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FEATURE TECH

Speakers

Bringing your turntable and growing record selection to life is as easy as pairing or connecting

a Bluetooth speaker or a pair of bookshelf speakers.

Bluetooth speakers A Bluetooth speaker is a quick and easy fix to bring your Bluetooth turntable to life. Easy to connect, you can be spinning vinyl in under five minutes. Bluetooth speakers come in all shapes and sizes and range in price and quality. Adding and pairing a second speaker to create stereo is also easy. Bookshelf speaker For the full stereo experience without the full stereo expense, a pair of powered bookshelf speakers are an ideal solution. And just because they’re small doesn’t necessarily mean the output quality is compromised. Smaller speakers also suit a smaller space, so if real estate, or lack thereof, is an issue, bookshelf speakers are the answer. Bookshelf speakers can connect wirelessly, or they can be directly wired. Powered speakers have an in-built amplifier eliminating the need for a separate amp, so all you need is a turntable with an in-built preamp, and you’re away.

Placement pros

To get the best out of your bookshelf speakers, try and position them at least 1.5m away from each other. Angle the speakers inward towards the listener and try to get the speaker’s tweeters at ear level for optimal performance. If possible, set your speakers up on a separate surface from the turntable to eliminate any potential vibration issues.

Marley Get Together Duo Bookshelf Bluetooth Speakers Not only an ideal partner to the Stir it Up Lux, the powered Get Together Duo 2-way speakers, also designed with sustainability at the forefront, combine a big sound with a long 20-hour battery life if you take the party mobile.

Wharfedale DS2B Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker A prestigious name in audio, this sleek-looking pair of powered Bluetooth bookshelf speakers from Wharfedale will capably fill a room with your favourite vinyl vibes at a great price point.

Monster Active Clarity Bookshelf Speaker System Another great pair of 2-way bookshelf speakers with Bluetooth compatibility, the Active Clarity has 2x50W speakers for a big sound and rich bass and a built-in 6.5” woofer, USB, AUX, and Line in ports.

Audioengine A5+ Wireless Powered Bookshelf Speakers If you really want to rock the house, the A5+ will oblige. These excellent overall premium powered bookshelf speakers seamlessly connect wirelessly. On the sound front, the A5+s deliver a big immersive soundstage that will easily suit a big room. They stand without comparison in the price bracket.

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