Interesting, was thinking about purchasing the IW1, what don't you like about it? I've never heard one so can't comment.
On 12 Jun 2014, at 3:38 pm, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: > Hi! > Ok, thanks. > Maybe that will be a good replacement for my ihome iw1 speakers which i do > not like. > /A > 11 jun 2014 kl. 01:49 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: > >> Teh Braven 650 and 570 Speaker systems are different to what we're talking >> about here, they are Portable Bluetooth 4.0 speaker systems whereas this >> model of Pioneer along with the XW-SMA1 are AirPlay systems. >> >> On 11 Jun 2014, at 9:16 am, Anders Holmberg <and...@pipkrokodil.se> wrote: >> >>> Hi! >>> And what about the bbraven audio speakers you mentioned? >>> /A >>> 10 jun 2014 kl. 13:29 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>: >>> >>>> Hi! >>>> >>>> I received this in the Pioneer XW-SMA3 in the mail, ordered it last >>>> Thursday so delivery was speedy and perhaps its just as well, the last >>>> thing anyone should indure is the sense of suspense over a prolonged >>>> period of time, as it happens we've just come out of a Long weekend - >>>> Monday was a Public Holiday which meant no mail deliveries which was >>>> unfortunate as I may have received the System even sooner but that's all >>>> by the by, I've had time to play with the Wireless System so time to fill >>>> you all in. >>>> >>>> I have the sister unit to the XW-SMA3 which is the XW-SMA1 and if you know >>>> how to use the XW-SMA1 then you'll know how the XW-SMA3 works but there >>>> are still differences between the 2 models. >>>> >>>> Firstly the XW-SMA3 has an internal rechargeable battery built-in and is >>>> designed to be used everywhere from the kitchen counter bench top to the >>>> outdoor setting at a barbecue, the large rubber dust covers on the rear >>>> covering the various sockets and terminals testify to that, the SMA1 >>>> doesn't have these covers and nor does it have the rechargeable battery, >>>> the SMA1 is designed specifically form bench tops, bookshelves and the >>>> like though both units do have carry handles so they can be easily moved. >>>> >>>> From here on I'll be referring to the XW-SMA3 though all the text will >>>> apply to both the XW-SMa1 and XW-SMA3 models. >>>> >>>> The XM-SMA3 is incredibly versatile allowing input of audio for playback >>>> from a wide variety of sources: >>>> • Connect the XW-SMA3 directly via its line-in socket to a line-out socket >>>> from another device >>>> • Connect your IOS device - using its charging cable - directly to the USB >>>> port on the XW-SMA3 which allows for full control of your IOS device as >>>> well as Digital Audio playback and battery charging. >>>> • Stream to the XW-SMA3 using Airplay from iTunes, your Computer, from an >>>> IOS device etc, you can stream directly to the XW-SMA3 using its own Wi-Fi >>>> network or stream to the XW-SMA3 through your own Wi-Fi network, this >>>> means that - whether you're at home or away camping - you'll be able to >>>> enjoy the good quality sound the XW-SMA3 offers. >>>> >>>> • Integrate the XW-SMA3 into your Home Network as a DLNA device, Windows >>>> and Windows Media will automatically see the XW-SMA3 and play audio >>>> content through it. You can also use Windows Explorer to select your >>>> audio content for playback through the XW-SMA3 and so on. >>>> >>>> The XW-SMA3 comes with a simple but yet functional remote controller, my >>>> only annoyance about the controller is its size - no not too big but a >>>> little to small -. Thankfully the unit can be controlled using buttons on >>>> the front should the remote controller unit be lost. >>>> >>>> You can control power status, volume, skip between tracks, select sources >>>> and play/pause, the controls seem well chosen and are pretty much what >>>> most people would want from a Media Player. >>>> >>>> Volume is pleasing, not incredibly loud but loud enough without >>>> distortion, a good bass response, pleasant mid range and acceptable highs. >>>> >>>> The XW-SMA3 is further enhanced by the use of the IOS/Android "Pioneer >>>> Controller App" which brings Internet Radio, Spotify, Pandora and so forth >>>> directly to the player, , the App requires some labeling of buttons but is >>>> fully accessible once that's done. >>>> >>>> Are there any better Wireless Media Systems out there? When it comes to >>>> audio then yes there are, the Soundlink Air sounds quite a bit better than >>>> the Pioneer XW-SMA3 and both units are portable though the Bose system is >>>> nearly twice the price of the Pioneer and - even then - the rechargeable >>>> battery is an extra option. Given the price tag of the Pioneer - around >>>> $250 - I would certainly look at this system first, even though the Bose >>>> Soundlink Air does sound better the Pioneer XW-SMA3 has very acceptable >>>> audio quality and will suit most people in most situations. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ********** >>>> >>>> Dane Trethowan >>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> > > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
