Sounds for the Kitchen and Garden

Desmo · 30-06-2008, 20:11

We want to get something to play a bit of music in the kitchen and also something portable enough to bring out in to the garden as well. A fairly nice all in one unit would be great if possible.

Not worried about it having a CD player so would prefer it to be mainly MP3 based either off USB drives or memory cards. A2DP bluetooth support would be an added bonus meaning I can play songs straight from my phone. Would also prefer it to have a 3.5mm input so I can plug almost anything in to it.

As for budget, we don't want to be spending too much. So I'd say around £150 would be ideal but could stretch to more if needs be.

So, any ideas?

Flibster · 30-06-2008, 20:38

Hmmm. Was already to recommend a Sky Gnome... but thats not what you want.

If you've got an ipod...

linky

Another similar thing linky2

I think that would be my choice. You can plug other mp3 players into the second one.

Can't think of anything else that matches at the moment.

LeperousDust · 30-06-2008, 20:39

How about looking at wireless speakers (loads on the market, just search around).
or maybe Airport express and a longer 3.5mm aux cable?

Unless you want actual portability then i'm of no help!

Desmo · 30-06-2008, 22:22

Was looking for something a bit "nicer" to sit in the kitchen really. It's only going to be used in there or just shifted outside in to the garden.

LeperousDust · 30-06-2008, 22:42

I seeee, well if you've got an iPod the im500 (for nano and the original) or the im600. Totally portable decent audio (for portables) inbuilt li-ion rechargable battery good for 6 hours. Does radio and aux in too!

Around £100ish i think too so under budget!

Desmo · 01-07-2008, 13:35

We don't have an iPod at all. I was looking at the Gear4 Blackbox but it only does bluetooth and aux in. I think I'd want memory card above bluetooth capability. The hunt continues.

Pheebs · 01-07-2008, 14:04

Oh oh oh I know the perfecto product!

Product: Pheebs
Cost: Some loving and food. Some alcohol at times too. And maybe a silly pair of pants to wear.
Description: "Nicer" and better quality than stereo system. Item produces constant "music" throughout day and night. Perfectly portable, very rarely breaks down.
Current Stock: 1 second hand item. Has a couple of scratches on right side due to malfunction with small furry living organism called Trio. In good working order.

Feedback from previous customers:

"Tuning often required, off button has little if no affect and levels are not adjustable. However, brilliant item, worth every drop of alcohol fed."

Justsomebloke · 01-07-2008, 14:43

Can't really help, Personally my phone is an MP3 player & I have a lead for my PC & for my stereo & for my ghetto blaster.
For my garden I just carry the Ghetto blaster out to my back yard & plug my phone in & use one of my playlists, Same with the house system. Mediamonkey handles everything on my PC & then I arrange playlists on my phone when sitting bored waiting somewhere.
I even have a sleep playlist so I can put the phone on my pillow & drift off with the approriate tunes playing, Jobs a good'en.

Flibster · 01-07-2008, 19:57

How about this?

http://svp.co.uk/product/aigo_f529_o...er_white_44277

Ok, it doesn't look to have the greatest of specs - but certainly looks to be kind of close to what you were after - and it's cheap enough to buy and bin/ebay if it's crap.

Or - http://svp.co.uk/product/freecom_mus...et_radio_44106
Wifi so you can stream to it - or pick up interwebnet.org/uk radio.

Desmo · 01-07-2008, 22:05

Looks like I might have found something not too far from what we want

SONY CMT HX5BT

It's got a CD player that will play MP3's, there's A2DP Bluetooth support and a USB socket on the front which I'm assuming I could pop a memory card in a USB adaptor in to. It's a touch above budget though really so just need to hunt around for a decent price

30-06-2008, 20:11	#1
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Sounds for the Kitchen and Garden We want to get something to play a bit of music in the kitchen and also something portable enough to bring out in to the garden as well. A fairly nice all in one unit would be great if possible. Not worried about it having a CD player so would prefer it to be mainly MP3 based either off USB drives or memory cards. A2DP bluetooth support would be an added bonus meaning I can play songs straight from my phone. Would also prefer it to have a 3.5mm input so I can plug almost anything in to it. As for budget, we don't want to be spending too much. So I'd say around £150 would be ideal but could stretch to more if needs be. So, any ideas? __________________

30-06-2008, 20:38	#2
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Hmmm. Was already to recommend a Sky Gnome... but thats not what you want. If you've got an ipod... linky Another similar thing linky2 I think that would be my choice. You can plug other mp3 players into the second one. Can't think of anything else that matches at the moment. __________________

30-06-2008, 20:39	#3
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	How about looking at wireless speakers (loads on the market, just search around). or maybe Airport express and a longer 3.5mm aux cable? Unless you want actual portability then i'm of no help! __________________

30-06-2008, 22:22	#4
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Was looking for something a bit "nicer" to sit in the kitchen really. It's only going to be used in there or just shifted outside in to the garden. __________________

30-06-2008, 22:42	#5
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I seeee, well if you've got an iPod the im500 (for nano and the original) or the im600. Totally portable decent audio (for portables) inbuilt li-ion rechargable battery good for 6 hours. Does radio and aux in too! Around £100ish i think too so under budget! __________________

01-07-2008, 13:35	#6
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	We don't have an iPod at all. I was looking at the Gear4 Blackbox but it only does bluetooth and aux in. I think I'd want memory card above bluetooth capability. The hunt continues. __________________

01-07-2008, 14:04	#7
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Oh oh oh I know the perfecto product! Product: Pheebs Cost: Some loving and food. Some alcohol at times too. And maybe a silly pair of pants to wear. Description: "Nicer" and better quality than stereo system. Item produces constant "music" throughout day and night. Perfectly portable, very rarely breaks down. Current Stock: 1 second hand item. Has a couple of scratches on right side due to malfunction with small furry living organism called Trio. In good working order. Feedback from previous customers: "Tuning often required, off button has little if no affect and levels are not adjustable. However, brilliant item, worth every drop of alcohol fed." __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

01-07-2008, 14:43	#8
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Can't really help, Personally my phone is an MP3 player & I have a lead for my PC & for my stereo & for my ghetto blaster. For my garden I just carry the Ghetto blaster out to my back yard & plug my phone in & use one of my playlists, Same with the house system. Mediamonkey handles everything on my PC & then I arrange playlists on my phone when sitting bored waiting somewhere. I even have a sleep playlist so I can put the phone on my pillow & drift off with the approriate tunes playing, Jobs a good'en. __________________

01-07-2008, 19:57	#9
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	How about this? http://svp.co.uk/product/aigo_f529_o...er_white_44277 Ok, it doesn't look to have the greatest of specs - but certainly looks to be kind of close to what you were after - and it's cheap enough to buy and bin/ebay if it's crap. Or - http://svp.co.uk/product/freecom_mus...et_radio_44106 Wifi so you can stream to it - or pick up interwebnet.org/uk radio. __________________ Last edited by Flibster; 01-07-2008 at 20:09.

01-07-2008, 22:05	#10
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Looks like I might have found something not too far from what we want SONY CMT HX5BT It's got a CD player that will play MP3's, there's A2DP Bluetooth support and a USB socket on the front which I'm assuming I could pop a memory card in a USB adaptor in to. It's a touch above budget though really so just need to hunt around for a decent price __________________