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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Switch to Wireless for Better Home Entertainment

After a day’s hectic schedule everyone wants to sit and relax at home. Watching anything of your choice is another way to relax and refresh yourself. It’s time to buy a perfect home entertainment system for yourself to enjoy your favorite movie show, sports in the comfort of your home.

The term “wireless” as the name suggests means anything without wires. To get rid of the jumbled, tripping over or hiding wires around you and utilize free space opting for wireless systems is the best choice.

The wireless speaker systems are just simple speakers without wires which can be operated within the transmission range. This is an amazing way to listen to your favorite music in your house. Simply by the use of a center control button and with good integration you can surely monitor multiple wireless speakers anywhere from your house. 

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These systems should be compatible with other devices and its software should help you to organize the music library songs that you hear. It should allow you to make sure that the access to internet radio is fine enough and well-tuned.

When you think of buying a complete wireless home entertainment system then it is really a great idea. It has major advantages firstly say no to the tangled set of wires and secondly it is portable enough as you can move your system anywhere indoor or outdoor within the house.

Wireless home theater systems use a variety of RF (radio frequency) systems to transmit the sound output from your receiver to the surrounds. Wireless speaker systems are best to be used for outdoor usage as you may need them near swimming pools etc.

Finally if you have decided to go for a wireless system then you can choose wireless home stereo system that doesn’t take much of your space and have plenty of room and offer best sound quality. It is advisable to go for the ones whose speakers can be mounted on walls or ceilings as they take less space.

In future wireless technology is surely going to advance rapidly and day by day home theater engineers and designers are trying their best to utilize this technology. Wireless is for sure going to be an integral part of our home theater systems. Nowadays they have come up with better transmitter and receptor just to get rid of the interference. Good transmission of signals automatically helps to transmit quality signals.

Power amplifier, subwoofer etc are well equipped with these systems hence making sound transmission subtle and soothing, free from noise. Such high-quality amplifiers magnify your sound up to a level that is audible and also free from interference that actually makes you feel you are watching movie in a cinema.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Top Wireless Speakers Brands that Keep You Rocking

Ever wondered how to play music that too with big-bang. Choice is all yours either go for high end speakers, wifi wireless speakers or simply wireless speakers which have created boom in the consumer electronics world. The speakers that we use vary in size, shape, and the type. So for a buyer it becomes tough to choose from such a wide collection of wireless speakers. It is mandatory for you to decide which wireless speaker brand you want to opt for.

Here I have selected top wireless speaker brands which you can choose from.

Sony SRS-X9:  This wireless speaker is a high-resolution one with superb track playing feature that helps you to control playback, volume through the apps. It can be very well used to handle the lower frequencies, with good precision and detail. The X9 is a new addition to Sony’s new wireless speaker family, which is quite stylish with added features like smooth musical bass with brilliant clarity and definition. It also includes both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.


Fugoo Tough:  Everyone is familiar with big brands such as Sony, Bose, Beats, Samsung, Logitech, HEOS by Denon and Jabra who have successfully launched unique set of wireless speakers in the market. This wireless outdoor speaker launched by Fugoo can actually withstand any weather condition. It is sand proof, water proof and snow proof with an in-built microphone. It uses a unique modular system wherein the basic system is same in all the speakers but only different jacket is used. Fugoo style bluetooth speakers have the tough look with best battery life.



Denon HEOS 7: Denon a renowned brand in audio industry world has taken leap towards the wireless technology by launching 3 set of large, medium and small wireless speakers. These can be best used for multi room audio and are greatest sound boosters.These big, medium and baby speakers promise good sound quality at premium price. This HEOS 7 speaker is of size (22.5 x 8.5 x 13.5-inches) with 5 powered drivers. It’s set of active drivers include 2 tweeters, 2 midrange drivers, and a subwoofer powered by 5 discrete channels of Class D amplification.



TDK Trek Max A34: This speaker by TDK called Trek Max A34 is a wireless weatherproof speaker with drivers at its front and back to balance the output sound. It’s quite portable. The speaker can be used well with other mobile devices through Bluetooth. Its added features are microphone, waterproof exterior which can protect the device from the water and other dusty climate changes.


There are other top brands like Sonos, Samsung, Panasonic, Bose who have launched their latest series of wireless speakers which will be discussed in our next posts.
Every speaker has its pros and cons depending upon your usability so next time you buy something firstly read the product details and go through their reviews to get a clear cut idea about the same.





Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Do you want to use Bluetooth or WiFi wireless audio system?

Before going to the market for buying a wireless speaker system you need to take many things into consideration which can actually help you to buy something of your choice. You need to do the compatibility check whether that system can be operated with other devices in your vicinity and if they are within your range.


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Ultimately it is the range and quality of the system that matters to you. Possibly range can be determined by the audio source that helps you to connect to the wireless speaker. There are three options Bluetooth, Airplay or WiFi choose which one suits your purpose.

Here we will be discussing the comparison between the two. 

Bluetooth Wireless Speakers
Wi-Fi Wireless Speakers
There are compatible with many devices and operating systems. They can easily run on Android or Windows Phone.
This wireless audio system is suitable for iOS device.
Its range is limited to 30 feet.
Its range is about 120 feet. Entire house can be covered using a Wi-Fi
The speaker and your audio device should be in the same room
It can simply stream music to multiple speakers that too in different rooms
Compatible with primary devices such as smartphones, mouse, keyboards, automation devices
Goes well with devices such as notebook, computers, TV servers and mobiles
Needs a Bluetooth adapter to transmit signal from one device to another
Needs a wireless adapter, wireless router to stream music from audio source to the speakers
It consumes less power
It consumes more power
Simple connection can be made up to seven to eight devices
It requires proper hardware and software configuration
Frequency range is 2.4 GHz
Frequency range is 2.4 GHZ to 5 GHz
Its sound quality is restricted with low fidelity
It is called a (Wi-Fi) wireless- fidelity with excellent sound quality
Both its cost and bandwidth are low
Both its cost and bandwidth are high
Suitable for small scale networks
Suitable for large scale networks

These days many wide options are there to play your favorite music that can be done either by the use of headphones, devices which have in-built speaker, Hi-Fi system or simply wireless speakers. If you are indoors then playing music via wireless speakers is the best option as this helps to control the music player irrespective of where it is placed. This remote operation of the music player helps you enjoy music anywhere in the home to the fullest by simply placing speakers at the right angle.
Next time you want to go for wireless speaker system first choose its audio source properly means whether you want to get connected via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Airplay. Though choosing the wireless speaker can actually be quite confusing sometimes.

Insight into Wireless Speakers & Their Types

In the not-so-distant past, using various types of technology has been invariably associated with the tedious installation and semi-effective hiding of electrical cables and wiring.  And while modern technology hasn't quite managed to dispel these troublesome cords for good, progress is certainly being made.

Today, wireless speaker systems have become a convenient reality, and more and more people are beginning to understand and take advantage of “losing the cord”. Wireless speakers have the benefit of flexibility and mobility.  They can be positioned conveniently throughout a home for maximum sound, wherever you want it! 
Movie night, for instance, will never sound any better than when you’re comfortably lounging on your living room couch; wireless speakers positioned strategically on every side of you.  Trade the expensive and crowded movie theater in exchange for the comfort of your own home- without sacrificing the audible thrill of the “movie going” experience.  

                                              


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And that’s not all home theater speakers can do!  Today’s wireless speakers come in many shapes, styles and varieties, not to mention their various tech capabilities!  In addition to the movies, Wi-Fi speakers are also a marvel for music lovers! Whether you are jamming solo or throwing a party, wireless speakers help connect you to your stored music collections, as well as popular streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, YouTube and Rhapsody.  A high-resolution audio experience, they are the perfect way to transmit sound, wherever you want to hear it.
   

Bluetooth speakers are another popular option.  Like Wi-Fi speakers, you can also access the Internet; however in this case, you wouldn’t need a network to connect, because Bluetooth chips are usually already part of modern mobile devices.


Of course, Apple had to get its hands into the booming wireless speakers industry as well, and to do so they came up with Airplay.  Essentially, it is a neat way of transferring audio and video files through Wi-Fi speakers.

Design plays a large part in the wireless speaker industry as well!  If you will be placing your new speakers in a small den, you may want to consider purchasing a smaller unit that will not inhabit much space, but still fill the room of your choice with powerful sound.  A great choice in this instance would be stereo speakers.  Their constant presence amongst television sets along with speaker coupling functionality makes stereo speakers a popular choice in many homes. 

For those that love fresh air, outdoor speakers are another common wireless speaker system.  These rugged sets are built bearing the diverse elements of Mother Nature in mind.  Despite heat, wind or precipitation, outdoor wireless speakers are made to endure.  They are also capable of big sound that covers a larger surface area!


The available options in wireless audio technology are astounding, and year-by-year those capabilities continue to increase!  Though we may not be fully cordless as of yet, the current trajectory looks like we’re definitely on our way.  In the meantime, take advantage of all that current wireless speakers have to offer by doing your research and purchasing your very own wireless speaker system!