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  • TelMe2 TosBlue2 Adapter Review

    The TelMe2 TosBlue Adapter is a small device that converts the audio from your TV into bluetooth signals so that you can use wireless speakers or wireless headphones on your TV. The device sells for $69.00 at the TelMe2 Web Store. It is a great for situations where you must use headphones on your TV, such as the need to reduce sound while someone else in the room is sleeping or when you’re in a loud environment and you want to hear your TV better. According to TelMe2, the use of a headset and a TosBlue2 adapter will significantly boost your ability to hear the TV. Let’s see if this device is for you.

    Form

    There is not much to mention in the form of this product. The device is small and attaches to your TV. Forget about working with other colors besides black since it only comes in black. However, this actually puts you at an advantage. Since most TVs are black colored, your TV will hide the device. The device also goes on the back of the TV where most ports are located. The device is USB powered but since most TVs these days have USB ports, that shouldn’t be a problem. If it is, get a longer USB cord and a cheap USB wall adapter and plug it into an outlet or power strip (I’m sure you have one of those if you have more than just your TV and cable box to power like most people). A common feature on bluetooth devices is a blinking light, allowing you to know when it’s connected, this device is no exemption. It is especially important to have considering the device has no interactive screen that has alerts on it telling you that it has connected, like the Bluetooth settings app on iOS, not that I would want to have such a screen on this small device anyways. The product feels solid and seems like it would not easily break or fall apart later in the future. Overall, the product aces the Form part of the review.

    Function

    This device is very useful in many situations. First, it is useful when you are in a room where some one is sleeping. Turn the device and your wireless headphones on and you can listen to your TV without disturbing the person sleeping. You won’t be rude and you can still listen on full volume. Second, let’s say you are at a party. The room is really loud, people are talking and you just want to hear what they are saying. Just turn the device on and some headphones and you’re ready to go. The background noise will be reduced significantly. Also, you can get wireless speakers such as TelMe2s very own BlueBox Speakers that you can connect with your TV thus eliminating all those speaker wires. Even better, the speakers are surround so you can have surround sound without all the wires. Of course, there are other speakers to buy as well. It all depends on the consumer, although I highly recommend the BlueBox speakers. The device is small and can be taken to different parts of the house. It has a bluetooth indicator light. It is easy to set up, which is a big plus for many consumers. I would have like to have seen longer wires for USB, or perhaps no power wires at all, just the wires to the TV. Some people don’t have USB ports on their TV. One major problem with the device though is that it does not support Dolby Digital outputs. Therefore, if your output only puts out Dolby Digital signals, and not PCM, you can not use it. On my TV, it worked but some TVs may be out of luck. Some people, in addition, have noticed some audio/video lag, however, I have not noticed much of it. The device does have some issues, but overall it’s uses are still quite practical.

    Conclusion

    Pros

    -Strong aesthetic
    -Very practical and useful
    -Easy to setup
    -Easy to use

    Cons

    -Does not work with Dolby Digital-only TVs, needs PCM
    -Some users have reported audio/video lag
    -Could be better off with a rechargeable battery rather than having to be plugged in

    Ways to improve

    Perhaps making the product battery powered would be less of a hassle for some customers, especially for those who don’t have a USB port on their TV. Perhaps a combination of battery and USB-power would work best, such as a rechargeable battery. Adding Dolby Digital would eliminate many complaints. In addition, fixing any audio/video lag that exists is very important.

    This product, despite it’s kinks, is pretty useful and practical. I find myself using in loud environments, or ones that need to be quiet. There are some important issued that need to be addressed. At this time, I would rate the product at four stars. However, if they can fix the delay and Dolby Digital issues, I’d easily give it five stars. Good job TelMe2, just work out the kinks and you have a great product.

    Thanks for reading,

    Joe

    Images Courtesy: TelMe2

  • Telme2 BlueBox Speakers

    The Telme2 Bluetooth Speakers are wireless, bluetooth speakers that work with any bluetooth enabled device to produce a loud but clear and well balanced sound. What is unique about these speakers is that as a pair, the speakers can produce a stereo sound, unlike single-set speakers which can not achieve this. The speakers are available from Telme2 for $172.00. Let’s see it they are the speakers for you.

    Form

    These pair of speakers probably some of the nicest looking speakers I have reviewed. First off, they are small. They are small boxes that remind me of the square (not rectangle) kleenex boxes, in terms of size anyways. They definitely aren’t ugly like kleenex boxes but a that’s about the size of one speaker. The speakers are white and black. The speaker has a middle part that is all black. This is where the speaker is housed. Surrounding it is a creamy white colored chrome textured material. The back has the port to charge the speaker. On the bottom is a latch to attach the the wall attachment. The speakers are attached to my wall, in it’s permanent spot. They look good in an office to use for speakers for your office computer. They look professional and clean. They are ready for any office or any place. I am using them as my office speakers because they look nice and, as I will discuss in a second, they sound great.

    Function

    These speakers sound great! Because of the stereo provided by these speakers, you feel like you are surrounded by the sound, so of course, you could also call these speakers surround sound. Because of the fact that I have not heard surround sound out of any other bluetooth speaker set that I have reviewed, it sounds better than all of the bluetooth speakers I have reviewed thus far. The sound is clear, well rounded and just sounds great. In addition. the process of connection is seamless. Turn them on and connect to them on your computer, thats it. There are no wires connecting the two speakers. The only wires you will ever need to use is the charging cable so that you can charge them when you need to. The batteries hold up well so you won’t need to charge often. It should be noted that this is an European company and it’s chargers are for European outlets. However, Euro to US outlet adapters are available for a dollar or two for a set of six or seven. They are very cheap. Don’t let the charger discourage you. I would just order some Euro to US adapters before purchase. I appreciate the fact that they can attach to the wall so that I can keep them level with my computer and allow easy access to the on button. The speakers only have an on button, bluetooth discoverable button and volume buttons, but that is all that is necessary when the controls are on your computer on on your device a stroke or touch away anyways. Overall, the speakers sound great and provide seamless bluetooth integration.

    Conclusion

    Pros

    -Great sound
    -Looks great in any setting
    -Seamless bluetooth connection
    -No wires except for charging
    -Can be taken anywhere if needed

    Cons

    -None

    These speakers are great speakers that I could highly recommend to anyone. If speakers can earn their place as my permanent computer speakers, then they are an obvious winner.

    Thanks for reading,

    Joe