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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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[–] Lasagna@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 hours ago

Teenage Engineering has some cool speakers as well.

[–] ijon_the_human@lemmy.world 5 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

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 points 13 hours ago

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 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

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 points 14 hours ago

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

[–] vcdeadpeople@lemmy.world 6 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
[–] neantx@lemm.ee 2 points 17 hours ago

The Motiv might be an option! Thanks

[–] YaksDC@sh.itjust.works 4 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

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

[–] ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

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 3 points 15 hours ago

That makes me a little sad.

[–] neantx@lemm.ee 3 points 16 hours ago

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

[–] udo@lemmy.ml 2 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

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 points 17 hours ago

Looks good too, will have to look into reviews