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Slingbox Mobile TV opinions/sugestions

This is the first time posting so bare with me. I have Slingbox Pro at home and since I purchased my new HTC Sprint Touch Diamond I have been trying Slingbox Mobile. I am still tweaking settings and testing but currently I find video streaming a bit slow but audio OK! Have not tried WI FI yet. Has anyone else been using Slingbox Mobile? Would like to know your tweaks, settings etc... on improving video quality.
Thanks
Sprint HTC Touch Diamond DIAM 500
ROM - 1.09.651.5
Radio -1.00.00F
OS - Windows Mobile 6.1

I have been using it for a while, though I am not sure I have figured out the optimum settings, it is working pretty well over wifi but a little jumpy in fullscreen.
These are my settings:
Player: Buffer setings-manual
Optimization:Enable slingstream optimizer
Enable fast start
Encoding:Enable sling stream optimization X
Video Bitrate 250
Video FPS 20
I-Frame interval 5
Video rseolution 320x240
Audio: Stereo low
advanced: no alert
no stats
reconnect
X=exit
no audio video offset
Use GDI Rendering
On the whole I am pretty pleased with it, but mainly because it turns my laptop into a TV, the mobile software does leave a lot to be desired, especially since they make you pay on top for the mobile software, that is taking the piss on an already expensive piece of kit.

Thanks for the reply post... I have been using Slingbox Pro and my son also who is in Germany has been using it and we both agree that the video and audio quality is great. I have SprintTV as well as DiamondTV which are OK but nothing like having my own DishNetwork TV programs. I am thinking of purchasing the Slingbox Mobile software. It's only $29.99... What's a few more $$$$ anyway. LOL! Again thanks....

I use Slingbox Mobile too. I paid for it because to it's worth a one-time fee of 30 bucks to be able to stream my tv to my phone with full control. I'm aware of Orb as a free alternative but it's way too bulky and resource intensive. Slingbox definitely beats it.
I have not touched any settings at all in Slingbox Mobile. Everything is default. I stream over 3G data and I think the picture looks great and the sound is great. I hope they update the Mobile app soon to have some of the functionality that the latest Desktop version has (DVR buffer, and Guide data). Overall, it's my favorite app on my Diamond.

I also am very happy with my Slingbox (Pro in my case) with my Tilt. I use it with the my recently acquired Motorola S9/S9-HD bluetooth headset and I have to say it GREAT. Highly recommend the wireless headset to go with you slingbox. The older S9's can be found on ebay for under $40, just watch out for knock offs from China.

I've been using the Slingbox Mobile software too and I've found the picture and audio to be fine most of the time. The only problem I have is that my upload speed via my broadband is terrible (thanks BT) so it sometimes struggles. When I use it at home it's fine though.

Justop K9B stick MK809 ii

Hi, my first post so be gentle!
Does anyone have one of these, it is the Bluetooth version of the MK809 ii and although I'm generally happy with it, it does have a few shortfalls. I am using it with a lan adaptor which works well.
I have a webcam that sort of works with Skype, but the large (Skype caller) and small (local webcam) images are the wrong way round, so if anyone calls I have to squint at the tiny picture! I tried the version off xda but it's the same. Any help there would be appreciated.
I've never dabbled with flashing anything android but should I be looking at doing this perhaps, and if so I have not seen any mention of the Bluetooth version of the MK809ii. I'll probably turn it into a vegetable anyway!
I welcome any thoughts/experience with this gadget.
Cheers
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

which lan adapter are you using and how much.
I am looking to buy the mk809ii, and was wondering what are some CONs and disadvantage you are seeing now? I heard it is much better than the mk808 as it has less glitches?

androidtvnoob said:
which lan adapter are you using and how much.
I am looking to buy the mk809ii, and was wondering what are some CONs and disadvantage you are seeing now? I heard it is much better than the mk808 as it has less glitches?
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I'm using the BOBJGEAR usb to Lan android adapter, works fine out of the box on my tv stick.
Aside from the Skype problem above (REALLY annoying!), not too many cons to be honest, just minor niggles mainly with some apps not being suited to it.
-Youtube seems to have lost its ability to go full screen for some reason, works fine on my Nexus 7 and is the same version.
-I have tried a few DLNA media apps to try and view pictures, videos etc from my NAS and they appear to be occasionally laggy across my network, the media app that came with the stick seems to work the best but looks pants!
-Watching films is generally a good experience, but the rendering isn't fantastic on darker films, probably mainly due to the quality of videos I have. Youtube HD videos are perfect.
-Google earth works but there doesn't seem to be any zoom buttons so is useless, i haven't looked into that yet.
All in all i'm happy with it, I bought a Xenta bluetooth keyboard with built in mouse which connects fine directly with the built in bluetooth. The mouse is a bit frustrating though so will be buying a bluetooth mouse.
Hope that helps

hi sadsplace, im just thinking of buying one, are you still happy 2 weeks in, any new suggestions?
thanks
joe

No Skype calls on new MK 809 II
I just got this new TV stick which seems to be working fine. Still, I'm unable to make calls in Skype. I attached a USB webcam and I also paired a bluetooth headset, I enabled video calls in Skype, but when I get to call anyone, after 2 or 3 rings, the call fails no matter if the other party answered or not. The only error message I see is "Call failed".
If anyone experienced this, is there a way to at least see if the webcam and the BT microphone are correctly installed? I tried several webcam apps from Google Play just to get an immage on my screen and finally I got one, but not in Skype.. .
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[Q] wireless display audio

I have a ptv3000 and it works pretty good for streaming my phone's screen wirelessly to my display. the only problem i have is that when i enable wireless display all the audio no longer works. seems like widi completely takes over the phone's audio out. my display does not support audio over hdmi and there doesn't seem to be a way to redirect the phone's audio to bluetooth or the headphone jack.
does anyone know of an app or setting or anything that will let me select what audio output to use while using wireless display?
Thanks.

Has anyone else even noticed this?

How exactly do you use widi?(noob question, I know)
It never recognizes my Samsung smart TV...
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tiru.adi13 said:
How exactly do you use widi?(noob question, I know)
It never recognizes my Samsung smart TV...
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I don't have a Samsung TV and I don't know how/if your TV works, but on my phone I go to Settings-->Display-->Wireless Display and pairing/setup is very straightforward from there with my Netgear PTV3000.
Regarding the thread topic, I'm surprised that nobody else has commented on seeing this issue. I'm starting to think this might be a problem on my end.

l3iggs said:
Has anyone else even noticed this?
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I just bought a PTV3000 today. It has firmware 2.2.16 (i upgraded from 2.2.15), i'll try it out later after work and see if i have the same issue as you.

xdatastic said:
I just bought a PTV3000 today. It has firmware 2.2.16 (i upgraded from 2.2.15), i'll try it out later after work and see if i have the same issue as you.
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Great. Thanks for checking it out. I could be wrong here, but I expect this actually doesn't have anything to do with the receiver (a PTV3000 in these cases), but rather a limitation of android that means we're locked to sending audio only through WiDi when it's turned on.
It wold also be great to hear from anyone who's got WiDi working with any other receiver to check if this assumption is true.

xdatastic said:
I just bought a PTV3000 today. It has firmware 2.2.16 (i upgraded from 2.2.15), i'll try it out later after work and see if i have the same issue as you.
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yep, the audio is only sent via the widi. there is no sound from the phone speaker.

Alright, then is anyone out there aware of a way to override the audio output so that it doesn't get forced through WiDi? I find it hard to believe that where's no way to hear sound if connected display doesn't support audio via HDMI.

hmm Im having the exact opposite issue. Wireless display streams fine to my TV over the PTV3000, but there is no audio output to TV everything just comes out the phones speakers

Android 4.3 Bluetooth Audio Quality Fix for Nexus 7 Flo

cbaronne has posted a set of compiled binaries to change the default bitrate of the Bluetooth SBC codec to increase A2DP audio quality on the Nexus 4 over on this thread. It seems that the 2013 Nexus 7 suffers from the same issues, but can also be fixed with the same binaries.
I've very lightly modified itlnstln's update script to work on the Nexus 7 and have tested these files as flashable under TWRP. The binaries in the flo-4.3-BTFix-googledefault.zip file are from the ParanoidAndroid 3.94 ROM (which I would highly recommend) should you experience troubles with your Bluetooth devices.
I would recommend trying the 328kbps version first, and would expect it to provide the best quality in most situations since it matches the sampling rate of most MP3 files. Most Bluetooth stacks for other devices have 328 as the maximum quality. Of course, test with your devices and ears.
For device testing, I've used it to great success with a BlackBerry Music Gateway (still stuck at low volume, but that's an AVRCP volume control issue) and a Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth receiver. I also have an eBay/Chinese receiver which identifies itself as DMZmusic where this change causes continuous popping noises from both my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. That device is perfectly fine when paired with my other devices that stream at full quality with A2DP SBC (BlackBerry Playbook, WP7 phone, and Windows PC using the Toshiba stack), so clearly Google still has some work to do. Until then, hopefully these files prove to be useful.

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random_n said:
cbaronne has posted a set of compiled binaries to change the default bitrate of the Bluetooth SBC codec to increase A2DP audio quality on the Nexus 4 over on this thread. It seems that the 2013 Nexus 7 suffers from the same issues, but can also be fixed with the same binaries.
I've very lightly modified itlnstln's update script to work on the Nexus 7 and have tested these files as flashable under TWRP. The binaries in the flo-4.3-BTFix-googledefault.zip file are from the ParanoidAndroid 3.94 ROM (which I would highly recommend) should you experience troubles with your Bluetooth devices.
I would recommend trying the 328kbps version first, and would expect it to provide the best quality in most situations since it matches the sampling rate of most MP3 files. Most Bluetooth stacks for other devices have 328 as the maximum quality. Of course, test with your devices and ears.
For device testing, I've used it to great success with a BlackBerry Music Gateway (still stuck at low volume, but that's an AVRCP volume control issue) and a Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth receiver. I also have an eBay/Chinese receiver which identifies itself as DMZmusic where this change causes continuous popping noises from both my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. That device is perfectly fine when paired with my other devices that stream at full quality with A2DP SBC (BlackBerry Playbook, WP7 phone, and Windows PC using the Toshiba stack), so clearly Google still has some work to do. Until then, hopefully these files prove to be useful.
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Thanks for this post I am having issues with Audio when listening to Netflix movies. Can I just flash this using TWRP?

comptech81 said:
Thanks for this post I am having issues with Audio when listening to Netflix movies. Can I just flash this using TWRP?
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Yes, just flash with TWRP. Note that this only affects A2DP Bluetooth audio (ie: wireless headphones and stereo receivers) in situations where it sounds like Internet radio from the year 2001 and won't do a thing for the static noise when using the onboard speakers at low volume.

328K did seem to help with Netflix + BT but it certainly wasnt perfect. Its rather disappointing that such a powerful tablet cant even BT + netflix properly.

Thanks much for sharing.
Aren't any Android Tablets/Phones out there which support BT-MP3/AAC Codec? Maybe those can be ported to Nexus devices?

volwrath said:
328K did seem to help with Netflix + BT but it certainly wasnt perfect. Its rather disappointing that such a powerful tablet cant even BT + netflix properly.
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I don't think you can blame the Nexus 7. I reverted to the previous version of the netflix app and the audio is fine. It appears netflix broke something with the latest update.

random_n said:
cbaronne has posted a set of compiled binaries to change the default bitrate of the Bluetooth SBC codec to increase A2DP audio quality on the Nexus 4 over on this thread. It seems that the 2013 Nexus 7 suffers from the same issues, but can also be fixed with the same binaries.
I've very lightly modified itlnstln's update script to work on the Nexus 7 and have tested these files as flashable under TWRP. The binaries in the flo-4.3-BTFix-googledefault.zip file are from the ParanoidAndroid 3.94 ROM (which I would highly recommend) should you experience troubles with your Bluetooth devices.
I would recommend trying the 328kbps version first, and would expect it to provide the best quality in most situations since it matches the sampling rate of most MP3 files. Most Bluetooth stacks for other devices have 328 as the maximum quality. Of course, test with your devices and ears.
For device testing, I've used it to great success with a BlackBerry Music Gateway (still stuck at low volume, but that's an AVRCP volume control issue) and a Philips AEA2000/37 Bluetooth receiver. I also have an eBay/Chinese receiver which identifies itself as DMZmusic where this change causes continuous popping noises from both my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. That device is perfectly fine when paired with my other devices that stream at full quality with A2DP SBC (BlackBerry Playbook, WP7 phone, and Windows PC using the Toshiba stack), so clearly Google still has some work to do. Until then, hopefully these files prove to be useful.
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I don't know if this is related to the problem of BT keyboards working properly (interference on the 2.4 Ghz band between WiFi and BT), but if it is, would you know how to fix that problem as well? Only reason I ask is that I was under the impression that BT audio also suffered from the interference issue, and would especially make sense if paired up with netflix streaming (which would be sending data over WiFi simultaneously).

SubMatrix said:
I don't know if this is related to the problem of BT keyboards working properly (interference on the 2.4 Ghz band between WiFi and BT), but if it is, would you know how to fix that problem as well? Only reason I ask is that I was under the impression that BT audio also suffered from the interference issue, and would especially make sense if paired up with netflix streaming (which would be sending data over WiFi simultaneously).
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I haven't dealt with that issue specifically on the Nexus 7, but I have had nothing but terrible luck with most Bluetooth HID devices for PCs and now just recommend using sets from Logitech or Microsoft with proprietary RF USB dongles. Apple's devices tend to work OK though. As for interference, I have no trouble streaming BT audio while also pulling HD video over my 2.4GHz WLAN, but then again I'm not in a very RF saturated area and also have automatic channel hopping disabled on my WiFi AP. If you're in a highrise or something like that, the only possible solution is going to be to get your WLAN onto 5.8GHz to try and free up some spectrum.
I don't think I've heard of any Android devices that do MP3 or AAC BT audio, but there are quite a few that can do AptX. As far as I know, only the manufacturer ROMs provide the codecs for this (ie: flashing CyanogenMod to an SGSIII will kill AptX), and receiver compatibility is pretty low. It's a shame that there are so many cooks in the Bluetooth kitchen that we end up with this metaphorical beef and Cheetos stew.

gramig said:
I don't think you can blame the Nexus 7. I reverted to the previous version of the netflix app and the audio is fine. It appears netflix broke something with the latest update.
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Ill have to try that. Nonetheless there are some bt issues relating to 4.3. I was attempting to watch a youtube via bt headphones and my vz hotspot on my SGS3 and it stuttered along, but when I turned off bluetooth it streamed fine. This is rather aggravating.

tried btfix 328kbps didn't help me i use my sony nfc headphone but doesn't work properly when using Netflix sounds get cut. well anyone mind sharing old version of Netflix apo please
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gramig said:
I don't think you can blame the Nexus 7. I reverted to the previous version of the netflix app and the audio is fine. It appears netflix broke something with the latest update.
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Thanks posting your fix. I just reverted to a previous version of netflix and now I have absolutely no audio issues over bluetooth.

Old neflix can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305091

:good: Huge thank you to OP. Ever since I got my nexus 4, it always had crappy bluetooth audio playback. For a while I wondered if my speakers in the car were damaged also but I tried your fixed and it worked flawlessly. Crystal clear and rich sound now. This is confirmed working on the latest stock nexus 4 jwr66y

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You know, I downloaded a Beats Audio APK and that did the trick. Just google BeatsAudio07.02.zip and the first link will where you can download it. I noticed a big difference on my N7 I use at home and definitely the N7 I have installed in my car. The sound thru my Infinity System sounds like crap. Once I downloaded and flashed this zip, it was a huge improvement. :good:

Just got a netflix update last night (3.0.1 build 1016,) fixes the bt issues I had with it =]

Can't update
Does anyone have the default audio.a2dp.default.so, after applying this fix I can no longer OTA.

SireSalty said:
Does anyone have the default audio.a2dp.default.so, after applying this fix I can no longer OTA.
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Same here...

Error: Unfortunately, Bluetooth share has stopped
Hi Guys, I'm new to N7 and first thing I wanted to do is to upgrade BT audio q. After causing endless bootloop (X), I had to restore device to factory settings using Nexus Root Toolkit v 1.7.8 and loading Android 4.4.0 - Build: KRT16S. Only after that, I tried again to flash "flo-4.3-BTFix-328kbps-2013-08-18.zip" and everything looked ok until boot when there was a pop up message with an error: "Unfortunately, Bluetooth share has stopped". Same with other zip (345kbps). Any idea where might be the problem?
EDIT: Obviously I was trying to use 4.3 fix for 4.4. build When I realized it, I loaded again 4.3 system, flashed zip and seems to be ok now!
So anyway @random_n, could you please update this fix so it would work for 4.4 as well. It would be greatly appreciated!

Has anyone found a kitkat audio fix yet? I justvtried my BT headphones with my n7, and the sound is ungodly bad compared to my galaxy s3.
Since the tablet gets longer battery life, I'd prefer to use it for my wireless audio instead of the s3.

Excelvan CL720D (Good Cheap HD Projector) 3000 Lumen, 2000:1 Contrast, Mediaplayer

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Forget ALL about these cheap crappy china projectors for 70-100 USD, you will only get disappointed as they don't have more than 100-200 Lumen (light) and bad contrast, this one here has 3000 Lumen, 2000:1 contrast ratio and provides real native HD (with support for [email protected] input) and costs only 139 USD! for that price you get a really good HD LED projector with nice features like a builtin mediaplayer and good stereo speakers with nice quality!
Specifications:
- Excelvan CL720D LED Projector (Digital TV Interface)
- Advanced remote control
- Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 16:9
- 50.000 hours LED bulb time
- 3000 Lumen
- 2000:1 Contrast ratio
- Native 1280x800 pixels / XWGA
- Support 1080P / 720P input in 60Hz plus more!
- Support for red & blue 3D effect
- 16,7 million colours
- Menu buttons with light also on the top of the projector
- Manual Keystone Correction (trapezoid adjustment) & focus
- 2xHDMI, 2xUSB 2.0, VGA, YPbP, Composite AV input
- Audio out
- Up to 200 inch pictures
- 22 languages / OSD menu
- Built-in mediaplayer, supports mkv, mpeg4, divx etc.
- Built-in stereo speakers with loud volume (2x5W)
- You can also connect a non-powered harddrive or pendrive directly to the projector!
The device is a portable LED projector designed for family, entertainment, business, which allows you to enjoy the colorful life of large screen. This projector is integrated with high performance projection engine function, and simple. Good users interface, resulting in the improvement of reliability and usability. The technology of LED driver can bring you more colorful and brighter image as well as smooth video entertainment at any time any place.

Hi
Great review. But isn't the picture a bit blurry on the side and corners?

longo213 said:
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Great review. But isn't the picture a bit blurry on the side and corners?
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Actually, that was because of my camcorder (that I recorded it with) it tried to autofocus in the center only and struggled because of the light and darkness in the room. The picture on the projector was always sharp.

Thanks for this great review. i was wondering if it is possible to connect bluetooth to it so i can use my bluetooth speakers

contrinsan said:
Thanks for this great review. i was wondering if it is possible to connect bluetooth to it so i can use my bluetooth speakers
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No, it doesn't have built-in Bluetooth. Only normal audio line out.

s7yler said:
No, it doesn't have built-in Bluetooth. Only normal audio line out.
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Thanks for your reply but i was thinking about a usb bluetooth stick. I wonder if it would be recognised by the projector.

Hello, i want to know if this projector playing mkv with ac3 audio?

login000 said:
Hello, i want to know if this projector playing mkv with ac3 audio?
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Not support! Watch cinema without sound....

I meanwhile received mine also and i am very happy with it, i resolved all problems of no bluetooth or not playing mkv files (or no sound in some video files) with connecting an android tv box (mx3) to the hdmi. The tv box plays every possible format.
Thanks again for helping me decide which one to buy

Hi there,
just bought this wonderful machine, but can't connect my amazon fire tv stick to it. Even after changing resolution and Hz. Is there a hint or firmware update ?
Cheers,
free brilli

Hello. few reviews on Amazon.com have mentioned that while the center image can be focused, the sides of the projected image remains blurry have you encountered that? Also can you advise on whether the size of the projected image can be adjusted or not? Thanks

Bitter$weet said:
Hello. few reviews on Amazon.com have mentioned that while the center image can be focused, the sides of the projected image remains blurry have you encountered that? Also can you advise on whether the size of the projected image can be adjusted or not? Thanks
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I'm overall satisfied with the picture, but it could be true that it is a bit more clear in the center. The size of the image can only be adjusted if you move the projector closer or more far away from the wall. There is an option in the settings, but that will make the picture much smaller in one step.

Hi all
I have this projector and have lost the remote has anyone got the codes or tea spare one I can use
Thanks in advance

Firmware Excelvan 720D
In DTV some chanels I have sound and many others dont. I live in France. Thank U for help

You need this exact item from Amazon. The projector doesn't support the HDCP encoding that Amazon Fire sticks, Roku and Chromecast use. This splitter doesn't support the hdcp therefore it magically goes away. I have a chromecast and it works perfectly, audio too!
ViewHD 2 Port 1x2 Powered HDMI Mini Splitter for 1080P & 3D | Model: VHD-1X2MN3D
Best of luck!
free brilli said:
Hi there,
just bought this wonderful machine, but can't connect my amazon fire tv stick to it. Even after changing resolution and Hz. Is there a hint or firmware update ?
Cheers,
free brilli
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I bought it, it arrived yesterday.
I tried it just for few minutes and it's working great.
Keystone must not be used, otherwise you loose focus in the corners.
Everything is perfect, just the fan is too loud.
Did somebody try to open it and replaced the fan?

I'm also interested in a way to reduce the sound.

Excelvan cl720 can I get the firmware?

so nobody tried to replace the noisy fan?

Hi guys, i got this super projector for about two days, image quality with 100inches screen is just amazing for watching movies and playing team fortress 2 Only think i hate about this bad boy is that loud noisy fan, theres a lot of info about our projector on 4pda.ru bud damn the whole web is in rusian, projector have two fans, the first one is standard 92mm pc fan which is behind heat sink of led, i will replace it next week with Noctua NF-A9x14 PWM, but second one is not standard one, its that sucking projector fan or how its named and from the internet i learned that one is the loud one.