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Post by anxiousmom on Sept 24, 2017 15:13:36 GMT
Here is what I want. I want more, better music. I won't be toting it around, I just want it for home.
I currently have a little jbl speaker thing that hooks up to my bluetooth on my phone.
I don't understand the bluetooth vs. wifi options? Is there a reason that I have to a portable thing?
What are my options? Any suggestions??
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 24, 2017 15:27:15 GMT
If you have Amazon Prime then I recommend an Alexa. Even DH said the sound is pretty good and he's a music guy. Plus you get access to Amazon music.
If you don't then I've got no ideas for you.
ETA: If you have Amazon Prime you could bluetooth Amazon Music to your JBL speaker. That would give you more choices for music.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Sept 24, 2017 16:28:04 GMT
We have Sonos speakers and love them. I have our music library on our main computer and you control it from there or any phone or tablet. It does need Wi-Fi connection. We use Spotify on it often but we don't have any other streaming subscriptions. I would suggest them if you had a large music library or listen to music often (we have them in most rooms so you can group them and have the music follow you throught the house. Way more than I would ever need but my dh is a music buff)
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Post by milocat on Sept 24, 2017 18:06:49 GMT
Where are you getting your music? If it's a streaming service like Spotify you will want to be listening to them on Wifi so it's free and not using your data - or make sure your songs are downloaded. But you want your phone to pair (wirelessly talk) to the speaker through Bluetooth. The speaker itself can be wireless or not depends what you'd prefer. I have a Bose wireless one that I charge and carry around the house, I like the portability.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Sept 24, 2017 18:11:28 GMT
I have a Bose stereo I got for my birthday. I like it as Alexa isn't available in Canada yet. I hook up via Blu Tooth to my stereo and listen to music like that. I like it a lot.
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Post by peajays on Sept 24, 2017 18:30:56 GMT
Another Sonos lover here. It's an awesome system with amazing sound. If you have multiple speakers they can play the same music all over, or you can have different music in other rooms Be careful getting stuff like Alexa and echo as I don't think they are fully integrated for Canadian users yet
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Post by peasapie on Sept 24, 2017 18:45:40 GMT
We have Sonos speakers and love them. I have our music library on our main computer and you control it from there or any phone or tablet. It does need Wi-Fi connection. We use Spotify on it often but we don't have any other streaming subscriptions. I would suggest them if you had a large music library or listen to music often (we have them in most rooms so you can group them and have the music follow you throught the house. Way more than I would ever need but my dh is a music buff) Yeah this is us. I open the Sonos app and play either the music in my iTunes Library, or my Sirius station, or Pandora. I have speakers in a few rooms and I can play one at a time or several at once. |
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Post by Marina on Sept 24, 2017 18:51:03 GMT
If I was to buy a system I would buy the Sonos. You can hear the speaker at Target. We have a soundbar with our television that has a very nice sound so I connect to that via bluetooth.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Sept 24, 2017 18:54:08 GMT
I'm no help ~ I usually listen to the Solid Gold Oldies on the TV via Comcast/Xfinity.  |
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 24, 2017 18:57:27 GMT
Wifi is how the internet “information” moves from the wires in your wall to your devices. Bluetooth is how wireless devices "speak" to each other, relaying the info.
As for speakers, there are a ton out there. You don't need the big ones anymore--the small ones have a high quality sound and are easier to move around the house and store when not in use.
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Post by CeeScraps on Sept 24, 2017 23:13:00 GMT
A new Sonos user here based solely on Peas recommendations! I love them. I bought 2 units. I set one up in our 3-season room and one in our living room. I had friends over last week. I wanted music in the basement. I unplugged the living room unit and plugged it in in our basement. It worked seamlessly.
The sound from these speakers is fantastic!
My set up is wirelessly using our wi-fi. I control the music (iTunes) from either my phone or my iPad. Oh, and if I'm upstairs I can turn on the music downstairs!
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Sept 25, 2017 2:06:06 GMT
Another vote for SONOS! Trust me, you won't be disappointed!!
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Post by shanniebananie on Sept 25, 2017 2:59:58 GMT
My brother works for Sonos so I love all the recommendations for them. They really are fabulous speakers. We have them in every room of the house.
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Post by shanniebananie on Sept 25, 2017 3:00:10 GMT
My brother works for Sonos so I love all the recommendations for them. They really are fabulous speakers. We have them in every room of the house.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2017 3:09:40 GMT
I also got a Bose system that I could use with my laptop or my iPod, etc... Sounds AWESOME. I could fit it all on a shelf and it has a round dial to easily adjust the sound or stop it. No prep! (I love the title of this thread!!)
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