Audioengine B1
Norman from Dover, DE on 4/24/2024
Works fantastic with my cell phone to update my vintage equipment to the present day technologies. I just love being able to use Apple Music. Sounds great on my system.
Pros: Plug and play. Excellent quality.
Cons: None
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Jonathan from Charleston, WV on 4/5/2024
This is a long overdue addition to my Marantz PM6006 integrated amp with no Bluetooth cap ability. I'm using it to play music from my laptop, mostly live concerts. It pairs instantly every time. I went down a small rabbit hole online and learned that Windows 11 does not use the AptX-HD codec by default. I was able to configure it to use that codec, and wow, the difference was instantly noticeable. The light on the B1 glows orange when you're using AptX-HD. The sound quality is sufficient that I don't miss my Dragonfly Cobalt DAC, which developed a loose connection and became unusable. And I'm loving the convenience of the wireless.
Pros: AptX-HD sounds great, easy pairing to laptop, optical cable connection.
Cons: None
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Geeat, but.
Daniel from Inverness, IL on 4/2/2024
Only issue is that iPhone needs to be at max volume and receiver turned up quite a bit as well.
Pros: Great sound. Easy set up.
Cons: Would be nice to have instructions let you know how to turn off unit. Bit confusing.
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Michael from Bronx, NY on 3/27/2024
Very simple to setup and use. Bluetooth connects quickly. A great way to enhance the usability of an older analog amplifier.
Pros: Bluetooth range is broader than standard Bluetooth devices. The DAC outputs high quality analog audio.
Cons: It's a little more expensive than other options, but definitely worth the extra investment.
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Michael from Chicago, IL on 3/25/2024
I have it hooked up to 20 year old Yamaha a/v receiver. Excellent sound quality. Has the same voltage output as a cd player, so no need to turn up the volume. Set up was easy. It's a little pricey, but hopefully it's built to last. The only minor issue is you have to pair it with your streaming device before each use. That takes all of 5 seconds, so not a big deal.
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Thomas from Calabash, NC on 3/13/2024
Exactly what I needed. My optical connection on my TV was failing so I now get sound via Bluetooth to my legacy Bose whole house audio system. Thank you Crutchfield.
Pros: Easy set up. Works as advertised.
Cons: None
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New Life for Great Old Gear
Jonathan from Chandler, AZ on 3/8/2024
Great little gadget! Had it set up in like, five seconds (okay, two or three minutes) and the sound quality using my phone as a source is really quite good. I assume the DAC is helping a great deal on that. Highly recommended, inexpensive way to stretch the life of good older amps and receivers!
Pros: Easy setup Great Bluetooth range
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Eric from Woburn, MA on 1/24/2024
Hooked it up to my old silver-faced receiver, which powers a couple speakers on my porch, now I can listen to a playlist on my phone and control it from anywhere in my yard.
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Audioengine B1 does the job
Marlene from San Francisco, CA on 1/15/2024
Fox recommended the Audioengine B1 to enable my 20-year old surround sound Denon receiver to connect via bluetooth. The audio streaming from my phone via my receiver to the in-wall speakers is excellent. Audioengine was very easy to set up. Perfect little gadget to add bluetooth capability to an old system!
Pros: Easy to set up Excellent audio quality Reasonable price
Cons: None
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Stewart from New Haven, CT on 1/9/2024
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Great Product
Craig from Greenlawn, NY on 1/6/2024
Works exactly as I hoped. Hooked it up to my vintage Sansui System, and now have instantaneous access to millions of songs through my iPhone.
Pros: Easy access to clean sounding music.
Cons: None so far.
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Amante from Round Lake, IL on 1/4/2024
Love this Bluetooth DAC from Audio Engine. I matched it with my A5 speakers and Subwoofer and it was glorious! Crutchfield is my go to store for my audio needs and they never fail to deliver. Thanks Crutchfield.
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Gary from Destrehan, LA on 1/4/2024
Does exactly what I needed - stream an audio source via Blutooth to my sound system amp. Perfect, simple and easy, totally satisfied.
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Kory from Portland, OR on 1/1/2024
Works great. Range is not near what was advertised.
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Super little gizmo, makes my modest old stereo high step !offer
William from Rural NW Ohio on 12/28/2023
After being recently introduced to the wonders of endless musical streaming, we stumbled upon the B1 in the Crutchfield website. Exactly the product we were looking for. It is small, unobtrusive , well put together , and easy to integrate into our equipment. The unit functions as advertised. A joy to have.
Pros: For someone with no Bluetooth knowledge, set up was a breeze.
Cons: None whatsoever
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Jarmo from Lomita, CA on 12/12/2023
I bought this unit after considering some of the other lower (and higher) priced units and am very satisfied with the product. Super easy to install and works really well with my existing system. So easy to listen to all my music from my PC, tablet or cell. Why did I wait so long to get one? Very pleased with the unit.
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Gregory from Ashland, VA on 12/12/2023
I like it for its size, ease of connecting to my amp. Sound is good as well. The device was packaged very good. Quick shipping from Crutchfield.
Pros: Size
Cons: No cons so far
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Richard from Bridgewater, MA on 12/10/2023
Fast hook up, using on in home stereo system. The sound quality is great did not think I would notice the difference but I did. Well worth it.
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Great Product
Dana from Reno, NV on 11/27/2023
I just love it when stuff works like you wanted and expected to. I wanted to hear my digital music lists on my sweet old school system (which rocks) in my shop. Found the B1 on Crutchfield's site and since everything I've ordered from them has been great I thought I'd give it a go. Ordering and shipping were super smooth. Out of the box w nice cables and we're plugged in. It connects to my phone or laptop in seconds every time. No muss, no fuss. Exactly what I wanted. Thanks Crutchfield ;-)
Pros: Simple and easy. Links up fast. Small compact size.
Cons: Not really. I found some cheaper ones on the net but I wanted something that was really going to work. The B1's been great.
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Great value!
Joseph from Wayne, NJ on 11/25/2023
Works well! There is no noticeable difference from a device being directly plugged into my receiver and using this Bluetooth device. Haven't noticed any problems on the distance either as I do move around a bit with my Bluetooth device. I personally am happy with it and would definitely recommend it!
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Oliver from Portsmouth, VA on 11/13/2023
Easy to set up and works like a champ. Audio quality is also good.
Pros: Simple to set up
Cons: A bit fiddly to reactivate once it's shut itself down, you have to either go into the Bluetooth settings on your phone (or whatever you're using) and reconnect to the B1 or switch the power to the unit off and then back on.
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Bluetooth/Audio
Jorge from Mayaguez, PR on 11/8/2023
So far so good. Everything in the box. Easy installation. Good sound.
Pros: Easy installation. Good quality. Does a good job at reproducing bluetooth quality sound.
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Uri from Elyria, OH on 11/5/2023
Connected easily and works great ????
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
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Amazing streaming quality
James from Columbia, MO on 10/22/2023
This is a bit pricier than some other bluetooth receivers, but the sound quality is absolutely impressive. I previously thought vinyl quality outdid digital, but this little unit has me rethinking that completely. My vintage Kenwood integrated amp has never sounded as good as it does being fed by this B1. Highly recommended!
Pros: Outstanding sound quality, easy setup.
Cons: Seems to hesitate connecting when using multiple BT items (2 or 3 phones from myself and my kids). It works well, just takes some getting used to how to switch between devices.
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Crutchfield customer from Denton, MD on 10/22/2023
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Vicki from Worthington, OH on 10/21/2023
The sound from music played from an IPad through B&O Beomaster receiver/speakers is amazing. I could not be happier with the purchase.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: none
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Audioengine B1
Robert from Oak Island, NC on 10/15/2023
Easy hook up and works excellent with my tv and sound system!
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You'll wonder why you waited so long
John from Sturgis, MI on 10/13/2023
I was expecting a great product and received an excellent one. This gives new life to my recently neglected Marantz receiver and Infinity speakers.
Pros: Easy to install and connect. Adds more depth then wireless speakers
Cons: None found yet.
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Audioengine B1
Mike from Park Ridge, IL on 10/2/2023
Works great
Pros: Adds modern tech to older equipment
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Great product!
Bruce from Huntingtn Bch, CA on 9/26/2023
Great product! Simply plug and stream in 3 minutes. Sounds terrific paired to my 25 year-old Carver CM-2002 amp.
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Audioengine B1 updates an AU-717
Robert from Hobson, MT on 9/22/2023
Incredibly easy to set up with my Sansui AU-717 amp that I bought in 1979. It came with all the necessary cabling. Paired with my iPhone immediately. Sounds fantastic! As always, shipping was fast from Crutchfield.
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John from Charlotte, NC on 9/22/2023
Worked like charm. Just plugged it in and was good to go. sound is excellent.
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Great product
Steven from Columbus, GA on 8/23/2023
This is an amazing blue tooth receiver . fantastic sound quality and an unbelievable range... greater than the 100 feet advertised at our house and pool
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Excellent product!
Thomas from Sandwich, MA on 8/14/2023
Awesome product! It literally took about a minute to get it set up and working! No issues connecting with a Samsung Galaxy Android cell and the free-but-good Musicolet App I run. Sound quality is great! Range is great! No drop-outs or 'gaps'! Great to be able to sit in the backyard with my Crutchfield-supplied Klipsh Rock Speakers and have total control over my tunes without ever having to get up! I love that it enabled me to keep all of the nice gear I've bought over the years and just add streaming without having to chuck everything and start all over $$$$$$$$! GREAT product from a GREAT seller! (And, yes, I still listen to DAT, CD, Vinyl, & even Tape! LOL)
Pros: Works great! Excellent sound quality! Fast setup. Good range.
Cons: None.
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Audioengine B1
Thomas from Madison, WI on 7/24/2023
It works, easy to connect, great sound, unobtrusive.
Pros: See above
Cons: No cons.
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Russell from Scottsboro, AL on 7/23/2023
This DAC unit is great ! Exceptional sound quality, easy to set up, and all at a reasonable price. It has up to 100 ft range from your smart device, and even worked fine with the doors on my stereo component cabinet closed. I highly recommend it .
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Kurt from Parker, CO on 7/18/2023
This is a great product. It is attached to an old school stereo system, 450 watts per channel, JBL studio monitors, Klipsch Sub. Sound may not be perfectly accurate, but it is great to be able to play any music that you can think of at significant volume. Really enjoying my purchase, would highly suggest this product.
Pros: Bring joy to an old fart
Cons: None I can think of.
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Perfect solution
Ralph from Bluffton, SC on 7/10/2023
What an elegant little piece of technology. Now I can listen to the stored music on my phone through my patio speakers via Line-in to my Sonos Amp.
Pros: Excellent sound Quality build
Cons: None
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Immediate Sound Quality Difference
Raymond from Commerce Twp, MI on 7/5/2023
I've used a couple different inexpensive Bluetooth adapters over the years with 2 audio systems in the house. I'd been relatively pleased with the sound, but always felt something was missing. The difference is astounding! Bass is tighter, mids and highs are more expansive, sound stage is actually there now. I attribute the difference to higher quality components and the internal DAC in the B1. I know the unit needs a little more time to burn in, but the sound quality difference was immediate.
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Audioengine B1
Donald from Canton, MI on 7/5/2023
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Audioengine B1
Steven from FOND DU LAC, WI on 7/1/2023
This little GEM is awesome - use my phone to demo future purchases and even though the sound is very nice it lacks a little depth compared to a quality disk run on my system - Lacks a little on the low end but is easily fixed with a little tone movement Music is still very nice - just nicer from a straight hook up. Went with the optik cable may try the DAC out with some analog/RCA next after I've had fun with this set up for a while. Keeper
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Longer range than stated
Justin from Lenhartsville, PA on 6/28/2023
Was looking for at least 100 ft range as stated in the details for the prduct, but it actually has more like 130-150 when in direct line of sight, I sat the unit on top of a speaker in a open window I listwn to outside, works very well, but had to turn up the stereo volume but then it works fine and very good sound no hissing or buzzing at all, pretty much crystal clear sound to me.
Pros: Turns off automatically after you disconect your phones Bluetooth connection after 10 min.
Cons: Costs is considerable, but not as expensive as some others. I am not sure how many phones it can pair and save.
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Audioengine B1
Mara from Dunlap, TN on 6/25/2023
Sets up and connects easily and quickly. Stays connected. Does not make additional noise, does not talk or nag. This little gem does its' job perfectly, without a fuss.
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Mark from Millsap, TX on 6/25/2023
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5 STARS
Ed from King Of Prussia, PA on 6/23/2023
Outstanding! Looks and feels like a high-quality unit, installation and Bluetooth connection are a breeze, and it sounds great. Does exactly what I want, which is to add Bluetooth connectivity to my vintage audio equipment. 5 stars!
Pros: Small, unobtrusive. High-quality look and feel. Effortless Bluetooth setup and connectivity. Great signal reception and range. Includes analog connection cables. Choice between digital and analog outputs.
Cons: None.
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Great for updating old stereo
Darrell from Crossville, TN on 6/12/2023
My Yamaha integrated amplifier has a docking station, that now, after 15+ years has quit working. Since I have been unable to find another, new docking station, I sampled the Audioengine B1. Works great! Very smooth sound, seamless to connect via the digital optical cable. Very open sound stage, solid low end and smooth vocals. Has an excellent built-in DAC. Zero background noise from the unit. Only wish it had an on/off switch. That's my only complaint. That's because I run more than one BT adapter in the house. Sound wise, it's an excellent unit!
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Audioengine B1
Wayne from Bellingham, MA on 6/5/2023
The Audioengine B1 DAC brings out nuances in recorded and streamed musical performances that were not previously heard.
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Terry James from De Soto, KS on 5/15/2023
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Fantastic Purchase!
Ronald from Westwood, MA on 5/15/2023
Hooked up to my 70's Marantz and I am very impressed with the sound quality. Spot on!
Pros: Convenient and very easy to install.
Cons: None so far.
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Audioengine B1
Joseph from Riner, VA on 5/9/2023
Great product! Extremely simple to set up and works amazingly
Pros: Easy setup
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Jeff from HASTINGS, MN on 4/30/2023
It works like it should, but don't buy into the extended range. It's no better than any other BT earphones or single speaker that I have used for years. I did not buy into that claim and so I was not disappointed
Pros: Easy connectivity, works as it should
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Daniel from Butte, MT on 4/24/2023
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Audioengine B1
Robert from Los Angeles, CA on 4/21/2023
Great piece of tech to accommodate analogue system. Easy set up. Sounds great.
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Great sound
Art from Missoula, MT on 4/20/2023
Love this little unit and it sounds better than my CD player..Connects right up with my phone and I have never had an issue with the music dropping wherever I am in the house....I have an old system with a Sony STR DA-3000 ES receiver using the main outs to an Adcom GFA 535 Amplifier...I have old Boston Acoustic VRM50 speakers and a Klipsch wireless sub...I love the sound I am getting.
Pros: Great sound Bluetooth works great
Cons: NONE
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Audioengine B1
David Richar from Tallahassee, FL on 4/6/2023
Over the years, I've ordered almost all my equipment from Crutchfield and have been exceedingly happy. The customer service is exemplary and the gear is first rate. And so it pains me to write this review. After a week of living with the Audioengine B1, I'm retiring it for good. I bought it to stream music and podcasts through my bedroom stereo system. I use a Cambridge integrated amplifier, which is not Bluetooth enabled. I wanted to eschew the iPhone for better sound. Unfortunately, the phone sounds better because it is at least clear and unmuddled. The Audioengine B1 produces a sound which is cavernous, colored (almost no treble), muddy, and fatiguing. Even with the treble turned all the way up, the result is terribly disappointing. The best word I can think of to describe this product is "unmusical."
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Paul from Pawleys Island, SC on 4/4/2023
Perfect. Just what I was looking for. Works perfectly as described with zero hitches. Sounds wonderful. Allowed me to easily and quickly add streaming to my old Onkyo receiver. Thanks again Crutchfield for saving the day.
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Steven from Manahawkin, NJ on 4/2/2023
Easy setup. Sounds great. And i can switch it back and forth seamlessly between my Echo Dot (casual listening) to my iPhone for more discerning listening. Just wish IOS devices supported the higher bluetooth connections. Maybe in the future.
Pros: Compact, easy setup.
Cons: None.
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Great Bluetooth device
Scott from Mckinleyville, CA on 3/28/2023
This Bluetooth device is a great addition to my old stereo. It works seemless each time and seems to have good range.
Pros: Easy hookup RCA included Functions well on all my devices
Cons: A little pricey for Bluetooth but it works well and seems to have good range as indicated.
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Works Brilliantly!
John from Toledo, OH on 3/27/2023
I just got this and haven't done extensive listening yet. What I have heard sounds very good. My new integrated amp with this now has bluetooth capability, makes me happy I can stream!
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Audioengine B1
Brian from Longs, SC on 3/23/2023
Great range, easy install, does exactly what it's advertised to do. This is the second Audioengine B1 I've purchased for different homes. In today's world if you buy a product twice, I think that speaks for itself.
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High End
George from STATEN ISLAND, NY on 3/19/2023
I have bought some other cheap DAC's for $30 to $40 dollars and I was impressed, until I bought this ! What a difference in sound and clarity. You could even see the difference on my 32 year old Kenwood equalizer. With the cheap DAC's levels were only about half but with audio engine all pinned to the top. Range is also excellent. I also like that all the jacks and ports are located in the rear, others have front and back so you have to keep it sideways. Other more expensive DAC's have a 1 year warranty but this has 3 years and for this price it's a no brainer !!!
Pros: Small, amazing sound, excellent range all ports and jacks in rear, looks neat, 3 year warranty
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Brian from Phillipsburg, OH on 3/17/2023
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Exactly what I wanted
Mark from Baldwin, NY on 3/16/2023
Great product . No hiccups in the connection .Channel separation is great .Customer service from Crutchfield is great the reps speaker clear and no their products another why I support Critchfield.
Pros: Çlear sound . Channel separation.No Hiccups.
Cons: Make sure you turn the volume down after every use.
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Audioengine B1
William from Carbondale, IL on 3/7/2023
This little thing works great and sounds as good as a wired connection. I find myself listening to more music than before. (that can't be bad) I also play in a band and use it to play music through my PA system during breaks. This is the second one I've purchased, both from Crutchfield. I saw it being suggested in an online review as the one to buy if you "actually care about the quality of the sound". I certainly agree. The Crutchfield price was as low as anywhere on the web and the service there is superb.
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Exactly What I Needed
Russell from Silver Spring, MD on 3/2/2023
Added the B1 to my old TEAC receiver via the RCA connectors to a spare AUX input. Setup and pairing took less than 5 minutes. Using it to stream Pandora & Spotify from iPhone and my digitized CDs from a laptop. Sound quality is just as good as playing the CDs directly in the TEAC. Haven't fully explored max range limits but its been fine from iPhone outside on the patio to the B1 several rooms away inside the house. Also - hats off to Tech Advisor JP who walked me through my options, checked to make sure my existing equipment had the needed connectors and reminded me I had some Crutchfield Rewards to apply. My order arrived the next day. Dealing with JP and Crutchfield was a pleasure.
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Eric from Clinton , NC on 2/27/2023
Quality product. I'm streaming through my old stereo system and it works perfectly
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Enhances the sound of streaming music quite a bit!
TOM from WEST CHESTER, PA on 2/26/2023
Very pleased with this unit. Wasn't sure how much of a difference this would make (compared to streaming Spotify from my computer to an Alexa device connected to my receiver). But this seems to make a huge difference in sound. You can hear so much more detail from the music (the hi-hat cymbals, the squeak of the acoustic guitar strings, vocals. I have this hooked up to a Marantz integrated amp. Occasionally it will randomly drop the bluetooth connection, but overall I'm extremely happy with this purchase and with the enhanced sound.
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Paul from Stuart, FL on 2/12/2023
Hooked it up to my old Adcom equipment and it works great. Now all my new music that has been downloaded to laptops and IPhones are playing and it sounds great.
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Korb from Manvel, TX on 2/11/2023
Getting back to appreciating music and audio. Recently picked up this device to connect to my old Rotel preamp/amp setup. Sounds great out of the box with the built-in DAC. My source is mainly my mobile and iPad playing Hi-Res youtube audio and Pandora. As of today, it's connected to my new Yamaha AS701. Optical out to the 701 is my current preference. Well, loving music again! My only gripe is you have to disconnect the previously connected device if you want a new device to connect to it. A little annoying as I often switch between my iPad, iBook, and mobile. If you have a dedicated device, not an issue.
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Joshua from Memphis, TN on 2/9/2023
Purchased this to connect my Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 to my Sony Home Theater Receiver and it works great. When paring...Helps to turn off other Bluetooth devices. The unit automatically pairs in APTX HD (orange light) with my turntable. LOVE IT.
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John from Chicago, IL on 2/7/2023
Great product and was simple to set up and connect to my iPhone. Clear sound and allows me to be mobile around the house without any loss of clarity or connection. A solid unit and I am very happy with my decision to purchase it.
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Jeffrey from Renton, WA on 2/4/2023
Really great product and sounds amazing. Very easy to pair and use. Not the cheapest way to do bluetooth but the quality is way better than others. I am glad I made this purchase.
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Don , Philadelphia best Bluetooth device for older BoseWave Radio v3
Donald from Philadelphia, PA on 1/30/2023
This is one of the best Bluetooth devices available for BoseWave v3 radio, easy setup high quality sound. I have been buying from Crutchfield since the mid seventies
Pros: Best product for older equipment and newest equipment that don't have Bluetooth built in
Cons: N/A
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Robin from Batesville, AR on 1/25/2023
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Arthur from Rantoul, IL on 1/20/2023
Easy to set up and sync to my phone.
Pros: Easy to set up.
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Crutchfield customer from Beachwood, NJ on 1/17/2023
Great way to add streaming access to my vintage Marantz set up. Excellent sound quality via Bluetooth and Tidal. Super easy set up. Quick shipping.
Pros: Sound quality, easy set up, good value.
Cons: None
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Dawn from Beaver, WA on 1/15/2023
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Hector from Northbrook, IL on 1/12/2023
It does what it promises...connecting mobile devices to home stereo system via Bluetooth. Easy to connect. Satisfied with product and with Crutchfield's service.
Pros: Good perceived quality Easy to connect and play
Cons: None so far
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Audioengine B1
Fredrick from Palm Coast, FL on 1/6/2023
Excellent service from Crutchfield Audio engine B1 is easy to hookup And sounds amazing Turned my old ONKYO AV into a Bluetooth receiver Thank you [Hunter]. Ctutchfield
Pros: Easy to hook up Sounds amazing
Cons: None
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Alonzo from Tulare, CA on 1/6/2023
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Lowell from Pardeeville , WI on 12/28/2022
Sounds great!! Big improvement over using Apple TV through my Onkyo receiver.
Pros: Pairs easily with iPhone. Detailed sound and imaging.
Cons: None
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Great addition
Cole from River Vale, NJ on 12/27/2022
This is a great addition to my audio system as it extends the source to my phone which expands the music library but also audio books and podcasts!
Pros: Easy to set up; easy to use!
Cons: non
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Gary from Dalton, GA on 12/23/2022
First time customer to your store. Very impressed with the service and my service representative, Jake. Item was in stock, shipped that day, and delivered at my address on time as promised. A true 5 Star performance!!
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Andrew from Pine Mtn Vly, GA on 12/19/2022
Wife works from home and loves music but is chained to her desk. Needs the ability to listen, choose, or mute at any time without moving. Her phone's playlist is at her fingertips and the B1 wakes without leaving her seat. Pretty sweet from two rooms away.
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Alexey from Roanoke, VA on 12/18/2022
Works beautifully right out of the box. So far I used it to stream Apple Music from my MacBook Pro M1. There was a review here stating that there is a problem of this receiver streaming from Apple Music. So in my experience this is completely untrue. I think the quality of the sound is outstanding. I use currently analog output and this tells me that the DAC in this little device is very good.
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John from Pearl, MS on 12/5/2022
Easy to hook up and use. Sure beats replacing an older receiver that works perfectly.
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Robert from Port Washington, NY on 12/2/2022
Easy to set up. Great sound. Using to stream spotify to an older system.
Pros: Great sound. Easy set up.
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Mark from New Albany, IN on 11/23/2022
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Audioengine B1
Peter from Murrysville, PA on 11/22/2022
I have an older high end receiver without Blue Tooth. This unit is an awesome blue tooth it can receive from my phone over 75' away (too far to hear the stereo). When the stereo is turned off it turns off also. A useful feature. A must buy is your receiver is w/o BT.
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Jeffrey from Morgantown , WV on 11/14/2022
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Great Buy
john from Eugene, OR on 11/9/2022
This thing works great and it connects and disconnects easier than my last receiver did actually. I use it with a Yamaha A-S501 integrated amp as that does not come with bluetooth. I am very happy with the quality of the sound that it delivers and I would guess it has it's own DAC to do that but I am not very knowledgeable about that. I do know it sounds great and is seamless with connecting immediately and is well worth spending the extra money as opposed to some of the less expensive ones that I tried and they worked awful. One of them wouldn't even recognize my Macbook Pro to play music from my personal collection on my laptop but this recognized my 2017 Macbook Pro (and still using Mojove at that) immediately as well as my iPhone too. Def worth spending the money so glad I found this spend the ectra few bucks you will not regret it.
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Awesom!
Robert from Shalimar, FL on 11/5/2022
Awesomeness! Superb sound quality! Easy to setup, works first try every time.
Pros: Small, easy setup.
Cons: None.
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David from Greer, SC on 10/24/2022
Great Bluetooth adapter. Quickly accessed my Bluetooth devices and retained a powerful signal anywhere in my house. Highly recommended.
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Logical Option for High Quality Music Streaming
Anibal from Boerne, TX on 10/16/2022
Fantastic product. I connected it to the aux port of my Sansui 6600 and the sound is fantastic. It connected immediately to my Iphone 12 pro max without hesitation. I can stream from my backyard without any issues.
Pros: Easy install, always connects without a glitch, small form, well built and high quality streaming
Cons: none noted
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Operating Advice
Mark from Draper, UT on 10/13/2022
Almost returned due to awful sound until I discovered that my Bluetooth music source (my phone) volume needed to be turned way down then used my receiver knob to control volume. This allowed me to crank up the volume with excellent sound quality through my system speakers.
Pros: Easy to install. Good sound. Good range.
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Sean from Eau Claire, WI on 10/10/2022
Super easy to set up, excellent sound, and fast shipping - what's not to love?
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Great little piece of tech
Robert from Edgewood, WA on 9/23/2022
Sounds very good. Running through Yamaha A-S501 into Polk Audio LSI7 speakers. Super easy to set up, paired with my phone instantly. Very convenient. Only complaint is I wish it would power down after not receiving a signal. It did once but only once. Now it's just another light on all the time like my tv, Blu-ray player and soundbar when they are in standby. The B1 is doing exactly what I wanted and of course Crutchfield is awesome as always.
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David from Fleming Island, FL on 9/19/2022
wifi for an older Marantz of course my guise Damien got me the right gear to stream 184 bit music thru my SR 7008. great man as always
Pros: works perfect
Cons: none
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Richard from Wilmington, NC on 9/13/2022
Easy set up. Works great ! Was playing music from my phones on the stereo in a matter of minutes.
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Good Product Highly RecommendE
William from Pittsburgh, PA on 9/13/2022
This is my first use of a component bluetooth receiver. Hook up was very easy, pairing with iPhone was fast and simple, sound is great. There is a slight volume reduction but easily corrected with the main receiver volume.
Pros: Easy set up Small size Easy pairing
Cons: Volume
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Worth The Money!
Karl from Wichita, KS on 9/12/2022
Unit works great, it pairs up with bluetooth devices in a few seconds and has excellent reproduction. I tried a cheaper brand first and found that you get what you pay for. One thing you'll notice is if you should hear any noise or popping, it's from the MP3 file itself and not the Audioengine. It's feeding my 40 year old Kenwood power amp with no issues.
Pros: Easy setup Good sound reproduction
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Robert from Franklin, NC on 9/7/2022
Excellent product . Enabled me to use my analog receiver and speakers with digital streaming video source with blue tooth connection.Easy and intuitive to set up and use , Great clarity of sound and volume.Worth the money. Crutchfield advisors and support came through with the best service and advice of any company I have worked with. It should be a model for the industry
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Gary from Los Altos, CA on 9/2/2022
Just plug in and it works. Really nice and easy to use. I'm using the optical output, so no idea how well the D/A works, but the optical output into a Wadia DAC works really well.
Pros: Easy setup. Works as advertised
Cons: None I can see.
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Robert from Brewster, MA on 8/30/2022
I was having difficulty picking up the radio station WMVY on Martha's Vineyard even with an outside antenna so I thought I try this device..It works perfect...its extremely well packaged and constructed ..with gold plated RCA jacks I used to connect to my NIKKO Integrated Amp thru the AUX jacks..took 4 minutes to hook up.initially I only got sound only thru one of my Klipsch Forte Speakers so I read the Questions/Answers and it says to try the I Phone Volume control and that did the trick..absolutely superb device..so I turn on the Amp set to AUX and hit the to pair it..then go to WMVY's page and hit listen and enjoy..
Pros: Multiple hook up options.gold plated RCA jacks.includes a carrying case if you move it between homes
Cons: None
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Must have component!
Chris from Bend on 8/13/2022
Bought this for my Audio source amp1200vs, multi room amp. The B1 Bluetooth receiver is a critical piece of this system. I should have bought it 2 years ago. Reception all over the house, even outside!
Pros: Easy plug and play. Great reception.
Cons: More expensive than others, but it works, oh well.
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a high-quality device that will save you money and frustration
Crutchfield customer from Boulder, CO on 8/12/2022
I bought an Audioengine B1 to replace a Helios BTR which I also bought from Crutchfield. The Helios BTR is a Yugo, and the Audioengine B1 is a Mercedes because: 1. The Helios BTR failed after less than 1 year. 2. The Helios BTR has a low SNR, I could hear it "singing" during quiet passages in music. 3. The Audioengine B1 has a button to terminate current pairing (very handy); Helios BTR does not. 4. The Audioengine B1 sounds really, really good. First time I fired it up, I was astounded by the difference in sound quality. 5. The Audioengine B1 has a 3-year warranty. 6. The Audioengine B1 has a larger range, I can carry the device I am streaming from, all over the house without music stuttering or stopping.
Pros: excellent sound quality and range, high-quality construction, good warranty, pairing termination button
Cons: none so far
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Happy with the B1
Daniel from Monterey, VA on 8/11/2022
The Audioengine B1 is easy to set up and provides great sound quality. It suits my needs to add Bluetooth capabilities to my amp. I am happy with this unit.
Pros: Easy set, good clean sound
Cons: None
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Robert from Orland Hills, IL on 8/7/2022
Extremely satisfied with this purchase. The sound quality is very near my CD player. Highly recommend this product.
Pros: Super high quality sound. The range is also very good, I've been as far as 140 feet away outside.
Cons: None
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It gets better as it breaks in.
Ernest from Marietta, GA on 8/7/2022
This Bluetooth receiver is by far the best one as far as clarity and sound. I've had several other cheaper ones that just don't compare to the Audioengine B1. It's a little pricey but definitely worth it.
Pros: Nice and compact. Great built in DAC.
Cons: None.
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A new chapter in the audio experience!
Jonas from Durango, CO on 8/7/2022
I have a vintage McIntosh system and using the Audioengine B1 has blown me away on the clarity and the range to which the transmitter can reach the receiver. Well worth the money. It has opened up huge possibilities for this ol audiofile. You will not be disappointed. Plus, the Crutchfield, buying experience easily earned a 5 star rating!
Pros: Long range, clarity, easy set up
Cons: None
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Kenny from Kalamazoo, MI on 8/4/2022
Product and experience was excellent. Trey was great to talk to and had great product knowledge. A great purchasing experience. So good, that I got a second unit.
Pros: Great performance.
Cons: None
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Bluetooth Magic
Bruce from Cincinnati, OH on 7/29/2022
Super easy to install and use, I use it with three different systems. Using an ipod, sounds as clean as a cd to me!
Pros: Duck soup to use
Cons: None!
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Guest from Morgantown, WV on 7/15/2022
Just buy it!! First CD ever bought was Boston first album Boston Played back to back CD vs B1 Yamaha amp /Sony CD player - Hamon Kardon amp / B1 streaming Spotify Just WOW No loss in sound quality I believe in pining your ears back Kind of like the Maxell tape man No ear fatigue Just pure clean clear sound at any volume level Made an old Audiophile happy
Pros: Pure clean clear sound 5 star plus!!
Cons: None worth the price
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Crutchfield customer from Lebanon, PA on 7/12/2022
Hooked up to 25 yr old Adcom equipment inside a closed deck.Listening to new out door speakers on patio apx 50,60 feet away no problem.No longer going up steps to change stations or adjust volume!
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Gary from Chokio, MN on 7/11/2022
I have two of these. One for the home and one in our shop. Range is very good (+100 ft.) in the shop where we have good line of sight. The one in our home we use for music out on patio, but the receiver is in the basement. reception is drastically reduced due to having to go through concrete. reception from inside the home is not a problem.
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Great little Bluetooth device!
Ted from Pomfret Center, CT on 7/10/2022
I had this connected and listening to music on my Bose Wave IV via AUX in less than 2 minutes! Looking forward to breaking this thing in! Audio quality is excellent, which is why I go to Crutchfield, their products and support to me can't be matched.
Pros: Easy set up, great audio quality!
Cons: Can't think of any!
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Peter from New Milford, CT on 7/4/2022
Did as expected. Easy to set up. Within ten minutes, Streamed Pandora from the iphone And Played a movie from laptop and run soundtrack through the preamp, amp, two big speakers. Only drawback was less full sound compared to a CD but fully expected. Overall Good product.
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George from Kinnelon, NJ on 6/30/2022
This thing is great!! Easy hook up and it paired right away. Now my older preamp has been modernized with some really nice sound to go with it. Definitely would recommend.
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Frederick from Rhinebeck, NY on 6/26/2022
Worked like a charm, constantly stays connected. I'm also a dJ and like to offer guests the opportunity to stream from their phones while I'm on breaks.....they love that, anyone can take over the music quickly and the sound quality is great! Very flexible allows bluetooth streaming to just about any sound system that accepts RCA Stereo inputs you'll come across.
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As Advertised
William from Portland, OR on 6/20/2022
The setup was almost too easy and the sound quality is great.
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John David from Frisco, TX on 5/31/2022
I have built a great system over the years but there was no bluetooth capability. The Audioengine B1 was very simple to install, to set up and the sound is incredible. I now can stream anything I want within my audiophile system. Crutchfield steered me right on this purchase. I highly recommend them.
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Richard from Burlington, NC on 5/26/2022
Perfect for a Bluetooth connection for my outdoor patio. Easy install.
Pros: Easy hookup. Great sound.
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Robert from White Lake, MI on 5/22/2022
I was using a less expensive blue tooth receiver and decided to upgrade to the Audioengine B1. I'm very glad that I did because the sound quality is outstanding. I didn't realize that there would be such a noticeable difference in clarity and sound. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone.
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John from Auburn, CA on 5/19/2022
It's still burning in, but so far I like it. There is almost a soundstage, depending on the recording. Prior to, I was using Apple Air Play, but unfortunately things wear out and, and Airport Express is no longer made , so I was no longer able to play downloaded music out of my Mac into a two channel tube stereo . One minor snic though... If I'm switching between my Mac and my phone; I must click off one device, and then reconnect with the other device.... But the A-B1 remembers each device so it's just remembering to click on or off the Audioengine icon...... J
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Great sound
As from Rochester Hls, MI on 5/17/2022
Outstanding sound brought back my old analog state of the art Denon with Ohm H speakers back to life by streaming from all sources.
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Mark from Waterford, MI on 5/12/2022
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WOW !
Tony from Nampa, ID on 5/10/2022
I have a Bose Lifestyle V25 system, 12 yrs old. It came with a 32 pin docking station for iPhone. This B1 unit puts better sound quality out then the 32 pin docking station. Wow !
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: Unit was on back order took awhile to get.
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Brian from Spicewood, TX on 4/20/2022
Amazing audio for bluetooth streaming. Plugged this into my Pioneer SA-7100. The built in DAC on this is incredible. Absolutely crystal clear compared to cheaper bluetooth connection I was using before this. Worth the cost if you must stream or haven't pulled the plug yet on a more expensive network/server DAC
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Crutchfield customer from Leander, TX on 4/13/2022
It performs exceptionally well, pairs easily and sounds great w/ my integrated amp! It says what it does and does what it says!
Pros: Tough to beat the price with the sound performance it delivers.
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Roger from Waverly, OH on 4/13/2022
Sound is fantastic through my vintage 2235! Great price, can't recommend it enough.
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Good unit
Crutchfield customer from Roswell, NM on 3/20/2022
Pairing is spot on. Sound is great as well. I bumped one star for the following. Once the b1 is on and running, mine must be manually turned off and on to keep the bluetooth from hooking onto everything I'm doing on my phone. I purchased this audio engine for streaming sirius, apple, tidal, amazon music, etc. only. Every time I turn it off to avoid this problem, I have to dump audio engine from my bluetooth selections on my iPhone and start the pairing all over. This is a hastle for sure. Other than this, the unit is awesome.
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James from Little Rock, AR on 3/7/2022
A really great problem was solved for streaming music from my phone. Crystal clear and long-range for signal pick up. Thank you!
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Tim from Norfolk, CT on 3/6/2022
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Don De from Dixon, CA on 3/6/2022
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Crutchfield customer from Twain Harte, CA on 3/3/2022
Ordered the Audio Engine B1 from Crutchfield about 3 months ago to allow streaming Apple Music to my 24 year old Yamaha receiver. It works very well with my iPhone 11, older iPadPro, and Apple MacBook Air (2020, M1) and a headphone amp that I have tried. IMO, a Bluetooth connection gives up a bit of sound quality to a wired connection in exchange for convenience, and the B1 seems no better or worse than any other Bluetooth device in this respect. So far, it's never failed to connect quickly or dropped a connection, and it's range is excellent, so I highly recommend it. The only thing I don't like about it is the inconvenience of its wall-wart power supply :-(
Pros: Reliable and works well
Cons: None
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One of the best audio purchases ever.
Robert from Prescott AZ on 3/2/2022
This is definitely an example of "you get what you pay for". While there are many much cheaper blue-tooth adapters, the Audioengine B1 is worth every penny. It worked perfectly with my early 90's AV receiver. I immediately started streaming songs I know well that I own on CD, and they sounded as good or better streaming. I was pleasantly shocked. It is small, very well constructed and comes with cables as well. I was up and running in less than 2 minutes. It was easy to pair with my phone and the signal never dropped. I would recommend this product without hesitation.
Pros: Easy to use. Easy to set up. Fantastic sound.
Cons: None.
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Toom from Renton, WA on 2/28/2022
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Hixson, TN on 2/26/2022
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Luciano from Simpsonville, SC on 2/22/2022
Works as advertised and sound quality is awesome.
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Chris from Columbus, OH on 2/21/2022
This is my first blue-tooth adapter so have no real frame of reference but, it seems to work really well! It was fairly easy to connect so appreciate that aspect! I haven't had it long enough to make a true assessment but so far it's pretty good! In my mind there's always different sound from various formats? Digital streaming at times can lose various nuances compared to vinyl or CD's. I think I get more low end when using this device but, then clarity seems to be sacrificed in other aspects? Could be my receiver also? I plan to upgrade in the future! Over-all though it's very nice and convenient having the signal range so as not to have to be in close proximity of device!
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Stephen from Highland, NY on 2/17/2022
Easy to setup and sounds great
Pros: Easy setup
Cons: None
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Chris from Silver Spring, MD on 2/9/2022
Works great and could not be simpler to hook up
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Gregory from New Hartford, CT on 2/6/2022
Sounds awesome paired with a high definition streaming service!
Pros: Easy to setup.
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Stephen from Dallas, TX on 2/4/2022
I used this to add bluetooth capability to a Sonos Amp. I am really happy I went with the Audioengine B1 over less expensive options. Setup was quick and easy, the connection is solid, and audio quality is great. I have a feeling this saves money over buying a couple of cheaper options, only to end up in the same place later. I use this to connect my Peloton to the audio system in the room and it automatically connects each time and eliminated the use of the 3.5mm cable dangling from the Peloton screen.
Pros: Easy setup Stable connection Great sound quality
Cons: Pricey compared to other options, but worth it if you appreciate the class leading sound quality.
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Great Sound! Love it
Bill from St Petersburg, FL on 2/2/2022
Wow. This adapter is HI-Fi! Connected to my vintage stereo setup (Adcom GFA 5400 amp and preamp with Paradigm Studio v0.6 reference speakers) Took about 2 mins and I was hearing some of the best stereo sound I've ever heard. Highly recommend. The bass is solid and highs are crisp. Stereo separation is excellent. No noise at very high volume. I hate to say it but this rivals my beloved turntable. but not quite. ;-). You WON'T be disappointed with this fairly low cost Bluetooth converter.
Pros: -Easy setup -Zero noise at max volume -Stupid good sound -Stereo definition is excellent -Small size makes it easy to hide in your stereo cabinet
Cons: Huh?
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Jeff from Riverton, NJ on 1/27/2022
Fast free shipping easy to setup and sounds great
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Ann from Leesburg, VA on 1/25/2022
Allowed us to use bose surround system with new LG tv. Very pleased. Syncs well.
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Scott from Tacoma, WA on 1/25/2022
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Awesome Bluetooth DAC
Jeff from Oak View, CA on 1/19/2022
Awesome sound from Audioengine B1 and their DAC. You simply get what you pay for. This unit is connected to my Technics garage stereo and I will be buying another unit for my older Denon reciever in my study.
Pros: Easy connection to your phone, great sounding DAC
Cons: None
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5 Stars
Brian from Laredo, TX on 1/19/2022
Working perfectly right out of the box. Using my hard wired speakers with Bluetooth. Yeah!
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Good and bad for me
Rob from Pittsford,VT on 1/15/2022
Good & bad-I purchased 2 of these, one for my home and one for my shop. The good: The range from devise to B1 is impressive. Far better than other blue tooth devises I tried. The sound quality is fantastic. The bad: about a year ago both B1's started having an issue paring to my Apple devises. Different devises, different update levels. After fighting it for a while I got ahold of tech support at Audio Engine. They advised the B1 and Apple Music don't get along. Use another streaming service and the B1 will be fine. They were right, Spotify, Iheart radio, SiriusXM are all fine. The issue is my entire digital catalog is on Apple Music. (8,000 tracks +-) That has forced me back here shopping for a different Bluetooth devise.
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Impressive!!
JOHN from Backus, MN on 1/13/2022
Impressive. Seriously, I didn't think Bluetooth could sound this good. I initially streamed some Spotify music to try it out and make sure it paired with my phone. This little gem had paired with my phone before I found a playlist to listen to. I sat down to see how it sounded, not expecting much really. The first thing that caught my ear was the depth of the bass, and then I heard detail that's not normally associated with Bluetooth. Listened to a couple of songs and then switched to the Qobuz app. It was immediately apparent that this little box is most definitely worth the money. ???? Buy one. You will be glad you did.
Pros: Excellent Bluetooth sound
Cons: None
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David from San Lorenzo, CA on 1/13/2022
Easy install, works perfectly.
Pros: Perfect
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Excellent Bluetooth Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Kensington, MD on 1/1/2022
A very good product. Easy and quick to set up, excellent sound quality, and highly convenient with extended 100 ft. range. Now I can stream from my phone to my vintage NAD receiver, and I don't have to be in the same room as the device.
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Crutchfield customer from Eliot, ME on 12/28/2021
Easy to set up. Immediate impact as my kids can each readily stream through the house speakers. I only wish it were less manual to start each device as we seem to have to manually connect (so far)
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Crutchfield customer from Nampa, ID on 12/27/2021
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Pricey but Works
Crutchfield customer from North Syracuse, NY on 12/26/2021
Effectively paired to my phone. Audio quality is decent out of the box. Construction seems good.
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XM in the house
Crutchfield customer from Flemington, NJ on 12/23/2021
Best audio product purchased since my Klipsch speakers many years ago. Works like a charm on my old school Yamaha receiver.
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Crutchfield customer from Spokane Valley, WA on 12/18/2021
Set-up and connection were very easy, and fidelity seems fine. I've used it with several on-line music sources. The only shortcoming of the unit is it only activates the two front channels of my 5.1 channel system.
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Crutchfield customer from Santa Barbara, CA on 11/3/2021
Works well, connects easily and reliably with my tablet (Samsung Tab A), unlike a previous adapter from TaoTronics. Haven't made up my mind concerning the quality of the DAC. So far so good...
Pros: easy and reliable connection.
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Crutchfield customer from Wilmington, DE on 10/29/2021
Works as advertised and the signal seems to work even when I'm in another room.
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Crutchfield customer from Colfax, WA on 10/24/2021
It works as advertised. Operates very simply and doesn't get in the way of music enjoyment. Now my vintage equipment can play from my digital collection all day long. Nice!
Pros: Easy to set up and use
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Crutchfield customer from Norfolk, VA on 10/23/2021
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Great Bluetooth to Analog Option
Crutchfield customer from Derwood, MD on 10/23/2021
As promised. Easy to connect, great range, and excellent sound from a vintage Onkyo and pair of Klipsch Heresy's. Worth the extra $.
Pros: Easy to connect and pair Great range and solid signal Nice upgrade for older receiver
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Works great.
Crutchfield customer from Denton, TX on 10/11/2021
Works great. Connects easily to my iPhone/iTunes and sounds good. It isn't audiophile quality, but I wasn't expecting that. And, the packaging by Crutchfield was outstanding as usual. All in all, I am satisfied and would recommend this unit.
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Crutchfield customer from Palm Harbor, FL on 10/11/2021
I liked it so much, this is my second! Could not be simpler to use. I couldn't distinguish difference audibly when compared to a Cambridge WiFi streaming device that was more cumbersome to use on a daily basis.
Pros: Easy to use, sounds fine
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Edmond, OK on 10/3/2021
Very compact and very easy to set up. Connects quickly and has not lost the bluetooth connection.
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Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 9/30/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Huntington, NY on 9/15/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Edmonds, WA on 9/7/2021
Utilizing the B1 with Monitor Audio Silver 50s. The B1 brings out more mid and low end response from these speakers.
Pros: Compact and clean design. The auto sleep feature is nice.
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Richard from Jupiter, FL on 8/16/2021
An excellent add on to any amplifier. I live in a condominium and never lose the signal. The sound quality is superb. Very satisfied with this unit and would highly recommend to anyone that wants to stream music from an iPhone or iPad.
Pros: Easy set up and installation.
Cons: None.
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Crutchfield customer from Essex, VT on 8/16/2021
I have had the Audioengine B1 for only a few days, and it works just as advertised. Good, clear reception delivered to my fairly old amplifier. It is really easy to set up.
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Crutchfield customer from Williston, FL on 7/31/2021
I just bought a vintage Marantz stereo receiver pre wifi (1970's) and now I can use Pandora (iTunes) in this vintage stereo. Works absolutely perfectly. Vintage and modern in perfect harmony! Excellent! ??????
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Crutchfield customer from Medford, MA on 7/15/2021
Most of my music resides on my iPhone. This is a perfect way to listen to it with the Audioengine B1 plugged into my Pioneer SX-880. The sound is amazing!
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Crutchfield customer from Westminster, MD on 7/13/2021
Small, super easy to use and the extended range makes it possible for me to connect from my patio and play through my connected speakers in my system.
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Perfestion
Crutchfield customer from New Berlin, WI on 7/4/2021
Could not be happier. Easy to connect to my Mac, my Samsung tablet and my Samsung cellphone. Blue tooth set up was a breeze and connection is strong and steady. Sound quality is superb listening to Spotify on my Bryston system through B&W 801 Nautilus studio monitors.
Pros: Price, ease of use, audio quality.
Cons: NONE
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Arlington, VA on 6/30/2021
Good product, slightly expensive, older technology than expected. I couldn't tell from the product listing how old this model is -- it was released in 2014. Bluetooth standards keep evolving, but there's no way to update firmware to upgrade the connection. Might want to wait to see what newer high res streaming options become available.
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fair performance at best
JB from Seattle, WA on 6/25/2021
I have had the Audioengine B1 for 3 years now. Performance was generally good with some limitations at first: the 100 foot possible range was not realistic. Going around a corner in the house 30 feet away the signal would break up. Similarly, being outside 10-15 feet from the receiver with one wall or even just a window could cause loss of signal. After a year or so, the signal streaming would break up even with the streaming source and bluetooth receiver in the same room 10 feet apart. I contacted Crutchfield, and typical to their best customer service, they replaced the item at no charge. The newer item worked acceptably for another 2 years and began to have the same signal breakup even at close range. It is now out of warranty (3yr), so I will be looking for another model to replace it. I appreciate Crutchfield for their excellent customer service with this and other products I have bought. But I would not buy this product again.
Pros: Has multiple connection options. Good performance when it is working.
Cons: Range is only fair
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Nice BTA
Crutchfield customer from Flanders, NJ on 6/9/2021
Works as advertised. Good range, good sound. Bluetooth connection works well.
Pros: Good range, good sound. Bluetooth connection works well.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Saint Augustine, FL on 6/7/2021
Works perfectly with my "old school" amp- excellent fidelity-- very easy to install for "non-technical" person
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Bridging the Gap
Gabe from Cary, NC on 5/31/2021
My purchase of the Audioengine B1 came after some in-depth research on adding Bluetooth connectivity to a vintage audio system. After several articles and a dearth of customer reviews, this device felt like the ideal match for connecting my stereo to streaming services. Crutchfield earned my purchase with availability, pricing, and fast delivery. The adapter was well-packaged with audio cables, a power setup, and a soft-sided carrying pouch so you can take the device with you. The B1 was simple to pair upon startup, and it took less than 5 minutes to get great sounding music streaming from my phone. This unit connects my Technics SA-202 and Klipsch KG 1.2 bookshelf speakers to great content from Spotify, Apple Music, and others. I plugged in my V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex headphones for a spacious and dynamic experience. I am thrilled to see how my listening changes as the unit goes through the 40-50 hour break-in period described in the owner's manual. This is a terrific purchase that will no doubt move through my changing home audio system for years to come. Great product, and top-notch service from Crutchfield. Thank you!
Pros: Ease of setup and use Form factor - slightly bigger than a tri-fold wallet Fantastic audio quality Reliable connectivity throughout my home
Cons: None so far!
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Ellensburg, WA on 5/30/2021
Worth the money, don't go cheap on these. Brought the 1982 NAD up to spec!
Pros: Excellent range and workability.
Cons: Little pricey but hey, IT WORKS!
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Improvement to my sound system
Kparl from Melbourne, FL on 5/21/2021
I did a lot of shopping and reading reviews before I chose the Audio engine B1. It's simple enough to hook up, I used the phono plugs on my receiver/amp which were empty. The sound quality is truly amazing. I put on the new album Songs of Comfort and Hope, Yo-Yo Ma latest work, a collaboration with Kathryn Stoot. The source was my IPhone-7. The full sound stage, crisp lush highs and fat trembling bass notes and a live feeling are sounds that my CD player or other sources have never delivered. Admittedly I downsized my speaker system from some 3 foot tall BICs to a Bose AM-5 years ago so and gave up the soundstage for compactness. This is the first time I can say I'm pleased with the sound quality since owning this system. I could have bought a lot cheaper than the Audioengine but didn't want to lose even more quality and it turns out I have definitely improved the sound a lot.
Pros: Great sound quality with seamless data transfer, no drops or pauses.
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I would recommend this unit.
Crutchfield customer from Pittsford, NY on 5/18/2021
This unit is very easy to set up and pair with an I-phone. I have it connected to my Denon receiver, A Carver TMF-60 amplifier. For speakers I have a Vandersteen Subwoofer and Hales Revelation III main speakers. When streaming music with Pandora The sound is very nice, but it is not intended for HIFI quality listening. However for the middle of the line unit the music is amazing.
Pros: Very nice unit. It is small and can be tucked away were you can't see it and the music is very nice for the price.
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My B1
Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 5/17/2021
When you think you know old school, then integrate new tech... relax. This was one of my greatest purchases in audio. Plug and play all the way. Solved my dreams of making my vintage McIntosh catch up. Loved the sound, loved the simplicity. I will be purchasing another two. By the way, the reviews of the Audioengine B1 were valid in all aspects.
Pros: Plug n Play
Cons: None
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Burlington
Robert from Burlington on 5/12/2021
Incredible little component, top notch sound quality! Running on a Yamaha receiver with Klipsch speakers..... they sound AMAZING.
Pros: Small device, makes your Spotify accound worth the while. Real good connectivity throughout the house.
Cons: Slightly costly up front....
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excellent. Receiver
Edward from Pell City on 4/25/2021
one of. The. Best. I. Have. One. Connected to. My. Auxiliary port of. My. LG. Receiver.
Pros: ez. Connection Outstanding sound quality
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Martin from ENCINITAS, CA on 4/11/2021
Absolutely love it. Does exactly what you want it to do. Has great connection range and the built in dac sounds great. Easy set up as well. I stream Tidal and Spotify through this and have it hooked up to a Yamaha AS801 integrated amp and Klipsch RP280 floor standing speakers.
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Pretty Good
Crutchfield customer from Johns Creek, GA on 4/5/2021
Seems like a well built product. Definitely not a 100' range, though. Mounted inside basement at window and has trouble at a range of 25'.
Pros: Seems well built
Cons: Range not 100'
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Awesome sound, very lightweight.
Crutchfield customer from Lone Tree, CO on 4/4/2021
I have the audioengine hd3 speakers that sound great so i bought this thing for my traditional stereo. It works great and sounds great. To get the full benefit make sure your device transmitting the bt signal has aptx hd (most flagship lg phones for example). The only tiny gripe is that this is very lightweight. With semi-hefty rca cables attached, it's hard to get this to sit flat. The cables pull it all over the place and make it tilt off it's base. I am thinking of using velcro to keep it in place but not sure i want leave the tape residue on it. You can hide it easily, but the pics of this thing sitting nicely on top of a speaker are misleading. A stiff wind will take this thing flying.
Pros: Sound quality and ease of use.
Cons: Very lightweight.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Lakewood, CO on 4/3/2021
Use it in my garage with an Onkyo and RBH speakers. I love it. Crank it up. Had a JBL flip 4. Crank that up and it last 30 minutes. If your only spending 30 minutes in your garage you're not trying hard enough. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Ponte Vedra, FL on 4/3/2021
The Audioengine B1 just turned my 40 year old analog receiver into a Bluetooth enabled device! Where we live there is almost no FM radio reception but now I can play Sirius/XM streaming music through my Pioneer receiver and ESS speakers. Sound is wonderful and stereo separation is better than expected. Set-up was easy, even for a dinosaur like me. The B1 is so small as to be virtually invisible on the back of a shelf. Great product!
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Love this little device!
Crutchfield customer from Smithville, TX on 3/31/2021
I can now stream music from my phone to my Lexicon MC-8 Digital Controller through my sound system! Awesome and it sounds great!
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Maple Grove, MN on 3/29/2021
Works awesome! Great range, sounds good (I'm using AudioQuest Evergreen cables) and does exactly what it is supposed to do. Added life back to my older gear.
Pros: Great Packaging Solid Build Sounds Good Great Range
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Athens, TN on 3/20/2021
Easy setup. Makes obsolete system usable again
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terrific!
Crutchfield customer from North Yarmouth, ME on 3/14/2021
The unit is simply awesome. I postponed going Bluetooth on my very vintage system for a long time thinking it would disappoint me. I bought one for my studio where my sound is a 60 year old Mac 1700 tube amp and a 50 year old pair of Kilpsch Cornwalls. The clean sound completely blew me away. Three days later I bought one for my home. You won't be disappointed. Enough said!
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Amazing!
Crutchfield customer from Lakeville, MN on 3/14/2021
This is an amazing add on for my 19 yr old Pioneer Elite receiver. The Bluetooth range is outstanding. I'm blow away with the detail of the sound quality.
Pros: Top quality
Cons: None
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Great product
Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 3/8/2021
We are very happy with our Audioengine B1. Arrived quickly, easy to set up and has superior sound.
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Audioengine B1
Chari from Wilsonville, OR on 3/8/2021
I got this so I can stream music from my phone. I used to connect via an auxiliary cable. The sound is so much better connecting through the Audioengine B1 via bluetooth. As others have mentioned, I can connect to this from the other side of my house.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Weirton, WV on 3/7/2021
Great product. I have an older stero and it works great ??. I have had no problems. Easy hook up.
Pros: Does what you need. Good distance receiving. Love it.
Cons: Absolutely none
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Anaheim, CA on 3/6/2021
Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Easy connections. Beautiful sound. Nothing negative to write about.
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worth the price
Crutchfield customer from Colts Neck, NJ on 3/6/2021
top sound quality and long range .. great device that is always ready .. easy to install
Pros: longer range than most, easy installation, great sound quality
Cons: more pricey than most
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Rock Creek, OH on 2/25/2021
Very compact, easy pairing and no noise. Works great.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Davenport, IA on 2/24/2021
Performs exactly as advertised. Really nice sound quality streaming from Spotify on the mobile phone through the B1 to an old Denon receiver and Paradigm speakers. Should have bought it years ago.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Washington, DC on 2/14/2021
Excellent Bluetooth receiver. Solidly built. Using it as a wireless adapter for a vintage stereo. No device connection issues at all; it does its job reliably and well.
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Two thumbs up
Crutchfield customer from Shaftsbury, VT on 2/13/2021
Superb product. Easy to setup, easy connection, easy disconnect. Sounds great though my old Yamaha receiver and Paradigm speakers. Would definitely recommend.
Pros: Easy setup, great sound, unobtrusive
Cons: None yet
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Lockport, NY on 2/11/2021
Very, very simple to set up. Worked first time with out any issues.
Pros: Simple set up Quality product
Cons: None
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Worth every penny
Crutchfield customer from Dexter, MI on 2/7/2021
This has been one of the best additions to my home theater system. No setup required, super easy to use, and fantastic sonic performance. The sound quality is close to CD level. Thanks.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Carlisle, PA on 1/31/2021
The bomb! Took my 30 year + system into the wireless age. Simple to hookup. Works incredibly well with my equipment. Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to wirelessly access music with their stereo system.
Pros: Great price. Easy to hookup. Works flawlessly.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Hamden, CT on 1/30/2021
Simple to hook-up. Connected right away. I love it
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 1/27/2021
Very nice piece. High quality components. Range is great. I was previously streaming Apple Music through an Airport Express which was using a mini-plug to RCA. The sound quality is noticeably better.
Pros: Works as advertised
Cons: A bit pricey
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Worth the money
Crutchfield customer from Springville, UT on 1/25/2021
Huge improvement over my previous Bluetooth device both in sound quality and range. Worth the Money!
Pros: Sound Quality, Range
Cons: Cost (but worth it)
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Great sound
Tim from Boonsboro md on 1/19/2021
Well I ordered the wrong item , I wanted the networking model but I goofed . So I decided to open it and check out the audio quality, first I would like to say I was expecting cheap junk boy was I wrong the build quality is nice for a item for this price and the sound quality is great good signal to noise ratio so you don't have to crank it to be loud and the detail And punch going to my speakers are great . My speakers are old so that says alot about this little unit . I'm using a Yamaha as1100 and a pair of sda 1s polk and a pair of jbl l3s the thing sounds amazing
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Davie, FL on 1/18/2021
Excellent device! I purchased this unit because I own a classic Denon PMA-2000R amplifier. This unit integrates beautifully with my android and my laptop to play SiriusXM on my stereo. Good quality sound and separation between channels. The only small drawback is that it plays lower than my other components, but it's not a drastic change in volume.
Pros: Good way to update your classic stereo.
Cons: A little loss of volume level between components.
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Grwat product. Crutchfield was awsome as always!
Crutchfield customer from Westland, MI on 1/18/2021
The first adapter I ordered was DOA and would not connect without interference. I reached out to Crutchfield tech support and we tried to fix the issue. Unfortunately it was determined to be a defective product. The tech was awesome and immediately sent out a new device. It has worked flawlessly since receiving it. I have this hooked up to my 2 channel Outlaw receiver. I use a optical cable to bypass the adapter's DAC and instead use my receiver's internal DAC. The sound is amazing. It is much better sounding than my old Denon's internal bluetooth. I'm sure if I was using the DAC in the adapter it would sound great too. This device is super easy to hookup and use. It connects almost instantly and has worked great after the initial issue. Yes it's more expensive than other adapters by why compromise your audiophile equipment with a cheap streaming/Bluetooth adapter?
Pros: Great connection. Excellent music quality Easy to use Very little if any lag
Cons: None
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Well worth the $
Rick from Palm Harbor, FL on 1/14/2021
Connects easily out of the box and whenever you wish to use it. There is virtually no learning curve required. Sounds great. I already had a Cambridge WiFi DAC but the Audioengine is much easier to use. I thought the Cambridge might sound a half a tich better until I realized that you can adjust the Audioengine to a newer higher rez Bluetooth connection and now I don't think I can discern any difference, and this with my iPhone playing primarily Lossless AAC's ripped from my CD's running through a Macintosh amp and preamp to NHT 3.3 speakers.
Pros: Fair price, extremely easy to set up and use, sounds great.
Cons: None really
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Fountain Valley, CA on 1/11/2021
The B1 is simple to install and has great clarity. The product was received in a high end looking package that held the unit very securely.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
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Reliable, quality sound
Crutchfield customer from Baltimore, MD on 1/10/2021
I was tired of Sonos always not connecting to my sound system--this unit permitted me to input Tidal music with good sound quality through my receiver/speakers. You do have to keep the tablet or phone near the room, but this is not a major inconvenience.
Pros: Works well, good sound quality, doesn't depend on wireless
Cons: Must keep tablet/phone sound source near room.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Bainbridge Is, WA on 1/10/2021
Easy to set up. Works well. Totally happy with the purchase of the Audioengine B1
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Jim
Crutchfield customer from Naples, FL on 12/29/2020
Perfect addition to my receiver. Sounds great.
Pros: Great sound Easy setup
Cons: None
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A Solid Buy
Crutchfield customer from Kitty Hawk, NC on 12/27/2020
5 Stars all the way! Easy set up, easy to use, great sound. Worth every penny!
Pros: A must have for older audio equipment.
Cons: None
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Dab
Crutchfield customer from Palatka, FL on 12/27/2020
This item is great we don't have to go through our receiver anymore so we now can watch tv inside and have music outside
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Irvine, CA on 12/27/2020
Great sound. Nowhere near 100 feet of range.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Only about 30 ft. of range if in a different room
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Norfolk, VA on 12/24/2020
Great improvement over my old Airport Express!
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Interface to my tube audio system
Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 12/22/2020
I have a very good Bel Canto tube audio system and I wanted to listen to music from Amazon Music via Bluetooth from my iPad. I had a much cheaper Bluetooth adapter and the sound quality was very disappointing. I just wouldn't play it. With the Audioengine B1 the quality is much improved. Nothing like CD quality, but very good and enjoyable. I love the convenience of this method.
Pros: Convenience, Sound Quality
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Music when you want it!
Crutchfield customer from Gloucester, MA on 12/20/2020
The Audioengine B1 bluetooth is a wonderful way to do a home audio mix to your stereo. Love it! Thanks Crutchfield!
Pros: Works from anywhere in your home. 150 foot range! Does not cut-out.
Cons: None at this time.
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Great Gizmo!
Crutchfield customer from Santa Fe, NM on 12/12/2020
Seamless integration with my audiophile stereo. Easy to set up.
Pros: Easy to set up.
Cons: None.
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Really enjoying, using it on a receiver that has BT already
Mark from DURHAM, NC on 11/23/2020
I wasn't really using this much as I had in an upstairs low-usage room. With COVID-19 I've been using the main 2017/2018 Yamaha stereo and NHT speakers. I spent a few months listening to Pandora via Bluetooth with Samsung phone to the receiver, and now a few months of phone to Audioengine to Yamaha set-up. It is clear and obvious that the sound wnen using this Audioengine is preferable to me. One thing for is the clear 'ting' of a cymbal, and just a nice full sound. Connecting the phone to the Audioengine always just works. I did not hook up the Audioengine downstairs on the Yamaha because I assumed it would not be better than a year 2018 stereo receiver. Maybe it just 'flavors' the sound the way I like, I don't know. But, I've now unfortunately had way more time indoors over these past momths.
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Audioengine B1
Mike from Madison WV on 10/31/2020
I love my B1 ! Now I can listen to Tidal on my Perreaux amp , pre amp combo , I wish that I would have purchased sooner !
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outstanding
Ben from Mercer, PA on 10/29/2020
found my receiver and speakers I bought new in 1972 , my music is on my phone so I purchased this unit , plugged it in and WOW !!! no problem , connected to my phone and I had forgotten how great music sounds through a really good amp and speaker system . Very happy with this product thanks
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Valley Stream, NY on 10/27/2020
Excellent product sound like a very expensive DAC with fast Bluetooth connection. Not to mention a very small footprint.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Douglas, GA on 10/20/2020
Gave it all the starts I could give. This is a GREAT product. One of those purchases when you feel you REALLY got EXACTLY what you thought you were getting when you made the purchase. I am buying two more!!! AC
Pros: Incredible sound quality. Super easy set up. Plug it in and there you go!!
Cons: NONE! Nada!!!
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Pinckney, MI on 10/19/2020
I took the device out of the box, hooked it up to my Yamaha amp, and in a few minutes was happily stream files from my Flac player through it.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Coram,NY on 9/29/2020
Plugged right into my Cambridge Audio Topaz SR-20 receiver. Gives me sharp, clean sound. Phone sync up and hookup were easy. Brings my Spotify to life and allows me to use my device anywhere in the house.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Rockwall, TX on 9/22/2020
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Audioengine B1
Peter from PACIFICA, CA on 9/12/2020
Great bluetooth device. Instant connectivity and no drop outs. It has DAC, which is very desirable. Would recommend!
Pros: Small and compact design. Easy connectivity. DAC
Cons: None.
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Works great
Crutchfield customer from Santa Fe, NM on 9/5/2020
This was very easy to hook up, easy to pair and worked immediately with no hassle at all. So far, love it!
Pros: Looks good, works well, pairs easily. Does everything I wanted.
Cons: No cons as of yet
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Asheville, NC on 9/1/2020
Worked great and easy to set up. Turned my old component stereo system into Bluetooth connected. My older amp is hooked up to an old turntable, TV, 5 wired speakers, CD/DVD (not that I use it anymore), and now Bluetooth to my computer.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Biloxi, MS on 8/30/2020
This unit works flawless. Connects quick and have experienced no drop outs. I am using the optical output going to a Denon receiver.
Pros: Works perfect.
Cons: So far none except a little pricey.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Monroeville, IN on 8/4/2020
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Did not work for me the distance and the basement wall was too much fo
Crutchfield customer from Accokeek, MD on 7/25/2020
Did not work for me the distance and the basement wall was too much for the system to over come.
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Preliminary Report
Jonathan from AUSTIN, TX on 7/14/2020
Just received this about a half-hour ago--this gadget seems to be exactly what I've been looking for. Being of the "I don't need no stinking directions' school of thought, I had it hooked up and playing in about 5 minutes. The Audioengine is delivering my music to me 20 feet away through a 1/2" fiberboard wall with "radiant barrier" (a thin foil layer laminated on the inside face of the fiberboard). It'll go out to 25-30' if I need it to. Placement is likely pretty important, so I'll play around with it looking for its optimal home spot. Or maybe not; hey it works where it is. Back story is that I bought some outdoor speakers at Crutchfield a couple of years ago so I could enjoy music outside my man cave. This was the best purchase I'd made in a long time. I got tired, however, of having to get up and change the music and otherwise diddle with it. So I bought a long wire--3.5mm to stereo RCAs--so I could use my phone as head unit sans all the exercise. Having to reel out and back in the umbilicus got old after I subscribed to a music streaming service the other day and now listen to music a lot more. 108° in the shade notwithstanding.
Pros: So far, so good--works fine.
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AudioEngine B1 | Amazing addition for non-Blue-Tooth audio systems
Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 7/12/2020
The AudioEngine B1 is an amazing addition for non-Blue-Tooth audio systems. It readily sets up right out of the box, and within a couple minutes you have perfect wireless audio. Moreover, it has a built-in Digital Audio Converter (DAC). As a result, the music sounds deeper and fuller than with a typical RCA split-wired connection through the aux inputs on your receiver or integrated amp. If you listen to music from a smart phone, this is a must have product. Highly recommend this item!
Pros: Ease of connection Ease of use Strength of BlueTooth signal
Cons: None.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Merritt Island, FL on 7/12/2020
Best addition for any vintage and/or analog system. Stream music all day. It sounds amazing and works perfectly. A must have component! This is my second unit being used on two different systems at my residence with no issues. Highly recommended.
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Buy
Crutchfield customer from Hamilton, NJ on 7/2/2020
Works as advertised. Hooked up to high end preamp. Not sorry for investment .
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Great link for Bluetooth Listening
Crutchfield customer from Rapid City, SD on 6/22/2020
The Audioengine B1 has worked flawlessly from the first hookup. Crutchfield did a great job of packaging (a box within a box, within a box!). I easily attached the unit to my Rotel receiver, driving my B&W 704 speakers, and can now listen, via Bluetooth, to all of my iTunes music, even those albums I've downloaded from CDs.
Pros: Simple hookup; gold-plated RCA plugs; status indicator light; great sound via Bluetooth
Cons: Funky power cable
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from North East, PA on 6/21/2020
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New life to an old friend
Crutchfield customer from Tracy City, TN on 6/9/2020
Works great on my vintage (1982) Sears & Roebuck Stereo!
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A nice upgrade and worth the investment!
Crutchfield customer from Nashua, NH on 6/9/2020
A nice upgrade! I have the Rotel RSP-1582 Processor which is an excellent unit! Anything that said Rotel is as good as you'll get, but that's another review...Anyway even though the Rotel is one of the best processors on the market I couldn't help but feel like it's built in BT might not be on par with the Audioengine B1. Though I wouldn't consider it a huge upgrade, adding the B1 definitely gave an improvement in overall sound quality than the built in BT on the Rotel. When you are as invested in your audio/ht setup as I am you're willing to spend the extra $$ to gain even the slightest upgrade in overall sound. In my opinion the $189 spent on the B1 was worth every penny. The most noticeable improvement was in the bass response of my subs (I have 3 SVS SB-4000's). Adding the B1 gave more punch to music. I also notice more snap and clarity in the mids as well. Not a huge difference but big enough to my ears to make this a worthwhile investment. I no longer use the Rotel's built in BT, I now use the B1 every time instead!
Pros: Added more punch, snap, and detail over my processor's built in BT
Cons: A little expensive, but worth it in my opinion.
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Happy Customer, Valparaiso
Crutchfield customer from Valparaiso, IN on 6/9/2020
Easy setup! Works amazingly well! I wanted to be able to play my playlists through my older Onkyo receiver and this device has allowed it to happen. I'm using a Toslink optical cable since my receiver lacks HDMI connectivity. Well worth the money!
Pros: Can't say enough good!
Cons: Expensive
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Batavia, IL on 6/8/2020
Very pleased and gives new life to our Pioneer receiver - updating with Bluetooth. The range of the Bluetooth is better than expected.
Pros: Bluetooth range
Cons: None
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Good overall
Crutchfield customer from Chardon, OH on 6/6/2020
Works well, sound is great, range not quite that good, hence the 4 stars, otherwise 5.
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: Range/price
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 6/5/2020
Good reception, even in my 112 year old building in San Francisco (very thick lath and plater walls). Signal does not drop. One odd thing: On one internet station (KOZT) through the myTuner Pro app, everything is sped up (DJ, commercials, music) by, maybe, 1 whole note (12%?). Quite noticeable...I remedied by disconnecting and reconnecting. Note, it was only this one station via this app, but it happened on multiple occasions - but not every time.....Note Audioengine says in their instruction booklet the device takes "about 50 hours" to burn in...time will tell. As noted, I have been able to correct.....
Pros: Good reception Does not drop
Cons: Speeds up on one station...correctible, so far, every instance
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Excellent sound and easy to use
Chuck from Rohnert Park on 6/3/2020
It only took me a few minutes to get it setup and working. Easily pairs my devices and the sound it delivers to my 22 yr old system is fantastic. The build quality is excellent... No cheap plastics here; case is made of powder coated aluminum. Definitely worth the cost
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Hendersonvlle, TN on 6/1/2020
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New life for old receiver.
Crutchfield customer from Eagleville, PA on 5/31/2020
Used this to give new life to my old HK AVR225. It works great and I am using my iPhone to stream music to the Harmon Kardon. No drops. Perfect reception in the "music room" (spare bedroom).
Pros: Easy install and sync.
Cons: none
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Pasco, WA on 5/29/2020
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Full warm sound
RUSSELL from Tucson,AZ on 5/28/2020
Just hooked this audio engine b1 optical to the Yamaha A-S801 integrated amp and wow it's cd quality sound through the JBL 4307's I just bought also great sound
Pros: Optical or coax connections
Cons: None
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Works as advertised
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 5/24/2020
works very well. Easy setup just plug and play. My iPads work better than my Android phone. Suspect it's the signal of the Bluetooth from the device
Pros: Small footprint
Cons: I do not like the USB power. Would rather have a full power cord since mine stays hooked up to my amplifier.
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Bought 2: liked so much
Crutchfield customer from Homestead, FL on 5/21/2020
Purchased two units: one for the "main" system and one for the master bedroom stereo. Connect your Bluetooth device (phone, computer) for playback on your stereo. Great range: able to go throughout the house (and even outside) and not loose connection. Simple setup and easy connection with your Bluetooth devices. Optical or RCA connections.
Pros: Easy setup. Great range. Optical connection or RCA.
Cons: Sometimes "skips " for a second (but may be phone?). Unable to designate/differentiate multiple devices (name differently)
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Sounds like I'm playing a CD
Rickey from Rochester, NY on 5/19/2020
I was tired of listening to bluetooth music thru inferior electronics and speakers so I needed to upgrade my 1986 Denon integrated amp to be able to stream music to my ADS speakers. I read the reviews and decided to go with the Audioengine B1. Right out of the box this impressed me with the sound, and they say it gets better after fifty hours of play. Very happy with the purchase & Crutchfield's fast delivery.
Pros: CD sound, Stream to Vintage equipment
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Paris, IL on 5/17/2020
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B1 - Unbeatable!!
Crutchfield customer from Bel Air, MD on 5/17/2020
Awesome product! This Bluetooth Music Receiver is the best one I've ever owned. I have tried others in the past only to finally breakdown and purchase the B1. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. My wife loves it as we sit outside by the fire-pit and she can control her music from her iPhone. The range is incredible, and trust me, it goes through walls like they're not even there. I haven't the chance to check the fade out range, but when I do, I will be sure to get back here and post it, if they allow!
Pros: Sound quality, excellent range.
Cons: Price, .... wish it was less expensive! I would have bought two!!
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Audioengine B1
Paul from Leawood, KS on 5/15/2020
Super happy with this purchase! Hearing a much wider range of sound from my phone and PC via bluetooth then my old bluetooth connector box. Plus the range is fantastic with very little interference or static at long range and no interference at short range!
Pros: Great sound and range!
Cons: None so far.
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MY NEW BLUETOOTH TOY!
Crutchfield customer from Plainville, CT on 5/13/2020
This unit is GREAT!..added it to my non bluetooth home theater system in minutes!!...sets up easily and pairs quickly with all my bluetooth enabled devices!!
Pros: Ease of set up and use, good audio quality
Cons: NONE!
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Doylestown, PA on 5/13/2020
Only a coupla weeks in and I'm really enjoying the dongle. I can't speak to the range of reception since I really don't care about that aspect. The sound quality is what I was seeking, and this delivers. I can now crank Spotify through my 1990 Polk Audio Studio Monitors. BOING!
Pros: Sound quality, size, simplicity
Cons: Price
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As expected
Crutchfield customer from Decatur, GA on 5/12/2020
Works well and has good features. I like that it can power on and off automatically based on connection. It has good sound to my ears.
Pros: Good sound, easy to use
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Hayes, VA on 5/11/2020
The Audioengine B1 is an awesome product! Set up is easy and the sound is excellent! I stream music on my phone and connect to the B1. The product shipped to me in 1 day, super fast!
Pros: Excellent sound quality and super simple to connect.
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Outstanding Product
Joe from Valparaiso, IN on 5/10/2020
This Bluetooth receiver is the product you are looking for! Fantastic all around performance for a nice price. It is plug and play out of the box which is refreshing when working on a complicated home audio set up. Also, connecting to your devices is quick and easy and I haven't had one problem yet. Lastly, the quality is a welcome surprise. Playing though a 1977 Sansui receiver and speakers, we needed a modern upgrade that was compatible but also matched the high quality we were looking for. This product delivers and looks great in the photo. Highly recommend to all!!
Pros: Fast plug and play, dependable, easy to connect, very high quality audio!
Cons: None
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Nice
FRANK from BENICIA, CA on 5/7/2020
I use this with my Audioengine 5+ powered speakers via RCA Cables and mainly used with my IPhone and Ipad.
Pros: Fast and easy set up...works with my iPhone and iPad...Nice sound...it goes to sleep after 10 minutes so that I don't have to power it down...
Cons: Connects via Bluetooth to one device at a time...then I have to dis-connect Bluetooth on my iPhone or IPad to let other devices to connect via Bluetooth...with that said, I EASILY connect to my IPhone and IPad
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Carmel By The, CA on 5/4/2020
Easy to set up and Bluetooth range is quite quite good.
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Satisfied customer
Crutchfield customer from Wyoming, MI on 5/3/2020
The Audioengine B1 works exactly as described and as well as all the promotional hype says it does. What more do you need?
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Sun Valley, CA on 5/2/2020
Set up was a breeze and works fine With IPhone. I have it for about a week now and so far no problem. Quality is good.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Manlius, NY on 4/30/2020
With Audioengine B1 It was wonderful being able to listen to my collection of music made available via my iPhones Music App using my HiFi system in my home. Well worth the modest investment especially during this Covid-19 crisis.
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Easy setup and great sound
Ellen from San Francisco, CA on 4/25/2020
This product is great. It came with everything needed to stream music through my vintage receiver & speakers. Setup was a snap and the sound quality is excellent! It even comes with a little cloth bag for traveling. It can pair to multiple source devices and you switch between them by disconnecting from one before connecting the new one.
Pros: Sound quality Simple setup Easy to use
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Silver Spring, MD on 4/25/2020
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EASY CONNECTION, GREAT SOUND
BURG from Lumberton, NJ on 4/25/2020
In a matter of a few minutes after unpacking the device I was streaming MUSIC. I use the Optical Digital output ( SPDIF) because it sounds better to my ears than the RCA CONNECTION. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this BLUETOOTH device sounds. I believe the high quality DAC is a major contributing factor. This may be the best you can buy at a reasonable price.
Pros: Well built with superb sound quality using the Optical Digital output
Cons: NONE
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 4/19/2020
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 4/12/2020
This is wonderful. I have it hooked up tp a vintage tube amp, and it works so very well! Love it!
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What a great little audio product.
James from GALLATIN GTWY, MT on 4/9/2020
Very happy with the Audioengine B1 Bluetooth receiver. It connects when needed and the audio performance is great! I used the digital Toslink connection to my old Lexicon DC-1 processor.
Pros: Seamless hookup and operation.
Cons: none
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Audioengine B1
Guest from Portland, OR on 4/8/2020
Choppy playback via win10 laptop. Much difficulty connecting Bluetooth.
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The beat period!
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 4/7/2020
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Delivers as Promised!
Crutchfield customer from Lyndhurst, OH on 4/5/2020
Great product! There was a noticeable improvement in the sound quality of my streaming audio. Well worth the $$! A nice addition to my system.
Pros: 1. Ease of setup and pairing 2. Improvement in sound quality 3. Warranty
Cons: None!
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Great sound, superb connectivity
Crutchfield customer from Hamilton, OH on 3/10/2020
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Worth the price
Crutchfield customer from Oswego, IL on 3/3/2020
I'm impressed with this Bluetooth receiver. It's not cheap, but it really delivers over less expensive alternatives. Both the sound quality and the receiving distance is a big step above what I was using, and it's really nice to have L/R RCA outputs instead of just the 1/8 in. jack you find on lower quality receivers.
Pros: Excellent sound quality, great receive distance and it pairs better/more quickly than any Bluetooth device I've ever used.
Cons: It's expensive, but worth the price in my opinion.
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Easy and sounds great
Crutchfield customer from Knoxville, TN on 3/2/2020
This was super easy to get working and the sound quality is great. I had a cheap device there before (one meant to be portable) and was disappointed in its audio quality. This was a worthwhile upgrade. The usb power adapter plugs into my switched ac on the receiver.
Pros: Easy to setup
Cons: Some of my simpler devices allow multiple simultaneous connections. That would be a convenient feature mostly so I do not have to unpair things that automatically pair by mistake.
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As advertised, Except
Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 2/28/2020
Suggested by Crutchfield Expert. Easy setup and it does work as advertised except for the 100' range claim. In my house and it's location I am getting 50' range at best, probably won't return because we have a work around by leaving phone/ipad in range and playing music to back yard speakers. Other options are too pricey, so I guess I get what I paid for.
Pros: Easy Setup
Cons: 100' Range is not obtainable in my situation
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Syracuse, NY on 2/24/2020
LOVE IT USED OPTICAL LINE TO CONNECT TO MY RECEIVER SOUND QUALITY IS EXCELLENT!!!
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Santa Maria, CA on 2/16/2020
So far so good Happy with it Easy setup
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Vintage receiver in a modern world
Crutchfield customer from Belmont, NC on 2/12/2020
I needed a way to stream music to my vintage SX-950 receiver. After much research I decided the the Audioengine B1 was a cost effective way to get the task accomplished. Turns out the reviews were correct and We are happy with the ease of use and the sound.
Pros: Quality, price, size, ease of use
Cons: None
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Great to deal with.
Crutchfield customer from Sewickley, PA on 1/29/2020
Great sales help with my transaction being the easiest I have come across in years. . Fast shipping. Great product. Worked EXACTLY as advertised. Keep up the extraordinary service
Pros: Nice hi fi Bluetooth. Sounds phenomenal when Hooke up to a good system. Gives me options for listening.
Cons: None whatsoever. Purchased 3. 2 for me. One for my cousin.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Saint Charles, IL on 1/28/2020
functionality meets my expectations for interfacing to older integrated amplifier.
Pros: Great range, quality, and functionality
Cons: Price
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Not as much range as described.
Crutchfield customer from Greenwich, NJ on 1/28/2020
This works as advertised when you're in range. It seems its range of 100 feet is a bit optimistic. It was this range that made me spend the $ for a "better" product. There might be something as good or better out there if you need to actually leave your phone more like 50 feet away. Nice packaging and solid feel, just not quite as good as advertised.
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Audioengine B1
Paul from Andover, MA on 1/22/2020
Received as a birthday gift from my wife. Hooked it up to an older Marantz stereo and connected Bluetooth to a 256 GB iPod touch. I was amazed at the sound quality. This product exceeded my expectations.
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Accomplishes my objective adequately.
Crutchfield customer from Pfafftown, NC on 1/16/2020
My objective was to add streaming audio capability to a vintage receiver. The Audioengine B1 was easy to install. The quality of streaming sound is good, not superb. I am streaming to a 1970's vintage Pioneer 626 receiver from an iPhone 11 and and iMac desktop. Music sources for streaming are iTunes and Amazon Prime Music. The Audioengine B1 is attached to the AUX inlet via the included RCA cord. The receiver plays through B&W DM-600 bookshelf speakers. CD's, played on a 20 year old Yamaha player, connected to the same Pioneer receiver, have a brighter, crisper sound with fuller range. Overall I would say the unit does the job of streaming audio well. The device connects quickly when initiating streaming. I have not experienced disconnects while playing music. The device is located about 10 feet from my desktop PC. When streaming from my iPhone I occasionally walk around the room and into an adjacent room.
Pros: Ease of setup. Connection reliability.
Cons: Cost. Clarity and range of sound.
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Great Sound, BT Compatibility Issue, MIA Customer Support
Crutchfield customer from Elmhurst, IL on 1/12/2020
The sound is great when played with AptX HD. The output signal is on par with other devices connected to my receiver. So there is no drop in volume when switching between the Audioengine B1 and other input sources. The reason for the two star rating is because of a Bluetooth compatibility issue (unable to control volume with my Sony NW-A45) and the lack of customer support. I've tried to contacted Audioengine customer support multiple times without any luck. I am on the fence about returning this item.
Pros: Great Sound
Cons: Bluetooth compatibility issue Zero customer support
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Highly Recommended
Jorge M from Huntersville, NC on 1/5/2020
Set up was a breeze. Had the B1 working in 10 min. I have it hooked up to my Onkyo TX-SR505 A/V Receiver which is about 8 years old and had no BT capability. I hooked it up using the available Optical Audio Output. My Polk FStanding spearkers, satellites and subwoofer sound wonderful. BT connection is quick and hassle free. I use my LG Stylo 4+ cell to stream Spotify and YTube. Great sound, no complaints. Very pleased with the product. Highly recommended.
Pros: Easy set up Great sound BTooth connection quick and no blips or interruptions
Cons: None
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Pricey But Worth Every Penny
Crutchfield customer from Marietta, OH on 1/2/2020
I purchased this with a Cambridge Audio CXA 80 Integrated Amplifier I just purchased. Spoke with Kevin in customer service and we came up with this solution instead of spending the extra money on the CXA 81 that has the Bluetooth built in (i was on a budget). i must say that I was a little concerned about the sound quality of this unit because I didn't have much luck with the other unit (another brand) I had purchased earlier. I expected a little more out of this unit mainly due to the price difference. I definitely delivered. Very happy with the sound quality. The first time I paired it with my Iphone I was a little disappointed but then realized i had the volume on my phone turned about halfway up. It sounds Great!!! I also bought a toslink cable and hooked it up the other day. Made a difference too. A little Pricey but Worth the extra money
Pros: Great Sound
Cons: None
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Get what you pay for
Crutchfield customer from Altoona, WI on 12/22/2019
Little spendy but actually worth it.
Pros: Range. Sound
Cons: Price
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Great sound and reliable
Crutchfield customer from Tolland, CT on 12/6/2019
The audio engine B1 does what it is supposed to do. I connected it to my Denon receiver and paired it with an Amazon Echo device. Now I just tell Alexa to connect to Bluetooth device, and to play whatever I want from Spotify. Great solution until I am ready to get a new receiver.
Pros: Easy to set up Great sound
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
FRank from Fleetwood, PA on 12/3/2019
Customer from Fleetwood Pa Just connected unit to home entertainment system. It was easy to connect and the Bluetooth sound is absolutely impressive
Pros: Hook up and sound quality is as described . Great product
Cons: I can not find anything
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Prospect, KY on 12/1/2019
Great wifi device to have all my music enabled on my surround sound system and quite easy to set up as well
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Very good.
Ian from GLENVILLE, NY on 11/27/2019
I didn't give it 5 starts because I just started using it today. So far I'm impressed. Good build quality. Seems like good sound and I get to use an old receiver in the garage that was just collecting dust. The range is so good I was still connected at the absolute opposite end of my house. You can see it up on the receiver, top right in the picture.
Pros: Range. Ease of use Connectivity Sound
Cons: Volume level seems lower than other sources. That's about it.
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Much better than expected
Jeff from Cherryville, NC on 11/23/2019
I recently had to update my iPhone and had to have this to listen to my music on an old Yamaha receiver. You get what you pay for there are lots of cheaper products out there but this unit is built well and works perfectly. The sound is amazing listening to Tidal and also I tunes. Very happy with this purchase which was much cheaper than buying a new bluetooth ready receiver. I did use some better high end RCA cables which I think make a difference, the ones that come with the unit will work fine but I like the quality sound from the higher end cables. I like this so good I am going to buy one for my son who also just updated his iPhone. As always thanks to my Crutchfield advisor Lee for helping me out once again.
Pros: Sound quality range ease of pairing
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1 sounds and works great.
Crutchfield customer from Indianola, PA on 11/7/2019
Solid product that performs as advertised. Easy and convenient shopping at Crutchfield.
Pros: Easy to set up and sounds very good. Receives signal from iPhone when in adjacent room.
Cons: No initial problems to report.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Abbeville, SC on 11/4/2019
Great device! Easy to install and set up. Great for turning an older receiver into one that supports Bluetooth.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Rochester, NY on 10/28/2019
This is exactly what I have been looking for for years.
Pros: Simple to set up. Easy to use. Allows me to use my existing stereo system by purchasing one, small part.
Cons: Haven't found anything wrong with it yet.
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Works well!
Kal from Coppell, TX on 10/25/2019
Works as intended. Not sure why anyone would complain about the range, I wish it was shorter... walked 2 rooms away and it's still playing, no problem. So much so you have to disconnect so you can connect to another bluetooth device in the other room... lol. Sound great, connection is easy, only reason not getting 5 stars is the rca patch cord included in the box didn't work - had one channel (the left) that was dead, no worries, used one of the 10 other patch cords I had laying around.
Pros: Great bluetooth range, sound is great, and works well!
Cons: Bluetooth range can almost be too good if you have other bluetooth sources to connect to in other rooms.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Scottsdale, AZ on 10/22/2019
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Solved a zone 2 and 3 problem!
Eric from DARIEN, CT on 10/20/2019
I am very pleased with this product and this purchase. I bought this to solve a problem that had been annoying me for years. The zone 2 and 3 play from my Marantz receiver will not play HDMI sources or Apple Play, so streaming music to my deck or den speakers was pretty limited. Audioengine B1 solved the problem brilliantly. I hooked it up to an aux input on the Marantz using RCA jacks, and now I get outstanding quality music from any source on my devices, on any or all zones in my house. Life is good...
Pros: Easy hookup Great sound Did exactly what I wanted it to do Good range
Cons: Not cheap, but a quality product that I will enjoy for years
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Seattle
Thomas from Seattle on 10/17/2019
I bought this after reading the reviews. It works as designed and the sound is very detailed, better than anything else I've heard over bluetooth. I have it hooked up to an NAD amp and ADS bookshelf speakers (both of which are like 30 years old). The only problem I have is that my daughter always want to stream her music to it.
Pros: Excellent sound Great detail
Cons: None
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Great Product
Darrel from Concord, CA 94519 on 10/12/2019
I first considered the less expensive Harmon Kardon BTA10 which was in my price range. Good reviews but was hesitant due to few bad reviews. I saw the Audioengine B1 which was out of my budget. It has a 100' range, and both Analog & Digital Outputs which sold me. My primary use was to connect it to my vintage 1975 Pioneer Receiver the option to connect it my digital receiver was an added plus. Right after it arrived I noticed that USB Power Adapter that plugs into the wall was packed in the box in two pieces from the factory. Why it was packed that way I will never know. This could not have happened during shipping. I could see it was made to come apart. I was kind of frustrated because I was having trouble putting the 2 pieces together. After several minutes of messing with it, I was finally able to get it to snap together. I believe this was an isolated incident. I connected the B1 to my Pioneer Receiver and paired it up to my iPhone very easily. The sound coming out of my receiver was very good, without any issues. I walked the phone to different rooms in the house without and breakup of audio on my receiver. Then I took the phone to the garage and walked back in the house and did notice that audio did begin to pop in and out, which was not surprising considering that two stucco walls were between the two devices. I only did this as a test. The Audioengine B1 is quality product; even though it cost more than I want to pay it was worth the extra expense.
Pros: Nice range great sound, both RCA and Optical outputs
Cons: Poor Quality Control in Packing from Factory
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Gainesville, GA on 9/16/2019
Just what I was looking for! Works very well!
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Strongly recommend Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Severna Park, MD on 9/16/2019
Only have 10 hours on it but sound is surprisingly good connected to my Rega Elicit-R amp. Very easy to set-up and pair with iphone. At this price point, a no brainer.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Spring Branch, TX on 8/28/2019
Utter simplicity. Easy to set up and pairs consistently and easily. The quality of streaming music is on par with (or even better) than playing a CD. I have it connected to my DACMagic via optical cable, so the B1's internal DAC may be sidelined, but nonetheless I am very pleased with this addition to my system.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Caguas, PR on 8/26/2019
Good quality product as expected ,the service of crutchfiel is excellent A+
Pros: Very easy setup and long range
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Thousand Oaks, CA on 8/19/2019
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Streaming Issues Resolved With Excellent Result
Batesburg from Lake Murray, SC on 8/16/2019
I absolutely love the Audioengine B1 and for a variety of reasons in addition to its excellent sound quality, range, and ease of use. A primary reason is there are several older stereo systems around my home. Each system requires a Bluetooth connection and the Audioengine B1 is the only streamer I've tried that easily lets me use my iPhone to go from one system to another "WITHOUT" connectivity issues.
Pros: Connectivity, sound quality, range
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Esko, MN on 8/12/2019
Worked as it should, easy set-up. Hardest was the two wires. Lol.
Pros: Good range.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 8/11/2019
This is a terrific little product, something that actually does what its marketers say it will do. And a golden lab could get it up and running in about 30 seconds. Worth every penny!
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Sweet modern touch
Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 8/8/2019
Nicely designed and functional receiver . Personally ran this receiver through my DAC and was impressed beyond words . Nice addition to my systen
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Great purchase
Crutchfield customer from Myrtle Beach, SC on 7/25/2019
I put this in with a Tube Amp, Pre-amp and some pretty decent speakers. I was worried it would produce background noise and terrible signal. Instead it's fantastic. I would recommend it to anyone!
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B1 is perfect for what I need
Trevor from Wakefield on 7/15/2019
I love this thing. As primarily a physical media guy (CD's and Vinyl), I've just recently gotten into streaming. The B1 is an ideal way to stream into a basic system. Set up is minimal and using it is simple and above all it sounds great.
Pros: Sounds great easy set up
Cons: didn't get it sooner
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Great Bluetooth Connection
Crutchfield customer from Brea, CA on 7/2/2019
This box does what it is advertised to accomplish: connect your Bluetooth device to your sound system. There are cheaper alternatives; however, this company claims that the quality of sound reproduction will be superior. So much depends on the source-iPhone or iPod and site you are streaming...also the quality of your sound system amplification and speakers. No problems with connection-easy-however, only one at a time. Once connected it will automatically reconnect.
Pros: Easy hookup and connection
Cons: Expensive way to connect your Bluetooth enabled device
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terrific product
Crutchfield customer from Bowling Green, OH on 7/1/2019
this device was super easy to install in the network plugs of my Marantz integrated. paired it with my ipad mini in no time at all. impressive. with the small footprint it can barely be seen but it is certainly carrying it's weight amongst the other components. a very favorable introduction to Audioengine products.
Pros: small size, quick pairing, just a terrific device
Cons: none that I've encountered.
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Perfect Addition to old receivers!!
Crutchfield customer from Somerville, TN on 6/23/2019
Perfect for older receivers! So easy to set up. Audio quality is outstanding!!
Pros: Easy setup and audio quality
Cons: None
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Superb device
Bill from Loveland, OH on 4/24/2019
I bought this to pair with my Marantz HD-AMP1. I had been using Apple TV for streaming music and the difference is very noticeable. The sound is so much better with the Audioengine B1. Devices pair with it almost instantly and the range is great. Highly recommended.
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Magic Box
Joel from Portland, OR on 2/22/2019
Love this little thing. Hooks up easily, does exactly what it claims to do, worth every penny. Sound quality is much better than I'd hoped for. We've been using it for about two months now and it hasn't let us down, no failures of any kind. I wish I'd gotten one long ago.
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Audioengine B1
Dan from Oklahoma City, OK on 2/21/2019
Excellent sound and very easy to install and setup. I highly recommend this product. You won't be disappointed.
Pros: Excellent Sound
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Brockton, MA on 2/17/2019
works well, easy setup
Pros: small and easy to place, not noticeable
Cons: none
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Audioengine B1
Sheila from Monroeville, NJ on 2/17/2019
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Mount Pleasant, SC on 1/23/2019
Very easy set up and pairs almost instantly. Bluetooth range is as advertised. I can move throughout my home with no dropouts. Digital out produces great sound.
Pros: Setup, quick pairing, and Bluetooth range.
Cons: A bit more expensive than others but the value is there in the Bluetooth range.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Captain Cook, HI on 1/16/2019
Works perfectly with my A5+ speakers. Excellent sound quality.
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Amazing quality in every way!
David from Colville, WA on 1/8/2019
Amazing quality! Well worth the extra cost for a super premium product. Connection is solid and instant. Sound quality is actually better than my wired set up which runs to my tuner/amplifier from my computer. Now we simply operate it wireless from our IPad. Wow! Too crazy!
Pros: Ultra high sound quality and connectivity with absolute ease.
Cons: ?
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Bought due to ratings
Herb from Jackson, MI on 1/1/2019
So far so good. Only installed a week but various connected Bluetooth devices sound satisfactory with no "blueouts " as of yet. Running it on optical out into amp. Curiously it seems to need less volume power after a few plays which makes no sense but I'm happy to recommend
Pros: Simple and fast connect and good pass through sound.
Cons: None yet.
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Good Sound
john from Chardon, OH on 12/26/2018
The sound quality is very good was able to use the aptX codec to stream spotify to a vintage Kenwood amp. Connection and setup take 30 sec. Can take my phone upstairs and still stream to unit doenstairs. I would give it 5 stars except the antenna is super cheap plastic that I almost broke trying to raise it.
Pros: good sound good range easy set up
Cons: cheap antenna
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Great for adding streaming to vintage stereo
Deb from Mount Gilead, NC on 12/26/2018
Simple and great little device to bring streaming to an old stereo system. (Harmon Kardan integrated amp & Ohm Walsh 2 speakers) I use Google Play Music thru my Google Pixel 2 phone. Short of getting a new integrated amp or receiver, which would give me a remote for volume and digital hookups for TV, etc, this is the best solution for bringing streaming to my office system. I plan to try it out on my other 2 systems soon. Although I have it connected to one of my tape RCA's, it can be connected to AUX RCA's.
Pros: Simple to install, small, great quality sound (short of hi res, but really good)
Cons: Can't access Google Play Music from my PC, only phone.
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Audioengine B1; and it looks great too!
Crutchfield customer from Greenwich, CT on 12/13/2018
Set up/pairing was a breeze. Sound quality has been amazing. Very pleased; and this after trying a much less expensive bluetooth receiver that could not handle the basement location. No crackling or fading out with this Audioengine B1; and it looks great too! (May just work too well . . . teenage kids love playing their "music" also)
Pros: Sound quality, pairing ease, discreet profile
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This puppy rocks
Ron from Millstadt, IL on 10/7/2018
Although I was aware of less expensive Bluetooth receivers and after reviewing numerous Bluetooth receivers, I opted to purchase the more expensive Audioengine B1. I am glad I did, as the Audioengine B1 has surpassed my expectations. I have it hooked up to a Sony stereo receiver in my garage and the sound quality is as good or better than when I used a cable from my iPhone to hook directly to the stereo receiver. I carry my iPhone in my pants pocket and no matter where I go in my house or in my yard, the connection has not broken. I am more than pleased with it's quality, ease of use and great receptive ability. I fully endorse this product. To add to my review, I must once again praise Crutchfield for their extraordinary ease of purchase and their quick product distribution.
Pros: quality, ease of use and extraordinary signal strength
Cons: Wish it had an on/off switch.
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Perfect for cloud based listening
Paul from Dexter, MI on 10/1/2018
Let's get this out of the way... the B1 isn't cheap, its more expensive than many similar products and while I can't say if those work or not, what I can say is that the B1 is fantastic! I have a love-hate relationship with Bluetooth audio, I find it inferior to direct inputs from a source however in this digital age, being able to stream from my iPhone, iPad or computer directly to my home system is such a convenience. Speaking of convenience, the B1 is absolutely simple to set up, connect it, plug it in, pair it to your phones and tablets and you're done. Simple. In terms of sound quality, it is simply amazing! Without any doubt, It rivals direct input. Yes its small, yes at first it can seem overpriced but I tell you, its absolutely a revelation; if you have a home audio system and have cloud-based music this is without question a must-have. Worth every penny!
Pros: Fantastic sound quality Incredibly easy set-up and pairing Small size and discreet
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Laramie, WY on 9/27/2018
Works like a charm. Took all of 30 seconds to setup.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Paso Robles, CA on 9/26/2018
Works Awesome, running my backyard system consisting of Yamaha, Klipsch and polk. See my review of Klipsch AW-650 speakers.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Connecticut on 9/3/2018
I was looking for something to play Pandora radio on my wired whole house audio system. The range is not quite the 100 feet as has been noted, but still pretty good for Bluetooth. I have a very large home and the areas that are farthest from this unit (around 80 feet) were "dead spots". The sound quality was excellent and the setup went flawlessly.
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Finally, after two "cheap" attempts, a blue tooth that works!
Crutchfield customer from Punta Gorda, FL on 8/20/2018
My PC (Windows 10) is 20 feet from my amp; through a cabinet and three walls (a bathroom sink in the hypothetical line of sight) and the Audioengine works great. I have a clear signal to my old 1970's Pioneer amp driving my wired speakers through the house and out onto the pool deck. The signal is as clear as a wired connection and there has been no buffering problems. I'll spare the criticism of the $20 an $50 units that were highly recommended by various sites. One hundred feet connectivity might be possible from some of these applications but but add a wall or two and they fail. The Audioengine is head and shoulders above these low cost units.
Pros: It works through walls Easy setup and pairing to Windows 10 Worth the price
Cons: Price is higher than others - but see the Pros above!
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Excelent product
Crutchfield customer from Tucson, AZ on 8/15/2018
Easy set-up, great range and flawless operation. Well worth the money for this type of device.
Pros: Set up, range, build quality
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Pasadena, TX on 8/13/2018
This Bluetooth is awesome, make a big difference the sound is so clear, I love it
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Dublin, OH on 8/8/2018
Easy to set up and the sound from my iPhone to my stereo sounds great. What's not to like?
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Audioengine B1
Matt from Henderson, NV on 8/3/2018
Good Music Quality, appreciate the option for digital optical, would recommend.
Pros: Digital Optical Capability
Cons: Price
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Great distance!
Randy from Addieville, IL on 7/30/2018
This thing is Awesome! Simple to set up, and distance is great. I needed this to work through one exterior wall for my pool and patio; about 40' I walked straight out to my pasture to back side of my pond clear view to house still worked. It is right at 200 yards! Crazy ,I freaking love it.
Pros: Distance through one wall absolutely great.
Cons: Can only run one device at a time.
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Audioengine B1
HK from Midlothian, VA on 7/27/2018
Based on reviews from Crutchfield customers and from other sites, the Audioengine B1 seemed to be the audiofile quality bluetooth receiver to buy. I have a whole house music distribution system using older good quality analog gear (ADCOM, Nakamichi, Boston Acoustics, Niles) but I wanted to integrate Amazon Music from my iPad into the system. I have a central wire closet where I connected the AE B1. I am able to stream music from my iPad outside on the deck to the the B1 with no problem....about 20-25 ft away and through a brick wall and a couple of layers of drywall. Audio quality is surprisingly good. The only issue I have - and not one to blame on the B1 - is that my wifi access point is in the same closet and I think there may be some conflicts in the 802.11b/g spectrum. I'm planning on moving to 802.11a to resolve that issue. Thanks Crutchfield for a pleasant shopping and buying experience.
Pros: Audio quality, easy of setup, good wireless range
Cons: None so far.
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Audioengine B1
Mike from Jarrettsville, MD on 7/24/2018
This thing is awesome I wish I had thought about it a lot sooner ! With reading instructions and installing it took 5 mins!! Great sound coming wiresley through my onkyo reciever and Bose speakers love it !!!
Pros: Awesome
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Tony from Murfreesboro, TN on 7/22/2018
Had a Yamaha receiver R-S202 that had bluetooth built in, but only 100 watts per channel. So I wanted more power { it is hard to find a receiver with over 150 watts per channel } I found a Sony STR-D130, it has 135 per channel which made my definitive technology AW 6500 come to life. But no bluetooth so crutchfield to the rescue again, Looked at what they had, a harman/kardon and the audioengine, I liked the audioengine so I called and spoke to Ziggy about the unit and i bought it. It is just what i needed to stream everything. Oh and the distance thing no problem.
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Audioengine B1
William from Waterville, OH on 7/1/2018
Awesome streamer. Great sound quality. Fast and simple to set up. Excellent Bluetooth range.
Pros: Small, great range, excellent sound quality, easy to set up.
Cons: none.
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Great product!
Jeff from Pooler, GA on 6/26/2018
Great product for a great price.
Pros: Better quality than some of the other products out there - looks sharp and professional, like my other equipment. Great sound quality - I like that it has the option of an optical connection.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Acworth, GA on 6/26/2018
So simple. I've hooked this up to the audio input of on my Onkyo and all of my Bluetooth devices, iPhone, iMac, will sync with device anywhere in 4.4K 3 level house. Great sound quality, has digital input. Not an extender but a Bluetooth receiver. Awesome.
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Audioengine B1
MICHAEL from Bringhurst, IN on 6/25/2018
I bought the B1 to replace a much cheaper bluetooth adapter, another you get what you pay for lesson. For me it is all about the range, I can now use my old whole house system speakers with my iPhone including the outdoor speakers. I can now control the digital music library on the old hardwired system... just Awesome! Oh yah the range is a solid 80 feet for my garage speakers, Awesome again!
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from West Seneca, NY on 6/22/2018
Quick connectivity with my Android phone. Good distance on Bluetooth thru two walls closed doors 35ft away. Highly recommend
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Livonia, MI on 6/21/2018
Very nice audio streamer Turns itself on when Bluetooth is connected audio quality is excellent
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True plug and play
Charles from Albuquerque, NM on 6/20/2018
Well built, trivial setup, works great - true plug and play. I'll buy another one as soon as I spot the need.
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Crutchfield customer from Ocean, NJ on 5/31/2018
Absolutely outstanding product. Connection is lightning fast, consistently reliable even out on my patio 50+ feet from the base and through walls and doors. Rich, full sound spectrum. Worth the price.
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My review of Audioengine B1 Premium Bluetooth Receiver
Charles from Jackson, KY on 5/21/2018
On 21 May 2018 I received an Audioengine B1 Premium Bluetooth Music Receiver from Crutchfield. I hooked it to my Yamaha C85 preamp using the included stereo RCA left and right coaxial cable to its CD player rear panel jacks. I plugged it's small power supply into the AC outlet, turned on Bluetooth in my 128GB iPhone 6s, and selected Audioengine B1 in the IPhone's Bluetooth menu and in about 10 seconds the B1 paired to my IPhone 6s and music started playing through my 4 Klipsch Klipschhorn speakers through my Yamaha M85 power amplifier. This was the missing link that I've needed for over 2 years now so I can play my iPhone 6s' music library, that has 50.4 GB from my host ASUS Windows 7 laptop computer's iTunes library and 33.37GB of Apple Music downloads (for a total iPhone 6s music library of 83.6GBs). The sound was great coming it of the 4 Klipsch Klipschorn high efficiency horn speakers. The B1 also allows control of the Yamaha C85 preamp's volume control wirelessly through my IPhone 6s' volume control. The C85 preamp has only 0.001% Total Harmonic Distortion(THD), the M85 amp has only 0.002%THD. And the B1 Premium Bluetooth Receiver has only 0.02 THD. The M85 amp runs in Class A configuration up to 30 watts RMS output and sounds great like CD quality. I am so pleased now to have this missing link to connect my iPhone 6s wirelessly in CD quality sound to my old non-Bluetooth Yamaha preamp/amp.
Pros: Quick pairing to my iPhone 6s' Bluetooth connection, CD quality wireless Bluetooth sound, can play Apple Music downloads along with my existing iTunes library through my iPhone's music app. Volume can be controlled on my iPhone wirelessly.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Guest from Montvale, NJ on 5/14/2018
Very happy had bought a cheaper version that did not work as well as what I bought from Crutchfield .
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Crestwood, KY on 5/13/2018
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Great!! Get this!
Mark from Lake Greenwood on 5/7/2018
This thing is fantastic. I needed a way to.control volume of my outdoor atrium 8s. I had tried outdoor volume controls but they would.burn out due to the wattage. I am.running an old adcom 555 power amp. My audio.system is in the walk out basement. My house is built into.a hillside.and.is.a brick.ranch. Even with this I can controll my system with my tablet or phone bluetooth on my upper porch and.get great sound quality. I'm talking suprisingly good quality. Set up.and pairing easy. You may have to find the right input..took me a few.tries.to find the input.on my receiver that works.the best but other.than that very easy set up. Great product and.as.always Crutchfield costumer service is the best.
Pros: Great sound..easy set up..great range
Cons: Had to fund the right audio in that works.best but once I found it the device works superbly.
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Audioengine B1
James from Las Vegas, NV on 5/6/2018
Wanted to add Bluetooth connectivity to an NAD AVR. Quick search on Crutchfield and the web turned up the Audioengine B1 as being a popular and well-reviewed choice. Setup was extremely simple; just wire it up, plug it in, and pair with the source. In our case this was a MacBook Air in the kitchen, and had Spotify streaming to the system in the adjacent living room in no time. Sound is impressive. Have not had any connection issues so far either, though have not yet used it for long enough stretches to be sure. The antenna on my unit was extremely stiff. Had I not read a review in which the user stated theirs broke off, I may have grabbed it closer to the tip to turn and wound up with the same result. May be different depending on production runs, but take care in adjusting the antenna and turn it at the base. Right-angle wall-wart is also not ideal in my situation, but may not make a difference in others. Would not expect an internal transformer at this price point, but a transformer brick with separate power cable would have been nice. Overall, this seems like a great value. Being able to add Bluetooth connectivity to any system, be it a modern home theater or vintage Hi-Fi is great. Plan on testing a Benchmark DAC 1 between the B1 and receiver to gauge the B1's DAC. Given the source, i.e., streaming over WiFi, I would not expect there to be much difference. The Audioengine B1 seems a worthwhile purchase and versatile audio component.
Pros: Super simple to set up. No connection issues (so far). Great sound!
Cons: BEWARE! Antenna may be tight. Be sure to turn at base, not tip. Right-angle wall-wart that is as likely to be inconvenient for some as convenient for others.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Myrtle Beach, SC on 4/29/2018
Works great. Very fast delivery. Have not been disappointed by any of my purchases from Crutchfield. My experience with Crutchfield is considerably better than BB.
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Audioengine B1
The Audioengine B1 is exactly what I was looking for in a bluetooth receiver. It is simple to operate and it works. The sound is fantastic., you will not be disappointed.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from North Las Vegas, NV on 4/1/2018
Well made, Works great, LookS cool, a little pricy, but better than buying a new amplifier just to get BlueTooth.
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Audioengine B1
Kenny from Easton, PA on 4/1/2018
Product works great but I can't use my Yamaha app with this so I still have to use the remote control
Pros: Sounds great
Cons: Does not work with my Yamaha app
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Kirkland, IL on 3/19/2018
Very great sound, easily connected, pairs with Bluetooth consistently... what's to not like?
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Ann Arbor, MI on 3/18/2018
If you are really into listening and appreciate the quality of your music through your stereo system and want good fidelity from your phone/PC's digital processed music format...get the Audioengine B1. It's pricier than some of the other products out in the market, but it's definitely worth the price if you are into your music.
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Old to modern
Crutchfield customer from Brush Prairie, WA on 3/15/2018
Just what I needed to turn my old Hi Fi in to a modern receiver
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Millbrae, CA on 3/5/2018
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Great Sounding Streaming Music at LAST!
Timothy from Libertyville, IL on 3/2/2018
Who knew that digital streaming audio from my iTunes account could sound this good?! Well, I do, that's who! Seriously, if you're worried about your digital audio not sounding as good as your records or CDs, worry no longer. I just received the B1 an hour ago, hooked it up, and streamed from my Macbook Pro to my NAD analog receiver with older Polk Audio speakers. And now, I'm rocking my iTunes catalog, and I can play my entire digital music catalogue and enjoy it as much as my CDs and LPs. And since the B1 has a built-in DAC, I don't need to run it through my other DAC to have it sound great. Analogue stereo in a digital world. Thank you, Audioengine! (And thank you, Crutchfield for again making everything fast and easy!)
Pros: Great sound, a snap to hook up, and connection worked flawlessly the first time.
Cons: The adapter for the electrical plugs had to be jammed on pretty tightly, and I was afraid I'd break the pins. But, it went on with some force, and didn't bend the pins a bit.
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Audioengine B1
Andrew from Marietta, GA on 2/14/2018
The audio engine B1 is an outstanding device. I have two other Bluetooth music receivers and they don't compare to this. I plugged it in and it was ready to go. I just went to my iPhone and touched the audio engine link and presto music was playing. I hooked it up to my old Klipsch forte speakers and couldn't believe the clairity of sound. This playing Apple Music and Pandora was better than CD quality. Was worth every cent of the added cost. The more music you play the better it sounds.
Pros: Best on the market after researching everything out there
Cons: NONE not even the price once you hear it.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Edgewater, FL on 2/13/2018
Simple to use, long distance (building to building), great sound
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Audioengine B1
Whitney from Charlotte, NC on 2/11/2018
After tons of research and reading reviews I purchased the Audioengine B1 and it does deliver. Easy to use.
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Great piece of technology!
Brandon from Mayer, MN on 2/8/2018
Overall, great product! Does what I wanted it too! I can now through Bluetooth listen to my iTunes and satellite radio on my main room receiver that doesn't support this technology. Also, as usual, GREAT service from Crutchfield!
Pros: Setup is a breeze!
Cons: Haven't found any yet!
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Easy Set up, Sounds Great
Darryl from Cedar City, UT on 1/4/2018
This unit works great and was easy to set up. I thought it was pricey but did not have anything else to compare. But it did resolve my issue to allow to play music to my to channel amp. All that matters I am Happy.
Pros: Solves devices that dont have bluetooth
Cons: pricey
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 12/18/2017
Instantaneous setup. Excellent sound quality.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Coralville, IA on 12/7/2017
Better than I expected! Would definitely recommend.
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Audioengine B1
Larry from Burnsville, MN on 12/1/2017
Better than expected, I was hoping they had integrated Bluetooth 5 by this time so I called Audioengine to see if it was in the works but they would only say it comes with 4 at this time. Crutchfield said they tested it up to 100' and as usual they were fast to answer my call, friendly and knowledgeable. Mine works at least 50' away (as far as I've tried it) and it never skips a beat. No errant sounds or anomalies, the sound is as good as the sampling rate and the source, I can't detect anything lost in the Bluetooth transition. Easy to set up, now I can stream music or Pandora from the iphone, itunes on the PC, whatever. You'll spend a few more $ for this vs others but you'll be glad you did. Smaller than I expected (see the photo). Set it and forget it, I wish all Bluetooth devices and online companies behaved this well. Thank you.
Pros: Works as well as advertised, if not better. Glad I didn't settle for something cheaper with sketchy reviews.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
JBret from Little Rock, AR on 11/5/2017
Outstanding product! Has exceeded our expectations! Reward yourself, buy it!
Pros: 24-bit Audio Sounds amazing! Flawless connectivity Excellent range
Cons: None
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Worked on first Bluetooth connection
Gary from Chanute, KS on 10/27/2017
The B1 was just as advertised. Crutchfield was very helpful with questions on payment. The B1 connected to the receiver very easily and the Bluetooth worked on the very first try. Have tried both phone and IPad and each worked great. My major concern was the sound quality--have been very pleased and understand it should improve with time. Good purchase.
Pros: Sound quality and ease of use
Cons: None. Only time will tell dependability.
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Audioengine B1
Sam from Nashville, TN on 10/8/2017
Audio fidelity is comparable to a hard wired system. Connecting to my iPod and iPhone was simple and fast - as described in the instructions, but switching between the two has been frustrating. I assume one of the two sources has to have it's blue tooth inactivated for the B1 to connect to the other. Sometimes I have success only after pulling the power on the B1 and starting over - going through the initial connection steps. How to expeditiously switch between two sources, as well as quickly power off (verses engage reconnect), would be helpful.
Pros: Great sound justifies the price, no static, well constructed, is small and looks smart. Easy to initially connect and signal is strong even from another room.
Cons: Inconsistent success when switching back and forth between signal sources (maybe my lack of technical skill v. B1's).
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great range
frank from humboldt, kansas on 9/19/2017
love it so far....
Pros: very easy to install and easy to connect to with tthe phone...awesome range most of the time
Cons: the only con i can think of...the first few days we had it on everything worked great. but now a few times it seems like it wants to drop the music..not sure if its the blue tooth or the wi fi....
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Excellent sound in-car
Will from Mechanicsburg, PA on 8/15/2017
I use this in my 2012 BMW 135i connected to the aux input. I now have excellent BT audio via this device with uninterrupted phone BT(stock). Tasker provides a simple means for automating connect/disconnect based on the status of the existing in-car bt integration.
Pros: no battery (kaboom!) excellent sound quality speedy boot-up + connect simple operation
Cons: expensive "what is that thing?"
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Great sound, not so easy pairing
paul from Queens Village, NY on 8/3/2017
I have the B1 hooked up to my harman/kardon receiver located in my living room. There is lots to like about it - easy to hook up, great sound, small and compact, and great range: I can control it from just about anywhere in my 1,500 sq ft house. My complaints are twofold: pairing and the on/off switch. When pairing, the B1 shows up on my iPhone (6S) under BT devices, but it takes multiple attempts to connect and I often have to tell the phone to forget the device and start over. This often works. My other complaint is going to sound silly, but the on/off button is the worst part. I feel like I must be missing something. Simply pressing the button often does nothing and I have to hold it down to get it to turn on and get it into pairing mode; when shutting it off, just pressing the lit button does nothing, holding it down can get it back into pairing mode again and if I walk away from it, it will eventually shut itself off. I think I will have to contact support about this.
Pros: easy to hook up; small and compact; great range and sound
Cons: difficulty pairing; turning on and of
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Audioengine B1
Douglas from East Hampton, NY on 7/10/2017
Excellent product. Easy to install, seamless and reliable bluetooth connection. Excellent sound.
Pros: Small footprint, consistent bluetooth connection, excellent sound.
Cons: none
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This is the bluetooth/DAC unit for audiophiles
Graham W from New Braunfels, TX on 7/6/2017
Audioengine B1 is worth the extra cost. I was having trouble with Bluetooth cutting out when I got more than 30 feet away from my amp. Very annoying. This unit has never cut out--or jittered. I bet the range is well in excess of 75 feet. But, I was also worried about sound quality. This unit is superb. And it also pairs easily. You have to remember that a bluetooth unit also has a DAC--digital to analog converter. A lot of the units I have used have very poor sound quality. This one is awesome. This is more expensive, but if you care about distance and top class sound quality, this is your unit
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Very Handy Little Device!
Roger from Santa Rosa, CA on 7/4/2017
I bought this almost on a whim having purchased an integrated amp that did not have wireless capability. The idea to use bluetooth to send music from my "i-device" was very appealing based on how I was planning to use the amplifier (Marantz HD-AMP1). This product came recommended should one want a bluetooth connection. The price is a bit high but I was so happy I bought a second one. It is small, well-made, and has just the right features. The built-in DAC allows for audio R/L (RCA connectors--also higher end) but I can also send the bits directly into my amp with the optical link. The range is excellent (have used over at least 30 feet and it was even in the next room). I am skeptical of Bluetooth since pairing always seems problematic with the various accessories. However, I have yet to have any problems with these links--they happen fast and the user interface is blazingly simple. This is a great add even for my older Luddite completely-analog-amplifier stereo system when now paired with my digital music library.
Pros: Small Excellent Sound Reliable Bluetooth Link
Cons: None
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Sounds Great.
Terry from Lewis, KS on 6/19/2017
Hooked up the Audioengine B1 out of the box and everything worked great and it sounds great. I have not tested the range of the Bluetooth signal yet as I use it in the same room as the amp.
Pros: Bluetooth connects fast and sounds great.
Cons: None.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Stamford, CT on 4/23/2017
Works like a dream. Perfect way to repurpose traditional wired stereo speakers for a wireless world.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Villanova, PA on 3/17/2017
Easy setup and good performance the first two weeks. Good range so far, although not 100 feet through walls and floors. Don't know how much better than much less expensive models-- but have no regrets.
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Profound sound upgrade
Michael from Woodstock, NY on 3/5/2017
From the 1st note of music I heard a remarkable improvement in sound. In fact stunning compared to hard wired direct from my MacBookPro. It's all about the digital to analog converter.
Pros: High end audiophile sound and build quality.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Streamwood, IL on 2/25/2017
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Modernize your Classic Setup
Frank from Matawan, NJ on 2/19/2017
Very easy to get up and running and provides good range. I used it for a few days with my IPAD Mini 4 which is not aptx capable and sound was good. I then Installed a AZIO Bluetooth 4.0 adapter with aptx in my laptop and WOW - sound rivals that of CDs. I then hooked it up to my NAD 565BEE CD player's optical input via TOSLINK and WOW+ - even more dynamic range. Sound seems to be improving with use which they said would happen. Can't wait till its fully broken in! Don't hesitate this is a quality item.
Pros: Capable of very good sound when using APTX technology via TOSLINK
Cons: None so far.
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Great way to connect iPad to receiver
Bob from Wayne, NJ on 2/9/2017
Works great with connecting my IPad to my stereo system via Bluetooth. Once you connect the two RCA plugs to the back of the receiver (an older Panasonic model connected to great Bose wall speakers), the process was very simple & straightforward. The sound quality is excellent. Primarily listen to music on Pandora & Spotify. Would buy product again.
Pros: Easy set up Sound quality excellent.
Cons: Been using this product for two weeks now- nothing comes to mind so far.
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Buy One Today!
Skipp from Cherry Hill, NJ on 2/1/2017
Great product. Have been using it for about a year with a high end stereo (McIntosh electronics + KEF speakers). Set up was painless. Have had absolutely zero problems. Stream internet radio, and Pandora. Sound quality is excellent. Well built. Buy one, you won't be disappointed!
Pros: Excellent sound. Easy set-up. High quality product.
Cons: None.
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Happy so far
Terry from Canton, OH on 1/23/2017
Connects quickly and I've had no disconnects. I haven't measured the communication distance but I can say I have had my phone in my pocket and been at the opposite end of the house and upstairs and it hasn't disconnected. It hides away nicely behind a medium sized picture frame. I can't speak to analog sound reproduction quality as I think the poor quality compressed music files are the limiting factor. I'll try no loss soon to hear any difference. But I have no complaints for the current set up. This wasn't cheap and I assumed I would get what I paid for but is it significantly better than one at half the cost? I don't know. I didn't want to take the chance.
Pros: Long range, tenacious connection.
Cons: High price.
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Bethesda, MD on 1/15/2017
Range is very disappointing. About 5 feet. Sound quality is fine.
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Nice sound
Eric from Hampton, VA on 1/14/2017
This is a very nice product. The sound is really good. My one complaint is that it disconnects sometimes when I'm changing songs. Otherwise a very good product.
Pros: Very good sound
Cons: Disconnects sometimes when switching songs
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Great product, great sound!
Maggie from Newton, NJ on 12/30/2016
Recently purchased and installed the Audioengine B1. We have a Bose theater system without Bluetooth capability and wanted to be able to be able to take advantage of both the large music library we have on our iPhones and and the sound quality of the Bose system. Installation of the Audioengine was extremely simple, the Bluetooth connection was seamless, and the sound quality is great. We are loving the ease with which we can listen to our music, which we do much more often now that its so simple.
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Great!
Steve from Shelby Twp Michigan on 12/23/2016
This thing works great. The sound is good the range is good. Added Bluetooth capability to my older Denon 5308ci receiver. Highly recommended.
Pros: Works as described
Cons: None
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Buy this and Spotify Premium.
Doug from Issaquah, WA on 12/22/2016
Buy this and Spotify Premium and enjoy the magic. This is operating in a sweet spot of convenience and quality. I love Vinyl and CDs but when I want to discover new music or enjoy some favorites by simply surfing my phone, this product makes it sounds that much better. I was using airplay via Apple TV before. For my ears, this setup sounds better and never drops the signal.
Pros: Sound Build quality Range Reliability
Cons: On paper, $30 should get you a comparable product. Sometimes the best costs more :)
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Big performance from a little gem
John from Mattituck, NY on 12/13/2016
The Audioengine B1 turns your stereo amplifier or receiver into a Bluetooth capable device that communicates with your iPhone, iMac, or iPad. It allows you to remotely connect your stereo to the internet and control it. It has excellent range and quality of sound. The installation was quite easy. Just connect the output cables to your amplifier/receiver and plug it in. The B1 has a diode that will immediately start flashing, indicating that it is hunting for an internet connection. I then went into my utilities on my iPad Air and activated the Bluetooth option, and my iPad immediately found the B1 as a source. I chose the B1 and it connected without any problems. To control my stereo, I downloaded an apple app called "Simple Radio" and it operated like a charm with high quality reception allowing me to choose from an unlimited amount of internet sources from around the world. I also communicated with my iMac, which was in another room in my house to use music files from it. This is a well built and designed piece of gear and fully worth the price of $189.99
Pros: Easy to install and use, excellent audio.
Cons: None
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Perfect Product
Tony from Sapulpa, OK on 12/12/2016
Purchased this item over others due to distance advertised for Bluetooth. It did as advertised and works through walls and outside. I am using it on an old Pioneer Elite receiver for speakers outside and it works perfectly!
Pros: Distance traveled
Cons: None
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Superior product
Crutchfield customer from Norristown, PA on 11/20/2016
I purchased the Audioengine B1 about two weeks ago and my experience with this product so far has been fantastic. The build quality out of the box was very impressive and setup was a breeze. I was a little skeptical about how the sound quality would be from a Bluetooth device but I was pleasantly surprised. I primarily listen to blues and jazz and have been streaming music only from YouTube so far and am very impressed with the sound quality. Bass is very tight and highs are clean and crisp. This device is a welcome modern addition to my twenty plus year old component system and I would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants modern convenience and impeccable sound quality. The only issue I have had with this product is that the Bluetooth connection occasionally disconnects. Other than that a the B1 is a superior product.
Pros: Excellent build quality and ease of use
Cons: Occasional Bluetooth disconnect
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Audioengine B1
JB from Spring Branch, TX on 11/16/2016
Simple installation. Arrived on schedule. Links instantly with I Pad and I Phone. Vast improvement in sound quality over its predecessor.
Pros: pricey
Cons: none yet
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So simple et sounds superb
Chris from Westford, MA on 11/9/2016
Just a great and simple product. Connection took all of 4 minutes. Bluetooth connection was instant. Sound seems like direct wired source. Range is thru 3 rooms. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend this
Pros: Simple connection. Instant Bluetooth connection. Good range. Great sound
Cons: None so far
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very happy
mike from west lafayette, indiana on 10/25/2016
audioengine B1 into tape 2 and have paired with my Iphone, Ipod touch, Mac computer. Have used Spotify free as a source and much CD music downloaded to the Apple devices mentioned. The sound thru my old school DCM Time Windows has been very nice at all volume levels. It allows enjoying music with my current equipment and these devices without hardwire and no compromise in sound.
Pros: small footprint and easy pairing of different devices
Cons: non so far-pretty happy with it
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Compact size, Awesome Bluetooth sound
Rich C. from Riverside, CA on 10/20/2016
This is my son's Bluetooth Device. He has a smile on his face since we received it. He seem to be very happy. No complaints whatsoever. He told me that he loves the compact size just like the Audioengine D1 Headphone Amp that I purchased for my own use a while back. Nothing but clear sound coming from his Onkyo Receiver after he connected it and paired it to his Samsung Note 4 cell phone. Some of the best things do come in small boxes!
Pros: Small space occupancy; Beautifully made. Serves it's purpose exceptionally well.
Cons: None
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Great Product!
Dale from Timonium, MD on 10/16/2016
The B1 is a great product and works as advertised! The sound quality is quite amazing. I opt'ed to utilize the digital output and the sound is nearly flawless. Set up was easy and after 10-15 hrs of use, the quality of sounds appears to have only improved. I am using my Galaxy S7 Edge to stream 95% of my music played via the B1. I use the B1 primarily for my outdoor speakers, which puts me usually 30-40 feet from the unit. The signal does have to travel through one concrete wall, which does limit the 100' advertised connection distance. After 40 feet....the connection can be hit/miss. Definitely worth the extra money over other units!
Pros: Sound Quality, ease if use, easy set up,
Cons: None
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Perfect streaming device
Louis from Nashville, TN on 10/3/2016
Perfect right out of the box. Used for my high end 2 channel system. Internet radio never sounded so good!
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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Connected Music
Dr C. from Miller Place, NY on 10/1/2016
Ordered the B1 to allow wireless play of smart phones to my HiFi stereo system (Denon SACD - Rega Elex-r - Klipsch RP 280 towers); pleasantly surprised how well the music sounds, and how easily it was to put into operation. Very nice product, with a commendable DAC in a small package...
Pros: Sound Quality; Ease of operation
Cons: Only con was watching the product go on sale for $40 less days after purchase! :-)
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Great quality and performance
Mark L. from Harrisburg, PA on 9/26/2016
I was looking for a way to bring Bluetooth to my Mid-Century Modern house's vintage NuTone music/intercom system, and after reading the reviews of the Audioengine B1 as compared to the other units, this seemed like the only solution. I am happy to report that it works wonderfully! As the NuTone is a mono unit I needed to purchase a Y splitter for the single RCA jack, but otherwise hookup was a snap. The sound quality is far superior to the FM stations I was only able to use previously. I guess my only complaint is the price- especially while typing this review I see it is now $40 cheaper!
Pros: Sleek design, great sound.
Cons: Pricey but at least I didn't go the cheap way and be disappointed.,
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 9/5/2016
great improvement from the previous adapter from both sound quality and the distance capability.
Pros: extended range improved sound quality
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Quality streamer
Mike from Lacey, WA on 9/2/2016
Excellent Bluetooth streamer. Pairs easily and has very good Bluetooth range. Very good build quality. Right out of the box it sounded good but sound improved significantly after about a 20 hour break in.
Pros: Easy pairing, good range, sound is remarkable, especially with aptx enabled device.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Crutchfield customer from Ogden, UT on 8/16/2016
It's easy to use and sounds great.
Pros: sounds great, easy to use, does one thing well.
Cons: No volume knob, No built in amp to run headphones. cost
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You get what you pay for
R B from Boynton Beach, FL on 8/2/2016
It is simply the best quality Bluetooth receiver to connect to a component audio system I have encountered after trying several models in the sub $60 price range.
Pros: Long Range, Sound Quality, Build quality (fit & finish)
Cons: It costs 3 to 4 times many other models
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Audioengine B1
Brent C from Ashland, KY on 7/14/2016
The Audioengine B-1 was a breeze to set-up, flawlessly connects to bluetooth devices. Range is better than expected. It Just Works!
Pros: Range
Cons: None
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Bluetooth receiver
Loren from St Petersburg, FL on 6/26/2016
Works almost intuitively, sets up like any BT item I've ever used. The range is impressive and the sound is great.
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Audioengine B1 Buetooth receiver
Bill from Mary Esther, FL on 5/4/2016
This Bluetooth receiver by Audioengine does just what they promise, it works up to 100'. Plus, it is very easy to sync with your Bluetooth device. I plan on ordering another unit for a second home.
Pros: Great range, easy set-up.
Cons: None.
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you get what you pay for
michael j from birdsboro, PA on 2/28/2016
I tried a cheaper one, but having an on-board DAC makes a huge difference. It sounds like you're playing it through a wire. amazing!
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
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Audioengine B1
John G from oxford, MI on 1/22/2016
I purchased this bluetooth device for my NAD 356DAC. The streaming quality from my MAC or iPhone is very good quality using spotify or CD's that I have ripped to my library. The audioengine internal DAC is top notch and I have not been disappointed. The range is as advertised and I have not run into any problems with gaps in music due to lack of range. The unit is small and almost out of site. Pairing the device is extremely easy and instant. The device turns off shortly after you disconnect via bluetooth on your phone or computer. The wires come out the back so it does not look ugly. The only area I have found a bit of a problem is using iTunes. Some of the recordings are a bit rough at the upper frequencies. I think this is due to iTunes streaming quality since the system sounds incredible when using ripped CD's or spotify set to high quality. Also, I still see some of the high frequency distortion using iTunes when bypassing the audioengine B1 by connecting my laptop to the DAC on the NAD amplifier via a usb cable, (speakers are Klipsch RB61 II). I am giving the device 5 stars due to the streaming quality from a high quality source , and sleek design, not an eyesore.
Pros: Excellent streaming quality, sleek design, not an eyesore.
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
MikeB from Nevada on 12/14/2015
Audioengine makes quality products and the B1 is no exception. It works great and connects without any issues. It's expensive but worth it.
Pros: Excellent sound quality. Connects quickly and has a great range. Solid build quality.
Cons: Expensive but you get what you pay for.
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Audioengine B1
Kip from Utah on 12/11/2015
This Bluetooth receiver exceeded my expectations. I am able to easily connect either my iPhone, iPad and iMac to my receiver without a loss of sound quality. The iMac is even on the other side of the house (approximately 120 feet away). The unit is extremely easy to set up and never loses the signal. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Pros: Easy to set up Good sound quality Great signal strength throughout the house Quick connection/pairing between devices
Cons: None
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Audioengine B1
Joem from Virginia on 12/2/2015
DAC even made major difference in streaming services ( SiriusXM at 320 Kbps and Spotify at 160 Kbps). Also filters out unmusical noise in streaming services. Very good product.
Pros: Bluetooth pairing/connection is instantaneous.
Cons: Non
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Rejuvenated
dacsiv from California on 12/1/2015
This item although a little expensive, totally "rejuvenated" an updated my 42 year old stereo system..! It allowed me to add "bluetooth" technology between my iMac computers iTunes, and my much loved stereo..! Sounds Great again at last...
Pros: The Sound quality...!
Cons: Price, but I guess it's still true "you get what you pay for"..!
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Audioengine b1
Peterray from Hawaii on 11/15/2015
This bluetooth receiver is better than the Peachtree Bluetooth receiver I used to use. Very happy with this purchase
Pros: Quality build Good bluetooth signal strength
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Audioengine B1
LCJ from North Carolina on 10/31/2015
Fantastic product! Very easy to set up, and delivers excellent sound. I have a Yamaha R-S700 receiver (no built in BT), so this was necessary to play music from my iPad & iPod (HP laptop also). Connected to receiver through line 3. So far, no interference issues with ANY of my electronics. A bit more expensive than similar items, but quality is outstanding, and it's metal...not some cheap plastic.
Pros: Ease of setup Sound quality No dropouts, static, etc., etc.
Cons: Price a bit high, but if you want quality, you'll pay a bit more.
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Very Impressed
RenaissanceMan from Nashville, TN on 10/26/2015
I bought this so I could stream music from my iPhone and MacBook Pro at home. After doing a good bit of research I chose this unit based on its price and aptX compatibility. I have it connected to my integrated amp via its rca outputs and included rca cable. Honestly I had really modest expectations with respect to sound quality. I have a pretty nice hifi system at home and I decided to purchase this for convenience and not "serious listening". Boy was I pleasantly surprised when I heard it. Sound quality is fantastic. Obviously the onboard converter is high quality because any streaming audio artifacts are pretty much non-existent. High end is smooth and not brash and low end is surprisingly punchy. I haven't even paired it with an aptX device yet. If sound quality is even better with aptX I'm going to be even more blown away. Bluetooth pairing was also very simple and straight-forward. I'm very impressed and pleased with this purchase.
Pros: Amazing sound quality, easy to get up and running, solid construction, compact size.
Cons: None that I can find!
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Audioengine B1
Bass Player from Georgia on 10/2/2015
I give it 4 stars to begin. I had difficulty connecting, and keeping connected, the first unit with my laptop running Windows 10. The B1 worked well with an iPhone, but not the laptop. I talked with Audioengine Technical Support to learn how the B1 was supposed to operate. (I have had an Audioengine AW-2 wifi unit for iPhone that has worked flawlessly for 5 years.) Audioengine Technical Support has been excellent. They took the time to explain the B1 operation in detail and answered all my questions. I continued to have issues with laptop connectivity. Audioengine sent me a replacement B1 and a prepaid shipping label to return the original unit. The replacement B1 has worked very well out of the box. I will further test the B1 with the laptop under several different conditions. If the replacement unit continues to work as well as it has initially, I will raise the rating to 5 stars.
Pros: Works with laptop as well as iPhone. Sound quality is very good. Performs much better than any other Bluetooth device that I own. Compact size is easy to transport. Audioengine Technical Support experience has been excellent. Crutchfield 60 day trial period is twice what others offer.
Cons: Initial unit worked properly with iPhone, but not with laptop running Windows 10. (Replacement unit has worked properly with laptop and iPhone.)
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Very Solid Product
EricH from Ohio on 9/13/2015
The Audioengine B1 works exactly as promised. It pairs quickly and easily with the device of your choosing. Haven't really tested the range but, at 30 feet, it is seamless. And the DAC works great. My MP3 and flac files have never sounded so good. I am extremely happy with the B1 and would highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to pay a little extra to ensure their digital music sounds as great as is can.
Pros: Delivers as promised: Seamless bluetooth and exceptional audio quality via the DAC.
Cons: Not really a con, but just note that the B1 does not turn off unless/until you unpair it from your device.
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Awesome
JF from Wisconsin on 8/2/2015
I am using this with an ONQ abus system, it replaced my ipod dock and now I am able to use my Bluetooth ipod/iphone to control the music. Range is awesome.
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Audioengine B1
Bob from Virginia on 7/2/2015
While it is not the last word in detail and fidelity it is amazingly good for bluetooth and the price - better than many DACs I have tried that cost as much or more and far more convenient and versatile, Highly recommend
Pros: Can use multiple devices with it wirelessly and very good sound
Cons: For what it is - none
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Very Pleased
T A from San Antonio, TX on 6/15/2015
The Audioengine B1 is exactly what I was looking for. I hooked it up to a set of powered Klipsch speakers in a loft area and they work great. The range is very good and the DAC send an accurate sound reproduction (as good as you can get with Blutooth, in any case) to the amplified speakers. You can find less expensive Blutooth receivers to use, but they won't be as high quality in build and performance. The Audioengine B1 is worth the cost.
Pros: Very high quality build, works flawlessly
Cons: None found to date
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Great range, great sound, we love it
David from Louisiana on 5/10/2015
Out of the box it was super easy to set up and worked with no hassle. The range is impressive and works through walls (although not the 100 ft), but still for bluetooth its impressive. Imagine sitting outside with friends, DJ'ing the sound track from your chair and then passing the ball to your buddy so he/ she can take over. It's a party hit! Everyone loves it and it works the first time, every time. Thank you to the Crutchfield team for first trying to steer me towards a lesser expensive model, but then after they fully understood what I wanted they said the Audio Engine was the way to go. They were right !
Pros: All good things to say
Cons: none.
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Excellent Bluetooth
Branden from Valparaiso, Indiana on 1/24/2015
This thing does exactly what it's supposed to. I've used it every day since I opened it. Perfect for a phone or laptop, just walk around the house doing chores while listening to your favorite podcast or album. Long range.
Pros: It works perfectly.
Cons: I have yet to find a problem with this item.
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Audioengine B1
Jack M from Houma, LA on 1/14/2015
This Bluetooth device is pretty impressive in the sound quality department. It puts out a stronger and cleaner audio signal than I had with an Aux cable. Easy to connect to and set up, and the range on this thing is absurd - in a good way. Comes with gold-plated RCA cables.
Pros: Awesome sound quality Incredible range
Cons: Little pricey
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quality connection
Crutchfield customer from Minneapolis, MN on 1/13/2015
Have used this for a month now and the connection has always been immediate for any device I pair. Return connections are automatic and the device wakes up. No hassles and sound is very good. I am using the onboard DAC. The digital out is also convenient if you have another DAC that you prefer.
Pros: Sounds great, easy to set up, great range, establishes connection to multiple different devices (one at a time).
Cons: One of the higher priced options but worth it if your connecting to quality equipment.
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GREAT Product and GREAT Sound Quality
GeneP from Beaverton, Oregon on 12/31/2014
The immediate impression is build quality, which is exceptional. While small in size, the case is "beefy". Sound quality is quite good - definitely a step above traditional Bluetooth speakers and getting very close to audiophile sound.
Pros: Solid build quality, easy to use.
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Audioengine B 1
Crutchfield customer from San Juan, P.R. on 12/1/2014
I used to listen to Pandora and Spotify from my smartphone using a cheap bluetooth.It was ok but not what I expected.Now with the B1, wow what a difference.Pure neat sound.Worthwhile every penny I spent in this little guy.
Pros: Small, great sound, easy to install.
Cons: I would say it's a little overpriced but,you get the satisfaction of a great product and audiophile's standard.
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B1 Range
Jamie from Georgia on 11/18/2014
Extremely easy to connect, high quality audio connection, no static
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: 100ft range is a stretch. Pushing to get 50ft thru two walls.
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Great bluetooth receiver
wallyuwl from Lexington, KY on 10/19/2014
The first thing you'll notice about this Bluetooth receiver is its weight. Meaning, unlike more Bluetooth receivers, it has some weight to it. It seems solidly built with a metal case and quality gold plated connectors on the back. The sound is amazing for a product of this type. I got a "dents and dings" version and it looks and functions perfect. The range is far superior to other Bluetooth receivers, although it doesn't quite reach the one room I wanted it to reach (I think part of the problem is the adapter in the associated computer). It hasn't buffered once during use. I only gave it four stars because of the price.
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