Astell & Kern AK XB10 Bluetooth DAC for Wired headphones at $189

We’ve reviewed a few of wireless headphones and the general consensus is that the better sounding ones are usually very expensive. Wired headphones, on the other hand are not too expensive, and there are some really good ones which can be purchased at a bargain price. In an attempt to combine the best of both worlds, Astell & Kern, recently unveiled AK XB10 – a Bluetooth Adapter for 3.5mm wired headphones that can wirelessly receive sound from your smartphones or tablets. Astell & Kern AK XB10 has been priced at $189.00 USD, and is available for purchase via Amazon.com. Astell & Kern AK XB10

AK XB10 Bluetooth DAC is a very light in weight, compact, and perfection in design as well, using Bluetooth 4.1 for wireless music and worth to note that provides high quality sound. In fact the device like this is not rare in the market, but when the Apple iPhone 7 or Moto Z have no 3.5mm port, then we began to think about this type of products to listen to music in non-traditional way. The AK XB10 also suitable for those who need the convenience, but also want to listen high quality APTX HD 24bit / 48kHz wireless music in the car or office.

Essentially, it comes with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as a 2.5mm jack. The Astell & Kern Audiophile Bluetooth DAC connects via Bluetooth 4.2, and features a Apt-X HD audio codec (24-bit/48Khz, unlike regular Bluetooth and non-HD apt-x. On the front surface, there is a Bluetooth button to pair with devices, increase or decrease volume as well as play or pause buttons. While other control buttons such as turn on / off, microUSB charging port, 3.5mm and 2.5mm headphone jack, and mic are arranged around the edges of the device. Astell & Kern claims that AK XB10 has an operating range of 10 meters, so it could be best Bluetooth DAC for your iPhone or other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth DAC

Astell & Kern AK XB10 Specifications

  • Dimensions of 50 x 50 x 12.3 mm
  • Weight of 23g
  • Battery: 350mAh
  • Battery life: Up to 5 hours music or talk-time
  • Standby time: Up to 300 hours
  • Charging time: Up to 2 hours
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2. A2DP (multi), AVRCP, HFP, HSP
  • Bluetooth Range: Up to 10 meters
  • Audio Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
  • Ports: 2.5mm Balanced / 3.5mm Unbalanced, MicroUSB 2.0

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