I don't think the chap writing the original message quoted a model number so I can't track down to much information. I have read reviews of B&O speakers in the past and whilst all reviews have praised the speakers they have complained about the price tag. Now for what its worth from my point of view regarding Google Assistants or whatever? I reckon a person is far better off buying a Google Home say to command a speaker with Chromecast built-in or a Chromecast audio or video unit connected to a TV or speakers, Hi-Fi etc. That way the user gets far more flexibility and a better all-roudn quality audio experience. I wouldn't recommend anyone listen to music or even radio on a Google Home alone. There are some really nice Chromecast speakers out there which offer superb value for money. If you want a starting point then have a look at the JBL Playlist, I paid $120 for mine which is on top of the kitchen fridge. The JBL Playlist looks like a football and provides a very satisfying sound for the price and the size. You can control pausing and navigation of tracks being streamed and you can use Bluetooth to pair with a mobile device if you like. My absolute favourite Chromecast speaker is the Sony SRSX99B speaker I purchased around a year ago and this is a brute of a speaker which will fill a big room with beautiful sound. The SRSX99B has too many features to mention so, it has Chromecast streaming built-in obviously along with Bluetooth APTX and LDAC, HD Audio Playback, connectivity to a computer for use as a Sound Device, USB connection for memory sticks, Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity for playing of Internet radio and tracks from a Server/NAS and muc much much more! Its cheaper than the B&O <smile>
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Monday, 27 August 2018 2:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [all-audio] Unbelievably expensive Assistant-powered speakers for up to 2K? Hi friends! Got this from another list so excuse me if its not cut correctly. Just wonder what you all think? Vidarebefordrat brev: > > Från: "Warren Carr" <[email protected]> > Ämne: Unbelievably expensive Assistant-powered speakers for up to 2K? > Datum: 24 augusti 2018 05:32:26 CEST > Till: <[email protected]> > Svara till: [email protected] > > All I can say is: “Wow!” > > I guess this sounds expensive to me because I don’t have a lot of moolah but > maybe to someone who does, this may just be some chomp change! > > The “BeoSound” speakers from B&O have speakers starting at right around > 1800-bucks to 2200-bucks. > > I would just love to hear what these speakers sound like. > > Should anyone on here go for any of these, kindly let us know what you think > of it! > > Quote: > > B&O’s Google Assistant-Powered BeoSound Speakers Start At $1,750 > > AndroidHeadlines.com <http://androidheadlines.com/> | / John Anon > > Bang & Olufsen > <https://www.androidheadlines.com/2018/07/bang-olufsen-drops-bo-play-in-favor-of-single-brand-approach.html> > has today confirmed pricing and availability for its upcoming BeoSound 1 and > BeoSound 2 speakers which both feature Google Assistant > <https://www.androidheadlines.com/category/google/assistant>. Of the two new > arrivals, the BeoSound 1 will be the first to arrive as it is due to become > available in “key markets” in mid-September. In terms of price, the BeoSound > 1 will cost $1,750 in the US, €1,500 in Europe, and £1,250 in the UK. The > BeoSound 2 on the other hand will not become available until October and will > come with a price tag of $2,250 in the US, €2,000 in Europe and £1,650 in the > UK. > While these clearly are high-priced items, they are designed to be premium > quality speakers both in terms of the audio and the design. This is also > extends to the features in general with the two speakers offering more than > just voice assistant support. For example, the speakers come with four > ‘smart’ buttons which the user can individually assign for specific tasks. > Some of the examples given include the ability to instantly start a specific > playlist, or designate a button as a ‘calendar button’ which when pressed > will verbally provide feedback on calendar events for the day. In terms of > the difference between the two, besides the price, the BeoSound 1 is more > aimed at those looking for a portable audio solution as this one can be used > away from a wall socket thanks to the inclusion of a built-in rechargeable > battery. In contrast, the BeoSound 2 is more designed to be a stationary unit > in the home and will require constant powering via a wall socket. Although > the BeoSound 1 and 2 speakers have only just been officially announced today, > this follows on from an announcement > <https://www.androidheadlines.com/2018/01/google-assistant-support-comes-bang-olufsen-speakers-ces-2018.html> > by the company during this year’s CES event where Bang & Olufsen made its > intentions clear to release a number of new products powered by the Google > Assistant. > For reference, Bang & Olufsen is defining those “key markets” as the US, the > UK, Canada, Japan, India, Mexico, Singapore and Australia. While European > launch countries will include Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, > Italy and Spain. The country list is highly dependent on Google Assistant > availability in general due to this being one of the main features. As a > result, Bang & Olufsen has stated the plan is to launch the products in more > countries once Google Assistant further expands its global reach. > > End of clip. > > Warren > > > as both an "Android Evangelist and Enthusiast," I beg you in the name of > Google, to quit spreading false information among blind people that says > Android is Not Accessible! > > Ask, and you will be enlightened! > Help empower the disabled, but don't compartmentalize them! > > > -- > To report violations of our ground rules or content guidelines, > contact [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. -- https://goo.gl/rDveM8 > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "eyes-free" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. 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