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    Does anything exist to turn normal headphones into bluetooth headphones?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by laptopnoob678, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. laptopnoob678

    laptopnoob678 Notebook Consultant

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    So is there a device I can plug my 3.5mm earphones into, which will allow me to use them with my laptop via bluetooth, as opposed to using the 3.5mm audio ports?

    And if so, what is the name and how much should I expect to pay?

    Thanks
     
    laptopnoob678, Apr 3, 2016
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  2. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    To the best of my knowledge, no.
     
    Kent T, Apr 3, 2016
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This appears to do what you want.
     
    saturnotaku, Apr 3, 2016
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    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    You can also simply build such a device yourself with a microcontroller, BT chip, and a 3.5mm jack.
     
    Jarhead, Apr 3, 2016
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    KLF, Apr 4, 2016
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  6. Kent T

    Kent T Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which are still best for voice use. The only decent Bluetooth for music use uses the APT-X codec, which is very good quality.
     
    Kent T, Apr 4, 2016
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