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Bluetooth soundbar with Epson 2150

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r_lachu

Discussion Starter · Aug 26, 2019

Hi

I am a total newbie with this. So pardon my ignorance. This is my first projector. So have a lot of questions

We own a SB3621 Vizio soundbar. This is attached to the tv. The tv is replaced by this projector. We don't want to run wires from the projector to the soundbar. So we wanted to understand if we can connect the soundbar and projector over the Bluetooth?

Thanks in advance

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descalabro

· #2 · Aug 26, 2019

Hi,

I don't think you can output audio from the projector using bluetooth. In fact, it seems this projector doesn't support bluetooth at all. Normally, you would send the audio signal from the source device to the soundbar, and the same device would send the image to the projector.

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bitmap42

· #3 · Aug 27, 2019

So the 2150 won't send audio wirelessly, but you could buy a super cheap stereo to bluetooth adapter < 50 dollars). It would plug into the audio out on the Epson 2150 and then you could pair that with the soundbar. Not sure if you would have audio syncing issues. I.e. if the bluetooth adapter added a short delay then the audio and the person's mouth moving would be out of sync. I've used the adapters before, but have never used them with a projector so I don't know if that is an issue.

The other choice would be to buy a low-cost receiver that could connect with bluetooth (or direct cable) to the soundbar. The receiver would allow you to switch to different HDMI inputs (i.e Apple TV, Roku, cable TV box, Xbox, etc.) and send the single source to the Epson over the HDMI cable. So one HDMI cable to the Epson 2150. An entry level receiver (like a Denon) would be around 250 dollars.

If you truly wanted to only have to plug the projector without wires then you could jump up to one of the "e" Epson models. There is the 5040UBe (or the newer 5050UBe) that can wirelessly stream the 4K content from whatever you input device is, but that is a lot more expensive than the 2150.

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rekbones

· #4 · Aug 27, 2019

Sound bars and projectors don't work very well together an AVR is a much better choice. If you still want to use it, don't use Bluetooth as it will most likely introduce too much lag and you will get sync issues with the video. Your sound bar also has OPT/coax input so just buy a HDMI switch that has opt/coax audio out as they are fairly inexpensive.

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r_lachu

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 27, 2019

Are you talking about something like

Proster 3x1 HDMI Switch with Audio Extractor HDMI Switcher HDMI Audio Converter Include PIP IR Remote and 3.5mm Male to 2 RCA Female Stereo Audio Cable Support 4K 3D https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TTS9QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8vlzDb80THJQJ

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r_lachu

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 27, 2019

Also can someone tell me how bad is the in built speaker?

Thanks

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rekbones

· #7 · Aug 27, 2019

Built in speakers are fairly poor and audio would be coming from the back of the room. That switch doesn't have OPT/coax audio that you need for better sound but there are many others that do so your on the right track.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Port-HDM...=33240226487100980433dbc3491c97cf650348e26d76

Like this one

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AV_Integrated

· #8 · Aug 27, 2019

There are a lot of HDMI switchers on the marker which have optical audio outputs. These range in quality so it is worth reading reviews and getting it from Amazon to make returns a lot less hassle.

Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/iArkPower-Op...fix=hdmi+switcher+with+optical,aps,111&sr=8-4

Obviously, you have to run HDMI from your source to the projector to begin with, so it is worthwhile to properly run a wire for your audio.

Generally, audio quality, from bad to best is TV/projector speakers, sound bars, proper surround system with A/V receiver.

Now, I'm not sure of your setup or your situation, but it's certainly worth consideration of working towards a full 5.1 surround sound system with separate speakers around the room as that will offer a significant upgrade over almost any speaker bar that is on the market. Take a look at Accessories4Less for some 5.1 audio systems that start at just a few hundred dollars. They are a nice addition to match up with a projection setup.

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Car67

· #9 · Aug 27, 2019

Bluetooth on epson projectors can be enabled via service menu and virtual dip switches, however epson bt is compatible only with audio devices supporting scms-t content protection, before thinking about this procedure you must verify that compatibility....

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00051748

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Technoredneck

· #10 · May 15, 2020

I registered just to answer this... No, you don't need to get into the service menu to get this working, but you DO need the bluetooth enabled firmware. I had a similar desire to utilize BT audio with my projector and was super confused when I found there was no bluetooth option in the settings menu as clearly shown in the manual. While I was searching for all sorts of ways of getting this to work, I stumbled upon the EU firmware page for the TW5650 which looks to be the same projector to me (I'm sure it's not "exactly" but it's close enough that they're at least first cousins). Anyway...You will find that they have available a firmware file that says that flashing it will "enable bluetooth", so I thought"what the heck...I'll try it and see if I can brick my projector." Well, after flashing the file through the USB port, I now have a bluetooth menu option and I'm streaming audio to my cheap little bluetooth speaker just fine. So, if you don't want to dig through the service menu (if you can ever find out how to get into it anyway...I couldn't, no matter what I tried or searched for), then you can give this firmware a shot and it might work for you too.

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Technoredneck

· #11 · May 15, 2020

By the way...the lag for me is very low. I don't notice any hardly at all when watching TV on the projector. This setup certainly won't be confused with any cinephile setup or be competing with your local IMAX but for a poor ******* in a pinch...it works just fine. My only issue is that for some reason, once the projector is paired with the bluetooth audio the volume on the remote cases to work and it just doesn't seem to get anywhere near max volume, but at the end of the day it does "work".

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saurav sam

· #12 · Jun 3, 2020

Technoredneck said:
I registered just to answer this... No, you don't need to get into the service menu to get this working, but you DO need the bluetooth enabled firmware. I had a similar desire to utilize BT audio with my projector and was super confused when I found there was no bluetooth option in the settings menu as clearly shown in the manual. While I was searching for all sorts of ways of getting this to work, I stumbled upon the EU firmware page for the TW5650 which looks to be the same projector to me (I'm sure it's not "exactly" but it's close enough that they're at least first cousins). Anyway...You will find that they have available a firmware file that says that flashing it will "enable bluetooth", so I thought"what the heck...I'll try it and see if I can brick my projector." Well, after flashing the file through the USB port, I now have a bluetooth menu option and I'm streaming audio to my cheap little bluetooth speaker just fine. So, if you don't want to dig through the service menu (if you can ever find out how to get into it anyway...I couldn't, no matter what I tried or searched for), then you can give this firmware a shot and it might work for you too.

Can you share the link where you got the firmware?
My projector shows the bluetooth option but I cannot enable or disable it.

Thanks.

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coffey21

· #13 · Mar 19, 2021

saurav sam said:
Can you share the link where you got the firmware?
My projector shows the bluetooth option but I cannot enable or disable it.

Thanks.

Wait.....all that and you didnt share the firmware.Whats the point?

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