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24 Feb 2008 12:06:05 | Arno Esterhuizen
Are you tired of laying wires through your house, creeping
through small places just to get the right sound effect?
Wireless speakers are the answer to your headaches. With
wireless speakers you gain the freedom to move your music to
where you want it to be without the hassles of cables. Planning
to have a party outside? Don't move your whole entertainment
system outside while you can make use of outdoor wireless
speakers which can move right along with the party. Want to have
hi-fi quality sound through your laptop computer? Why should you
be tied to wires while using a portable computer? Make use of
wireless speakers to give you the freedom to work or play on
your computer where you want to, while having the high fidelity
sound you deserve. Here are a few examples of how you can use
wireless speakers to improve your way of living. •Listen to your
favorite music collection while taking a bath. •Have a BBQ or
party outside without having to move your whole stereo system.
•You can store all your favorite music on your computer and
listen to it anywhere in your home. •Listen to music while
working in the garden. •When your computer is doing certain time
consuming tasks, have it play a sound when it is done with the
task or when there is an error and have your wireless speaker
notify you while you are lying next to the pool. •Get the
perfect surround sound effect by having the freedom to move the
speakers to exactly the right spots without getting tangled in
wires. •Let your computer notify you of upcoming tasks or
appointments by playing a sound through your outdoor wireless
speakers, while you are washing your car. •Let your wireless
speaker notify you discretely of intruders by connecting it to
your alarm system. •Use you wireless speakers as a portable
intercom system.
There are however a few things you need to watch out for when
shopping for wireless speakers. Some are listed here:
Interference Some wireless speakers may interfere with other
wireless devices in your house like cordless phones. A good
wireless speaker system will allow you to tune it to a different
frequency to overcome these interferences. Battery life Battery
life is not always too great on wireless speakers, as it
consumes power to drive the speakers, internal amplifier and RF
receiver. So, if you want to use your wireless speakers for
extended periods of time, it may be wise to make use of the AC
power adaptor. Now this may not always be practical - the whole
idea of wireless speakers is to get rid of the wires.
Rechargeable batteries might be the answer and some of the
models even come with rechargeable batteries -something to
consider when you need total freedom, even from power outlets.
Range Most wireless speakers can work fine within a range of 150
to 300 feet from the transmitter. (Which would be located at the
source of sound i.e. your hi-fi or computer) The RF frequency is
high enough for it to work through walls and furniture. You do
not need a line of sight, but bear in mind that obstacles
weakens the signal, and the more obstacles between the
transmitter and receiver, the shorter the range will become.
Weatherproof Outdoor wireless speakers are claimed to be
weatherproof, but if you do not need to use your speakers
outside all the time, rather store them inside. This will
definitely extend the life of your valuable outdoor wireless
speakers. If you really need to leave it outside all the time,
try to find a spot where it can be hidden from the most harsh
weather conditions. Stereo Not all wireless speaker systems
include two speakers to give you a stereo experience. Especially
the outdoor wireless speakers are sold as single units. This can
easily be overcome by purchasing two speakers, obviously
doubling the price. Legislation Wireless speakers use RF signals
which may interfere with other RF devices. Make sure that the
frequency range is legal in your country. If it is sold by a
reputable dealer in your country, this should not be a problem.
Wireless speakers are till a fairly new technology and some
still have issues to be sorted out. So you have to do your
shopping wisely. The good news is that as
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