The AQ Smartspeaker A2 is the second generation wireless speaker from UK audio brand, sporting all the great functionality found in the original AQ Smartspeaker A1, but without the rechargeable battery, and therefore with a reduced price point.
It comes with the same design as the portable Smartspeaker A1, and now also with cover replacements in different colours that can be bought separately for about £8 per cover. Perhaps you would like to build up a multiroom system, which is possible with the AQ Smartspeaker, and then choose a different colour for each room.
Each Smartspeaker A2 comes with dual drivers and a power output of 24W. If you have two of them, you can set them up as left and right stereo when streaming from iTunes (only on mac or pc) for a true stereo sound.
The AQ Smartspeaker A2 streaming works with all AirPlay enabled Apple devices running iOS 4.2 or later, Mac or PCs running iTunes 10.1 or later, Android devices using the AQ Play app, and any Windows 7 PC using Play To in Windows Media Player.
Price and availability
AQ Smartspeaker A2 is available direct from AQ Audio at £129, but if you are after more than one there are bulk discounts available.
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