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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: Ben on April 05, 2015, 12:29:32 PM
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Looking for some recommendations for two different uses for bluetooth stereo speakers / soundbars.
1) For in the house, big sound (but not for "the neighbors 1/2 mile away can hear it") music. Just to be able to fill a living room with good sound for anything from 50's to classical. An available audio jack would be a big plus, so I could also use my non-bluetooth Kindle Fire with them. Think stereo system replacement.
2) Portable speakers / soundbar, mostly for outdoor use. Doesn't have to be ruggedized or anything (though I would look at that option). Would be used for sitting on the porch or while working in the garage, etc. Something smaller, but I would go bigger before I went to "tinny" or distorted sound if the volume is turned up. Doesn't need an audio jack.
Anyone have anything they already use or can recommend I look at?
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I found this one Woot a few years ago. Use it frequently. Not capable of loud, but works great for streaming Pandora at my work bench.
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PWPBT60-Bluetooth-Splash-Proof-Portable/dp/B00BQO56Z8
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They do sell light fixtures with built in blue tooth speakers so you can mount the speakers in the porch or garage ceiling.
Here is one that came up on a quick search.
http://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speakers-Powered/dp/B00JCE14AU/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1428255773&sr=1-3&keywords=blue+tooth+speaker+lights
That said, I have a Jawbone blue tooth speaker and it works well with good battery life.