurious leather padding around the cuffs. >>>> >>>> So to the couple of bad things about this headset and the first is >>>> annoying. >>>> >>>> The lithium-ion battery can be charged either inside or outside the >>>> headset but if you’re charging inside the headset be sure to put your hand >>>> over the battery when you remove the USB charging cable or the battery >>>> will come too, that’s right, out of the headset itself and that’s a very >>>> poor design. >>>> >>>> The MM550 has direct cable connection however in this mode the headphones >>>> are completely passive meaning that they rely on the amplifier of the >>>> system they’re wired to for volume and that’s fine in theory and really I >>>> have no argument on that score. >>>> >>>> The problem is if you’re wanting to direct wire them to the headphones >>>> output of your Cell Phone or similar thinking that the microphones of the >>>> cans and the remote control buttons will work, they certainly will not., >>>> as I mentioned at the start of this review a minor gripe though I’m sure >>>> Senheiser could improve upon this if they really wanted to. >>>> >>>> Now is the perfect time to buy the Senheiser MM550 headset as its been >>>> discontinued and you should be able to get it for a good price as I did. >>>> >>>> So why didn’t I go for the replacement model? The replacement model has >>>> touch buttons which don’t appeal to me all that much though having said >>>> that the newer model does have an IOS and Android App which might be >>>> useful. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> ********** >> Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the >> halfwits in this world behind. >> >> >> >> >> > > ********** > Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the > halfwits in this world behind. > > > > > Tim Noonan > Consultant Speaker Coach > > Phone: +61 419 779 669 > Email: t...@timnoonan.com.au > Skype: VoiceReadings > Twitter: twitter.com/TimNoonan > > Coaching & Consulting: www.timnoonan.com.au > Inspirational Speaking: www.visionarycommunications.com.au > Gemwater Bottles: www.timnoonan.com.au/water > Voice Readings: www.voicereadings.com > > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
