Upgraded home audio systems are great. Sound is better, the experience is dynamic, but traditionally – there have also been a few major pain points in adapting to the latest technology. Wires running across the walls and floors, re-arranging every bookshelf in the house to try to cater to the speaker placement, not to mention the price tag. Traditional speakers also gulp on electricity, and can be a bulky component in your living space.
Fortunately for consumers, wireless home speakers are changing the game. Equipped with the same powerful output, calibrated to deliver without the boxy eyesore and gouging of the wallet. Here’s how.
Cutting the Wires
One of the biggest ways wireless speakers are changing the game for home sound systems is by cutting out the wires. No more wires running here, there and everywhere connecting the speakers to each other and the source of audio control. No more cords getting stuck in the vacuum, and ugly eyesores running across the walls and floors.
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Wireless speakers connect to each other using Wifi or Bluetooth signals, allowing them to work together and with you, without the wires. Some systems offer both Wifi and Bluetooth, so you can communicate digitally with your devices however you choose.
That also means you’ll be able to adjust volume, change sound tracks and even control which rooms play what tunes for multi-room systems, without every having to stop what you’re doing. Wireless puts the control in your hands.
Giving you the Control
What does that control look like? Your phone just became your remote. With wireless home speakers, you’ll never have to run to your speaker again, rushing to turn off your “Shake that Booty” playlist before you in-laws walk in the door.
Control volume, soundtracks, playlists, streaming sources, tuning preferences and more right from your phone, iPad or other smart device.
Some systems like the HEOS by Denon speakers include an app that allows even more fine-tuned control over your sound experience, especially for multi-room systems. When the kids want to listen to sing-alongs and you want classic jazz, wireless multi-room control gives you the best of both words with a swipe on your smart phone to play one song throughout the house or different tunes in each room.
The beauty of wireless control gives you the freedom to control each area of your home to your personalized preferences, without having to run back and forth to the speaker system to make adjustments.
Keeping things in Place
And since you won’t be needing 24/7 access to the speaker itself, you can keep everything else in your house in place. No need to re-arrange to hide unsightly wires. No need to place the speaker at the armrest of your favorite lounging chair so you don’t have to get up to make changes.
Place the speaker where it can output the best quality sound – around ear level and pointing out towards the center of your listening area. Then enjoy your freedom. Move around and enjoy the sound, without moving anything else around.
Delivering Sound
Wireless technology has changed home sound by delivering excellent clarity from a smaller device. So you don’t have to worry about making sacrifice on sound by ditching its traditional speaker ancestors. There are several different models available from the industry’s leading manufacturers, and most make varying sizes to suit the needs of your specific space.
Of course, be smart about it. There are some startups out there trying to sell based on beauty alone. Do your research and read the specs before making a final decision on your sound renovation. A few things to consider:
- Size of the Room
- Amplification
- Sound Quality
- Bluetooth vs. Wifi
- Device Compatibility
- Supported Streaming Services
So do it for the sound; do it for the control; do it for the satisfaction of no more wires. Wireless home speakers have changed the game in audio; isn’t it time you changed yours?
