: Portable Speaker

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Ceiling speakers that no problem

First of all these Ceiling speakers are a beautiful black with a cool blue light coming behind the on/off volume knob. I though they looked good online and was not disappointed. They indeed do look sharp.

A nice sturdy design that stays on the desk really good. These Ceiling speakers are very stable.

The Ugly
There is only one input and it is RCA?? I have a mini phone to RCA adapter so was able to connect them. Wait maybe it came with it..?? Dunno.

The connection between the Ceiling speakers is a basic unshielded speaker wire. Sure,the likelihood you will get cross talk from local CB'ers or other interference is low but it would have been nice to have it be black at least.
By no means, am I an audiophile. I was looking for a good pair of speakers for my computer.
The AdventCeiling speakers I had, would no longer power on right away, but they were 3 computers
old (10+ years) and perfect for me: clean sound at a volume loud enough to hear in an
adjacent room should I need to leave the computer, good bass vs. brightness, and lasted
a helluva long time for about the $70 bucks or so I paid at Fry's in the 90s. I was looking for
something similar sound, price, and durability: balanced sound, 50-100 bucks and
last over 5 years.

Outdoor speaker that work

The first thing that impressed me was the imaging behind my Outdoor speaker --but I was also a little disappointed initially, because I was used to the in-your-face treble of cheaper speakers. Vocalists and lead instruments sounded a little recessed, but focused and not lacking in detail. Things quickly got better after the amp warmed up, and since that time, I haven't noticed a recessed sound, and the Outdoor speaker seemed to open up. So I think the amp does need a little breaking-in to sound its best.

Even when playing simple recorded voices from YouTube, I was struck with how focused and life-like the voices sounded. I could hear more parts to my CDs than before. I played "Step Into Liquid", and immediately noticed how overly processed recordings ("Back to You") sounded somewhat better, while cleaner tracks ("Endlessly", with deep harmonized vocals, percussive hollow woody instruments being thonked, etc.) totally blew me away! The voices and percussion sounded beautiful, rock-solid, and much more lively than I recalled hearing on cheaper Outdoor speaker

These Outdoor speaker can deliver a very dynamic punch on the right music. I played "La Folia" on track 11 with the drums, and I can't recall ever hearing such a palpable impact on the attacks except when I played that CD in a car which had MB Quart speakers, known for their high dynamic kick. We're talking midrange kick, not bass--if you hear the Bose system, you'll understand the difference (Bose puts all of its dynamic response into the bass module, with mids and highs sounding flaccid). There was plenty of bass to satisfy a music lover, but probably not a bass lover. For near-field sound, it's perfect.

Because the sound was as good as it was, and because I played these using the built-in sound chips on my motherboard (Dell Precision 390), I was motivated to buy an M-Audio Audiophile 2496 sound card to see just how good my system can be on a budget this great Outdoor speaker

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Home theater speakers Which better

A minor thing, but the wire I received is "antique white" -- slightly off white, which doesn't go against true white baseboard or doorframe as I'd hoped.

Good 16 gauge speaker wire. Looks much better than my old black and clear speaker wires on the wall.

Works great, hides against white wall. Easy to clip and attach to speakers, receiver. Good sound.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Logitech mm50 Portable Speaker System for iPod

Logitech mm50 Portable Speaker System for iPod (White)

Publisher : Logitech
Company : Logitech

Features

3D Stereo technology dramatically widens stereo image for an enveloping audio experience
Max-X high-excursion drivers with neodymium magnets provide remarkable sound quality
Operates with AC adapter (included) or rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Includes custom travel case
Compatibility: iPod nano (1G and 2G), iPod mini, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video

Product Description

The incredible bass and enveloping experience of a home audio system is now available on the go. The Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for iPod use 3" pressure drivers to maximize bass and minimize distortion. The rechargeable Li-ion batteries last up to 10 hours, and you can charge both the speaker system and iPod battery simultaneously. Using 3-D sound processing that "widens" the stereo effect, this system's sound seems to come from an area about two feet wider than the speaker itself. And with a custom travel case, you can take the big sound from this small package anywhere.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for iPod utilize 3-inch pressure drivers to maximize bass and minimize distortion, creating the full experience of home audio for life on the go. The use of 3-D sound processing also widens the stereo effect, so that this system's sound seems to come from an area about two feet wider than the speakers themselves. The speakers are powered by an AC adapter or rechargeable Li-ion batteries, come with a credit card-sized wireless remote, and are easily compatible with all docking iPods. If you don't have an iPod with a dock connector, just use the auxiliary outlet.

You also get a protective case and 2-year limited warranty that give you both security and peace of mind. Should you find yourself overseas with these speakers, the AC adapter is international voltage capable, truly letting you enjoy your iPod's music wherever you go. The Li-ion batteries last up to 10 hours, and you can charge both the speakers and your iPod simultaneously.

What's in the Box
mm50 portable speakers, remote control, AC adapter, protective travel case, and user's manual

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video

Sonos ZonePlayer ZP120 Add-On Player

Publisher : Sonos
Company : Sonos

Features

Superior sound with a powerful digital amplifier
Best-in-class wireless technology for multi-room music
Instant access to endless music
Simple setup
New features and music services with automatic updates

Product Description

built-in stereo amplifier: 55 watts x 2 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.02% THD * communicates with other ZonePlayers via proprietary Sonosnet 2.0 wireless technology, or wired Ethernet connections * control your Sonos system with your iPhone or iPod touch -- free download available from the App Store at apple.com * plays MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and Ogg Vorbis files (firmware is upgradable to support future audio formats) * plays songs from Rhapsody? digital music service -- subscription required after free 30-day trial * multi-zone synchronous playback (same music plays in multiple zones simultaneously) or multi-stream playback (each ZonePlayer plays individually selected music) *

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Sonos SP100 Loudspeakers, Pair

Publisher : Sonos
Company : Sonos

Features

Compact pair of bookshelf speakers designed to accent the Sonos ZonePlayer 100
1-inch Teteron dome tweeter and 5.5-inch polypropylene cone woofer per speaker
75 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response; crossover frequency of 1.85 kHz
Magnetically shielded for safe use near your TV; includes pair of 10-foot cables
75 watts power handling (125 watts peak); 6.4 x 11.3 x 7.6 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Product Description

The Sonos Loudspeaker looks pretty smashing standing next to your ZonePlayer. And, acoustically speaking, these compact, bookshelf speakers deliver great sound, too. That's because the Teteron dome tweeter provides clear extended high frequencies and the polypropylene copolymer cone filter provides good bass response. The SP100s are magnetically shielded, making them safe to use near your TV.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sonos digital music system can play your digital music anywhere in the house, but it won't sound like much without a good pair of loudspeakers. Enter the Sonos SP100s, which are designed to accent the Sonos ZonePlayer 100 both acoustically and aesthetically. Each speaker boasts a dark grey/charcoal grey finish that looks great next to the ZP100's die-cast matte aluminum enclosure. More importantly, the speakers are equipped with 1-inch Teteron dome tweeters that reproduce extended high frequencies, along with 5.5-inch polypropylene copolymer cone woofers that handle the bass response. The combined driver output extends from 75 Hz to 20 kHz, making everything from rock to classical sound crisp and exciting.

Sonos makes it easy to add the SP100s to your digital system. Simply connect the spring binding posts to the ZonePlayer 100 via the included 14-gauge speaker cable (the package comes with two 10-foot cables) and you're set. Because the ZP100 sports a built-in 100-watt amplifier (50 watts x 2), you don't need to worry about outside amplification, though the speakers work great with third-party amps, too. And the more ZonePlayers you have--the Sonos digital music system accommodates up to 32 different zones--the more SP100s you can add.

Additional features include a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, a crossover frequency of 1.85 kHz, and power handling of 75 watts (125 watts peak). The speakers, which measure 6.4 by 11.3 by 7.6 inches (W x H x D) each, are also magnetically shielded against video interference, so you can locate them near a TV without distorting the picture. As with all Sonos products, the speakers carry a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Two SP100 speakers, two 10-foot speaker cables, user's manual.