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c/buyeuropean · by neantx@lemm.ee · 1y

Non-US made Airplay speakers?

Are there any alternatives to the usual Homepod/Sonos speakers for Airplay connectivity? I want to avoid using an airplay dongle in the kitchen, that’s already my setup in the living room, but here space is a concern.

Thus, is Yamaha the only non-US option or are there any EU-made speakers with built in Airplay?

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ijon_the_human@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Bang & Olufsen (🇩🇰) comes to mind and of course Genelec (🇫🇮) although I'm not sure if the latter has developed any app functionality and smart features.

neantx@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y

Genelec is of course excellent and my secondary pair of studio monitors will come from them, but yeah - they don’t, and also looking for something simpler (ie. cheaper) for rooms where music is just for background listening.

And yeah, dongles are not a problem unless space is already cramped in a given and you want to minimize devices :)

ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Genelec doesn't make wireless speakers, but the smallest ones are quite compact. You could probably attach an AirPlay receiver to the back of it to turn it into a DIY wireless speaker.

ijon_the_human@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

Good point! Then the wireless dongle would be easy to upgrade as well.

vcdeadpeople@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Check out Teufel from Berlin, 🇩🇪

https://teufel.de/wlan-lautsprecher/airplay

e.g. https://teufel.de/motivr-home-106139000

neantx@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y

The Motiv might be an option! Thanks

YaksDC@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 1y (3 replies)

Not EU but Japan, the Denon Home 150s are great Sonos replacements. I bought a few after dumping my Sonos speakers.

ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Denon, while they are headquartered in Japan, are owned by American company. Wikipedia: Denon

In 2002, Denon merged with Marantz to form D&M Holdings. On March 1, 2017, Sound United LLC completed the acquisition of D+M Holdings.

Wikipedia: DEI Holdings (Sound United)
Wikipedia: Masimo

Masimo Corporation is an American health technology and consumer electronics company based in Irvine, California. The company manufactures patient monitoring devices and technologies, including non-invasive sensors using optical technology, patient management, and telehealth platforms. In 2022, the company expanded into home audio by acquiring Sound United, and began to manufacture health-oriented wearable devices.

They also own Bowers & Wilkins, which is a British speaker manufacturer. B&W has some wireless speakers, if you don't mind the ownership and the price tag.

YaksDC@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 1y

That makes me a little sad.

neantx@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y

Yeah, I considered those and Yamaha Musiccast 20’s. Good to hear you like them!

udo@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Check out Audio Pro, which I believe is Swedish. KEF from the UK also has some, but those are very highly priced.

neantx@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y

Looks good too, will have to look into reviews

Lasagna@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y

Teenage Engineering has some cool speakers as well.