Wifi all in one speaker Roon compatible for Kitchen/Bedroom

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Any suggestions
Wifi all in one speaker, Roon compatible for Kitchen/Bedroom.

My wife wants sounds around the house but isn't interested in touching the main system.

Must be able to link it via wifi to the Roon server (in the main system)
NO Faff option, at this stage avoiding Rpi etc..

Not critical listening, mostly tipsy cooking listening ;)
But must sound decent

Cheers

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tipsy cooking listening ;)


Cheers


Is there any other kind of cooking (apart from breakfast ;) )?

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Is there any other kind of cooking (apart from breakfast ;) )?

Malbec on the Cornflakes anyone? :cool:

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Malbec on the Cornflakes anyone? :cool:

Wuss. Single malt.

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Wuss. Single malt.
:eyebrows:

[mikeyb]

Sonos

Play 1 will suffice and can be paired to give stereo but even with 1 they sound really good.

Roon should see them as a player no problem and can be controlled via tablet or smartphone.

We use a Play 3 in kitchen but I prefer the Play 1 audio. My daughter has a Play 1 in her bedroom and my other daughter uses a Play 5 in her hairdressing salon. If you don't fancy any of those models them bluesound are Roon certified but I've never heard any of them.

The Sonos speakers can be linked for multiroom or used a separates.

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Any suggestions
Wifi all in one speaker, Roon compatible for Kitchen/Bedroom.

My wife wants sounds around the house but isn't interested in touching the main system.

Must be able to link it via wifi to the Roon server (in the main system)
NO Faff option, at this stage avoiding Rpi etc..

Not critical listening, mostly tipsy cooking listening ;)
But must sound decent

Cheers

One of these might fit the requirements, linking audio from computer via bluetooth
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=401689097664&_sacat=0

it also has storage on USB and a TF card, + FM radio and a alarm clock, so pretty versatile.

[struth]

henley design might have something... they do box design etc

[Gazjam]

Best bit of kit I’ve heard for this is the old Squeezebox Boom.
Room filling sound in a small package.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/logitech-squeezebox-boom

Older and not officially supported, but a wonderful sounding all in one Roon endpoint.
Chuffed to bits with mine in the bedroom until I got a 2nd system in there.

Classic piece of kit, Id say get a hold of one of these, works seamlessly with Roon.
Squeezeboxes were so far ahead of their time.

[Edward]

In addition to the Sonos range try the Bluesound range. Better quality audio - so I understand. But is pricier than the Sonos range.

But also consider Google Home. As you heard at my place it works just great with Roon - and you also can have Google Home tell you jokes if you want. SQ is low fi though.

Maybe the Bluesound sound will get you thinking "why do I have the crappy Tannoys here?" :lol:

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Thanks chaps ...
Squeezebox Boom Looks interesting indeed

[Sherwood]

You might want to look at this. https://www.innovelec.co.uk/manufacturers/d-stream/wi-fi-speakers/arpeggio It is currently £149 on Amazon.

It is one of several new products from a French company that appears to have been developed in partnership with NuPrime. I am not sure if it runs with Roon, but it seems to run with every streaming service and is DNLA compliant as well as compliant with the new Qualcomm Allplay system. I have been pleasantly surprised with the new D-Stream Primo DAC/Streamer which is now the basis of a bedroom system.

[Primalsea]

I have a Sonos Play 1 as my radio and alarm in the bedroom. Sounds great and quite easy to use. Apparently you can use it with Roon but I have it networked to my NAS and use the app to access the music. Also has internet radio.

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Valve radio and Google Chromecast as we were talking a couple o'years ago


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Best bit of kit I’ve heard for this is the old Squeezebox Boom.
Room filling sound in a small package.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/logitech-squeezebox-boom

Older and not officially supported, but a wonderful sounding all in one Roon endpoint.
Chuffed to bits with mine in the bedroom until I got a 2nd system in there.

Classic piece of kit, Id say get a hold of one of these, works seamlessly with Roon.
Squeezeboxes were so far ahead of their time.


So I purchased the squeezebox-boom, but Roon isn't playing ball with it.
It won't show on the list of output devices in Roon.

squeezebox-boom is connected to internet, as it is playing internet radio (i take it these were stored by previous oner)

Any ides on how to get Roon to see the squeezebox-boom?

Cheers

[mikeyb]

This might help

https://kb.roonlabs.com/Squeezebox_Setup

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cheers Mike
Yes tried this.

Trying to do it remotely over the phone with my Wife... in furnace/hell like heat ...:mental:
lets just say one won't be getting one's leg over tonight!

There have been words.... very bad words.! :steam:

[mikeyb]

cheers Mike
Yes tried this.

Trying to do it remotely over the phone with my Wife... in furnace/hell like heat ...:mental:
lets just say one won't be getting one's leg over tonight!

There have been words.... very bad words.! :steam:[emoji50][emoji50][emoji50]

[Gazjam]

Pm sent Adam re: Roon settings.

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Sorted Gazjam
Wonderful!

Surprised how good it sounds actually

[Gazjam]

Told ya! :)
‘and good news.

The Booms a fantastic bit of kit, and can kick out a fair bit of room filling welly if need be.
If you ever want a bit more, just hook a powered subwoofer up to it.

Roon app on your mobile or tablet...Boom!...jobs a good ‘un.

[mikeyb]

Sorted Gazjam
Wonderful!

Surprised how good it sounds actuallyExcellent, should be good in your new bedsit [emoji106][emoji23]

[Gazjam]

Excellent, should be good in your new bedsit [emoji106][emoji23]

:lol:

[Edward]

I had a listen to these at Westlower Towers today. Most impressed with the SQ and the room filling sound. For the price/quality it beats the pants of Adam's custom RFC Tannoys which cost a wee bit more. :lol:

If a set comes up on my ebay alert I may grab it for the kitchen as well.

Is there anything else that is similar that is sold these days?

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I had a listen to these at Westlower Towers today. Most impressed with the SQ and the room filling sound. For the price/quality it beats the pants of Adam's custom RFC Tannoys which cost a wee bit more. :lol:

If a set comes up on my ebay alert I may grab it for the kitchen as well.

Is there anything else that is similar that is sold these days?

Yes interest check on full Analogue / Valve amplification/ Drink cabinet Tannoys

Jack it all in and buy a Squeezebox boom! :mental: ;)

[Edward]

Cool!

Should I start the bidding? Let's say £367.52?

Bloody bargain at that price for all that old fashioned drinks cabinet style tat.

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Cool!

Should I start the bidding? Let's say £367.52?

Bloody bargain at that price for all that old fashioned drinks cabinet style tat.

£368..?

[Edward]

£368..?You drive a hard bargain sir.

So long as it includes the sme arm you have.

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[Gazjam]

Told you the Boom was a nice bit of kit!
Dont make em like they used to...

:wheniwasaboy:

[Manicatel]

Sonos.
No faff, fine for non-critical listening, expandable into other rooms when you want. I wouldn't bother looking elsewhere.
The Play3 is now discontinued, so the choice is either a Play1, a One (which is the same as a Play1 but has Alexa voice control built in) or a Play5. For most kitchens, a one is big enough.

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Sonos.
No faff, fine for non-critical listening, expandable into other rooms when you want. I wouldn't bother looking elsewhere.
The Play3 is now discontinued, so the choice is either a Play1, a One (which is the same as a Play1 but has Alexa voice control built in) or a Play5. For most kitchens, a one is big enough.

I demoed the Sonos play1, thought it was a weak insipid sound. Hence the Boom purchase. The Bluesound was good too but ££