| My opinion on stereos [message #361188] |
Sun, 27 December 2020 22:54  |
Green machine
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Registered: July 2019
Location: North Vancouver BC
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Hello all!
Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!
I have a strange relationship with radio/music. I enjoy my own thoughts and I find I can drive in silence for hours. More often than not, I prefer silence. I find most times when I'm "listening" to music, i just drift off into my thoughts and then realize I'm annoyed by the background "noise" of the music and turn it off. I can't help it, it's just me. I'm just not engaged by music. Maybe for a short while but it doesn't last long. If I had to guess, I'd say a couple songs and I'm off in my own head again. Anyway, I find talk radio, podcasts or audiobooks keep me engaged. But I do still like music. In my own way. And when I listen to music, I want the audio to be sharp. Strangely, I've always been a a bit of audiophile. I know, weird right? Almost every vehicle I've had since i was 16, I pulled out the stock system and replaced with high end audio. Never satisfied until I had it perfect, for me.
Now what the heck does any of this have to with our coaches???
After giving a ton of thought as far as what I wanted to do for audio in my coach, I decided to do nothing. Well, not nothing but nothing attached to the coach. Technology has changed incredibly since I was younger. And I'm only 43. As I do, I spent a ridiculous amount of time researching portable audio and have discovered there is no need to buy any high end car audio components. At least in my humble opinion. You can bring these units to the picnic table or the beach with no worries. Why would you tie it in to the coach only?
I have bought and tested a few that are absolutely incredible for different reasons. This is not an endorsement of any kind but to give you folks a few options based on my experience here goes;
Sonos Move - High end, incredible sound, most expensive. If you can afford it, go for it. You won't be disappointed.
Bose Revolve Plus - If your a Bose lover, you probably won't be disappointed. Expensive, but less than Sonos.
UE (Ultimate Ears) Megaboom 3 -My pic for value. Half the cost and great sound quality. It will fill the coach amazingly. And it's the size of a tallboy! No kidding!
I would like to hear the JBL options because they are made by Harmon Kardon which has always been the right sound for my ear but I just haven't had the opportunity.
Tons of other stuff to consider here gang. My Megaboom can be thrown in the water. Fully waterproof. Do I care? Not really. Sonos and Bose are water resistant. Good enough. 360 degree sound. Cool. All of the above have it. JBL doesn't. You can attach additional speakers to some, others not. Shockproof, weight. etc etc. What's important to you???
Just my thoughts. Give me yours.
Shawn Harris
North Vancouver,
Canada
1977 Palm Beach 403
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