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VICTORIA PLUM
07-06-2017, 07:11
Hi everyone,
Over the years, like a lot of people, we have stopped buying CD's and have been buying music through iTunes and more recently through spotify. We are a family of five, and for us, the family spotify account is the solution. Because of this though, we don't really have any hifi equipment. We have a few jam speakers, which are great for music on the go, and we can stream through our smart tv and the computer of course.
I am looking for
- possibly 2 speakers that will sit on a shelf and give a more stereo sound - a bonus would be if they were pleasant to look at.
- must be bluetooth so I can just send the music from my iPhone and not have to hitch up
- don't mind them having a power cable as I don't intend to move them around, in fact this would be preferable as I don't really want to have to charge them up.
If there is a single system that would give a good stereo sound without that tinny single speaker thing going on, then I would consider that.
Budget is up to £200.. I am happy to just spend £100 if there is a solution that does the job. I'm not after perfection, just a vastly improved sound experience to the Jam speakers we currently have.
I would love some help from people that know what the specific names/numbers are that I need, as I have no clue. I have searched and searched but find that I am unaware whether the things I am looking at will actually do the job.
Many thanks
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It'll be difficult to find speakers with integrated bluetooth that are either in-budget, or sound good.
My suggestion would be:
Pick up a pair of Mission 780SE or 760i speakers for under £70, the ones that look like this:
http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/archive_2_14/Sold_2_14_htm/Images/Mission_760i_2nd_c2_670x408_pixels.gif
There's some compact all-in-one Amp / DAC / bluetooth units that you can plug into them, such as the Tangent Ampster BT: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/iqn/Tangent-AMPSTERBT-Ampster-BT-Bluetooth-Micro-Amplifier/B0183LP818/ or at a budget: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMSL-SA-36A-Plus-Headphone-Amplifier-Stereo-DAC-Bluetooth-Wireless-Class-D-AUX-/272579268055
Basically search for "bluetooth DAC amp" to have a look at integrated units...
How about a pair of decent quality active speakers plus a simple bluetooth receiver with stereo out? ok, you would need 2 power points and a cable from the receiver to the speakers. Or a pair of bluetooth active speakers http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-17832-tibo-plus-2-bluetooth-active-speakers.aspx
VICTORIA PLUM
07-06-2017, 10:13
How about a pair of decent quality active speakers plus a simple bluetooth receiver with stereo out? ok, you would need 2 power points and a cable from the receiver to the speakers. Or a pair of bluetooth active speakers http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-17832-tibo-plus-2-bluetooth-active-speakers.aspx
These look interesting, thank you
Would I need anything else with them, or would they be plug and play - as it were!
VICTORIA PLUM
07-06-2017, 10:15
Thanks Yomaze,
Have I stumbled upon a potential gap in the market then. Maybe what I would like doesn't exist as a single unit/pair of
These look interesting, thank you
Would I need anything else with them, or would they be plug and play - as it were!
I would say plug and play for bluetooth streaming from phone, tablet etc plus you can plug in any thing with a optical or stereo output.
VICTORIA PLUM
07-06-2017, 10:43
I would say plug and play for bluetooth streaming from phone, tablet etc plus you can plug in any thing with a optical or stereo output.
AMAZING! HUGE thanks
https://shop.ruarkaudio.com/products/copy-of-mr1-mk1-bluetooth-speaker-system
If you can find a deal, bluetooth and an optical in. There's an older version too... Mk1, s/h you see them, I don't think it has the optical input.
Spectral Morn
07-06-2017, 23:27
https://shop.ruarkaudio.com/products/copy-of-mr1-mk1-bluetooth-speaker-system
If you can find a deal, bluetooth and an optical in. There's an older version too... Mk1, s/h you see them, I don't think it has the optical input.
How the mighty have fallen, from fabulous maker of quality speakers to lifestyle meh. Their website upsets me when I think of Epilogues, Crusaders, Prologues etc :(
Apologies to the op, I am sure what was linked to will more than serve your needs, please forgive an old man crying into his milk at long lost audio companies golden age.
Thanks Yomaze,
Have I stumbled upon a potential gap in the market then. Maybe what I would like doesn't exist as a single unit/pair of
Well well well, look what I just found!
https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p-13956-q-acoustics-bt3-stereo-bluetooth-speakers-gloss-red.aspx
Perfect. RRP £350, going for £179.
Q Acoustics have been getting a great reputation for HiFi sound at a budget.
VICTORIA PLUM
08-06-2017, 07:57
Gosh!! They are fabulous!!
VICTORIA PLUM
08-06-2017, 07:58
Thanks - might be out of budget will check prices!
Beobloke
08-06-2017, 11:50
If you can stretch to £220 or so, you can buy two B&O Beoplay S3s if you know where to look. They can be used on their own as well but you can link two wirelessly for stereo operation.
I have one and it's great!
julesd68
08-06-2017, 12:15
Well well well, look what I just found!
https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p-13956-q-acoustics-bt3-stereo-bluetooth-speakers-gloss-red.aspx
Perfect. RRP £350, going for £179.
Q Acoustics have been getting a great reputation for HiFi sound at a budget.
A friend of mine bought these a while back and they do a very good job indeed.
Not sure they are worth 350 but certainly a good buy for 179.
VICTORIA PLUM
16-06-2017, 09:06
Well well well, look what I just found!
https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/p-13956-q-acoustics-bt3-stereo-bluetooth-speakers-gloss-red.aspx
Perfect. RRP £350, going for £179.
Q Acoustics have been getting a great reputation for HiFi sound at a budget.
I have just opened these as a birthday present and we've set them up. They are amazing!! PERFECT!
Thank you SO MUCH for finding them and suggesting them. Made my day!
walpurgis
16-06-2017, 09:09
Jolly good Vicki. Glad you're sorted. :)
Was looking at a set of those myself. How do you find the sound
VICTORIA PLUM
16-06-2017, 09:56
They're incredible! Really! We are all in shock at how good the sound.
Deep, full bodied, no lack of quality at high volumes. Crystal clear.
cheers. I have had a few of their products and all have been good within their obvious limits.
I have just opened these as a birthday present and we've set them up. They are amazing!! PERFECT!
Thank you SO MUCH for finding them and suggesting them. Made my day!
Great, Happy Birthday! Am certain they will be way better than the usual Bluetooth speakers and will make the Bose stuff sound like a toy. A bargain at the price, tempted myself. :)
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