Hi! Yeah i totally agree with you. I will check some cromecast speakers out. BUt i am still on apple and Ios with my apple music account and they does not support cromecast so i have to use airplay. /A
> 26 aug. 2018 kl. 18:56 skrev Dane Trethowan <[email protected]>: > > 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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