Are you trying to find a Bluetooth audio receiver that’s fit for your application? Read through this article to find out.
Introduction
These days, an average person can own several mobile gadgets. However, as these gadgets are mobile, they can be limited in output power. This limitation can hamper your listening experience where a louder and richer audio source is needed. You can often find a need to listen loudly when throwing a party, doing presentations, driving a car, or chilling privately inside your room.
This is where a Bluetooth audio receiver module becomes handy.
Different Kinds of Bluetooth Audio Receiver Boards
There are different kinds of Bluetooth audio receiver boards in the market today. Finding one that fits your need is necessary so that you can make a satisfactory purchase. Below you’ll see some examples of them.
Bluetooth Audio receiver Module with Low LEvel Power Amplifier
You can simply attach low power speakers to a Bluetooth receiver module with a low power amplifier and you’re ready to play your sounds. No need for an additional external amplifier. Simply connect wirelessly to this board through your mobile in Bluetooth and begin to play your songs along with your small-sized speaker.
Above is the CT14 MICRO STEREO BLUETOOTH 4.2 AMPLIFIER BOARD – 2 X 5W as an example. This module can output max of 5W per channel.
Bluetooth Audio Receiver Module with High LEVEL Power Amplifier
If you need a higher power output for a louder sound, choose modules with a power amp with higher wattage. Such modules as:
TDA7492P WIRELESS BLUETOOTH 4.0 AUDIO RECEIVER – 2 X 50W
This module can output up to 50W per channel, enough to fill a large room with sound.
Bluetooth Audio Receiver Only Module
If you have your own power amplifier, you can choose a Bluetooth receiver only module. This receiver takes care of all the Bluetooth protocols during wireless transmission and reception and simply throws the low-level audio signals to its output terminals. After this process, the audio signal can be amplified by your power amplifier. The power amp can be your home or car stereo system.Â
Examples of such Bluetooth audio receiver only modules are:
Each module can have their own unique features such as battery charging, PC sound card, and headphone out function.
Additional Bluetooth Audio Kits
Additionally, there are Bluetooth Audio learning kits that you can assemble yourself. Through this, you can learn more about Bluetooth components. Some examples are listed below.
Above is a Bluetooth Audio Kit for the electronic enthusiast (Receiver only).
Above is a complete Bluetooth DIY Speaker Kit. This comes with a Bluetooth receiver, amplifier, remote control, and speaker.Â
Commercial Product Bluetooth Audio Receivers
There are commercial grade finished Bluetooth products that are simply “plug-and-play”. You don’t need to go through the hassles of assembling them or wiring external connections. They are already a complete product. See below for your choices.
Conclusion
This article presented several Bluetooth audio receiver products that you can choose from. Do you need the receiver to be in module or kit form? Or would you like it to be a commercial grade finished product? Your choice depends on your particular application and purpose.