Buying Advice For Wireless Loudspeakers
There are many things to watch out for when buying a set of wireless speakers. However, you don't have to be an expert to be able to pick your ideal speaker. I will offer some advise to help you avoid unpleasant surprises when picking your wireless speakers.
It is tempting to think about the freedom which wireless speakers promise and the convenience of adding music anywhere in your home. Wireless speakers require power to drive the speaker elements and typically come with a power cord that has to be plugged into an outlet. To eliminate the power cord, some cordless speakers come with rechargeable batteries to power the internal amplifier which allows them to be placed virtually anywhere. However, recharging batteries can be a hassle as well as replacing these since batteries age.
Be sure to select a speaker to offers adequate audio power for yor application. If you are planning to set up your speakers in your kitchen or bedroom, you can choose a fairly low-powered speaker. On the other hand, if you are planning to set up wireless speakers outdoors or in your home theater, you may want to have a look at moderate to high output power speakers. It is also important to contemplate the type of material of the speaker enclosure. If you are planning to use the speakers outdoors, make sure you pick speakers with a waterproof enclosure. The material would in most cases by some type of plastic. Make sure to consult the manufacturer to make sure the speaker which you are planning to buy is suitable for outdoor use.
Next, make sure the transmitter offers the correct audio inputs for your audio equipment. First check what type of audio outputs are available. Then check that your transmitter can connect properly. Obviously if the transmitter has more than just one type of input, you will have more flexibility in case your audio equipment changes down the road. Some more sophisticated transmitters also come with an iPod cradle. This cradle allows streaming of music directly from an iPod or iPhone and also acts as a recharger base. However, if you have another MP3 player, you can still stream your music by connecting to the transmitter through a standard line audio input which almost every transmitter has. Some transmitters have an audio input with a volume control. This allows the transmitter to adjust to virtually any audio device, regardless of the audio output level.
While traditionally wireless speakers would employ analog audio transmission, typically at 900 MHz, the latest generation uses digital audio transmission at 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz and eliminate audio distortion and static. Nowadays there are more and more wireless gadgets out there. Therefore it is important to pick a set of speakers that is robust against interference from other wireless devices.
If possible, try to arrange a listening test. Be aware though that the sound quality also depends on your listening environment. Some wireless speakers have adjustable trebble or base. If you cannot part with your existing speakers or cannot find a wireless speaker that sounds just right, you can go with a wireless speaker kit. These kits come with a transmitter and one or several wireless receivers. These receivers incorporate an audio amplifier and can connect directly to your existing speakers.
It is tempting to think about the freedom which wireless speakers promise and the convenience of adding music anywhere in your home. Wireless speakers require power to drive the speaker elements and typically come with a power cord that has to be plugged into an outlet. To eliminate the power cord, some cordless speakers come with rechargeable batteries to power the internal amplifier which allows them to be placed virtually anywhere. However, recharging batteries can be a hassle as well as replacing these since batteries age.
Be sure to select a speaker to offers adequate audio power for yor application. If you are planning to set up your speakers in your kitchen or bedroom, you can choose a fairly low-powered speaker. On the other hand, if you are planning to set up wireless speakers outdoors or in your home theater, you may want to have a look at moderate to high output power speakers. It is also important to contemplate the type of material of the speaker enclosure. If you are planning to use the speakers outdoors, make sure you pick speakers with a waterproof enclosure. The material would in most cases by some type of plastic. Make sure to consult the manufacturer to make sure the speaker which you are planning to buy is suitable for outdoor use.
Next, make sure the transmitter offers the correct audio inputs for your audio equipment. First check what type of audio outputs are available. Then check that your transmitter can connect properly. Obviously if the transmitter has more than just one type of input, you will have more flexibility in case your audio equipment changes down the road. Some more sophisticated transmitters also come with an iPod cradle. This cradle allows streaming of music directly from an iPod or iPhone and also acts as a recharger base. However, if you have another MP3 player, you can still stream your music by connecting to the transmitter through a standard line audio input which almost every transmitter has. Some transmitters have an audio input with a volume control. This allows the transmitter to adjust to virtually any audio device, regardless of the audio output level.
While traditionally wireless speakers would employ analog audio transmission, typically at 900 MHz, the latest generation uses digital audio transmission at 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz and eliminate audio distortion and static. Nowadays there are more and more wireless gadgets out there. Therefore it is important to pick a set of speakers that is robust against interference from other wireless devices.
If possible, try to arrange a listening test. Be aware though that the sound quality also depends on your listening environment. Some wireless speakers have adjustable trebble or base. If you cannot part with your existing speakers or cannot find a wireless speaker that sounds just right, you can go with a wireless speaker kit. These kits come with a transmitter and one or several wireless receivers. These receivers incorporate an audio amplifier and can connect directly to your existing speakers.
About the Author:
Gunter Fellbaum has been developing audio and electronic products for over 10 years. You can get additional information concerning wireless speaker products from Amphony's website.
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