question to any knowlegeable, of futures trends in sound systems, person. how far away are we to see wi-fi connection come stndr systs like this?
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In a system like this wi-fi would be useless. It has Bluetooth capabilities, and because of how large and how powerful the system is, it would be highly unlikely that this system would ever include a wi-fi connectivity capability.
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Had to google ChannelMaster to find out what you're talking about. The only way I could connect this player to my network was by using an ethernet cable. At this price, the circuitry you get does not include wifi connectivity. To be honest, at this price, you don't even get very good sound...
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That is not an answerable question for one simple reason .. who knows what the designers will go to at any given time, or what the consumer will respond to?However, I think we can reasonably count on both types of slots being around for a few more years .. and, by then, newer sound cards will evolve on the scene and you'll be faced with even newer choice dilemmas :)
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thats a odd way to phrase a question, but this system doesnt have wireless speakers, they provide a generous amount of wire to run for a decent living room distance though
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Yes!!! Wi fi to speaker and Great sound up to 50 feet away. Little jack plugs into your USB port and that's it. Also works off of Blue Tooth on phones. Good deal!
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WiFi is "line of sight," and with these devices you can go considerably farther than 3,000 feet. If you can see (with your eyes, not electronically) your target location from your source location, it is very likely you can set up a connection using two of these devices. I live in a canyon, and I put one of these on a hill about 3,375 feet away and my WiFi detector "heard" it with around 35 dB. A second one of these devices on that hill sends the signal back down into the canyon floor 2,144 feet farther away. I also get a strong signal over two miles away.
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I did not try them from any great distance. I just needed the wireless capability. I only tried from about 5-6 feet. It may be further, but I have no experience with that.
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The audio quality begins to drop about 15 feet away. The actual device stops being constantly-connected after approximately 50 feet. The device will disconnect between 60 and 75 feet away.
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http://www.audicus.com/blogs/hearing-aids-blog/6071806-into-the-wireless-age-an-introduction-to-bluetooth-hearing-aids
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Bluetooth traditionally has a shorter range that if can function on than wifi, some BT adapters boast extended signal. I would say that if your speakers are newer and have BT4.0 there's a good chance. But I still wouldn't be surprised if it worked for some people and not others. The farthest distance I personally use mine on is about 15 feet, not far at all.
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Hey, the soundtouch uses a wifi connection instead of a bluetooth. Wifi is a lot better. Cheers!
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Doubt it. There's a non-standard audio connection used. Looks like a VHS-S connector, wi-fi to subwoofer.
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I agree...I rarely use my CD's anymore and hope that the next version will include built in bluetooth...would be much more streamline without extra wires to connect TV sound, MP3 players, etc...
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Marantz just released the new 1605 AV receiver which adds Bluetooth and WiFi. It appears everything else is the same. So, get the new 1605 and you'll have all your wireless conveniences built in. I heard it will be available in July 2014
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Thanks very much for your question. AS long as you are within your home wifi you are good. This is a wonderful sounding speaker.
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I had great success with transmitting sounds/music from non-bluetooth devices to bluetooth receivers. It is really a marvelous device. I am looking forward to the vendor providing a device that would make landline phones transmit to sound-cancelling bluetooth headsets.
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Thanks for reply...So, that is in fact what I am trying to determine in these threads. If I have the USB wi-fi plug, then I should be able to use any computer (or wi-fi capable device) as my music 'server' - correct...?There should be no need to buy another router (Apple TV or Apple Airplay)...Getting very close to pulling trigger on this purchase so thanks for thots if you know.