Wednesday, March 22, 2017

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL ........ Five best wireless speakers for your home

Five best wireless speakers for your home



Here are the big things in audio when it comes to wireless audio quality and streaming options
There was a time when if you wanted to listen to music in the comfort of your own home, then you'd need a whole host of bulky equip ment. With the move towards digital music that started with music players like the iPod, and has continued with smartphones and streaming services such as Spotify, the need for a dedicated hi-fi setup isn't as great as what it once was. If you are looking for a speaker that you can easily control with your smartphone to access streamed music then look no further than our guide to the best connected speakers you can buy today.
Sonos Play:5

Sonos was one of the first companies to get into the connected speaker business, and as a result has one of the most seamlessly integrated speaker systems today.The Sonos Play:5 is the company's flagship, and has the unlike solutions which rely on Bluetooth or Google Cast. Sonos speakers are controlled directly from its app, which has built in integration for a number of streaming services. Since this is a multi-room setup, you can also add additional speakers such as the Sonos Play:3 and Sonos Play:1 to build up a complete surround sound system.


Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless


The Zeppelin is one of the most striking music players on this list.But as with all these speakers, the proof is in the pudding, and the Zeppelin sounds stunning no matter what volume you play it at. Its bass is distortion free, and its mid-range is nice. It's also backed by a complete swath of connectivity options, so you will have no problem getting your more obscure apps playing through the speaker.


Mu-So Qb

You might not have heard of it before, but Naim audio is a company that produc es some of the most stylish con nected speakers, and the Mu-So Qb is the best they have put out yet. It comes will a suite of connectivity options in cluding aptX Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and AirPlay, which means all of your music should be supported at its maximum resolution, no matter what device you are using.


Ruark Audio R2 Mk3

Ruark Audio is a company that started out by making radios, and this heritage is visible today in its current speakers, which still keeps one foot in the world of radio with full FM,DAB and internet-radio connectivity.The R2 is a great looking speaker, especially if you opt for the walnut finish, and it backs up these looks with amazing sound, which is as rich and full as you would want out of a living room speaker.


Denon Heos 5 HS2

If you are looking for hi-res audio, then try the Denon Heos 5. It supports FLAC files up to 24-bit 192kHz, and DSD 2.8Mhz and 5.6Mhz, which should satisfy all but the most hardcore of audiophiles. The sound can sound a little heavy at times, and the bass doesn't achieve the lows achieved by the more expensive models in the range, but the Heos 5 is a decent multi-room speaker.


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