Bluetooth Adapter vs Subwoofer Cable

[BobStrauss]

I have a sub that is in a back corner of my living room, far from my receiver. With this layout, I can either run a sub cable through the wall, across my attack, and back down the rear wall to my sub, or I could just buy a Bluetooth adapter of some sort. Is there any big drawback to the latter, aside from the price? I'm guessing Bluetooth would result in loss of signal quality, but running a sub cable across multiple other electrical cords probably would as well.

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

You’re going to need both a transmitter and receiver.

Bluetooth can be blinky and prone to interference and /or dropouts. Make sure anything you try has a generous return policy.

The Avantree Oasis seems to be one of the better examples of the type. A pro-audio wireless solution would be much more reliable, but also more expensive.

There is no issue with signal wing and electricity, as long as you use a good-quality cable with a good shield.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[BobStrauss]

Thanks for the response - it’s about what I expected. Do you think something like this be good enough for a cable?

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Subwoofer-Cable-Feet/dp/B0041OOFE8

 

[highfigh]

I have a sub that is in a back corner of my living room, far from my receiver. With this layout, I can either run a sub cable through the wall, across my attack, and back down the rear wall to my sub, or I could just buy a Bluetooth adapter of some sort. Is there any big drawback to the latter, aside from the price? I'm guessing Bluetooth would result in loss of signal quality, but running a sub cable across multiple other electrical cords probably would as well.

Wireless transmitter/receiver for subwoofers aren't usually Bluetooth, they're just wireless. However, the new BT standards would make me unafraid to use it, unlike the older standards, which totally sucked. Look deeper into what you have (which you didn't provide) and what it needs (in case it has a built-in wireless receiver).

 

[BobStrauss]

Wireless transmitter/receiver for subwoofers aren't usually Bluetooth, they're just wireless. However, the new BT standards would make me unafraid to use it, unlike the older standards, which totally sucked. Look deeper into what you have (which you didn't provide) and what it needs (in case it has a built-in wireless receiver).

I have a Rythmik LV12R and a Marantz NR 1509 AVR.

 

[j_garcia]

SVS offers a wireless system (there are plenty of them out there, but go with a big name)

https://www.svsound.com/products/soundpath-wireless-audio-adapter

Mediabridge cables are good enough. Should not be a problem at 35ft.

 

[snakeeyes]

I have the SVS wireless kit with one of my HSU subs. It is dependable.

 

[KEW]

The SVS at $120 is a good option, with SVS's legendary customer service as assurance.
Here are a couple of $60 options (Dayton Audio from PE and Rocketfish from BB) that could work as well and save money, but I would read through a lot of the reviews to get a good seense of what complaints are - IME, interference issues are often what makes or breaks these systems - either you have them or you don't:
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-wave-link-wls-system-24-ghz-full-range-wireless-pair--300-594?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjw-4_mBRBuEiwA5xnFIKqUFiUUX0i4t93qb-3zIR2DAv0qs4VSJVIZZzN-zDm0BgFCXsduARoCUmgQAvD_BwE
https://express.google.com/u/0/product/1568747625590915746_10071544401540741019_125181302?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=tu_cu&utm_content=eid-lsjeuxoeqt,eid-wuakzuqbuq&gtim=CIeYyYnrkd6QMxCpk7H3t9641OUBGLCylhsiA1VTRCjg3MLmBTD2utg7&utm_campaign=125181302&gclid=CjwKCAjw-4_mBRBuEiwA5xnFIEw-kwRVz_UHcepjx2tc2HWD-gBFvca0HoUMInAzMxsSHU5Jl-xlqxoCTHMQAvD_BwE

Note that BestBuy has a 14 day return policy, so if you buy from them, be sure not to let it sit around for two weeks before testing it out!

 

[BobStrauss]

I’m now thinking of going the in wall/attic route, using cables and RCA wall plates (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GFCJ9HT/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

Is there any drawback to this route?

 

[j_garcia]

If the walls are open, no. That's how I did my dad's system during their house construction and it works fine and ends up looking much cleaner.