[Nick]

I'd like to get some speakers for the garage that will either connect to a main device like the Sonos, or maybe something simpler and cheaper that just connects to my phone to stream or play mp3s.

anybody have any experience with the Sonos stuff?
using something different you can recommend?

gracias.

 

[amishmatt]

My inlaws have Sonos and it's really nice stuff, but can get expensive quick. It's great for a multi room/zone setup, but more than you need for a single space like a garage.

If you have an old stereo and speakers (and wifi) an Apple Airport Express will let you play wireless from your phone through the stereo.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I'd like to get some speakers for the garage that will either connect to a main device like the Sonos, or maybe something simpler and cheaper that just connects to my phone to stream or play mp3s.

anybody have any experience with the Sonos stuff?
using something different you can recommend?

gracias.

We have a Sonos system with 3 speakers. Nice thing about the Sonos is you can simply take a speaker wherever you want, plug it in and play your music when it connects to your wireless. I've used one of our small speakers for the garage like you are intending.

Good sound - but I'm no audiophile.

 

[stevew]

sounds fine....put on shelf...plug in....forget about it...100 bucks.

 

[Tom Ritchey's Moustache]

I've got no experience with the Sonos thing, but I love my JBL Charge 2+. Gets pretty loud for its size, sounds pretty good, durable water-resistant construction, easy Bluetooth connection, headphone jack, and USB port that will also charge your device.

Also fits in my backpack pretty well. Goes errywhere with me.

 

[Jeremy R]

Yep, porn stache is right, for the garage, I would just get this:
http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Splashproof-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00Y3SD44E

I am about to get one to put in the middle of my pumptrack.

 

[stevew]

I've got no experience with the Sonos thing, but I love my JBL Charge 2+. Gets pretty loud for its size, sounds pretty good, durable water-resistant construction, easy Bluetooth connection, headphone jack, and USB port that will also charge your device.

Also fits in my backpack pretty well. Goes errywhere with me.

i have one of those and find it sounds like it is sitting in the bottom of metal trash can if it is turned up above 50 percent...going to give it to the nephews...

 

[stoney]

Depending on how nice you want to go, there are a lot of options. Costco always has speaker systems that are wireless but super cheap (and on sale often), assuming that you want to have them fixed. Our system can accept bluetooth and can seriously boom, but was only about $125 (on sale). If you want to go through and look at what they have, as well as get a year's supply of paper goods let me know.

 

[SkaredShtles]

As amishmatt pointed out - Sonos probably only makes sense if you're planning to use it for your house audio. The components *are* expensive and probably not worth the "investment" if you're just wanting a one-off speaker option for the garage.

 

[blackohio]

fluance makes some good sounding inexpensive items

http://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Performance-Wireless-Bluetooth-Enhanced/dp/B00I3I5VL4

I have 2 pairs of their speakers. XL7F and some hi-fidelty small towers and i'd put them up against any sub $1500 similar tower.

 

[Toshi]

Chromecast Audio + old stereo lying around:

https://www.google.com/chromecast/speakers/

 

[stoney]

Chromecast Audio + old stereo lying around:

https://www.google.com/chromecast/speakers/

I love Google.

 

[maxyedor]

I got a UE Boom free when I got my last cell phone, it's loud enough, kinda small, and seems reasonably durable. Usually get about 6 hours out of a full charge, but it generally just stays plugged in while in the garage. Sound seems fine to me, but me ears are crap, and I probably couldn't tell the difference anyway.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I love Google.

I'd forgotten about that thing... but yeah, that shit's cool!

 

[Tom Ritchey's Moustache]

i have one of those and find it sounds like it is sitting in the bottom of metal trash can if it is turned up above 50 percent...going to give it to the nephews...

I've heard they don't play Celine Dion or Justin Bieber too well.

 

[jdcamb]

I would check with Syadasti. You never know if Chinese children were poisoned by PCB's during the manufacture of the choice you make. You could injure your neighbors dogs with a errant high frequency death noise that might emanate from said system. It could also attract owls that will swoop down and steal your small animals. Better safe then sorry.....

 

[StiHacka]

Chromecast Audio + old stereo lying around:

https://www.google.com/chromecast/speakers/

YouTube intentionally excluded from supported apps.

 

[amishmatt]

As long as they're feral cats, it's ok.

 

[jonKranked]

YouTube intentionally excluded from supported apps.

if youtube is your primary music source you're doing it wrong

 

[daisycutter]

Had this for a year no complaints.


https://www.rei.com/product/877185/outdoor-tech-big-turtle-shell-portable-speaker

 

[Tom Ritchey's Moustache]

if youtube is your primary music source you're doing it wrong

That's kinda what I was thinking.

 

[Serial Midget]

if youtube is your primary music source you're doing it wrong

There's a lot of stuff on you tube you simply can't get anywhere else, early live performances almost always trump studio recordings.

 

[Montana rider]

This article is about waterproof models, which isn't really a concern of yours...

http://www.outsideonline.com/2075496/what-are-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speakers

 

[StiHacka]

There's a lot of stuff on you tube you simply can't get anywhere else, early live performances almost always trump studio recordings.

This.

 

[Nick]

in between cursing my automobile today, I checked out the chromecast thingy and the JBL that the porn'stache has.
All the music I'd be playing through it would be streaming or mp3.

I have good speakers but they aren't powered, so that means some extra expense. If the JBL sounds good it seems that would be plenty for the garage. I'm gonna go something along those lines.

Thanks for playing everyone. You're all very helpful and beautiful creatures.

 

[JohnE]

Funny timing on this. At my going away/retirement yesterday my section gave me this...a bluetooth compatible ammo can. The eyes on the skulls lightup, it blasts the garage pretty well, but isnt very portable despite the cool para cord handle...

 

[jonKranked]

There's a lot of stuff on you tube you simply can't get anywhere else, early live performances almost always trump studio recordings.

Never said it was a bad source, just doesn't cut it as a primary source.

 

[jonKranked]

View attachment 122365 Funny timing on this. At my going away/retirement yesterday my section gave me this...a bluetooth compatible ammo can. The eyes on the skulls lightup, it blasts the garage pretty well, but isnt very portable despite the cool para cord handle...View attachment 122364

I like the clash sticker. Bump those bootlegs I sent you

 

[JohnE]

Will do...partying tonight.

 

[jdcamb]

Led Zeppelin Knebworth 1979 Full Concert only available on Youtube.

 

[SkaredShtles]

in between cursing my automobile today.

We want a story, Grampa!

 

[jdcamb]

We want a story, Grampa!

Why do you call him Grampa? Did I miss something? Please share.

 

[Nick]

I think he's implying that I'm old, which i am.

Car was acting up, so i rode first thing this morning then spent the rest of the day trying to get serviced (ha!) to no success. Today had sucked since about 10am. That's my story.




Also, I'll try it nao.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Fuel pump or idle-air stabilizer. Those would be my guesses.

Because Audi.

 

[Toshi]

Is Audi \\\Vanos called ///Anos?

 

[StiHacka]

Is Audi \\\Vanos called ///Anos?

///Anus

 

[Toshi]

 

[maddog17]

I got a speaker from Anker a couple of weeks ago. I use it at work. Decent sound and it wasn't expensive. my only complaint is that it's volume is not separate. once my phone's volume is at max that's it.
https://www.anker.com/products/A3143011

 

[Jim Mac]

I have some cheapie wireless system I picked up from (gasp) Radio Shack that i play from my phone, works ok. otherwise I blast my cassettes off the old boombox in the garage/boy cave...kid #1 actually told me recently that he loves the smell of the garage..

 

[Mo(n)arch]

Unfortunately no wifi, but it has AUX, so...
Pretty perfect for any type of workplace I reckon.