Looking to Replace AKG N700 Headphones with Something That Supports aptx LL

LBenbenbenben on 05/08/2020 - 16:16
Last edited 05/08/2020 - 16:44 by 1 other user

Hello all,

I recently bought a Bluetooth adapter for my Nintendo Switch thinking it would be pretty handy to pair with my N700 headphones.

I knew there would possibly be some delay for gaming but figured it would only really matter for rhythym and music based games in which case I'd just wire up.

Wow, was not expecting quite so much delay.. very noticeable. For the most part it still doesn't matter unless you need perfect audio sync and I'm getting used to it but still a little annoying.

Since the BT adapter I bought supports aptx LL I'm thinking about selling my headphones and getting another pair. I'm not desperate for them to be noise cancelling, mostly the aptx LL support, but it would be nice if they sounded similar to the ones I've got now.

I'm hardly an audiophile, I was using some cheap Turtle Beach Earforce Z2 headphones that I got for $30 and they did the job, good sized earpieces too. Got made redundant just recently but they opened up the existing stock for very cheap to the staff before it went to auction after, so I got the N700 for $5.50 brand new and figured it would be a great upgrade which is had been.

So basically, I'm thinking whatever I can hope to Gumtree flip my N700 for is my budget, maybe $150? I've been looking at the Avantree line and there are two models which look to fit the bill, any thoughts from anyone that might have purchased?

Avantree Audio Pro AS9P

And the

Avantree Aria Pro AS90P

Many thanks for looking and appreciate and replies!

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  Wonderstache on 05/08/2020 - 16:42

  A bit unrelated to your headphones but I recently had really good luck with the following for wireless Switch audio:

  Receiver: Gulikit Route+ Pro
  Headset: SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

  This allows me to speak to my mates through Discord on my phone whilst hearing the Switch audio at the same time.

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  Benbenbenben on 05/08/2020 - 17:17

  Oh shoot, that seems like a pretty good solution.. reading that the delay when using their included transmitter is even better than what aptx LL can manage.

  I went with the Gulikit Route Air because I liked the really slim form factor, and thought it would be a good way to utilise headphones I already had handy.

  Might maybe return the Route Air and put the money towards an Arctis 1 Wireless instead. Thankyou for the recommendation!

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  stratbargain on 05/08/2020 - 19:45

  For what it's worth I use the Gulikit Route Air with a set of Sony 1000XM2's and the latency is almost non existent. From memory it was around 30ms.

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    Benbenbenben on 05/08/2020 - 20:40

    Hey, cheers for the input always appreciated. Did a little bit of a Google but that model I think is pushing a bit over and above my price range hehe