Hi! Infact it has a touch screen on the top which is really easy to touch if you're not careful. There's a remote also but i never got it to work. /A 12 jun 2014 kl. 17:43 skrev Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net>:
> 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 > > > >
