Sinus or Bluetooth speaker

davyk31 · 03-04-2017, 02:11 AM

I know Sonus has been discussed before but I want some advice. Wife wants a Bluetooth type speaker for kitchen to play music from Amazon and YouTube mostly. She isn't after anything too special but half decent sound would be good so I'm thinking of going better than a cheapo Bluetooth or docking station.

Is a Play 1 the best option or any other suggestions. Assume with Sonus she can easily play music from her phone connection accessing Amazon or YouTube playlists.

Then should a play 3 be considered if really pushing the budget. Would like a 5 sometime for the lounge maybe.

Also one other point, she also talked about having this speaker to take upstairs when she is cleaning, not sure that works well does it with one Sonus unit downstairs. Are they easily moved or is that just extra hassle

Dave330d · 03-04-2017, 02:21 AM

Sonos is good , I have play 1 in the kitchen and for casual listening it's great. But I don't think you can play from you tube

Broncho · 03-04-2017, 02:30 AM

I have a bose SoundTouch 30 it's excellent, I use it via an echo dot, and it will play from a phone or iPad via Bluetooth so can play from YouTube, there are smaller versions which would be easier to carry.

I looked at sonos but functionality was an issue for me.

davyk31 · 03-04-2017, 02:39 AM

Reading about the Bose Soundtouch 10 and sounds maybe a better option as it has Bluetooth and also some preset radio stations

How does the echo dot integration work.

Broncho · 03-04-2017, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Reading about the Bose Soundtouch 10 and sounds maybe a better option as it has Bluetooth and also some preset radio stations

How does the echo dot integration work.

Bluetooth or aux, then just use it like an amazon echo, it just plays through Bose.

t5pilot · 03-04-2017, 03:46 AM

Have you considered Bang & Olufson? I listened to a Beoplay A1 the other day in Costco (£129 - normal retail £199). It's tiny & the quality & power is truly remarkable! I couldn't believe my ears with the sound from such a compact device. They do bigger ones as well up to about £500, but for portable use in the house & garden the A1 is fantastic. It's rated at 2x140w. Absolutely well worth a listen to before committing to another alternative.

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davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Sinus or Bluetooth speaker I know Sonus has been discussed before but I want some advice. Wife wants a Bluetooth type speaker for kitchen to play music from Amazon and YouTube mostly. She isn't after anything too special but half decent sound would be good so I'm thinking of going better than a cheapo Bluetooth or docking station. Is a Play 1 the best option or any other suggestions. Assume with Sonus she can easily play music from her phone connection accessing Amazon or YouTube playlists. Then should a play 3 be considered if really pushing the budget. Would like a 5 sometime for the lounge maybe. Also one other point, she also talked about having this speaker to take upstairs when she is cleaning, not sure that works well does it with one Sonus unit downstairs. Are they easily moved or is that just extra hassle
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Dave330d Enlisted Member 37 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M340i touring Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sonos is good , I have play 1 in the kitchen and for casual listening it's great. But I don't think you can play from you tube
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Broncho Banned 2311 Rep 5,101 Posts Drives: Chav white Mercedes Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rainhill iTrader: (0)	I have a bose SoundTouch 30 it's excellent, I use it via an echo dot, and it will play from a phone or iPad via Bluetooth so can play from YouTube, there are smaller versions which would be easier to carry. I looked at sonos but functionality was an issue for me.
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davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Reading about the Bose Soundtouch 10 and sounds maybe a better option as it has Bluetooth and also some preset radio stations How does the echo dot integration work.
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t5pilot Colonel 978 Rep 2,069 Posts Drives: M4 CP & S1000 XR Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yorkshire - UK iTrader: (1)	Have you considered Bang & Olufson? I listened to a Beoplay A1 the other day in Costco (£129 - normal retail £199). It's tiny & the quality & power is truly remarkable! I couldn't believe my ears with the sound from such a compact device. They do bigger ones as well up to about £500, but for portable use in the house & garden the A1 is fantastic. It's rated at 2x140w. Absolutely well worth a listen to before committing to another alternative.
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