Apt-X is a neat audio compression technology (codec) that optimizes audio streaming through Bluetooth, basically it's trying to transmit CD level audio quality wirelessly. The technology is owned by CSR. Companies use "Apt-X", "aptX", or "aptx" in their product pages to note this technology.
The first Apt-X devices that I used where the Sennheiser MM 550-X headphones and the Creative BT-D1 transmitter. For Apt-X to work you need a transmitter and a receiver. Transmitters are those devices that send the wireless data. Some transmitters are built into a device and other times they need a "dongle." Eventually many devices will have Apt-X built-in, but until then you may need the dongle transmitter. The other side of Apt-X involves the receivers, which are devices that output audio, like speakers and headphones.
This post will have a list of devices with Apt-X technology, hopefully it makes the "search" process a lot easier.
My experiences: Soundmatters foxLv2 Platinum, Braven 650, Sennheiser MM 550-X, Azio BTD-V4, Creative BT-D1, Avantree Saturn, and the CSR Harmony software.
Key Apt-X Features:
- Compression ratio: 4:1
- Audio Format: 16-bit, 44.1 kHz (CD Quality)
- Data Rates: 352 Kbps
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 22 kHz
- Algorithmic Delay: <1.89 ms @ Fs 48 kHz Dynamic Range: 16-bit > 92 dB
- THD+N: -68.8 dB
TO VIEW THE COMPLETE LIST OF APT-X DEVICES CHECK:
Apple Products
As of right now, Apple products supporting Mac OS X operating system support Apt-X. iOS devices do not support Apt-X natively and require the use of Apt-X transmitters. If you run into issues with Mac OS X you can check this forum thread.
- Mac OS X
- Mac
- MacBook
iPad(needs additional transmitter, check above under iOS Devices and 3.5mm transmitter)iPod(needs additional transmitter, check above under iOS Devices and 3.5mm transmitter)- iPhone (needs additional transmitter, check above under iOS Devices and 3.5mm transmitter)
As of right now, Apple products supporting Mac OS X operating system support Apt-X. iOS devices do not support Apt-X natively and require the use of Apt-X transmitters. If you run into issues with Mac OS X you can check this forum thread.
Info collected from CSR, Twitter, Amazon, Google Shopping, blogs, product and support pages.
List for search engines
7dayshop R7 Premium High-Fidelity Headphones 7dayshop Stereo Earbuds with Microphone Accessory Power Gogroove BlueSync Speaker DRM Acoustic Research ARS60 Portable Indoor Wireless Speaker Acoustic Stream Acoustic Stream Advance Acoustic Air 50 Advance Acoustic Air 70 Advance Acoustic Air 90 Advance Acoustic EZY 80 Advance Acoustic WTX-1000 Advance Acoustic WTX-500 Advance Acoustic X-Uni Alibaba Alibaba Apt-X Alibaba Receivers Alpatronix HX 110 Headphones Altec Lansing iMW655 BT Speaker Altec Lansing inMotion Air IMW725 Altec Lansing SoundBlade iMW545 Altec Lansing XL Jacket iMW645 Altec Lansing XL SoundBlade iMW855 Amped Wireless BTSA1 Long Range BT Adapter Aperion Audio Allaire Bluetooth Speakers Apple iMac Apple iPad (NO APTX ON THIS DEVICE) Apple iPhone (NO APTX ON THIS DEVICE) Apple Mac Mini Apple Mac OS X Lion Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard Apple Mac Pro Apple MacBook Air Apple MacBook Pro Apple Operating Systems and PCs ARCAM miniBlink Receiver ARCAM rBlink BT DAC ARCAM Solo Soundbar Arctic S113 BT Portable Speaker Armel BA033 Over Ear Headphones Assmann Digitus DA-10293 BT Stereo Speaker Asus Memo Pad 7 ME1765CX-A1 Asus Memo Pad 8 ME181C-A1 Asus PadFone mini (PF451CL) Phone Asus ZenFone 4 (A400CG) Phone Asus ZenFone 5 (A500CG) Phone Asus ZenFone 5 (A500KL) Phone Asus ZenFone 5 (A502CG) Phone AT&T Upbeat Wireless Speaker Atlantic Technology BTAA-50 BT Audio Adapter Audio Dynamix Atom V2 Audio Dynamix Fusion Audio Dynamix Gizmo Audio Dynamix The Pulse V2 Audio Dynamix X05 - Ultimate Edition Audio Pro Addon T10 Audio Pro Addon T8 Audio Pro Addont T12 Audio Pro Addont T20 Audio Pro Addont T9 Desktop HiFi Audio Technica ATH-CKS99BT BT Stereo Headset Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver Audioengine B2 Bluetooth Speaker (Black Ash/Walnut/Zebrawood) AudioXperts 4TV 2122 Virtual Surround Sound Console AudioXperts 4TV 5122 5.1 Surround Sound Console AudioXperts EVA SCR400 Dock Clock Radio AudioXperts EVA SPS300 Dock Speaker Aukey Wireless BT Audio Transmitter Auris Auris BT Receiver Auris Auris Carmen BT Receiver Avantree/Avantalk Audition BT Stereo Headphones Avantree/Avantalk Cara Stereo Car Kit Avantree/Avantalk Jogger Pro Avantree/Avantalk Priva (multi-headphone, battery or AC adapter) Avantree/Avantalk Roxa Avantree/Avantalk Saturn BTTC-200X-BLK Avantree/Avantalk Saturn Pro BTTC-200L-TTN AVLINK BT 4.0 Receiver AZio BTD-V400 USB Micro BT Adapter AZio BTD-V401 USB Micro BT Adapter Barey H7 Bayan Audio Soundbook Bayan Audio Soundbook X3 Bayan Audio StreamPort BT Receiver Bayan Audio Universal BT Receiver Beats by Dre BeatBox Portable Beats by Dre Beats Wireless On-Ear Beats by Dre Pill BT Portable Speaker Bench Soft BT Speaker BN749/S BenQ treVolo Speakers BeoPlay Beolit 15 BeoPlay Beoplay A2 BeoPlay Beolit 15 BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9982 BlackBerry Q10 BlackBerry Q5 BlackBerry Z10 BlackBerry Z30 Blaupunkt Monaco BT Speaker Bloobury BlooTunz BT Music Receiver for iPod/iPhone docks Blue Aura x10 BT Stereo Loudspeaker Blue Aura x30 BT Stereo Loudspeaker Blue Aura x30Plus Blue Aura x40 Floor Standing BT Speaker System Blue Creation BC127 Blue Creation BC127-APTX X100 Blue Creation BC128-APTX Blue Creation Jambadoo BlueAnt Pump HD Sportbuds BlueAnt Ribbon BT Stereo Streamer Bluedio BestFire EH HD In-Ear Headset Bluedio DF33T Bluedio R+ BT Stereo Headphones Bluedio R2 Revolution Blueshift Helium Boston Acoustics MC100 Blue Speakers Boston Acoustics Tvee One TV Speaker Base Boulanger EssentielB BT Stereo Speaker Bowers & Wilkins T7 Portable Speaker Bragi The Dash Braven 710 BT Stereo Speaker Braven 850 BT Stereo Speaker Braven 855S BT Stereo Speaker Braven BZ650SBA Wireless BT Speaker Brightplay/Brightech Car HD Receiver Brightplay/Brightech Home HD Receiver BudsGoBlue BudsGoBlue Burmester 113 D/A Convertor with BT BuyinCoins USB 2.0 BT 4.0 Adapter Cabasse Stream 1 Speaker Cabasse Strean Source Cambridge Audio Azur 851D (through BTD100) Cambridge Audio Bluetone 100 Cambridge Audio BT100 BT Receiver Cambridge Audio Go Radio Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 Cambridge Audio Minx Air 200 Canton DM 50 H Canton DM 50 SE Canton DM 75 Canton DM 9 Canton DM50 Soundbar Canton DM900 Soundbar Canton Musicbox M Chord Electronics Chordette Gem Chord Electronics Chordette Maxx Amplifier Chord Electronics Chordette Peach Chord Electronics Chordette Toucan Blue Headphone Amp Chord Electronics Hugo DAC/Headphone Amp Chord Electronics MX Series SX Amp Community Software for phones Conran Audio AptX Mac App Conran Audio iPod Dock Cowon Cowon SP2 Creative Labs Airwave BT Portable Speaker Creative Labs Airwave HD Portable Wireless Speaker Creative Labs Aurvana Gold Creative Labs Aurvana Platinum Creative Labs BT-D1 USB BT Transmitter Creative Labs BT-D5 BT Transmitter Creative Labs BT-W1 USB BT Transmitter Creative Labs D3xm Creative Labs D5xm Creative Labs Hitz WP380 Creative Labs Inspire S2 Wireless Creative Labs Muvo 20 Creative Labs Sound Blaster EVO ZX Creative Labs Sound Blaster EVO ZXR Creative Labs Sound Blaster Roar Creative Labs Sound Blasteraxx AXX 200 Creative Labs T30W Speakers Creative Labs T4W 2.1 Speaker System Creative Labs T50 Wireless Speaker System Creative Labs WP-300 BT Headphones Creative Labs WP-350 BT Headphones Creative Labs WP-450 BT Headphones Creative Labs Zen X-Fi3 Creative Labs ZiiO 10-inch Creative Labs ZiiO 7-inch Creative Labs ZiiSound D200 Creative Labs ZiiSound D3x Creative Labs ZiiSound D5 Creative Labs ZiiSound D5x Creative Labs ZiiSound T12 Wireless Creative Labs ZiiSound T6 Series II Wireless Creative Labs ZiiSound T6 Wireless Crystal Acoustics BluDAC CSR CSR 8000 Platform CSR R8645 CSR Technical White Paper CSR Harmony Software DALI Kubik Free DALI Kubik One Damson Oyster Danibos Danibos BT Receiver Dell AD211 BT Portable Speaker Denon CEOL Carino Denon DHT-S514 Soundbar Denon DHT-T100 TV Speaker Base Denon DHT-T110 Denon Envaya DSB200 Denon Envaya Mini Denon Globe Cruiser AH-NCW500BK Denon Globe Cruiser AH-NCW500SR Denon Globe Cruiser AH-W200EM Earin Earin Edifier Luna Eclipse Elecom LBT-AVAR300 BT Audio Receiver Elecom LBT-AVHP06SE Elecom LBT-AVHP300NCBK Elecom LBT-AVPAR400 Elecom LBT-AVPHP400 Elecom LBT-AVSP3000 Elecom LBT-AVSP500 Elecom LBT-AVWAR700 Elecom LBT-HP05NAV Elecom LBT-MPCR01 Elecom LBT-MPPAR400 Elecom LBT-MPPHP400 Elecom LBT-MPSP100 Elecom LBT-PAR500AV Elecom LBT-PHP500AV Amplifier Elecom LBT-SPP300AV Elecom LBT-TVOH03A Elecom LBT-UAN04C2BK Elipson Audio Bridge Receiver Emotiva BTM-1 (USB dongle for UMC-200 unit) Emotiva Fusion 8100 AV Receiver Energy Sistem BT7 NFC BT Headphones eSupply Portable BT Tube Speaker Fatman MI-TUBE 2 Fluance Fi30 Speaker System Focal Easya Wireless Speaker System Focal JML XS Book Wireless Stereo Speaker Focal Universal Wireless Receiver FreeWavz FreeWavz Earphones Fugoo Sport Portable Speakers Fugoo Style Portable Speakers Fugoo Tough Portable Speakers Fujitsu ARROWS NX F-06E Fujitsu ARROWS X F-10D Fujitsu REGZA-T02D Future Sound Labs FSL 360 Headphones Gear 4 HouseParty Rise Wireless Gear4 HouseParty Portable Wireless Gear4 HouseParty Rise 2 Wireless Gemma Technology BT Audio Receiver Geneva Labs Model L Wireless Geneva Labs Model M Wireless Geneva Labs Model XL Wireless Global Sources Bluetooth Headphones Global Sources Bluetooth Headset Global Sources Bluetooth Speaker SM-BTSP02-3 Global Sources Bluetooth Speakers BS-002n Global Sources Bluetooth Speakers GEAR-G1-1 Global Sources Bluetooth Transceiver TS-850TR Global Sources QY3 Sports Clip Global Sources Stereo Headset GMYLE Wireless Mini Portable Speaker Grace Digital 100W BT Amp GDI-BTAR512 Grace Digital 24W BT Amp GDI-BTAR122 Grace Digital 3-Play GDI-BTPB300 Receiver Grace Digital Digital BT Amplifier GDI-BTAR502 Grace Digital Digital BT Speakers GDI-BTSP201 Grace Digital RFB BT Speakers RFB-BTSP201 Grain Audio PWS BT Portable Speaker Green House GH-BHDA42 Grundig GSB2000 NFC Sound System Grundig GSB500 Speakers Harman Kardon Aura Wireless Speaker System Harman Kardon Onyx Speaker System Harman Kardon Premium Over-Ear BT Wireless Headphones Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35/230 Soundbar Harman Kardon Soho Wireless Headphones Helium Blueshift Speakers Henson Audio H6 BT Headphones Henson BTH033 BT Headphones Henson HA-4 BT Headphones Henson X07 Portable BT Speaker Hitachi HSB32B26 Hitachi HSB40B16 House of Marley Bag of Riddim BT House of Marley Get Up Stand Up House of Marley Liberate XLBT Over-Ear Headphones EM-FH041 HTC BHS600 Stereo Headphones HTC BoomBass BT Speaker HTC Butterfly HTC Butterfly S HTC Car StereoClip (Aux) HTC Desire 300 HTC Desire 500 HTC Desire 501 HTC Desire 600 Dual Sim HTC Desire 601 HTC Desire 820 HTC Desire SV HTC Desire U HTC Desire X HTC Droid DNA HTC J HTC One (E8) HTC One Mini 2 HTC One S HTC One SV HTC One V HTC One X HTC One X Plus (X+) HTC One XL HTC One XT HTC Desire 610 HTC Desire 816 HTC One (M8) HTC One Max HTC One Mini i-box Max BT Speaker 30W IN2UIT Filo BT Speaker Inateck BTA-CSR4B5 USB BT Adapter Inateck BTSP-10 BT Mini Speaker Incredisonic Sound Block SB-100 iT7 Audio iT7e Speaker iT7 Audio iT7m Portable BT Speaker iT7 Audio iT7x2 Stereo Headphones iTech Splash iui Design BeCool Speaker iui Design BTFMAXK Vehicle Receiver iui Design Mirror Boombox Jarre AeroBlue BT Receiver Jarre AeroBull Jarre AeroDream One Jarre AeroPad One Jarre AeroPad Two Jarre AeroSkull Dock Jarre AeroSkull HD Jarre AeroSkull XS Jarre AeroTwist JayBird iSport JayBird SB2 Sportsband JayBird uSport JBL/Nokia Cinema Base Soundbar JBL/Nokia PlayUp JBL/Nokia Power Up JBL/Nokia Synchros S400BT JK Audio BlueDriver F3S JK Audio BlueDriver F5S JK Audio BlueDriver M3S JK Audio BlueDriver M5S JK Audio BlueDriver S-Series Audio Interface JK Audio RemoteMix 3.5 (also receiver) Kanto Living SYD6 Kanto Living YU3 Kanto Living YU5 Kanto Living YUMI Kenwood DDX5901HD Kenwood DDX8901HD Kenwood DNN9350BT Kenwood DNN9710BT Kenwood DNN991HD Kenwood DNX691HD Kenwood DNX7710BT Kenwood DNX891HD Kenwood KDC-BT562U Kenwood KDC-X399 Kenwood KDC-X599 Kenwood KMR-D562BT Kenwood U300BT Kenwood U400BT Kenwood U-K575 Kicker AMPHITHEATER BT Kicker Amphitheater K3 Kicker Tabor Headphones Kinivo BTC450 Car Kit BT Kinivo BTC455 Kinivo BTH410 Hi-Fi BT Headphones Kinivo BTX180 Kinivo BTX270 KitSound Boom Evolution Klipsch GIG Portable Speakers Klipsch Image One BT Klipsch Image One R-10b Soundbar Klipsch KMC1 Klipsch KMC3 Klipsch R-20B Soundbar Klipsch Stadium Home Music System KOKKIA i10 s + aptX KOKKIA iAdapter aptX Transceiver KOKKIA MarathonS Sport Fitness Buds Koss BT540i BT Headphones Krell Vanguard Receiver La Boite Concept HD Wireless Receiver (connects to LD 120, LD 130) La Boite LD Cube Legrand P200 Wireless Music System Legrand/On-Q AU8001-V1 BT Receiver LG BD8530 LG BTS1 BT Stereo Headset LG FR74 Heart Rate Monitor Earphones LG G2 D802 LG G3 Smartphone LG LB650V Smart TV (32, 39, 42, 47, 50, 55, 60, 70 inch) LG ND8530 Speakers LG Tone+ HBS-730 Libratone Diva Soundbar Libratone Loop Libratone Zipp Life n Soul BE501 BT Headphones Lindy BTX-50 BT Audio Receiver Lintech 4iDock (30 pin dock connector) Lintech blueLino 4G Lintech blueLino 4G plus Lintech BT Audio Module Art.Nr.LT 1440_BC5 Lintech BTM-720 Lintech BTM-760 Lintech BTM-770/870 Lintech BTM-860 Lintech BTM-866 Loewe 2go BT Portable Speaker Loewe SoundPort Compact LogiLink BT0015 USB 2.0 BT 4.0 Adapter Logitec Japan LBT-AVAR300 BT Audio Receiver Logitec Japan LBT-AVOH03ABK BT Stereo Headphones Logitec Japan LBT-AVSP1000 BT Speaker Logitec Japan LBT-AVSP3000 Logitec Japan LBT-AVSP7000 BT Portable Speaker Logitec Japan LBT-MPOH02APN BT Stereo Headphones Logitec Japan LBT-MPSP100 Portable BT Speaker Logitec Japan LBT-MPSPP50 Portable Speaker Logitec Japan LBT-TVOH02A BT Headphone and Dongle Logitech UE 9000 Lowdi BT Portable Speaker Mad Catz FREQ M Gaming Headset Manhattan Flyte Wireless Headset Manhattan Fusion Wireless Headphones Marmitek BoomBoom 460 Wireless Amp Marmitek BoomBoom 90 Marshall Stanmore BT Speaker Marshall Woburn BT Speaker Martin Logan Crescendo Masione HV-800 Mass Fidelity Relay BT Receiver DAC Mass Fidelity The Core Portable Speakers Maxell BT Wireless Speaker with Qi and NFC Maxell MXSP-BT03 BT Portable Speaker MEElectronics Air-Fi Matrix2 AF62 MEElectronics Air-Fi Metro AF71 BT MEElectronics Air-Fi Metro2 AF72 Noise-Isolating Microchip RN52 Microlab H50BT Miiego AL7 Superior Headphones Monoprice BT In-Ear Headphones with aptX NFC Monoprice BT Music Receiver (1097-9472) Monoprice Home Threatre BT Receiver Monoprice Premium Virtual Surroundsound Headphones Monster Clarity HD Micro BT Speakers Monster ClarityHD Katana Monster DNA Pro Wireless Monster Hublot Inspiration BT Stereo Headphones Monster iSport Freedom BT Headphones Monster M7 Tablet Monster Stremcast BT Adapter Monster Superstar Portable Speakers Motorola Buds SF500 Motorola DROID RAZR HD Motorola DROID RAZR M Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD Motorola Moto G Motorola Moto X (1st gen) Motorola RAZR Motorola RAZR MAXX Motorola S-11 Flex HD Motorola SF600 Movon Swing BT Headset MPOW BT Portable Speaker MPOW BT Wall Audio Receiver MPOW Headphones MPOW Streambot One BT 4.0 Hands-Free Kit Muse Mini LynkUp BT Receiver Muse Mini UberBuds Muse Mini Uberfly Headphones Musical Fidelity M1SDAC Musical Fidelity M6DAC Musical Fidelity V90-BLU BT Link NAD Electronics D 3020 Hybrid Digital Amplifier NAD Electronics D 7050 Network Receiver Amplifier NAD Electronics VISO 1 NAD Electronics Viso 1 AP Music System Naim Muso Wireless Speaker Naim NaimUniti 2 Naim SuperUniti Naim UnitiLite Naim UnitiQute 2 Neet BT Receiver Nixon Blaster BT Portable Speaker Nokia Essence BH-610 BT Headset Nokia Play 360 Nokia Purity Pro Headset by Monster Nokia Wireless Music Receiver MD-310 Nokia/Microsoft Lumia Phones (no specific ones mentioned) Nude Audio Studio 5 NuForce/Optoma BT-860 NuForce/Optoma BTR-100 BT Receiver NuForce/Optoma S3-BT BT Speaker NuVo Technologies P200 Wireless Music System Nyrius Songo BT Receiver Nyrius Songo HiFi Nyrius Songo Tap Onkyo Colibrino CS-245BT Onkyo CS-355 Onkyo RBX-500 iLunar Onkyo UBT-1 BT USB Adapter (for Onkyo AVR systems) Oppo HA-1 Receiver Orico BTA Series USB (CSR8510 Chips) Outdoor Technology Orcas Wireless Earbuds Outdoor Technology Turtle Shell 2.0 Speaker (OT1800) Outdoor Technology Turtle Shell Speaker (OT4200) Outlaw Audio BTR-100 Receiver Panasonic BTD10 Headphones Panasonic Eluga P-03 Smartphone Panasonic LED TV Viera TX-32A400B Panasonic LED TV Viera TX-42A400B Panasonic LED TV Viera TX-85X942B Panasonic SC-NA10 BT Speaker System Panasonic SC-NA30 BT Speaker System Panasonic Wireless Water Resistant Earphones (RP-BTGS10-H) Paradigm Millenia CT 2 Speakers Paradigm Soundscape Soundbar Paradigm Soundtrack 2 System Patuoxun Wireless BT Headphones Pendulumic M1 Motion Wireless Headphones Pendulumic S1 Stance Wireless Headphones Phiaton BT 220 NC (Noise Cancelling) Earphones Phiaton Chord MS 530 (Active Noise Cancelling Headphones) Phiaton PS 210 BTNC (Active Noise Cancelling) Philips AEA2500 BT Adapter Philips BT Adapter Receiver (AEA2700) Philips DTM3155 Micro Music System Philips E2 Speakers (BTS7000/10) Philips Fidelio B5 Soundbar Philips Fidelio Docking Sound System (DTM5096/12) Philips Fidelio E5 Speaker System Philips Fidelio M1BT BT Stereo Headphones Philips Fidelio M2BT Stereo Headphones Philips Fidelio PS1 Soundsphere Philips Fidelio Wireless Portable Speaker (P9BLK/10) Philips HTL5140 Soundbar Philips HTL6140 Soundbar Philips Micro Music System (BTM8010) Philips Micro Music System Dock (DTB855) Philips Portable Speaker (SB365) Phorus PR5 Receiver (Wifi and BT) Phorus PS1 Speaker Phorus PS5 Speaker (Wifi and BT) Pioneer N-P01-S Receiver Pioneer SC-1224-K 7.2 Receiver Pioneer SC-2024-K 7.2 Receiver Pioneer SC-LX58-K 9.2 Receiver Pioneer SC-LX78-K 9.2 Receiver Pioneer SC-LX88-K 9.2 Receiver Pioneer VSX-824-K 5.2 Receiver Pioneer VSX-924-K 7.2 Receiver Pioneer X-HM72-S Speakers Pioneer X-HM82-S Speakers Pioneer XN-P02DAB-S Receiver Podspeakers by Scandyna SmallPod BT Speaker Poet Audio Pandoretta Polk Camden Square Speakers Polk Hampden Speakers (AM6510-A) Polk MagiFi Sound Bar Polk N1 Gaming Sound Bar Polk SurroundBar 5000 IHT Polk SurroundBar 6500 BT Polk SurroundBar 9500 BT Polk Woodbourne BT Speaker (AM6119-A) Pro.2 BMR3X PyleHome PHBT6Y Headphones Q Acoustics BT3 Speakers Q Acoustics Media 4 Soundbar QED uPlay Plus QED uPlay Puck (Live uPlay BT Receiver) Quad Vena Digital Integrated Amplifier Quadral Magique Active TV-Speaker Quadral Rondo Aktiv Desktop Speakers Quadral Sherwood RX-4508 RadTech WaveJamr BT Receiver (for 30-pin docks) Ratoc Audio Lab RexLink BT1 BT Receiver Razer Adaro Wireless Headphones Razer Leviathan Gaming Soundbar Revo AXiS X3 Revo SuperConnect DAB Radio Revo SuperSignal Speakers RIVA Turbo S RIVA Turbo X Roadking RK400 Headset Roberts Radio BluTune DAB Rocketfish RF-BTR212 BT Music Receiver Rocketfish RF-WSP313 Indoor/Outdoor Speaker Roker Ultra Mini CSR BT 4.0 Adapter Roksan Kandy K2 Receiver/Amp Roksan Kandy K3 CD Player, Receiver/Amp Roksan Oxygene Receiver Roth NEO 6.2 SoundCore Roth Oli Powa-5 Roth Sub Zero II SoundBar Ruark MR1 BT Speaker Ruark R2 Mk3 Stereo System (FM, Wifi and BT) Ruark R7 HiFi System (Wifi and BT) Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Notebook Samsung BHS3000 Samsung DA-E550 Samsung DA-E560 Samsung DA-E570 Samsung DA-E651 Samsung DA-E670 Samsung DA-E750 Samsung DAE-751 Samsung DA-F60 Samsung Galaxy Gear Circle Earphones (SM-R130) Samsung Galaxy Mega Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Note II (2) Samsung Galaxy Note III (3) Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) Mini Samsung Galaxy S IV (S4) Samsung Galaxy S IV (S4) Active Samsung Galaxy S IV (S4) Advance Samsung Galaxy S IV (S4) Mini Samsung Galaxy S V (S5) Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7-inch) Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (8-inch) Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1 inch) Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Samsung Galaxy Tab S (10.5) Tablet Samsung HS3000 Earphones Samsung Level Box Mini Samsung Level Over Headphones (Noise Cancelling) Satechi BT Music Receiver with NFC Sennheiser BTD 300 Sennheiser BTD 300i Sennheiser BTD 500 USB Sennheiser MM 400-X Sennheiser MM 450-X Travel Sennheiser MM 500-X Sennheiser MM 550-X Travel (Noise Cancelling) Sennheiser MOMENTUM On-Ear Wireless with Mic Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless with Mic Sennheiser PX 210 BT Sennheiser PX 360 BT Sennheiser PXC 310 BT Sennheiser PXC 360 BT Sennheiser URBANITE XL with Mic Sharp 102SH Sharp 102SHII Sharp 106SH Sharp 107SH Sharp 203SH Sharp AQUOS PAD SH-08E Sharp AQUOS PAD SHT21 Sharp IS15SH Sharp IS17SH Sharp ISW16SH Sharp Pantone 200SH Sharp SH01D Sharp SH-05E Sharp SH07D Sharp SH09D Sharp SHL21 Sharp SHL22 Sherbourn SR-8100 7.1 Channel Receiver Sinbad ADP-916 BT 4.0 NFC Wireless Music Receiver SMS Audio by 50 Cent SYNC by 50 Cent BT Speaker SMS Audio by 50 Cent SYNC by 50 Cent Headphones Sneer iSport Headphones Sol Republic Tracks Air Wireless Sony BM10 Music Receiver Sony BT80BW Speaker Sony GTK-N1BT Mini HiFi System Sony HT-ST3 Wireless Soundbar Sony HT-ST7 Wireless Soundbar Sony MDR-10RBT BT Headphones Sony SBH80 Headphones Sony SRS-BTS50 Speakers Sony SRS-BTX300 Sony SRS-BTX500 Sony SRS-X5 Sony SRS-X7 Sony SRS-X9 Sony STR-DH750 AV Receiver Sony STR-DN1050 Receiver Sony STR-DN850 Receiver Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Sony Xperia Z Ultra Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z2 Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (10.1 inch) Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Soul by Ludacris P910 Party in a Box Soul Electronics Soul Volt SV3SLV Headphones Soundbot Jarv Nmotion Pro Sport Earbuds Soundbot SB235 Headphones Soundbot SB341 USB Adapter Soundcast BlueCast Soundcast Melody Portable BT Speaker Soundmatters foxLv2 Apt-X Soundmatters foxLv2 Platinum Spaced 360 BT Speaker Spracht BluNote + Chat Wireless Speaker (WS-4012) Stage One Tec Igbloo BT Receiver StarTech BT2A BT Receiver SuperTooth Disco 2 SuperTooth Disco 3 SuperTooth Freedom BT Stereo Headphones Syba CL0AUD23040 Wired/Wireless Headphones SZ Audio Tech Cigar Jack BT Receiver SZ Audio Tech NFC aptX BT Music Receiver Tangent Classic BT Speaker Tannoy BaseStation One SoundBar Tascam CD-200BT CD Player Teac AI-101DA Amp with USB DAC Teac AI-301DA Receiver Ted Baker Fastnet Folding Portable Speaker Telme2 BH-X Bluetooth Hi-Fi headset Telme2 TosBlue X Telme2 TosBlue X2 Tenqa Fit Headphones Teufel 3D Sound Machine 5.1 Teufel AIRY BT Headphones Teufel Boomster Teufel BT Link Teufel Concept E Teufel CoreStation Teufel Motiv B Thodio A-Box Heavy Edition Thodio A-Box Light Edition Thodio iBox BT Portable Speaker Urban Revolt Fenix Wireless Headphones Various USB CSR8510 A10 Dongles Veetop BTR969 Receiver Velodyne vBold Headphones Velodyne vFree Headphones Vers Audio 1A Speaker (Cube) Vers Audio 2Q Speakers Vertu Aster ($6,900 phone) Vertu Constellation ($7,200 phone) Vertu Jet Alligator ($14,900 phone) Vertu Signature Touch ($10,800 phone) Vertu V Speaker VicTsing BT 4 Audio Receiver NFC Car Kit VicTsing BT 4.0 Wall Outlet Receiver Vizio S5430W-C2 Voxmio Artiste Voxmio Fidelity Voxmio Freebird Pro VOXOA HD Wireless Headphones Western Leaf Vomo SM Western Leaf Vomo ST Western Leaf Vomo XL Headphones Wharfedale Cobalt BT Speaker Wharfedale DS1 Speakers WooWi BTTC005 WooWi Cobra Mini BT 4.0 Earphones (BTEC029) WooWi Hero BT 4.0 Stereo Headphones XTZ Headphone Divine (DSP, NFC) Yamaha NX-P100 Portable Speaker Yamaha Relit LSX-170 Yamaha Relit LSX-70 Yamaha Relit LSX-700 Yamaha Restio ISX-803 Yamaha Restio ISX-803D Yamaha SRT-1000 Surround Sound Yamaha YAS-203 Yamaha YBA-11 BT Receiver Yamaha YSP-2500 Soundbar
I noticed Creative added FastStream codec to their BT-W1 USB transceiver and WP-450 headphones. How does this codec compare to apt-X?
ReplyDeleteI cannot give you accurate information regarding that. I heard of FastStream years ago, and Apt-X is more recent. Both Apt-X and FastStream are CSR technologies. Since my answer is quite poor, I would recommend using Dr. Google
DeleteThanks Jesse. Dr. Google says FastStream codec provides bidirectional audio + voice for Internet chats or in-game conversations. So it seems apt-X is better "CD" quality for listening to music unless bi-directional support is needed such as for Skype calls.
DeleteIf you look at the comments under this Creative BT dongle they implemented both codecs: http://asia.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=972&product=20867&nav=1
DeleteTo enable faststream codec, they tell you to force enable the mic I think. Seems like faststream is for low latency (movie watching/gaming/voip) and AptX codec is optimized for deep detail music listening. The BT-D1 dongle they have does NOT support faststream which is interesting.
But the BT-W1 does support faststream. I think kleernet is the best solution for uncompressed audio but most likely needs an extra chip which most phones and tablets won't have. If APTX takes off, it's because it just needs to use the special codec software with bluetooth 2.1 and that good enough
Deletefaststream is a low latency (low quality) codec used in gaming product. It is a quite old technology from CSR.
DeleteAPT-X is high quality codec.
APT-X LL (I think relatively new, not sure if any product have it on the market, the license is more expensive than APT-X) is the low latency version of the high quality codec from CSR
http://www.csr.com/products/application/headsets
This page is a Great Idea: I really believe in the development of apt-x which appart from music will also finally bring a much-needed clarity over mobile calls made over BT headsets. I've been looking for this list for months so thank you Jessie !
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm sure you will soon update this ressource with recently announced Samsung Galaxy Note II and the JBL PlayUp and JBL PowerUp speakers announced by Nokia today. I haven't been able to get confirmation whether the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 that were presented along with those JBL speakers today have apt-x. At least I haven't seen that on the specs..
Yes there are many new devices and I'll try to update the list soon.
DeleteI own the MM 450-X Travel, and really want to take advantage of its capabilities.
ReplyDeleteMy Mac Pro early 2009 has apt-x, so I can hear the difference.
I fear that iphone 5 won't support apt-x.
My most desired product is a toslink to bt with apt-x. Unfortunately, no-one seems to make such a transmitter. I post that, so perhaps some product marketing genius might get a clue.
Sennheiser BT300i works fine with the Apple 30-pins to Lightning adapter ... thankfully :-)
Deletelooks like these same guys from Advance Acoustic listened to your wishes Eric (apt-x to toslink coax&optical):
Deletehttp://www.advance-acoustic.com/en/produits/index/detail/id/108/sec/6
or were you looking to do contrary (i.e. receive toslink transmit apt-x?)
It is in the list up but link is dead.
ReplyDeleteNew link:
http://www.qed.co.uk/wireless-bluetooth/qed-live/qed-uplay-puck-wireless-bluetooth-receiver.htm
An apt-x bt receiver not in your list:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.fr/Advance-Acoustic-Bluetooth-Tablette-Smartphone/dp/tech-data/B007BZ0LOC/ref=de_a_smtd
APT-X Transceiver - works as either a transmitter or a receiver
ReplyDeleteAvantree® Saturn Bluetooth Audio Converter Adapter Transceiver - A2DP AVRCP apt-x CSr - 2-in1 Receiver + Transmitter
http://www.amazon.com/Avantree%C2%AE-Bluetooth-Converter-Adapter-Transceiver/dp/B0085HOM4K
$42
http://www.avantree.com/Product-Bluetooth-wireless-music-Receiver--Transmitter-saturn-aptx-decoding-technology-added_632.html
That is quite unique! Usually these devices can only do one function, but that one can do both. Excellent find!
DeleteWish it could do both at the same time. But, you have to select one or the other. I'm on the lookout for an APT-X dongle that is full duplex so I can use it with a wired headset that has a boom microphone. If anyone knows of one, please message me!
DeleteTook me awhile, but I finally found an APT-X full duplex device. It's the HTC BH S600.
Deletehttp://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B009E7R7GU/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Is your list of cell phones supporting Aptx up to date?
ReplyDeleteAt the bottom of the page I posted up to when the list has been updated. I'll try to do a revision before the year ends.
DeleteSweet! thanks! This is the only place I have been able to find a list of cell phones with aptX.
DeletePortable speakers: Logitech UE Boombox
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any legitimate evidence supporting the Logitech UE Boombox as having Apt-X.
Deletehttp://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33979/section/troubleshoot/crid/1419/lt_product_id/10153/tabs/1,3,2,4,5/cl/us,en
Actually Mac OS X on recent Macs does support aptX. It's just not enabled by default.
ReplyDeletehttps://discussions.apple.com/thread/3891328?start=0&tstart=0
Charles, I have read that forum discussion a few times. If a user has useful information then that is great. If enough users confirm the validity of such claims then it is more likely that the claim is true. However, this does NOT qualify as an official statement by Apple or CSR regarding Apt-X support in Mac OS X. Because of the mixed answers found within search engines I chose to keep the Apple portion on the post.
DeleteI have sent a message to CSR regarding this topic and I will update the post when I receive a reply. Hopefully they answer soon.
Updated the post with the reply. Mac OS X does support Apt-X and iOS does not.
DeleteAny idea if the Galaxy Tab 2 7 supports aptx? Thanks...
ReplyDeleteI'm not aware of support for Apt-X for that Galaxy Tab.
DeleteThanks - struggling to locate to a 7.0 plus tablet. Might have to go for the 10.1 Note....
DeleteYou might want to wait a few more days, there will be new Apt-X devices announced at CES in January 8-11. http://www.csr.com/blog/
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteAdvance Acoustic EZY-80 all in one system is also apt-X compatible.
http://www.advance-acoustic.com/en/produits/index/detail/id/98/sec/1
Best regards
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeletethere is a very cheap and fully functional aptx-licensed usb-bt-dongle, works great:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00AP7R0O2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
greetz
Good catch. Most of what I have browsed are US websites, so I might have to begin browsing other countries to find more. Thanks for finding this.
DeleteThanks indeed, I just ordered it and will look into testing it (hope they have an english manual..)
DeleteWow.. that is a great find. I surf amazon germany frequently and did not come across this. Too bad I have just bought Creative BT-D5 today.
DeleteI pair the BT-D5 with my Creative WP-350. One thing that confuses me is that music from iPhone4 sounds better than iPad2, both with BT-D5. Anyone knows why is this? Or is there something I have missed?
Hi guys,
Deletebought this Adapter, works fine and apt-x enabled (good sound quality) but i will return it because the latency is way to high for video playback (~600ms).
I didn't find a possibility to enable faststream or something like that. :( - can anybody confirm that or have suggestion to improve the latency?
Before, i had the BTD-500, that worked really nice but is too big on a laptop and expensive.
My next try will be the BT-W1 (i think its better than BT-D1 because of bi-directional functionality - and both are 39,99 EUR in GER)
PS: i use them from Vista-Laptop to a ZiiSound D5 Speaker for Music and Video Playback.
greetings from Germany
Guys, for the price I do recommand this dongle.
DeleteI tested on both Windows XP and Windows 8 to Nokia Essence earphones, this dongle works beautifully (and cheap too). It came with CSR Harmony software drivers.
I like the apt-x notification which pops up when your apt-x device connects, which is a good way to make sure you're not just using standard SBC codec (that said, you do notice the difference in sound, also making a good confort difference on Skype or VoIP).
I just ordered a second one for another PC: Advance WTX-5 BT for 10€ http://www.audiophonics.fr/dongle-usb-emetteur-audio-bluetooth-aptx-p-7201.html (at least it looks like the same thing, based on CSR 8510 chipset).
Hi Guys, can anybody confirm that this dongle will actually work with a macbook pro (recent mac os x)? Regarding latency I am a bit concerned: Most times when audio latency gets too high video streams from the web will start to stutter as frames and sound get out of sync...
DeleteHi guys,
Deleteas described in my answer above, can anybody confirm or decline the latency Problem with this cheap APT-X Dongle?
Latency ist 600ms min, sometimes up to ~1200ms, but after time it goes back to ~600ms.
In other words: Do you have same latency, less, more?
Maybe this Problem is based on the drivers?
I think mine is "CSR Harmony Bluetooth-Software-Stack Version 2.1.63.0"
Please tell me your experience with the latency, thx!
The Telme Tosblue II transmitter is aptX enabled.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.telme2.com/webshop/index.php?id_product=8&controller=product
Forgot to say that the Tosblue transmitter supports 3.5mm input as well as optical digital (toslink, only PCM supported, not Dolby Digital).
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeletedoes anybody know if it's possible to pair a Advance Acoustic WTX500 with a transceiver like Avantree Saturn, JayBird uSport or Sennheiser BTD 300 ??
WTX500 appear like a bluetooth device without pin code
Hi, just buy the usb dongle 2 pos. before - it works perfect with WTX 500 !
DeleteThe newly announced Klipsch KMC-3 portable speaker supports aptX, as well as the new Jaybird BlueBuds X headphones.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.klipsch.com/kmc-3-wireless-music-system
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/bluebuds-x-bluetooth-headphones/
Great site! Thanks for providing a good source
The BlueBuds X do NOT have Apt-X. The claim by JayBird is that they have "Shift Premium Bluetooth Audio: Premium sound & warm bass, outperforms most wired headphones without needing apt-X." This is what the box that 's sitting in front of me says. Be careful, not every product page that mentions "apt-X" actually has Apt-X. In this case Jaybird acknowledges Apt-X, but does not provide it.
DeleteYours is the single most useful web site on this topic. Thanks! Hoping to add an Apt-X transmitter to an iPhone 4S, should one go with an "iOS device" or an "3.5 mm transmitter" option (e.g. JayBird iSport vs. uSport)?
ReplyDeleteI remain utterly confused about whether the cheap internal DAC can be bypassed either way, but am not sure that bypassing even matters. Which is the "better" signal?
I'm not sure, but I would go for the adapter as it will attach easily. The 3.5mm is fine, but you may end up using rubber bands or something to keep the adapter together (at least if you are moving the iPhone). I'm not sure which would provide better signal.
Deleteit was about time HTC came out with an apt-x earbud style headset to go with their Android 'One'serie: BH S600
ReplyDeletehttp://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=237009&phone=209267
Updated post with your addition. Thanks!
DeleteHi I have long studied the issue and found a few more devices that are not in your list.
ReplyDelete1. The products of Marmitek (http://www.marmitek.com/en/product-details/audio-video-at-home/listen-anywhere/bluetooth-music-solutions/boomboom-90.php)
2. The products of lintech (http://www.lintech.de/bluelino/)
Here are the two devices, but they need to check?
3. http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/101266810/Bluetooth_Audio_Receiver_apt_x_decoder.html
4. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/747590560/Bluetooth_V4_0_Mini_Bluetooth_music.html
Updated post with your additions. Thanks!
Deletebluetooth aptx-X transmiter
ReplyDeletehttp://www.wayengineer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1664
http://www.avantalk.com/products02.php?id=62
http://pro2.com.au/
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B0096Y2HFW/sr=8-1/qid=1363540981/ref=olp_page_2?ie=UTF8&colid=&coliid=&condition=new&me=&qid=1363540981&shipPromoFilter=0&sort=sip&sr=8-1&startIndex=15
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI am currently trying MM 450 X with Samsung Galaxy S3 (latest 4.1.2 ROM) and am experiencing quite a lot of lags and scratches, connection seems to be very sensitive to distance / layers, like in a jacket / ...
Did any of you experience that? Or do I just have a faulty headphone or phone?
Hey Jesse, it looks like CSR FINALLY started disclosing their (exhaustive?) list of apt-x compatible devices:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.csr.com/technology-solutions/av/audio-products-powered-by-csr-aptx
not sure since when they did that, but it was about time !
Sometimes I find that their page is outdated or missing products. Their blog seems to have the latest info. But, if CSR is posting a full list of devices then there may not be need for me to update this blog post anymore. Unless people still want me to update it.
DeleteHi! I have bought China's BT 4.0 dongle with CSR8510 A10 chipset for $4. Marc Dumazet upper at this topic wrote that chipset supports aptx. But i can't enable it. With standard Microsoft's driver it sounds bad. Then I have installed CSR Harmony Software which says that I have no licence to use this.
ReplyDeleteHow can I enable aptx?
And yes, I have aptx headset Samsung HS3000 which sounds very good with Samsung Galaxy S3 with aptx.
DeleteIn Windows 7 some Bluetooth devices have two renders. One gives crappy audio quality (this is the mode to use if using it to answer phone calls), the other is the one that delivers high audio quality (but this cannot answer phone calls).
DeleteCheck the following link, and scroll down to "To enable the audio device: Press the Win key and type "Manage Audio Devices" and open it."
http://www.jessebandersen.com/2013/03/csr-harmony-software-details.html
I'm unsure what that BT 4 dongle uses for software, but the Apt-X process can occur on the device and you may not see something that states that Apt-X is active. If I recall, this is a behavior that I saw on the Creative BT-D1.
http://www.jessebandersen.com/2012/04/creative-bluetooth-audio-bt-d1-apt-x.html
Hi Jesse. Good site with a wealth of info. I have a Jaybird uSport adapter with the accompanying Jaybird headphones. The adapter is a bit flimsy and I think the inevitable has happened where a wire may have a come loose, as the sound quality is a bit intermitent. Question is, is their an equivalent product of the Jaybird iSport that fits into a 3.5mm headphone port for non-Apple products? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm using an Avantree Saturn, and there are many other 3.5mm ones. If you are looking for something very small then you won't find it, yet. These transmitters have a decent size to them, so they are not as convenient as something like the Jaybird iSport.
DeleteThanks Jesse.
DeleteSo you're not aware of anything similar to the iSport phone that plugs directly into a 3.55m jack?
Many thanks.
Imran
Hi,
ReplyDeletei have a question. Does the Tablet Samsung Tab 3 8.0 WiFi support the apt-x codec? This is very important for me
On the website from Samsung and in the manual of this tablet I can´t find
anything about this.
Thanks in advance for your reply
Regards from germany
It does.
DeleteHi. Not sure if I found the answer here, but can you confirm if the iphone 5 and or the iPad 2 incorporate APT-X technology. I transmit from those devises to the Avantree Saturn connected to my home stereo and it sounds fine but I don't know if its because of the APT-X or am I missing out on better sound because APT-X is not operating with those devises. Thanks. Great source for info !!
ReplyDeleteCSR has stated that Mac OS X devices are the only Apple products that support Apt-X. iOS devices, such as the iPhone 5 and the iPad 2, do not support Apt-X. These latter devices need to use a 3.5mm transmitter in order to achieve the highest audio quality through BT.
DeleteOne more : ARCTIC S113 BT
ReplyDeletehttp://s113bt.arctic.ac
Hello Jesse. I have found link to my BT 4.0 USB dongle review at your list of Apt-X devices (http://mysku.ru/blog/buyincoins/17573.html) It is good, but it is not as simple as it seems with this device. Yes, I understand that you dont know Russian language and not properly understood what is written there. I'll explain you in a few words what I wrote there:
ReplyDelete1. This device dont have CD disc with CSR Harmony stack included.
2. If you install CSR Harmony 2.1.63 and plug device in you will receive message "You don't have a valid license to start CSR Harmony." And, as a consequence, it will not working with aptX. But support for this CSR8510 A10 chip declared at CSR Harmony pdf "release notes".
3. But guy below at comments says that he bought same adapter on ebay with CD included and it installs and works correctly.
4. Some other people bought she same adapters on dx.com with CD indluded and it doesn't work correctly with CSR Harmony stack and shows same error with license but for some other people it works.
You can read about it here http://club.dx.com/forums/forums.dx/forum.143276 and here http://club.dx.com/forums/forums.dx/forum.162123 .
5. All of them (working and not working) have the same VID/PID: "USB\VID_0A12&PID_0001&REV_8891"
It's a lottery to get a China's noname adapter on CSR8510 A10 chipset which working with CSR Harmony stack with aptX support.
Sorry for my English.
Thank you for this in depth explanation. I'll modify the spreadsheet and link to this comment.
DeleteReceiver w/ NFC and APTX Codec Support
ReplyDeletehttp://www.monoprice.com/Product/?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082711&p_id=10248&seq=1&format=2#description
I've seen that box sold under various brands, but the monoprice one seems to be the best price.
DeleteThere is a new brand named VOXOA, which headphones come with bluetooth 4.0, aptx, aac and nfc
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2hYIDFU7FI
The Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra support apt-x
ReplyDeleteNot so sure of the LG G2:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=4216
LG G2 aptX compatibility confirmed. Enabling it requires adb or root as well as some commands entered via text console, but it only needs to be enabled once.
Deletehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45768445#post45768445
Does LG Nexus 5 supports APTX ?
ReplyDeleteThere's a new Receiver with NFC and APTX & AAC Codec Support.
ReplyDeletePhilips AEA2500/12; http://www.philips.co.uk/c/app-enhanced-accessories/304542/cat/#/adapter
I have also a question : why do we need another codec (apt-x) instead of using just an AAC stream?
thx
CSR are one of the biggest companies in bluetooth, with Samsung having cross-licensed their patents, and CSR own APT-X. My guess is that its cheaper to license AptX than other rivals.
DeleteAptX is actually not particularly new, see wikipedia.
I got the Philips AEA2500 and the Logilink BT0015 (incl. CSR Harmony 2.1.61.0) for under $9 and aptx works. I'm using Windows 8.1 64 bit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great collection. I tried Bluedio R+ but Apt-X wasn't work... and several forum posts (I found at least 2) state the same. I tried several bluetooth transmitters both software-enabled (CSR-chip dongle with Harmony-BT-Stack) and hardware-enabled (BTD 500 from Sennheiser), only with quitely-chirping SBC support. Other Headphones (Creative WP 380) supported perfect Apt-X quality.
ReplyDeleteThat's correct - Bluedio advertises that its products come with aptX codec, however, none of them actually support it.
DeleteI am using VOXOA HD Wireless Headphones with my Galaxy III, and it works great with aptX. The sound is clear, and you can not tell the difference with wired even.
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for putting this together. It's the most comprehensive list I've seen.
ReplyDeleteI need a bluetooth receiver (only, though I wouldn't turn down a dual rx/tx unit; just would never use transmit) for my Sonos Play 5. I would prefer a unit that did not need to be permanently plugged into the wall, though it's not a deal breaker. Definitely want Apt-X and prefer NFC. I only need a 3.5mm headphone output. No need for digital out. What would you recommend?
I have an Avantree Cara, which I use in the car, and am very pleased with it. It's stuck to the dash near the steering wheel, and its 3.5mm jack connects to the Ford radio with an AUX adaptor. It has a battery, so can be used without being powered (microUSB power).
DeleteSo is there no way to use a PC dongle to attach to an Android phone to get some APT-X quality out of it? It's available for iOS, why not android?
ReplyDeleteHuh?
Deletemany Android phones will stream AptX over bluetooth, no need to attach anything to the phone.
I found another page listing devices with AptX
ReplyDeletehttp://www.portablehifi.com/reviews-best-bluetooth-music-receivers/
Apparently Motorola stopped supporting Apt-X :-(
ReplyDeleteI can confirm however that the Sony Z1 Compact supports Apt-X:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1-compact/specifications/
I confirmed that I got the Apt-X pop-up on connecting to my Nyrius receiver using this USB dongle:
ReplyDeleteORICO BTA Series Low Energy Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter Dongle for Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 32 or 64 Bit (Model T Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter Red)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYS7SDU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They have lots of different colors and shapes, I bought the one above.
I have just purchased a Sennheiser BTD 500 USB and I'm very disappointed to discover that it's not actually a Bluetooth dongle, but a Bluetooth "transmitter". Basically it acts like a USB sound card that works exclusively on Bluetooth.
ReplyDeleteWhy is this such a let-down? Well, a standard Bluetooth adapter will automatically switch between your sound card and Bluetooth audio as you connect or disconnect your headphones. So when you want to use your headphones all you have to do is power them on. When you're done, power them off and the audio will automatically switch to your speakers.
With the BTD 500 you have to switch manually, as you would switch between 2 sound cards.
Moreover, you are unable to use it for other Bluetooth services such as file transfer between your PC and mobile phone.
Before I can decide if I should return it, I would like to ask if other aptX "dongles" work in the same way. Are they regular dongles or do they act like sound cards?
I'm particularly interested in the ones from Creative and AZio, or any other good quality adapter with aptX support.
Cheers!
hi! maybe you can help me?
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of Mondo MINT raindrop speakers. they are bluetooth but my laptop is not, so I bought the NEXXTECH USB micro adapter 4.0 CSR Harmony.... it picks up my phone's bluetooth, but wont find my speakers. There really isn't much online to help me with compatibility between the two types of products, before I return the USB, Could you tell me if it is actualy just not compatible? or am I missing something?
I'm confused as to why my LG G2 phone says AptX on the box and is not on this list?
ReplyDeleteApparently the LG G2 D802 does, http://www.lg.com/ph/mobile-phones/lg-D802/technical-specifications . I'll add it to the list in the next update.
DeleteDoes anyone here tested and use the Pendulumic S1 Aptx headphones? Are they good?
ReplyDeleteSony MDR-ZX750BN
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesse, you've just saved my life :)
ReplyDeleteHow about Moto X 2014?
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI am not so sure that the Sony XperiaZ1 et Z ultra really have the bluetooth aptx. I can't see that in the technical description on Sony french site. Are you sure ?
In fact, I fear that we can trust on CSR site informations...
Fab
Hi everybody,
ReplyDeleteIs the list updated with all apt-x enabled devices?
I want to know if my Samsung Galaxy TAB 4 7inch and my Samsung Galaxy TAB PRO 8,4inch are apt-x enabled. Are all Samsung smartphones and tablets after 2012 apt-x enabled or not?
Thanks
The Philips BTD7170 micro music system in our living room also supports Apt-X and runs flawlessly with my Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
ReplyDeleteI would be delighted, though, to find a way of using it with my Lenovo Thinkpad with Broadcom BT chip on Win7.
If it has a USB port then you can hook a PC USB transmitter. They are usually quite small so they don't stick out from the system that much.
DeleteHi Jesse,
ReplyDeletewhere do you find the Info about new Aptx products?
And, only ONE notebook with native support for Aptx?
Nothing from Lenovo or Dell?
Sure?
I mean, I do not know, but I remember I had read something about Dell somewhere, and also about Lenovo.
About Beats, do you know they go saying to customers that the Beats Studio Wireless support Aptx?
I have tested them.
They do NOT support Aptx.
And they are not listed on the Aptx Website (do you know if that list there is 100% reliable? The Sony MDR-XB950BT are not there. BTW, I see now that you also miss them. And also the MDR-1RBTMK2).
But their support keep saying to people that they do support Aptx.
I have tried myself. I called them, they asked an expert of their Tech Team, and said "yes".
I asked them for a written confirmation.
I got it. Email. I can prove it.
Incredible.
About the Bluedio R+ Headphones, you should remove them.
There is a very interesting thread about that on Head-Fi.
Bluedio did not pay the license to CSR and had to remove the support for Aptx.
You miss few more Aptx Headphones (my actual hobby):
Plantronics Backbeat PRO (a VERY good Headphones, my second favourite one after the Fidelio M2BT)
AKG K845 (technically good sound, emotionally cold, with severe lack of bass)
Pendulumic Stance S1+ (upgrade of the S1)
Cheers and thanks, nice info here.
The only way to determine if a device really has aptx is to test, but I would have to be a millionaire to do that. What I do is browse manufacturer websites. Of course, the list can be faulty. Eventually I'll update the list again.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteI have the Sony MDR-1RBT MK2 bluetooth headphone and I usually listen to it via a non-aptx mobile phone (Xperia L) , Do you really see a huge difference between aptx and non aptx connection?
Especially the low bass? Because I dont get much power(volume) on the low frequencies as much as I get when its wired. How is the low bass when both devices are on aptx compared to wired?
Could you please test this bass song ( Decaf - White Clouds) on an aptx device and a non aptx device and post your thoughts?
It would really help me if someone tests this because I will buy an aptx enabled mobile if the bass power is same as wired connection. thanks..
The closest thing to an answer you will get can be "heard" when I play some music while being wired and then I switch to wireless apt-x on the following video.
Deletehttp://www.jessebandersen.com/2013/07/rolls-ha43-pro-4-channel-studio-mixer.html
Wireless apt-x will never the "same as wired" but it is better than wireless with no apt-x.
Also, this is me a long while ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVd6mGXwBNg
Thanks for your reference videos, But I just want to know if the bass strength is good at high volume in aptx mode,? because in non-aptx the sound sucks in and then comes out whenever there is bass note..
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ReplyDeleteProps for making this list!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you about your information!
ReplyDeleteI have a question!
Does Blackberry Classic support apt-X?
Just to clarify things if one conteplates buying 'Avantree Priva aptX Low Latency Multipoint Bluetooth Transmitter' based on both 'aptX' and 'multipoint'. Its User Manual contains a note: "When connected to two devices, Priva will be operate in SBC mode only."
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