I primarily bought these headphones for use in the office as well as traveling, and i certainly wasn't disappointed. Glad it came with a travel case!
I work in a fairly loud business environment, from project managers constantly talking loudly to some technical support agents constantly talking on the phone. the noise cancellation feature is a welcomed feature i really enjoy. With a flip of switch its nearly night and day, with music its just icing on the cake. (Con: My manager threw a pen cap at me to get my attention because i wasnt responding to his questions, oops).
The overall quality of the headphones is very sturdy and pleasantly surprised with how well it was built. There are no flexes, squeaks with the headphones (my old Bose QC25 def had flexes).
Sound Quality is very balanced and crisp and am very happy with the overall audio output.
Battery: Been using it for 4 days on and off, and it just hit 70% battery life which is pretty impressive IMO
Only Gripe: Wish the audio output of the battery status and ON/OFF status on power was a bit quieter/adjustable.
Overall, very happy with this purchase!
WOAHHHH. I love these headphones!! I've been wanting to purchase the Bose QC35 headphones for a while, but I could never justify spending $300+ for a set of headphones. My girlfriend actually told me about MEE audio a while back because she loves their M6 pro headphones. I decided to take a gamble and order the Matrix cinema (which is LITERALLY less than half the price of the QC35) and I LOVE THEM. I actually like the soft leather finish on the outer ear cups, which matches the case it comes with. It also includes an audio cable, I'm assuming for if your device doesn't have bluetooth.
Not going to lie .. I honestly didn't expect much from these headphones when I initially bought them, but after using them for a while I feel like it was a great purchase. The battery takes so long to drain, I went almost 2 weeks without charging them (moderate use here and there) and was surprised. They sit comfortably on my head and I walk around with them at home. I'm loving their CinemaEAR feature. My favorite is the bass boost, but I love the clear voice mode for when I'm watching Netflix on my computer.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The transmitter is small. A little larger than two Oreo cookies, one atop the other. It comes with a micro USB cable for power, an optical audio cable, a 3.5 mm audio cable, and an RCA audio adapter.
I used a spare USB power wall wart, and connected the TV's optical audio out to the transmitter.
As long as the Bluetooth headphone or receiver has a basic pairing code, e.g., 0000, 1111, or a couple others, it will work fine. Press one of the two pairing buttons and a blue light flashes. Put the receiver in pairing mode. The light flashes slower as it pairs, then goes steady when connected.
I turned off the TV and turned of the BT receiver. The blue light on the BT transmitter turned off. I left the BT transmitter turned on but powered from the wall wart. I turned the TV back on and turned on the BT receiver. It connected right away. I have not tried turning off the BT transmitter and unplugging it to see if it reconnects as easily.
Pros:
- Easy to hook up, but will need a powered USB hub or a wall wart.
- Easy to pair with two BT headphones or receivers.
Cons:
- Um... haven't found one yet, but will update my review when I do.
I bought this in 2016, to use with my TV. I wanted to be able to use headphones with the TV via BT, so I wouldn't disturb anyone else. Nothing too fancy about that trick, and it worked fine using the optical output from my TV as the input to the transmitter.
I am writing this review 3 years later in 2019 because now I am impressed. The transmitter has been sitting in my drawer for a few years because I no longer needed it for what I bought it for. But I am getting ready to take flight and I wanted to see if I could use it to let my wife and I watch a movie on the iPad, with both of us using wireless headphones. I decided to experiment and see if I could make it work OK.
I just got the 2nd generation Apple AirPods and I wanted to see if they would work with this transmitter. They do!! Not only do they work, but I experienced no latency, at all, with the AirPods connected as the "A" device, and a pair of cheap ($30) BT headphones as the "B" device. I got no latency at all when watching a Netflix movie on a 2017 iPad. When I listened with an AirPod in one ear, and one of the headphone ear units on the other ear, the sound was delivered to both devices at the same time, and in sync with the image on the screen. Very impressive!!! I was about to buy a newer BT 5.0 based transmitter, but that little test showed me that I didn't have to.
My configuration was as follows:
1). 2017 iPad Pro via headphones cable to this BT transmitter
2). AirPods connected via BT as the "A" device on the transmitter
3). $30 BT headphones connected via BT as the "B" device on the transmitter
4). Netflix movie playing the movie on the iPad
Both the AirPods and the headphones connected to the transmitter easily and painlessly, in a very straight forward fashion.
I can't comment on the battery life of the transmitter, since I have not used it that way yet.
I also don't think the transmitter has any kind of noise cancellation feature, so I'm not sure why that is even a ratable item for this review, but I gave it max stars since everything else works great.
This device costs more than cheaper ones out there - and maybe they are just as good I really don't know. But I already had the money spent on this one, and despite a newer BT standard being available, and despite newer low-latency technology being available, this 3 year old device works like a charm. I am very impressed. Someone knew what they were doing when they designed this thing.
headphones work real good! great sound!
They are real easy to work with, I also like the bass boost for movies
It was shipped out very fast
Feature Product
- Bluetooth stereo audio transmitter enables TVs to stream high definition sound wirelessly
- Features analog and digital inputs for compatibility with old and new TVs and other devices - connects via 3.5mm headphone jack, RCA, or optical TOSLINK S/PDIF; cables included
- Streams audio to up to two Bluetooth headphones or speakers simultaneously
- Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX Low Latency technology for high-fidelity, lag-free audio
- Compact and portable design with built-in battery for use on the go; 1-year manufacturer's warranty
Description
HD WIRELESS SOUND FOR YOUR HDTV
The MEE audio Connect wireless audio transmitter enables TVs and other devices to stream high-quality digital audio to up to two Bluetooth headphones or speakers, wirelessly. Experience full freedom of movement, listen without bothering those around you, and block out distractions with the Connect and your favorite pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones. Bluetooth profiles supported is a2dp. Troubleshoot-if there is a delay in audio that is due to bluetooth is a digital wireless signal and for some modern tv and receivers also have an audio delay option make sure that audio delay is set to 0 to minimize lag. The connect is a bluetooth transmitter. If cannot connect to phone, tablet, or other device through bluetooth since it can only be connected with a bluetooth receiver such as a bluetooth headphone, speaker sound bar. If low volume, adjust the volume both on bluetooth headphones and on the tv or other connected device as both may control the volume
DIGITAL AND ANALOG CONNECTIVITY The Connect offers both analog and digital audio inputs for the widest compatibility with old and new TVs and other devices.
DUAL-HEADPHONE STREAMING Stream audio to up to two Bluetooth headphones or speakers simultaneously with independent volume adjustment.
BLUETOOTH 4.0 TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth 4.0 delivers clear, distortion-free digital audio to Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and other receivers up to 30 feet away.
APTX SUPPORT FOR HIGH-FIDELITY, LOW LATENCY AUDIO The Connect supports the aptX and aptX Low Latency Bluetooth audio codecs for high-fidelity, low latency audio with aptX-enabled headphones.
TRAVEL-FRIENDLY DESIGN Built-in rechargeable battery and compact form factor make the Connect the perfect go-anywhere companion to your Bluetooth headphones.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Connect Bluetooth Transmitter Micro-USB charging cable 3.5mm audio cable 3.5mm to RCA adapter TOSLINK digital optical SPDIF audio cable Quickstart Guide
I had purchased a different dual-channel bluetooth adapter, but it would sync with anything within reach, always. This adapter has two buttons and a power switch. Each button selects the A or B device to pair with. Pairing is easy, and pairing one device doesn't affect the pairing on the other device due to the A/B buttons.
With new Samsung Level On headphones, there is zero detectable latency with one headphone connected, and a small but mostly tolerable latency with two headphones connected. We rarely use both headphones at the same time, so this is great.
Don't trust any of the bad reviews written before April 26, 2019. I bought the Mee Bluetooth transmitter with the paired headphones (@$99) for my roommate so she can enjoy watching tv while I'm playing my PS4 (using my headset) without my friends having to listen to whatever she's watching.
I installed the transmitter into my tv utilizing the RCA adapter (since my fiber optic audio output is already connected to my surround sound system).
I was surprised by how small the device actually is; it's about half the size of a computer mouse. I paired the headphones and tested the sound quality utilizing several devices connected to my tv (PS4, BluRay player, Amazon Fire Tv). I didn't encounter any lag or poor dubbing (if you've ever watched older, Asian-produced martial art movies, you'll understand what I'm talking about). The maximum volume is ample, especially since I am a bit hard of hearing.
Now my roommate and I can live in harmony without having to bicker about the tv volume or how loud I'm talking as she watches her shows.
Finally both of us can use headphones and adjust the volume according to our needs!
My partner is a bit hard-of-hearing and needs to turn the TV up to a deafening level. Using a single output BT transmitter for headphones plus the internal TV speakers did not work well: Without noise-cancelling headphones, the echo of the TV sound was too distracting. The MEE audio Connect turned out to be a perfect solution for us.
Pros:
Easy pairing with Bose Soundlink headphones.
Visual indicators of pairing status for each output
Good sound quality, no noticeable latency.
Multiple options for connecting to TV including optical.
Cons:
Difficult to pair with inexpensive (Lysear) headphones that pair easy with other devices.
Loses connection when out of range (25ft+) and may need manual re-pairing.
Other Notes:
The clearly written instructions indicate that charging off a TV USB port is not recommended.
Communication while both of us are plugged in requires texting or signing ;-)
I bought this and 2 Avantree APTX LOW LATENCY bluetooth transmitters. I plug the MEE audio connect into my TV's optical port and connect the two avantree transmitter/receivers to the MEE bluetooth connection.
This allows me to take advantage of the low latency bluetooth connection.
My wife and I are able to both watch and listen to the TV at the same time, at whatever volume we prefer without waking up the baby!
This works pretty well with some phones. I'm using it with the Optical output of a Sonos Connect and that works fine.
Headphones I have tested:
Sennheiser Momentum headphones (M2 AEBT) - after powering them back on, they try to reconnect but can't stay connected unless I re-pair. There is apparently a similar issue with some Sony headphones that is being worked on. Re-pairing is pretty easy, but this may bother some. The connect Range with the Momentums is very good - I can go upstairs and stay connected from about one room away.
I also have a pair of B&W P5s and the MEE works fine with them - no reconnect issues. The Range however is not as good with the P5s, but I think that has more to do with the headphones and not the MEE.
Connected two pairs at the same time is very easy and works well. The sound quality is quite good with aptX headphones - better than when using the headphones with and iPad / iPhone.
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