Tenqa Bluetooth Speaker and Bluetooth Headphones

The release of Bluetooth A2DP software (finally!) for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch included a half-hearted attempt at incorporating AVRCP or Audio Video Remote Control Profile.  Currently, the only functions that are enabled on the AVRCP profile are “Pause” and “Play.”  The Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker and HP-109 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones include these functions as well as controls for changing tracks, however, the controls for changing tracks are not currently supported by Apple products.  We anticipate a software update by Apple at some point but they can be illusive at times… In the meantime, AVRCP profile works just fine on hundreds of phones.  Step up, Apple!

With the recent software update, only iPhone 3G and 3Gs users got to open up the A2DP Stereo Bluetooth capabilities (although without AVRCP controls ).  Now Dmytro has created an app that opens up these capa  bilities!  Here’s what a2dp.info had to say about it.

Written by Lennie, on 19-10-2009 04:34 Favoured : 9 Not so long ago the owners of older iPhones felt rather disappointed and frustrated. I’ll say! The long awaited update for iPhone brought A2DP only for the newest Apple devices. But now their day has come! I’m happy to introduce a brand new software called A2DP Enabler for iPhone 2G (original iPhone). Now every iPhone owner can enjoy A2DP and use Bluetooth Stereo headsets for music listening. All you need is the original jailbroken iPhone with firmware 3.0 or better. You can read more about A2DP Enabler in the blog of Dmytro, the creator of the thing that previously was stated to be impossible. By the way, pay attention to the range of your headset. Since iPhone BT module has quite weak RF signal, the owners of headphones with not very wide range may hear sound dropouts and stuttering. Our tests revealed the headsets with the very good range. These are Motorola S9 and Samsung SBH100 with 11 m, and Plantronics P590 with 12 m. So please write down your impression considering the new software, and recommend your own headset (or say what headset causes problems). A2DP Enabler is available from apt.dmytro.me repository. From a2dp.info

Lovers of Bluetooth Headphones and Bluetooth Speakers rejoice!

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…

I4U.com gave the Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker an 8/10 rating.  Not bad!

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!

Pretty nice review on the Tenqa SP-99 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from the people at geardiary.com that breaks it down… It’s probably about time you replace your iPod portable speakers with one of these!

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

To us tech nerds, it’s kinda a big deal!

Here’s what they had to say….

TENQA rolls out three new Bluetooth audio devices

by Dave Freeman on September 30, 2009

Bluetooth is a really versatile technology, and despite the fact that it has been out for years, we’re still seeing new stuff come out that uses it. That’s where this latest example comes in from TENQA.

Bluetooth audio really seems to be coming into it’s own lately, and these items are no exception. TENQA has announced three new items today, a portable stereo speaker, a larger, non-portable bluetooth speaker set, and a set of bluetooth headphones.

From the press release:

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

All of the TENQA products are currently available at Amazon.com

Check out the SP-99 Portable Wireless Stereo Bluetooth mp3 Speaker on the CW this morning in Philly.  We’re not sure how that band would sound on a Tenqa iPod Portable Speakers but it’s cool to be on TV nonetheless!

Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Speaker on CW

Tenqa went live on Amazon today.  Here’s the news from the press release.

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.