Download Airfoil Satellite for IOS and you can use your iPhone/iPad as a Chromecast device.
> On 27 Aug 2018, at 4:58 am, Anders Holmberg <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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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