Amethyst
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It really does resemble a hot dog roll! How is it controlled - phone app? I assume the input is a subscription to a music service?
It really does resemble a hot dog roll! How is it controlled - phone app? I assume the input is a subscription to a music service?
But for everyday listening, you can take it throughout the house, though that means probably taking your phone with your and the speaker. The bluetooth range is about 30 feet so the sound can break up if you're that far away. But you need the phone to be able to control the playback, like pause, turn up or down the volume, select the next track, etc..
This is very different than a Sonos system. I want something where I play music, podcasts, etc, and it keeps on playing without needing my phone. Plus, it doesn't solve the problem of a sound system for the TV. Sonos also sells a wireless speaker if you want something to carry around.
I've been a Sonos user for over a decade. For me, it wasn't about the sound quality - which happens to be good - but for the convenience. My first Sonos was an original Sonos Play:5. The house had an open floor plan, so you could hear it easily in the dining/living room and kitchen. We would always have music, NPR, something playing and it was easy. I then wanted a sound system for my TV and decided on a Playbar, which worked great.
I remember discussing Sonos with a friend at the time, who went through a remodel, installed in the wall speakers, etc,. It seemed that he always had issues with the system. After seeing our Sonos, he ended up getting a Sonos speaker and talking with him a few months later, he was very happy. All the problems with the previous system went away and he was able to focus on what he really wanted, an easy system to listen to music.
Neighbour is a big Sonos fan… I built my system based on Google Speakers and the use of Chromecast Audio’s for two sound systems and on my garage tv sound bar. We also have Google displays which to be honest audio wise see the most use indoors. All of it can be played at once or in various groups.
A powerful Google home max is used outside.
I have a very good mesh wifi system and run two routers…. One for all the smart home stuff, and the other for media.
The neighbour thinks my system is more versatile…. and with way less cost…
Why people pay Sonos prices is lost on me… I’m driving multiple quality speakers as needed at nowhere near the cost.
Why people pay Sonos prices is lost on me… I’m driving multiple quality speakers as needed at nowhere near the cost.
I also have a large CD collection, which I'd like to hook into the Sonos system. Sonos, however, doesn't have any suggestions for compatible CD players. Can anyone recommend one?