Question Wireless Speaker with Google Cast and Line In

[qjam]

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a decent wireless speaker that uses Google Cast and has 3.5" line in? I have a JBL Link 10 and Sony STR-DN1060 amp that I use Google Cast for multi-room music, and I'd like something for my study that I could also plug my PC into. I'd prefer a single speaker as there isn't a lot of real estate on my desk, but a pair would be fine if that's all that's available.

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[bigboss]

What's your budget?

Check this out: https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/speakers/beoplay-m3

 

[qjam]

Sorry, forgot to include the all important budget! Thanks for that suggestion, it looks great. It's probably at the upper end of my budget, I was looking around the EUR200 mark.

 

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[TomC]

Did you think about buying Chromecast Audio like standalone peace of hardware?

 

[doifeellucky]

I highly recommend the Audio Pro Addon range. I've got a C10 and am impressed with it. I often move it around the house, to the kitchen, bedroom, or use it with my projector in the spare room. I've got a Cambridge CXA60 and Dali speakers in my living room and it works well enough for me, compared to separates, for the applications I mentioned. Connects to WiFi and uses Spotify connect. Also has Bluetooth and a 3.5 aux in if you want to plug in via another source. I also use a Chromecast Audio, great way of adding streaming to older devices, but that hasn't been readily available for a while now. On a desk the Addon C5 is probably the better option and closer to your budget.

 

[qjam]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Shame the Chromecast Audio is no longer sold, but I might be able to pick one up on eBay. If I can find one, something like the C5 would be perfect.

 

[bigboss]

I'm not sure how long will Google support a discontinued product.

Check out Google Home Max which is bang on your budget.

https://store.google.com/product/google_home_max_speaker

 

[doifeellucky]

Thanks everyone for your feedback. Shame the Chromecast Audio is no longer sold, but I might be able to pick one up on eBay. If I can find one, something like the C5 would be perfect.

In the UK Audio Pro are available from Richer Sounds and Curry's amongst others. There are occasionally good deals. I got a C10 £30 off and a half price C5 just before Christmas two years ago from Richer. Curry's also had a good deal on an A10, more like a Sonos 1, for not far off half price about a year ago. Wish I'd bought two. I even pair the C10 and A10 which is surprisingly effective in my work at home office.

 

[jonboywalton75]

In the UK Audio Pro are available from Richer Sounds and Curry's amongst others. There are occasionally good deals. I got a C10 £30 off and a half price C5 just before Christmas two years ago from Richer. Curry's also had a good deal on an A10, more like a Sonos 1, for not far off half price about a year ago. Wish I'd bought two. I even pair the C10 and A10 which is surprisingly effective in my work at home office.

Thinking of buying a C5, i actually want a C10 but i have a wife who will no doubt moan about it being on the big side🙄
I've heard the C5 and was really impressed, should i build up brownie points for a C10.
Will it be worth the sacrifices😂😂???

 

[doifeellucky]

Thinking of buying a C5, i actually want a C10 but i have a wife who will no doubt moan about it being on the big side🙄
I've heard the C5 and was really impressed, should i build up brownie points for a C10.
Will it be worth the sacrifices😂😂???

The C10 is about the size of a typical shoe box. In some instances, when I move it around the house, it can feel a be a bit big, as the width needed is more than a typical standmount speaker. But I like having the extra power, especially in our kitchen/diner, where typically 50-60% volume is plenty. I gave the C5 as a present so don't have it to compare against, but would say that's probably more of a bedroom speaker. Our kitchen/diner is about 20ft x 15 ft and the C10 is great for that, unless you want to go really really loud. As a reference the C5 is 40w, the C10 is 80w.

 

[jonboywalton75]

The C10 is about the size of a typical shoe box. In some instances, when I move it around the house, it can feel a be a bit big, as the width needed is more than a typical standmount speaker. But I like having the extra power, especially in our kitchen/diner, where typically 50-60% volume is plenty. I gave the C5 as a present so don't have it to compare against, but would say that's probably more of a bedroom speaker. Our kitchen/diner is about 20ft x 15 ft and the C10 is great for that, unless you want to go really really loud. As a reference the C5 is 40w, the C10 is 80w.

Thanks for that, I'll have to see how pursuasive i can be