Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.

Forums › Home Theatre › Wireless Audio Player


10 posts

Wannabe Geek
Topic # 108608 2-Sep-2012 21:47 Send private message

Hi - I'm on the hunt for a Wireless Audio Player for my new house.

Basically I have all our audio on one PC and want to be able to pick it up on a separate (all-in-one preferred) device that we can play the audio in other rooms.

I'm aware of the Squeezebox - but that's been around for awhile.   Does anyone know of anything newer, similar, better ?



Cheers


Create new topic
14 posts

Geek
  Reply # 680604 3-Sep-2012 00:16 Send private message

I have a Sonos system set up at home. Does more than just play your files off your PC, it streams Internet Radio and uses online services like Spotify.

4196 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted
  Reply # 680632 3-Sep-2012 08:05 Send private message

Apple Airplay seems to just work. Apple TV box ($160 ish) at the room stereo system. They even have airplay standalone speakers these days too.

305 posts

Ultimate Geek
  Reply # 680798 3-Sep-2012 12:55 Send private message

Tivo? I have a lot of audio on a USB drive connected to laptop and play wireless through the Tivo and Galleon through my Home Theatre amp.

1800 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber
  Reply # 680799 3-Sep-2012 12:57 Send private message

Do you want different music to play in different areas at the same time?
Or are you looking to simply stream the same music through out the house?



10 posts

Wannabe Geek
  Reply # 681007 3-Sep-2012 19:25 Send private message

Basic criteria is - all in one unit that has the ability to adjust its own audio, select from library.

Don't want to manage music so Wife has to change, kids then change so forth etc.
Want to choose album play - simple.



10 posts

Wannabe Geek
  Reply # 681058 3-Sep-2012 22:16 Send private message

Anyone know anything about these...

http://news.panasonic.co.nz/consumer/new-panasonic-compact-stereo-uses-wireless-streaming-with-airplay/

1800 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber
  Reply # 681066 3-Sep-2012 22:40 Send private message

It's fine, all in one and will handle Airplay just fine... plus it has a CD player, USB and radio (for not too much).
The limitations are inherent with Airplay though, you can only play one track from your PC at a time (so no independent playback from room to room). If you want to achieve this without moving towards a Squeezbox, try looking at some of the DLNA solutions on the market.

Create new topic



Twitter »
Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new jobs are posted to our jobs board:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:




News »
Geeksphere TV: Episode 19.1
Posted 25-May-2013 18:19

Amazon brings Kindle Fire to 170 countries, expand app store to more than 200 countries
Posted 24-May-2013 14:41

Gen-i and SAP partner in mobile business
Posted 23-May-2013 09:23

Ericsson to close down telecom cable manufacturing
Posted 23-May-2013 08:46

FaceToFace Communications and StarLeaf bring unique cloud-based videoconferencing to Australia and New Zealand
Posted 22-May-2013 09:12

IBM Watson finds a new job: customer services
Posted 22-May-2013 08:37


Trending now »
Hot discussions in our forums right now:

Fecked up religious people strike again :-(
Created by Mark, last reply by freitasm on 25-May-2013 08:44 (85 replies)
Pages... 4 5 6

Cannabis is illegal yet we have really strong 'legal highs' ?
Created by qwerty7, last reply by freitasm on 23-May-2013 23:20 (74 replies)
Pages... 3 4 5

A new project coming to Geekzone
Created by freitasm, last reply by l43a2 on 24-May-2013 23:02 (342 replies)
Pages... 21 22 23

Xbox One
Created by DjShadow, last reply by nathan on 25-May-2013 22:40 (75 replies)
Pages... 3 4 5

HTC One (2013) owners' discussion
Created by Dingbatt, last reply by mrgsm021 on 25-May-2013 14:30 (1567 replies)
Pages... 103 104 105

Monolithic Cement Sheet cladding mid 80s house - "leaky home" or not?
Created by joker97, last reply by mattwnz on 24-May-2013 23:46 (15 replies)

Orcon, Is this for real or a scam??
Created by old3eyes, last reply by DarthKermit on 22-May-2013 19:12 (29 replies)
Pages... 2

Entire house HTPC concept
Created by InfiniteLoop, last reply by darthmeow on 24-May-2013 12:19 (26 replies)
Pages... 2


Geekzone Jobs »
Most recent NZ jobs in technology:

Developer of interactive experiences
Posted 25-May-2013 21:28

Ambitious Project Coordinator
Posted 25-May-2013 19:28

Ambitious Project Coordinator
Posted 25-May-2013 19:28

Exceptional Senior Project Manager
Posted 25-May-2013 19:28

Multitalented Business Analyst
Posted 25-May-2013 18:28

Communicative Test Manager
Posted 25-May-2013 17:28

Flexible Test Manager
Posted 25-May-2013 17:28


Geekzone Live »
Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.

Updates »
Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.