I'm looking for some help on which Wireless Speaker to buy. Yesterday Richer Sounds demonstrated the Sonos Range, and although it took the guy to get it all working properly, the play 5 sounded pretty good; the service didn't seem too bad either. The monitor audio S300 was nice but quite bass heavy. And today I had a look at the Bose Soundtouch 20, which, of the three, sounded the best to my ear, and the most reliable based on the short demo and how quick the guy got it running. What hi-fi review these products differently and think otherwise.
Anyway, at the moment I mainly play my music on iTunes via my mac and iPhone (when I get one). I wouldn't mind the option of radio either, an aux output would be good for netflix. Budget £3-400.
Anyone had experience with these or other Wireless Speakers? Recommendations would be helpful too, especially on the NAD Viso AP if anyone has one.
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The sound quality is very good - properly 'hi-fi' - very neutral, clear and with excellent bass extension. It plays well quietly, without suddenly sounding 'small' and can go reasonable loud before it loses it's composure.
I have one in my dining room and listen to it more than my 'proper' system in the sitting room - which is made by Linn - hence I'm used to high quality sound.
The Zeppelin isn't a cheap option but I've been absolutely delighted with mine.
I have genuinely had no issues with Air Play at all. Where people have, it seems to be a router/wi-fi issue rather than an intrinsic issue with Air Play.
Just to clarify - I'm not saying the Zeppelin sounds better than my hi-fi - I tend to listen to it more because of TV/gaming going on in the room where the Linn system it. But it does sound really good - music is really enjoyable through it.
I just wanted to make sure I hadn't 'over-sold' it to you!
Our station runs at 320 much higher than most pro stations, you could listen to my country show on Tuesday nights in top quality sound.