Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers

WiFi content sharing technology

The communication systems used to transfer (stream) data via a WiFi network. The Apple AirPlay streaming system can stream audio to one AirPlay compatible device from a mobile device running AirPlay (i.e. iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad) and up to six different AirPlay compatible devices from a computer running iTunes. The Sonos system can stream audio from Internet radio or the audio files from the home network computer to Sonos speaker systems and other Sonos components in up to 32 separate rooms. The maximum number of DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices that can send/receive audio streams is not specified - it depends on the WiFi network bandwidth.

Optional multi-room sharing

Can be used as one of many speakers in a multi-room speaker set up that allows audio to be streamed wirelessly via a WiFi network to different rooms.

Remote

Comes with a remote control, or an optional remote control and/or an optional remote control app is available for the system that can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet.

Power source

The unit can be operated on AC, batteries, or either as specified.

Adjustable tone settings

Indicates if system has bass and treble controls, selectable pre-set tone settings, or a graphic equalizer controls that can be used to adjust the speaker's tonal balance to improve tonal accuracy and/or suit personal preference.

Sleep timer

Can be set to shut off at a predetermined time or after a predetermined time period.

Wake timer

Can be set to turn on at a predetermined time or after a predetermined time period.

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Can be used as speakerphone speaker when paired via Bluetooth to a cellphone.

Updatable software/firmware

Firmware or software can be update to incorporate new features that become available for the system.

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

Indicates the length of the manufacturer's warranty for parts and labor, in months.

Other features

Other features that may be included are listed here.

Included accessories

Indicates what additional accessories are included.

Claimed battery life

The manufacturers claimed battery life of this product in hours.

Wireless type

The type of wireless technology used. Bluetooth works from device to device over a relatively short distance; it is well suited for wireless connections between devices in the same room. WiFi works from devices to device using an existing WiFi network; it's range is the range of the network and it is well suited for wireless connections between devices in different rooms of a house.

Audio format

"Mono" systems provide audio information from a single speaker array in one enclosure. "Stereo" systems provide two channels of audio information either as two separate speaker arrays in two separate enclosures, or as two separate speaker arrays that are both housed in one enclosure.

Dimensions HxWxD

The height, width, and depth of the system, in inches.

Weight

Total weight of unit with power supply if separate.

Stereo analog audio input

Has a jack for a two-channel analog audio input connection from another device such as a MP3 player, TV, cable box, or satalite receiver.

Optical digital audio input

Has a jack for an optical digital audio input connection from another device such as a TV, cable box, or satalite receiver.

Headphone jack

Headphone jacks let you listen to audio output through standard stereo headphones.

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Has an output connection for a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier.

Other connections

Other connections not mentioned above.

iPod Docking

Allows you to physically connect and charge your iPod, iPhone, or iPad and perform at least basic functions like play, pause, and skip.