Audio Pro Addon C3 Portable Multiroom Speaker - Grey

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rodanger75 said:Is there a multi room music system that can receive a stream from a local PC over Wifi in multicast ? Indeed, after setting up the older C10 through the Audio Pro app, we are able to use it as the master and sync the MkII with it for multi-room audio. It makes it much easier to appreciate not only the detail on offer here but also the space in the mix that helps the Addon T3+ avoid becoming crowded or muddled when it is fed denser recordings.

Bluesound's current line-up includes the 2022 Award-winning Bluesound Node, Pulse 2i, Pulse Flex 2i, Node 2i, Powernode 2i and Pulse Soundbar 2i. The power output from the Class D digital amplification rises in similar increments: 15W, 40W and 80W respectively. Our tests have shown Sonos' devices have come out on top overall, thanks to the reasons listed above.

However, when it comes to multiroom-audio speakers, Sonos is still on the top and enjoying its monopoly along with the quality it provides. In our minds, the first genuine alternative to Sonos was Bluesound, whose key hook of high-resolution audio support made it our preferred multi-room system for years (as multiple Awards trophies attest). Whether you want something cheaper than Sonos, or simply offering a different set of features (such as hi-res audio or Bluetooth across the range), we've rounded up the best Sonos alternatives on the market. As with their smaller siblings, these floor-standing speakers can easily be connected to your TV, allowing you to control them using the remote control.

Their poor wireless features like app response and wifi connectivity turn out to be serious glitches and a huge turnoff. The volume control in the centre has a new vertical design, and the Bluetooth and pairing buttons are now combined into one. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on. While we do recommend some JBL speakers on the above list, don't assume that everything JBL makes is better than everything Bose makes.Again, the Stormbox Micro 2's diminutive size and durable design make it well-suited for travelling far beyond the confines of a bathroom or kitchen. When configuring a multi-room setup, the app looks for other Audio Pro speakers on the same network in the region. The Addon C3, Addon C5 and Addon C10 are pretty much visually identical but for their size, while the Addon C5A wears a volume indicator and pair of microphones on its head for its use with Alexa voice assistant. The back of the unit houses the Addon C5A’s RCA input, subwoofer out, USB charging point and ethernet terminal. Personal Hotspot: Activate this and the device acts as a personal hotspot and others may connect to its WiFi.

All four speakers house a large circular volume control flanked by sets of four smaller buttons on the top: for power-on, play/pause, input selection and Bluetooth pairing to the left, and pre-sets to its right. aux in, and the retro leather handle has also been scrapped for the MkII edition to achieve the sleeker aesthetic. On the top of each of the four speakers is a large circular volume control flanked by four smaller buttons: power-on, play/pause, input range, and Bluetooth pairing to the left, and presets to the right. The Addon C3 has a 9cm woofer, it measures 10cm on the Addon C5 and Addon C5A, while the Addon C10 has the largest at 13cm.The Audio Pro Addon C3 supports all the main streaming services, including Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz and Apple Music. It has taken an existing T3 speaker and repackaged it into a sensational-sounding multi-room proposition that gives rivals, including Sonos, a serious run for their money. Since the individual music is managed by your favorite listening service, you won’t waste much time in the Audio Pro app. These are alongside outputs for sub-woofer and USB device charging, as well as a toggle switch for optimised playback depending whether you’re using wi-fi or anything else. Outrightly picking the best out of the two would be difficult, but Sonos speakers have a little edge over Audio Pro speakers because of Audio Pro’s poor app response.

Each comprises the 'koala bear' driver configuration that has become these speakers’ distinguishing feature, with a pair of 2cm soft dome tweeters and mid/bass drivers (and reflex ports, incidentally) growing in line with the cabinet. Audio Pro tells us it is a deceptively powerful pair of speakers, living up to the Audio Pro mantra of 'small in size, big in sound'.

We stream Daniel Avery and Alessandro Cortini’s Illusion Of Time and are treated to a neutral and transparent presentation where each musical passage and atmospheric element is given its due diligence. Compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth devices, this is the perfect way to quickly connect a source, such as a friend’s smartphone, and stream their music. Now everyone’s shouting ‘Ooh Betty’ at you in the corridors and the ‘new you’ has been an absolute disaster.