The sound quality when using Spotify is not great and you can't use the EQ. It's way too bassy. It's quite a big deal for me.
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Leaker: HomePod 'Mini' Close to Launch, But No Second-Generation HomePod This Year
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The sound quality when using Spotify is not great and you can't use the EQ. It's way too bassy. It's quite a big deal for me.
1. Would love to see similar $199 deals in Germany.
2. Anyone knows if they're smart enough to know their positions in relation to the screen? (I know, sounds impossible.) Would be awesome if I can put one in the back and act as rear channels.
3. Somehow allow PS4 to connect???
2. Anyone knows if they're smart enough to know their positions in relation to the screen? (I know, sounds impossible.) Would be awesome if I can put one in the back and act as rear channels.
3. Somehow allow PS4 to connect???
Respectfully agreed. The Homepod power consumption is no more than a typical smartphone and can be developed with built-in battery and USB-C port.
Apple needs to understand that Homepod is also classified as a mobile device so it does not need to constantly plug in the power outlet.
Sonos stuff isn’t “notorious crap sounding”. Totally made up. Blind tests have it equal to or better than HomePod. Do some research.
Same here. And my next flashlight better have one in it. Otherwise it will be a HARD PASS.
The very top end Sonos speaker is "on par" with HomePod (and costs more money) anyone actually into hifi and sound will tell you Sonos sounds crap - HomePod sound "acceptable" it's fine, it's not great.
a list that someone compiles means nothing to me. There are many,many “lists” for everything. And most of those are bookshelf. HomePod can be set anywhere. Nondirectional.kindly have a look inside, at the best under $100, $200 and $500 lists which usually refer to pairs
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Move to somewhere that sells them 😁
Well, thankfully nobody is forcing you to buy a HomePod for Spotify use. I mean, HomePod is an Apple product first and foremost. Most everyone that buys it, is aware of that fact. So it would be assumed, Apple Music is the audio of choice for that hardware.
So maybe another speaker would be for you. Perhaps Sonos? JBL? UE Boom? Bose? Lots of options for you and Spotify
Would love a Mini for my Kitchen and Sunroom. Places where I wouldn't use a full size HomePod but would like music occasionally and voice control. Also don't want something so big (it's not that big) sitting on the counter.
...I can already handle that with $19 Amazon devices...that play Apple Music.
Nothing Apple could possibly offer here can compete with that.
Yeah, yeah I know...muh privacy. Well, when you demonstrate all the people who've died from their privacy being violated by Alexa, I'll take note.
Again, you are pulling things out of thin air. The Sonos One (NOT the top of the line) was compared to HomePod, in numerous blind tests, and either people couldn't tell the difference or Sonos mostly came out ahead.
Stop making things up.
Stop making things up.
Exactly - I can’t see needing to upgrade this.
I rather have them focus on a mini HomePod for surround sound and maybe a subwoofer
I have both and my friend blind tested them on me and HomePod definitely exceeds the Play 1 or SL in multiple areas (loudness, bass, clarity, etc..) in my opinion.
It’s not until you get to the Play 5 that it exceeds it.
I'm stoked for a mini. I'd love to et one for my office! I've got a HomePod in my living room and the sound is fantastic. The integration with the rest of my iOS stuff is great too. I'm firmly in the Apple Music camp, but I can really play anything I want to it from my phone. I have. full Sonos setup for our tv, play one, sub, soundbar, etc.. and though it sounds really nice it is just a pain to use. Every time I open the Sonos app there are updates, and trying to play anything outside of the Sonos app interface with Apple Music is frustrating at best.
Currently, in my office, I'm using an old Bose Bluetooth speaker when I'm not using my AirPods or inears. I've just been waiting to replace it with a mini homepod. If it still turns out to be vaporware, I'd definitely be happy with another regular homepod.
Sure, Siri isn't the best smart assistant, but I don't use my speakers for that kind of integration. The Homepod audio is what sold me. They could take siri out completely and I'd be happy.
Currently, in my office, I'm using an old Bose Bluetooth speaker when I'm not using my AirPods or inears. I've just been waiting to replace it with a mini homepod. If it still turns out to be vaporware, I'd definitely be happy with another regular homepod.
Sure, Siri isn't the best smart assistant, but I don't use my speakers for that kind of integration. The Homepod audio is what sold me. They could take siri out completely and I'd be happy.
We get it, you like Sonos. That's OK.
Everyone can like different things. The majority of people here like HomePod. You may not agree with that. Again, that's OK.Why does everything always turn into this or that is better than so and so.
I own 3 HomePods. Wouldn't get rid of them. Love it for the sound, music, voice control and simplicity. I don't need BT. I don't need portability. Don't need Spotify support either. I am all Apple, all the time, for life. Until they bomb the iPhone event
Keep checking here; https://www.johnlewis.com/apple-homepod/white/p3417359. Frequently drops to £199 and they'll ship to Finland for €8, delivery in 4-5 days.
I got rid of every Echo I had in my house and replaced them with HomePods for the same reason. The only Echo I have left is the Echo Show (with 7" screen) that I keep on the workbench in my garage where I work alone so there is nothing for Alexa to over hear.
I think you're the one making things up - of course you could post links to this nonexistent blind tests - were they with paid Youtubers by any chance?
Sonos sounds like crap mate, just because you've bought it and you're trying to defend it doesn't change that fact. I don't blind tests i've heard them all with my own ears and they have stereotypical boxy mid-range budget box sound (but for big money). The HomePod sounds ok, still not great, but decent. For the price of either you can get a pair of Elac speakers which blow them both out of the water in every way imaginable and add AirPlay2 with an amp.
My HomePod pair is used as my ('13 Trashcan) MacPro speakers. They are connected via AirPlay. Once in a blue moon they drop out but are always back up and sort themselves out within a minute or two. Sound great!