JAYNE AUGOYE highlights multiple benefits of Bluetooth-enabled speakersThe days of blasting music out of a radio via speakers may be over. Today, as a result of technological advancement, you can enjoy your favourite songs straight out of a gadget as miniature as the MP3 player - thanks to portable Bluetooth speakers.No doubt, the Bluetooth technology is an improvement on infrared, which was once widely used. Bluetooth speakers are unique in the sense that they work with virtually all smart phones and tablets that meet the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile specification. It is important to note that although using Bluetooth may lead to a slight loss in audio quality, it is a preferred choice because it is wireless and portable.Bluetooth speakers let you stream music and other audio from any smart phone and tablets (including the iPad) wirelessly. There is no need for network configurations -- just a simple pairing procedure, and whatever you are playing on your phone or tablet gets wirelessly sent to the speakers, whether it is MP3 music or a video soundtrack.For most of these devices, it is also possible to play music from a non-Bluetooth device, using the 3.5mm line-in port and a direct connection.A good example of a Bluetooth speaker is the SuperTooth Disco. Its size and user-friendly music control feature makes it ideal for small apartments, offices, or kitchens. Like all Bluetooth-powered audio devices, the gadget loses some degree of sound quality while transmitting the wireless signal, but also offers a hardwired solution in the back so you can play music through devices without Bluetooth connectivity. It is also quite affordable and has a sleek design and long battery life.The SuperTooth Disco is also a versatile Bluetooth speaker with a rechargeable battery and impressive audible range. Its simple design and budget-friendly price tag makes it a must buy. The system does not include a remote control while its heavy frame makes it more suitable for use at home than on the go. It can also be controlled by any internetwork operating system, (ios) or AndrioddeSonos Play 3 gadgets.The moderately priced Logitech Wireless Boombox offers high-definition sound to release ones tunes from an iPad or any other Bluetooth device. However, because of its bulky size, it may not be convenient to move it along with you on the go. Powered by eight drivers, the Logitech Wireless Boombox uses Bluetooth connectivity to play music wirelessly from Bluetooth devices, including the iPad and other tablets.With Sonos Play: 3 single speaker, one can stream music from an audio system like an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, or Android smart phone, using a free application. The device offers good sound. It is compact, has an elegant design, cuts down on cord clutter, can stream Internet-based radio and audio services.Other stand-out features include the fact that you get to eventually own a digital music collection, from any Mac, PC or NAS drive. It is simple to set up, particularly if one already owns a Sonos system, and linked Sonos players (purchased separately) and can cover up to 31 additional rooms.The Sonos Play:3 has almost no stereo separation and can wirelessly interact with other Sonos products. While it does not sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers a superior streaming-audio experience that you can control from any ios device or Android smart phone.According to the manufacturers, Logitech Squeezebox Radio can simply be described as an affordable, all-in-one solution for bringing the best streaming music services to the living room. It has a wireless radio with built-in speaker, colour LCD display; stylish exterior design, unique button placement on front panel and can access thousands of freely available Internet radio stations.It can also stream online music services from (Pandora, Last.fm, Slacker, Rhapsody, Sirius, Live Music Archive). It provides access to PC-based music files (on Windows, Mac, and Linux machines); and supports nearly every digital audio file format, including lossless formats like FLAC and Apple Lossless. The device has an optional battery pack which allows for portable operation; extensive alarm clock options; can control the radio using a Web browser or iPeng iPhone app.com . The Logitech Squeezebox Radio also has an exceptional design and delivers an unmatched variety of streaming music services.In the world of tiny yet powerful speakers, there can be no doubt that there is still quite a bit of competition when it comes to finding the right combination of features to make just that perfect device. Because the competing gadgets have you bumping your tunes out with fabulous sound wirelessly, you still have to charge your wireless speakers with some extra device or a wall plug if you want to play all day. Taking advantage of this, Spar Zephyr Bluetooth speakers delivers 12 hours of playback on a single charge. It also has the ability to play tunes via Bluetooth converting it to a big speakerphone. It comes in various models like the Zephyr 300 (12 hours of playback), the 500 and the 550, which have 18 and 30 hours of battery life, respectivelyThis device works with any device that rolls out with Bluetooth and can charge any device that uses a USB cord to do. It also allows you play music, charges your phones and pick up your calls.Finally, Phillips has launched the worlds first speaker docking system for Android devices. The products are a new line of dock speakers that are solely compatible with all Android devices. The new docking systems launched by the company include the AS851, the AS351 and the AS111.For a long time owners of Android smart phones had to stream music to speakers, using Bluetooth or the line-in port. However, this new Phillips device uses Bluetooth to play music, but enables you to charge your mobile phone while it is playing using a microSD port. The makers say they have made the connection adjustable, so it does not matter whether the port on your smart phone is on the side or the bottom.They also claim that it delivers claimed output of 30 watts alongside Philips Digital sound processing, which is designed to reduce distortion. The user also gets a remote control for easy operation.
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