This application note describes how to build a simple and fairly low-cost wireless Bluetooth stereo audio system for outdoor use. The system has 20WRMS output power. It can be controlled either with a ...

If you’re an automotive enthusiast of taste, you can’t stand the idea of fitting a janky aftermarket stereo into your nice, clean ride. Flashy, modern head units can spoil the look of a car’s interior ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bluetooth has forever changed how we think of home and personal audio. Its popularity made it a lot easier to rip the headphone jacks out of ...

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There was a time when we would start our electronic projects with integrated circuits and other components, mounted on stripboard, or maybe on a custom PCB. This is still the case for many devices, ...

Problem: You have a kick-ass stereo, or a pair of excellent studio monitor speakers, and you want to hook up your iPhone to listen to some music. Only you don’t want to dig out the headphone dongle ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Adrienne Maxwell and Dennis Burger These days, most mainstream audio ...

When Apple sidelined the 3.5-mm jack with the launch of last year’s iPhone 7, it looked like a bold move. But despite pockets of outrage over another clear case of planned obsolescence, it was a clear ...

1. The BM83 from Microchip Technology is a complete Bluetooth RF module that incorporates the company’s IS2083BM high-functionality audio IC. With its diminutive 5.5- × 5.5-mm BGA package, the ...

Most of today’s portable music comes by way of battery-powered audio devices. Of course, sound systems are available for outdoor use, but they can be quite expensive and, as discussed here, ...