Review on 🔌 IOGEAR Long Range Bluetooth USB Adapter with High Data Transfer Rate (GBU321) by Michael Nastanovich

I recently decided to set up a wireless audio network between my computer and two stereo systems. I used a small FM stereo transmitter and then set it up on my receivers to broadcast music around the house. Not bad, but not quite the accuracy we'd like. I read about Bluetooth audio capabilities and it claims to be able to sample at 48k quality or CD quality or close to that. I wanted an inexpensive way to do this. I bought a generic Jensen Bluetooth stereo receiver for about $15, then all I needed was a transmitter powerful enough to cover my entire house. Many transmitters are expensive and only good for 30-60 feet. Line of sight so reception between floors can be zero at best. Then I found an IOGEAR with a 330ft range for about $29! It had some pretty decent reviews and I went to the IOGEAR website for more information on this device. I needed to be able to connect at least 2-3 receivers at a time so I could stream music around the house (7 can do this) and maybe onto my patio or even a stereo headset so I could listen while I was mowing the lawn or waxing. Automobile. The software documentation was pretty good. It left out one small thing, but luckily I read a review that mentioned it asking for a "security code" when "pairing" between devices. The security code is a random number that YOU must generate. Initially, I spent some time checking my devices and records for this security code that was provided with me. So I just typed "0000" like the reviewer said and I was connected. Now this device will do a lot more than I use it. Aside from being an audio gateway, it can be used to share files, access resources, connect a printer, and some other stuff I can't remember right now. You can choose what types of wireless features you want to allow. I just didn't select everything except the Audio Gateway option. As for the reception, EXCELLENT. I used the USB extension cable that came with it to hang it on the back of my PC. My living room stereo is about 30 feet. away and Jensen and IOGEAR pair seamlessly and never disconnect, although I have a few dropouts when we turn on our microwave in the kitchen. Connecting to my stereo in the basement (over 60 feet) doesn't cause any problems either. In terms of audio quality, my iTunes library sounds great! Not quite CD quality, but about as clean and clear with decent fidelity as if I'd plugged my iPod directly into my stereo's line-in. Then I tested the CD playback in the CD drive of my PC. I wasn't that pleased. It didn't sound like it was being played through the stereo's CD player. Likely the result of an average or poor sound card and processing for the CD drive. I'll play CDs on the stereo. As for streaming internet radio, I was reasonably happy with the quality. Now I'm not subscribed to any paid internet radio, so I realized that the streaming speed may be limited for "free users" and the best sample rate is for paid subscribers, but it's enough for background music. for parties so I don't have to DJ all night, or for non-stop holiday music. I will say that sometimes after I've been connected and used it for a while and log out as a user and allow one of my kids to log in and use it, I have to restart the computer for it to restart properly. Otherwise I am very satisfied with my purchase. I would highly recommend this product - at least as an audio gateway - it is excellent value for money.