Has anyone experience with converting powered speakers to wireless?
Recommendations for good WiFi speakers
Any recommendations for wireless speakers that are either battery-powered or can be pre-charged (avoiding permanent wiring)?
If possible stereo, and good overall sound quality.
I’d prefer WiFi over Bluetooth (if there are decent options), but I’m open to consider well built high-res Bluetooth as well.
Thank you!
Can we continue that conversation now that the budget of max $600/pair has been clarified? Any more recommendations for WiFi speakers? In addition I’d like to hear from folks who had experiences with making powered speakers into WiFi speakers. Looks like that could be an option (as long as no soldering and such is required). |
I doubt you’ll find any that carries a self contained battery. Most would be required to be plugged into an outlet such as the KEF LS50. I heard the Cabasse Rialto at audio shows twice and many commented they’re underpriced for the great clear and surprisingly satisfying low end. After hearing the Vanatoo Transparent One here at AXPONA, I was very surprised how great they sounded at such an inexpensive price- I purchased a pair. |
If you are willing to plug in each speaker into wall power you should audition the Rialto by Cabasse. A simple pair only plugged into the wall for power, sound amazing and can fill a space larger than I imagined with excellent sound reproduction.. WiFi, Blue Tooth, Roon, Automatic Room adjustment with manual tweaking included. Control from a speaker (tastefully discrete) or from a cell phone. |
I come across very mixed reviews for the KEF LSX and LS50: complaints about tears, dings and dents to the outer membrane; nearfield but not suited for large spaces; no controls on the actual speakers; but also: incredible clear and detailed sound; suitable even for larger spaces; best small size speakers out there; and so fort. Does anyone have experiences with them? Can you share? Do they offer room/latency adjustments? Are they capable of WiFi and Bluetooth? Do they require proprietary gear to drive them? Does anyone have experience with the flat, on-wall and T series KEFs (or other on-walls ((not in-walls))? Anyone have experience with WiFi Klipsch, Audioengine, Tannoy, SVS, M-Audio, Edifier, Cambridge, B&W, Q Acoustics, Focal, Boston, PreSonus….? |
Budget? It depends what’s out there. It’s the secondary set, kinda, so I don’t want to spend too much. WiFi probably limits the choices. Sonos, what I’ve listen to so far was too boomy for my ears, but maybe a matter of setup. |