Bluetooth speakers are external wireless speakers that can be connected with your phone, laptop, desktop, iPod, iPhone, Blackberry or any other compatible music player. They are powerful devices that let you listen to your music with greater flexibility. With Bluetooth speakers, you can say ‘goodbye’ to the wires that dangle from the wall or that tie your mp3 player to a docking station. These are static-proof and allow a crystal-clear sound.

If you want to play music using Bluetooth speakers, your MP3 player or phone will have to be equipped with A2DP technology. A2DP stands for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile which allows high quality audio files to flow wirelessly from a Bluetooth device to a Bluetooth speaker set. A2DP encodes the incoming date to a Bluetooth-capable format and then sends a wireless signal to the speakers to play the sound.

Since Bluetooth speakers, like other Bluetooth devices, usually have a 30 feet range, your phone or iPod is not required to be placed anywhere near the speakers. Moreover, the fact that the speakers are wireless makes them portable enough to set up your speaker anywhere you want to. All you need to do is point pair your music device with the speaker and play your favorite music. It is like having a remote control to your whole music library.

Bluetooth Speaker

Because of their popularity, these speakers are available in a variety of styles and designs. You can go for the compact, portable designed ones that have battery power capabilities or stationary designs that use stereo Bluetooth A2DP technology for transmitting full, stereo sound from your music devices.

There are plenty of advantages to using Bluetooth speakers. Since they are efficient in battery power, they can run for more than a day when fully charged. They can also be used while partying or having other celebrations; because of its slim design, the speakers can be placed anywhere you want to.

However, there are some flipside of the story as well – the range of Bluetooth is pretty limited, meaning that you can only take your player about 30 feet away from the Bluetooth speakers before the connection becomes inconsistent. The major disadvantage is that older iPods do not have built-in Bluetooth, so you will have to make sure you have an iPhone or iPod touch.

Bluetooth Speakers

Review of Tenqa Bluetooth Headphones

Geek.com had some nice things to say about the Tenqa HP-109 Bluetooth Headphones today.  Thanks, Geeks!  Click on the link to their review or check out the text below.

Review: TENQA HP-109 Bluetooth Headphones

Most people use bluetooth headsets these days for all of their wireless mobile phone talking needs. But, what if you want to go wireless while listening to your music? There are a variety of options available but most of them are a bit pricey and don’t deliver on sound quality and ease of use.

With the above in mind we set about reviewing the TENQA HP-109 Bluetooth headphones. The headphones themselves ship with a USB cable that is used for charging the device. The kit also includes a manual that walks you through the pairing process and describes the overall functionality of the Bluetooth headphones.

If you’ve ever used bluetooth headphones before, you know that the first thing you need to do is pair. The TENQA HP-109’s don’t have a lot of buttons so instead of a dedicated pairing button you hold down the Power / Answer button for about 6 seconds. Red and blue LEDs will then alternate on the headset and then once paired, the LEDs will flash blue to let you know that you’re paired.

The TENQA HP-109’s can work as either a bluetooth stereo headset (using A2DP) or as a hands-free device for your mobile phone and in my tests I paired the TENQA HP-109 to both my MacBook and my iPhone. The pairing process was straight forward on both devices and I was able to hear music playing back in seconds.

iPhone
For the iPhone test I played music using the built-in iPod player. Music started without issue and the quality of the music playback was solid. The only drawback I found was that the track forward and back buttons didn’t seem to have an affect on the iPhone. When I pressed the track buttons I would hear a pause in the music, but the iPhone would not advance to the next track. I’m not sure what’s causing this issue since I seem to be the only one experiencing it.

I also used the HP-109 as a hands-free device and was able to make a call by dialing a number and then talking using the hands-free device, and also receive a call by pressing the Power / Answer button. The music on the iPhone stopped playing while I took the call and the caller said that the sound quality was fine for a handsfree device.

MacBook
Pairing was just as easy with the MacBook but for some reason I couldn’t get the volume to go loud enough during playback. The HP-109 was discovered without issue but even after jacking up the volume on both the MacBook and the headset itself, it still didn’t go much above a medium volume level.

Overall the sound quality of the TENQA HP-109 is solid enough to give it a look, not to mention that it’s priced affordably at $58.48 on Amazon.com, as of this writing. It can also run for up to 15 hours on a charge, so you can go many days on just one charge, depending on how often you use it.

If you’re looking for a nice wireless headset solution for listening to your tunes and even taking the occasional phone call while working out, check out the TENQA HP-109.

Prizes include an iPhone case from Agent18, an iPhone stand for watching movies on your iPhone from Movie Wedge, and the Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker.  Act fast though..  This contest ends tomorrow night, October 18th, at midnight Eastern time!

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Pandora app for Bluetooth Phones

Yes you can…  If you have the Pandora app on your iPhone, Blackberry, iPod touch, Google Android, Palm Pre, or Windows Mobile phone, you can stream wireless music to your Tenqa Bluetooth Speaker or Bluetooth Headphones.

I’ve got my Blackberry streaming Pandora to the SP-109 Bluetooth Speaker right now.  Try it…  it’s awesome!

Also, other apps work the same way.  We know someone that watches games with the ESPN app for the iPhone and listens to the audio with a Tenqa Bluetooth speaker and Tenqa Bluetooth Headphones.

The possibilities are endless?  Yep…

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker on i4u.com

Here’s what they had to say….

Specifications
The Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker has a wireless range of 33 feet when connected to a class 2 Bluetooth device. The speaker power is 2W x 2 and the touch controls are located on the top of the speaker. Power can come from an AC adapter of from four AAA batteries. The speaker measures 15 z 6.3 x 7.1-inches. The device also has a line in for non-Bluetooth audio players.

In Use
To test the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker I connected to the device with my iPhone 3GS. The iPhone recognized the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker right away and asked me for the pin number, 0000. Once entered the speaker was synced and ready to play music.

The controls on top of the speaker didn’t control the tracks on my iPhone. The sound quality from the speaker is about what I expected. It has decent high and mid range sounds and relatively little bass. Considering there is no subwoofer, which is not surprising. Other than the lack of bass, the sound the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker produces is very good. There is plenty of volume and the tracks played smoothly with no skipping or stuttering even when I moved around with the iPhone in my pocket.

The speaker is certainly compact enough to carry with you on the road as well. it can be slipped into a notebook bag and used as a wireless speaker or tossed in a bag to take to the pool or beach during warm weather. The Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker is a very simple little speaker that has little to go wrong Setup is a snap and using the speaker is a breeze.

They mentioned the inability for the track controls on the SP-99 to change tracks on the iPhone.  It’s a shame that Apple has yet to change their software on the iPhone and iPod touch to allow these functions to work but they were also late in the game with Bluetooth A2DP stereo streaming capabilities, having only released it this summer.  It’s a minor problem since you’ll probably be doing all your track changes from your phone anyways but it would be nice!  So, if you know a software engineer at Apple, tell them to fix the AVRCP feature!

Lots of pics!

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker review

Here’s some highlights…

Overall, if I were looking for a speaker that is both portable and convenient, and I wasn’t overly worried about blowing the doors off of the stadium or listening to the slightest nuances in the music this speaker would do the job just fine. It is small, light, and the pairing process couldn’t be simpler.

When I first took it out of the box I was struck by the device. It has a unique shape to it. The device itself is oblong, but the speaker grill tapers in the middle which adds some interest.

Pairing the speaker with a variety of devices was a breeze. I simply turned on the device (the power indicator shows that it is on and a flashing blue light indicates that it was in pairing mode), opened the Bluetooth setup on any of a number of devices and started the search process. Within a few seconds each device found the speaker. After inputting the highly secure pairing code (0000) the blue light on the speaker went solid indicating that pairing was complete. From there it was as simple as starting the music.

Thanks, Geardiary!

Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker on CW

TENQA® Announces Line Of Stereo Bluetooth® Products

TENQA Stereo Bluetooth Speakers and Stereo Bluetooth Headphones Unleash Your Music and Give a Truly Wireless Audio World.

Phoenix, AZ – (September 29, 2009) – TENQA’s ® proud to announce its line of stereo Bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth headphones. TENQA’s Bluetooth wireless technology equipped products receive continuous streaming audio with digital sound quality from various music sources such as your cell phone, Blackberry®, iPod® touch, iPhone™, computer, and any other device equipped with stereo Bluetooth A2DP capabilities for streaming wireless stereo audio.

The line includes the portable SP-99 stereo Bluetooth speaker system with music and volume controls right on the wireless speaker and a range of 33 feet. The TENQA HP-109 is a set of stereo Bluetooth headphones with a behind the head design that will stay in place during activity like running or exercise. The wireless headphones also have a mic for answering calls hands-free style. The SP-109 is a stylish, slim wireless speaker that is designed to sit on a shelf or desk and play music from up to 33 feet from the wireless phone.

TENQA: HP-109 Stereo Bluetooth Headphones
Remove the wires between you and your music at home or on the go.

• Connects wirelessly to cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Computer, or Bluetooth mp3 player
• Hands free calling, music stops when receiving a call, you talk through internal mic, music
resumes upon call completion
•  Stereo Bluetooth Class 2 technology transmits audio up to 33 feet away from your audio device
•  Internal rechargeable Li-ion Battery. Up to 15 hours listening, 160 hours standby time.
•  Bluetooth Support Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP

Price: $59.99

TENQA: SP-99 Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
Portable Stereo Bluetooth speaker that allows you to listen to your music without wires at home or on the go.

•  Lightweight, compact portable stereo Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.
•  Connects wirelessly to cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Computer, or Bluetooth mp3 player
•  Stereo Bluetooth Class 2 technology transmits audio up to 33 feet away from your audio device
•  Integrated music controls allow you to change music track and volume directly from your headphones without wires
•  Pair with any device using stereo Bluetooth A2DP technology. “Line-in” jack to connect directly to any music source

Price: $79.99

TENQA: SP-109 Stereo Bluetooth Speaker
Sleek stereo Bluetooth speaker that allows you to listen to your music without wires.

•  Connects wirelessly to cell phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, Computer, or Bluetooth mp3 player
•  Ultras slim and compact desktop design you can put anywhere
•  Stereo Bluetooth Class 2 technology transmits audio up to 33 feet away from your audio device
•  Pair with any device using stereo Bluetooth A2DP technology. “Line-in” jack to connect directly to any music source

Price: $89.99

TENQA’s Bluetooth speakers and headphones are available at Amazon.com.

To request additional information or images of TENQA’s products, please contact Brad Hobbs at (305) 576-1171 x19 bradhobbs@maxborgesagency.com. For more information on TENQA please visit www.TENQA.com.

About TENQA:

TENQA Stereo Bluetooth accessories, stereo Bluetooth Speakers, and stereo Bluetooth Headphones break the traditional wired leashes between you and your music and give you a truly wireless audio world. TENQA’s stereo Bluetooth wireless technology equipped products receive continuous streaming audio with digital sound quality from various music sources such as your cell phone, Blackberry®, iPod®, iPhone™, Bluetooth mp3 player computer, and any other device equipped with stereo Bluetooth A2DP capabilities for streaming wireless stereo audio. For more information on TENQA please visit www.TENQA.com.