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> On Jul 6, 2022, at 12:35, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > The Sonos Roam which works on either Bluetooth or WiFi is $189. The Sonos > Roam SL which does not have A L E X A is $159. > Merv > > >> On Jul 6, 2022, at 1:28 PM, Herbie Allen <herbie.al...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I have a power bank with USB charging capabilities, so I would imagine the >> Sonos Portable speaker would charge with that? I’m afraid to ask, but how >> much does that portable speaker cost? >> >>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 11:25, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I would second this. We have one that we use out on the deck, and it’s >>> super portable. The only thing I would add is that it does not come with >>> any kind of power supply. It only comes with a USB cord. So if you want to >>> have a way to charge it other than by connecting it to a computer, you’ll >>> need to purchase that separately. >>> Thanks, >>> Donna >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 9:21 AM, 'Nichole Keck' via MacVisionaries >>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Well, the Sonos roam is actually very portable. It probably is more than >>>> what you’re looking for, but just in point of fact, it is portable. For >>>> someone who already uses Sonos in their home, it’s a nice complement to >>>> devices you already have. I know this may not be the original intent, but >>>> I wanted to point it out for others who might find this information >>>> helpful and are reading this thread. >>>> >>>> Nicki, >>>> Sent from my wonderful MacBook Air! >>>> My husband and I have a WhatsApp group to discuss Mac audio applications, >>>> such as amadeus pro and Audio Highjack. If interested, contact me >>>> privately. >>>> >>>> Join our email group dedicated to our favorite Amazon voice assistant by >>>> sending a message to: >>>> main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io <mailto:main+subscr...@echoing.groups.io> >>>> >>>>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 11:22 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Exactly. I'm not into "smart" speakers. Just a Bluetooth speaker that >>>>> will work with Mac of iPhone/iPad. And is easily moved around. >>>>> >>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible >>>>> will make violent revolution inevitable." >>>>> --John F. Kennedy >>>>> My e-Mail: >>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com <mailto:ancient.ali...@icloud.com> >>>>> >>>>> On 7/6/2022 8:10 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: >>>>>> I don’t think Sonos uses bluetooth. >>>>>> Sonos is a wireless sound system, and doesn’t really compare to an >>>>>> individual bluetooth speaker. >>>>>> - Brad - >>>>>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 09:59, Herbie Allen <herbie.al...@gmail.com >>>>>> <mailto:herbie.al...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>>>> Are they plugged into a serge protector? Also, I believe this original >>>>>> thread had to do with Bluetooth speakers for the Mac which is not the >>>>>> same as a smart speaker experience. Can Sonos function as actual >>>>>> Bluetooth speakers? >>>>>>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 09:43, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yeah, well, hope yours don’t all blow at the same time. Let me tell >>>>>>> you replacing that many involves a hefty price tag. And I will say >>>>>>> that when my husband posted our experience to the Sonos user list, we >>>>>>> very quickly learned that we aren’t the first people that that has >>>>>>> happened to. >>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 7:07 AM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I absolutely love the sound and quality of my Sonos S1 Gen 2 speakers. >>>>>>>> We have four pair of them plus a Sonos Beam plus a Sonos Roam. >>>>>>>> Everything works well together. We use a combination of Lady A and Hey >>>>>>>> Sonos to do everything we want to do and have been using Sonos for >>>>>>>> years. We have the apps on our iPhones, iPads and windows machines. >>>>>>>> The only issue I have is that the Mac app is not accessible at this >>>>>>>> time. >>>>>>>> Merv >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 6, 2022, at 9:54 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> HI ET, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I would strongly advise against using Sonos speakers, or at least >>>>>>>>> Sonos 1s. They sound great, but they are hiccuppy with Siri - if >>>>>>>>> there’s ever a room that doesn’t play when I tell it to, it’s always >>>>>>>>> a room with a Sonos.. Also, about four weeks ago, all our four >>>>>>>>> Sonos1s fried at the same time. I assume we had some kind of power >>>>>>>>> surge during the night while we slept, but the only place that it was >>>>>>>>> evident was these four speakers. All other appliances were fine, >>>>>>>>> including our Sonos Amp and our Sonos Move. None of our clocks >>>>>>>>> needed to be reset, or anything like that. in fact were it not for >>>>>>>>> the Sonos, we would never have known the power surge had even >>>>>>>>> happened. None of them was more than two years old. My husband read >>>>>>>>> online about how you can take them apart and replace the fuse, so >>>>>>>>> thought he’d give it a try. When he opened up the Sonos, he found >>>>>>>>> that both the fuse and the capacitors were fried, as in brown. It is >>>>>>>>> our feeling that there is some kind of design flaw in the Sonos 1s >>>>>>>>> that renders them susceptible to this, since none of our other Sonos >>>>>>>>> speakers were damaged. We’re so ticked off that we’ve decided to >>>>>>>>> just replace the failed Sonos with the new HomePods when they come >>>>>>>>> out. >>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Jul 5, 2022, at 5:20 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>>>>>>>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>>>>>> I'd like to get a couple of recommendations for a Bluetooth speaker >>>>>>>>>> to use with the Mac of iDevices. Thanks. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>>>>>>> "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible >>>>>>>>>> will make violent revolution inevitable." >>>>>>>>>> --John F. 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