I always listen to music on my iPhone while getting ready in the morning and I want something better. Problem is I don’t have any options for stereo speakers unless I hang them from the ceiling which I’d rather not do. Are there any decent stand alone single speaker options that are reasonably priced?
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I have a JBL Charge 3 (current model is Charge 4, could be around €150) blutooth speaker. It's actually a stereo speaker but the distance is too close to get a stereo effect except when listening extremely close. Sound is really decent for the small size. I don't know whether it fits into the closed Apple world though.
The next bigger model (Extreme?) sounds cleaner and can go louder but is twice as expensive. .
I am looking for one as well but much smaller one. Just need something louder than my Samsung phone so I can hear it over my electric toothbrush and such. May buy and test a few....
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Likely yes.
Do you want something that connects via bluetooth.
The Apple speaker might be a good choice.
Audio Engine has some as well. Vanatoo I believe has some that connect over bluetooth and are good.
I suppose small soundbars might work in this use case too. That way you can get some stereo effect in one longish speaker.
Do you want something that connects via bluetooth.
The Apple speaker might be a good choice.
Audio Engine has some as well. Vanatoo I believe has some that connect over bluetooth and are good.
I suppose small soundbars might work in this use case too. That way you can get some stereo effect in one longish speaker.
There are smaller JBL's as well but I didn 't listen to them.
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I have one of these: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Bluetoot...&qid=1591484004&sprefix=anker+,aps,147&sr=8-5
It's not Hi-Fi, but perfectly fine for listening to the radio.
It's not Hi-Fi, but perfectly fine for listening to the radio.
Yeh, I saw that on Amazon. Looking a small and attractive $50 or less box so any suggestions welcome.
Ah, that is kind cute. OK not in pink.
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You have no panthers ...No, I got the boring black one, not the pretty pink one.
https://teenage.engineering/products/od-11/technology is the only "smart" mono speaker I'd consider, but the prices seem to have gone bonkers.
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I was thinking of maybe Denon HEOS since I’ve already got Marantz, anyone with any experience?
this is on sale and has 2 tweeters and 2 drivers plus 4 class D amplifiers.
https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...eos-5-hs2-wifi-bluetooth-speaker-white/1.html
this is on sale and has 2 tweeters and 2 drivers plus 4 class D amplifiers.
https://www.accessories4less.com/ma...eos-5-hs2-wifi-bluetooth-speaker-white/1.html
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That's more than I'd spend on this type of product. I would only ever use it while I'm doing something else, tinkering in the garage, or in the kitchen, never for critical listening.
In addition, I sometimes think that a lot of these "SONOS" type products seem to cost a lot more than the sum of their parts, put a £5 bluetooth receiver, a £20 amplifier and a £10 speaker in a plastic box and it all adds up to £200 or £300.
In addition, I sometimes think that a lot of these "SONOS" type products seem to cost a lot more than the sum of their parts, put a £5 bluetooth receiver, a £20 amplifier and a £10 speaker in a plastic box and it all adds up to £200 or £300.
What's 'reasonable' to you?
The Sonos One is a good bet. It's predecessor, the Sonos Play: 1, measures well.
I have a Sonos One. Easy to move around the house; kitchen, bathroom, backyard... Easy to stream with airplay or spotify. A little bit too boomy for my taste, but at least it does sound like crap like cheaper options. Often are on sale too. How awesome it would be if Genelec was making a wireless 8010!!
I got one of these for this purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Tivoli-Audio-PALBTGR-PAL-Bluetooth/dp/B009DKSLZO/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tivoli+pal&qid=1591504219&sr=8-3&th=1
Trouble is I loaned it to a friend, so that might be the 2nd one that doesn't make it home...
Trouble is I loaned it to a friend, so that might be the 2nd one that doesn't make it home...
I second the Sonos Play:1 or One recommendation, perfect for bathroom/kitchen/HT surrounds. If you still find it too expensive and you happen to live close to an Ikea store, the Symfonisk shares all the electronic with the Sonos One, and sounds quite close to it. It doesn’t support voice control though.
@amirm, the Klipsch The One (and The Three) and PeachTree DeepBlue3 are all pretty good. They get surprisingly loud but are affected by IMD at high volumes. They're not ultra-portables though and it's unfair comparing them to real speakers.
@TankTop , if you're willing to send a speaker to @amirm for testing, you should look at the JBL EON 612. The EON615 was my mystery speaker
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/“mystery”-speaker-opinion-sought.13178/
Theoretically should be really really impressive as a single speaker. It doesn't have bluetooth audio streaming though -- you'd need another box or will need to use a wired cable.
@TankTop , if you're willing to send a speaker to @amirm for testing, you should look at the JBL EON 612. The EON615 was my mystery speaker
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/“mystery”-speaker-opinion-sought.13178/
Theoretically should be really really impressive as a single speaker. It doesn't have bluetooth audio streaming though -- you'd need another box or will need to use a wired cable.
If you don't need a battery in the speaker, the ones from IKEA are probably the best bang for the buck you can currently get.
If you are looking for more sound quality for (a lot) more money, many of the big speaker brands offer mono Bluetooth speakers . Dali and Dynaudio come to mind, JBL obviously, KEF too, the list goes on....
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