Bluetooth stereo for workshop

[JHZR2]

In one of my garages, Id like to add a stereo of some sort that lets me stream bluetooth from my phone.

I have a very tiny portable speaker that has bluetooth, and is powered by an internal battery and USB. I also have a DeWalt bluetooth speaker that uses standard 20V batteries.

I dont need anything complex, I have various unpowered standard speakers already that I could use, though I wouldnt be opposed to a new speaker set. What I dont want is some throwaway item with an internal proprietary battery.

I kind of would like portability (not mandatory), but I dont want to spend $ on a portable speaker that will be done for when the battery wears out. My DeWalt unit is OK, but sound quality isnt great. Im not an audiophile per se, but want it to sound better than these little jobsite single speaker jobs. I could get a USB power source, a Tunai Firefly DAC dongle, and anything with a headphone aux in port, its an option. Million ways to do this, looking for recommendations...

Waterproof and dropproof are not requirements. This will not be used outside.

 

[Chris Meutsch]

Jamo S 801 PM (Black)

Powered bookshelf speakers with Bluetooth®

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[Quattro Pete]

What is your budget?

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Review:

Revisited: Neumi BS5P Powered Bookshelf Speaker

Revisited: Neumi BS5P Powered Bookshelf Speaker

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[BISCUT]

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[wrcsixeight]

My two 'toolbelt' sized BT speakers did not have their batteries fail..the mini and micro usb charging ports failed, and were beyond my abilities to resolder the broken joints at circuit board.

The second uses an 18650 cell. I have an 18650 holder with pigtails.
It will no longer be ip68, bUT it Wont be in the landfill anytime soon either.

 

[JHZR2]

What is your budget?

Amazon.com: NEUMI BS5P 75-Watt Powered Bookshelf Speakers, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, Remote Control, 5-Inch Woofer, 1-Inch Tweeter, Dark Wood, 1 Pair : Electronics

Amazon.com: NEUMI BS5P 75-Watt Powered Bookshelf Speakers, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, Remote Control, 5-Inch Woofer, 1-Inch Tweeter, Dark Wood, 1 Pair : Electronics

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Review:

Revisited: Neumi BS5P Powered Bookshelf Speaker

Revisited: Neumi BS5P Powered Bookshelf Speaker

www.erinsaudiocorner.com

Im not looking to spend $1000. Id say $150-200 max, but ideally $100 or less.

 

[#18FAN]

Jamo S 801 PM (Black)

Powered bookshelf speakers with Bluetooth®

www.crutchfield.com

Should be very warm sounding at a great price . Wife has set of Jamo computer speakers that I was impressed with the sound,

 

[Quattro Pete]

Should be very warm sounding at a great price . Wife has set of Jamo computer speakers that I was impressed with the sound,

Most Jamos are actually bright sounding.

 

[64bawagon]

The biggest problem with using Bluetooth in a shop is that every time I turn one of the vehicles on it automatically switches the bluetooth, it s huge PITA

 

[#18FAN]

Most Jamos are actually bright sounding.

Fair enough she may have messed with tone controls. It’s very hard to get warm sounding from a small POS speaker I’m not gonna go back and forth over a 100dollar speaker it’s what it is.

 

[Leo99]

I assume you have A/C power in your garage that you are going to use. I've repurposed an old stereo for this use in my basement and have another set of speakers in my bathroom with their own amp. Both with Bluetooth connectivity. If you have old speakers around you can get a Bluetooth amp for like $40 or a Bluetooth to RCA adapter for about $20 and use your old amp/receiver.

If you want battery powered portability, the JBL and the Wonderboom are good. Though, they all use a rechargeable internal battery. They sell a lot of rechargeable replacement batteries these days so don't know if theirs are proprietary or not. It's not going to sound anywhere close to as good as the unpowered standard speakers you already have.

 

[JHZR2]

I assume you have A/C power in your garage that you are going to use. I've repurposed an old stereo for this use in my basement and have another set of speakers in my bathroom with their own amp. Both with Bluetooth connectivity. If you have old speakers around you can get a Bluetooth amp for like $40 or a Bluetooth to RCA adapter for about $20 and use your old amp/receiver.

If you want battery powered portability, the JBL and the Wonderboom are good. Though, they all use a rechargeable internal battery. They sell a lot of rechargeable replacement batteries these days so don't know if theirs are proprietary or not. It's not going to sound anywhere close to as good as the unpowered standard speakers you already have.

Yes. I have traditional speakers and some old stereo stuff but no bluetooth. A BT dongle is an option if my old stereo stuff has the right input...

A bluetooth amp is in the cards too. Use the old speakers and a new BT amp... but which one? There are a few vacuum amps, but Im doubtful they use the tubes for anything but look...

 

[Leo99]

Yes. I have traditional speakers and some old stereo stuff but no bluetooth. A BT dongle is an option if my old stereo stuff has the right input...

A bluetooth amp is in the cards too. Use the old speakers and a new BT amp... but which one? There are a few vacuum amps, but Im doubtful they use the tubes for anything but look...

Any Bluetooth to RCA will have the right input.

Something like this if you want a new amp: https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Wireles...onics&sprefix=pyle,electronics,95&sr=1-3&th=1

Or something like this if you want to use your old stereo stuff: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OBCAW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Quattro Pete]

A bluetooth amp is in the cards too. Use the old speakers and a new BT amp... but which one?

Here is one option:

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Review:

Loxjie A30 Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the multifunction Loxjie A30 power (speaker and headphone) amplifier with integrated USB DAC and Bluetooth input. It was kindly sent to me by a member and costs US $159 plus $7 shipping on Amazon. The A30 sports a high resolution and high contrast...

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[Schandyman]

I have an echo sitting in a magnetic craftsman cupholder. Cupholder stuck on angle iron fills entire garage with good sound. Echo $35 cupholder $14

 

[Jarlaxle]

Im not looking to spend $1000. Id say $150-200 max, but ideally $100 or less.

Cheap sound bar from Walmart or Amazon. I'm quite happy with my LG.

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