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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.

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