Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! Yes i have. Atleast i think so. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 21:08 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Ah okay, that might be part of the problem then because the DSP controls are accessed from the remote controller itself as far as I know, I'm sure this is a very silly question but have you made sure that the insulation cover, tape or plastic is removed from the battery in the controller? On 13 Jun 2014, at 4:52 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Infact it has a touch screen on the top which is really easy to touch if you're not careful. There's a remote also but i never got it to work. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 17:43 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like about it? I've never heard one so can't comment. On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3
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Its always possible of course that the remote controller for the system could be faulty or the battery flat. Unfortunately I don't have one of these systems - not yet at any rate - so I can't really say all that much else. On 13 Jun 2014, at 7:10 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Yes i have. Atleast i think so. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 21:08 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Ah okay, that might be part of the problem then because the DSP controls are accessed from the remote controller itself as far as I know, I'm sure this is a very silly question but have you made sure that the insulation cover, tape or plastic is removed from the battery in the controller? On 13 Jun 2014, at 4:52 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Infact it has a touch screen on the top which is really easy to touch if you're not careful. There's a remote also but i never got it to work. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 17:43 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like about it? I've never heard one so can't comment. On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify,
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like about it? I've never heard one so can't comment. On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Me again! On the subject of your iHome IW1, I've been reading a review on this product http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/03/ihome-iw1-airplay-wireless-audio-system-review/ and I note that the chap doing the review says that sound quality is further enhanced by turning the DSP function on so perhaps you may wish to try this before you replace the unit. By default the DSP should be on though its quite possible you may have accidentally disabled the function by pressing buttons on the remote control smile. On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer
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Hi! Infact it has a touch screen on the top which is really easy to touch if you're not careful. There's a remote also but i never got it to work. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 17:43 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like about it? I've never heard one so can't comment. On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741
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Ah okay, that might be part of the problem then because the DSP controls are accessed from the remote controller itself as far as I know, I'm sure this is a very silly question but have you made sure that the insulation cover, tape or plastic is removed from the battery in the controller? On 13 Jun 2014, at 4:52 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Infact it has a touch screen on the top which is really easy to touch if you're not careful. There's a remote also but i never got it to work. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 17:43 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like about it? I've never heard one so can't comment. On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the
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Hi! Ok, thanks. Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do not like. /A 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
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This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
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Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane -- Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk
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I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005
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I guess the really nice thing is that we can expect more AirPlay devices to come along for even better prices, just waiting for the technology to evolve into a nice quality pair of headphones, I think that's what may come out of the merger with Apple and Beats Electronics, the number one headphone manufacturer in the world today apparently. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:48 pm, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane -- Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
RE: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
A couple of weeks ago I think it was, here's the link again to the manual for the WX-SMA series. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/XW-SMA1-K_manual_AUpdf.pdf On 10 Jun 2014, at 11:20 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag
RE: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Okay, cool man. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:34 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System A couple of weeks ago I think it was, here's the link again to the manual for the WX-SMA series. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10565527/XW-SMA1-K_manual_AUpdf.pdf On 10 Jun 2014, at 11:20 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: Ah okay. Was that the one you posted a few days ago? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System I can't speak on behalf of Win 8 but I know it works with Win 7 Home Premium at the very least and the latest build of the Windows Media Player that will work with Windows XP, the manual for the XW-SMA3 is the same for that of the XW-SMA1 and its up on my Dropbox, has been for quite some time and I posted a link to the list to the file, happy to do that again if anyone wants to have a look. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:42 pm, Hamit Campos hamitcam...@gmail.com wrote: This is very cool man. How do you set up the DLNA thing? Did the manual meantion Win 8 or only Win 7? -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: . Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device . Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. . Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. . Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Hi! There are wireless headphones out there already but the price tag is very steap. Koss has at least two models and sennheiser has also one. Though they're not airplay. Regarding beats music i can't say because i haven't tried any of their models. I have a pair of beyer dynamics wired headphones hear which is my favorites. Will probably follow the world champion chip of football with these. /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 15:02 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: I guess the really nice thing is that we can expect more AirPlay devices to come along for even better prices, just waiting for the technology to evolve into a nice quality pair of headphones, I think that's what may come out of the merger with Apple and Beats Electronics, the number one headphone manufacturer in the world today apparently. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:48 pm, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Pioneer XW-SMA3 Wireless Music System
I know there are Wireless headphones out here, I have 2 very nice pair of Senheiser sets however there is - to my knowledge - no AirPlay Wireless headphones around yet. On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:20 am, Anders Holmberg and...@pipkrokodil.se wrote: Hi! There are wireless headphones out there already but the price tag is very steap. Koss has at least two models and sennheiser has also one. Though they're not airplay. Regarding beats music i can't say because i haven't tried any of their models. I have a pair of beyer dynamics wired headphones hear which is my favorites. Will probably follow the world champion chip of football with these. /A 10 jun 2014 kl. 15:02 skrev Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net: I guess the really nice thing is that we can expect more AirPlay devices to come along for even better prices, just waiting for the technology to evolve into a nice quality pair of headphones, I think that's what may come out of the merger with Apple and Beats Electronics, the number one headphone manufacturer in the world today apparently. On 10 Jun 2014, at 10:48 pm, Joe Paton j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk wrote: Thanks Dane, Nice little review. Cheers, Joe On Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:29:23 +1000 Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill you all in. I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there are still differences between the 2 models. Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback from a wide variety of sources: • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket from another device • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on the front should the remote controller unit be lost. You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what most people would want from a Media Player. Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android Pioneer Controller App which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is fully accessible once that's done. Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around $250 - I would certainly look
