Sonos or Fire Tv?

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited April 2015
    Sonos isn't for everyone, nor does it try to be. If your into collecting music like a hoarder, playing higher rez files, then no.

    Yes, the Sonos will grab anything you have on your computer, a music service, or Nas. You can create playlists between all of them too. Plus you've got radio from around the globe, literally.

    Comparing this to the Apple/Android wars, I'm reminded of why so many like Apple to begin with.....ease of use. So if your into ease of use, cd quality sound, then a Sonos may be your ticket. If you wanted higher rez, plenty of other streamers out there.

    Small Kenyan town...lol Dude....what does a cdp cost these days ? You get way more versatility with the Sonos for the same price.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    Not being too computer savy I get kinda lost with all this gargon. I just don't see where Fire TV is up to the task of supplying your whole house w/ music. How do you feed other speakers. Can you take a speaker out to the pool, to the garage etc. And the music selection is so vast w/ Sonos it's amazing, literally thousands of choices. Does the Fire TV offer music services, internet radio?

    ...here's what's at my finger tips as we speak...7digital, 8tracks, Amazon Music, Batanga, beats Music, Calm Radio, Concert Vault, DAR,fm, Record Radio, Daytrotter, Deezer, Google Play Music, Hearts of Space, hotelradio.fm, iHeartRadio, Last.fm-Scroobling Only, Live365, MLB.com Gameday Audio, MOG, Murfie, Pandora radio, Radionomy, radioPup, Rdio, Rhapsody, RUSC, Saavn, Shuffler.fm, SiriusXM, Slacker, Songza, SoundCloud, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher SmartRadio, The Hype Machine, TIDAL, Tribe of Noise and even more on their website & they keep adding them...plus I have my own music library of ripped CD's. All this and I haven't even mentioned the thousands more internet radio stations under Radio by Tunein. Incredible.

    Some nights I'm all over the world enjoying myself. I'm sure the Fire TV is nice but I'll stick w/ Sonos, money well spent in my book. Hell, guys drop more on a pair of IC's or a PC & don't blink an eye & go all gaga over how it improved their system.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    Can I ask why squeezebox is not in the running? Under 125 for a classic and it streams everything you need w no limits.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Because i don't want dated ****.... :D
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Because i don't want dated ****.... :D

    LOL....... just because its older and out of production doesnt mean its not still good...... SDA's anyone :wink:

    Plus that drives the cost down....

    Just saying :grin:

    I will throw another thought in the ring. I've seen folks hack the newer chromebox's to run Kodi (aka XBMC) for 200 bucks for the box folks seem to love those devices. Small, Silent and plug your hard drive directly into them and your golden. As a side benefit it works with an app for your phone, and it does video quite well..

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    They also side load the fire boxes too with KODI for 150 bucks, or that might be the fire sticks. All over Craigslist anyway but I can't comment as to their reliability or ease of use.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Hmmmm....Daniel-son
    I think we may be onto something here..........I'll report back when i get home and do a smidge of research.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Hmmmm....Daniel-son
    I think we may be onto something here..........I'll report back when i get home and do a smidge of research.

    I do try to help.... occasionally...

    Also factor in the cost of a windows media center remote since you'll likely want one and they are cheap...

    All your info is here:

    http://kodi.wiki/view/Chromebox

    http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=194362
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Ok while you are active here, how do i get audio out of this thing?
    I see a headphone jack but really??? :p
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited April 2015
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Ok while you are active here, how do i get audio out of this thing?
    I see a headphone jack but really??? :p

    Huh? Its HDMI out man, simple. Break time, back in 15

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    My dac don't do HDMI. I'd have to run it to my TV first, then run back to the Decco via opt/coax?

    Seems like an extra step...
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    mrbiron wrote: »
    My dac don't do HDMI. I'd have to run it to my TV first, then run back to the Decco via opt/coax?

    Seems like an extra step...

    Hmmm..... You "might" be able to find someone that could help you get it to send the audio out over USB, but I dont know. Not super familiar with the Linux distribution to know how to hack that capability into it..

    The Kodi forum would know though. The chromebox has 4 USB ports so thats not a problem, its just getting it to recognize the driver (and put the driver on the computer as well)...

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    I'm not done with this just yet.
    So here are my new options, this Chromebox is very intriguing in of itself but feel the integration might be tricky. I have read a lot of old forum posts complaining about not being able to get audio out through USB but these are all dated back to mid 2014. Nothing recent but there are guys working on these boxes all day long and changing code to make it better, faster, stronger. If it works, then i'll hit the purchase button right now.

    The sonos, with it's higher price tag, seems like the simplest solution with what might be the best audio playback. (based on research and forum posts. No person experience to report on).

    FireTv is the cheapest but i can't really seem to find exactly what i am looking for in this thing. I don't need it for the video side since i have Prime on my TV, 360, One, and Apple TV. There are people that apparently have flashed the Fire box as well and installed 3rd party software which seems odd to me but hey, whatever. At the end, it's still wallet friendly and that's enticing. I can suck up my pride and use my phone even though that's exactly what i don't want to do.

    More to come......
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    LOL....what your doing is actually making the case for the Sonos. Sure, there are cheaper ways to stream, but then you have integration issues, maybe not so friendly software to use, and who knows about dependability. That's why the Sonos costs what it does.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited April 2015
    Chill Skipper, too early man....lol.

    No, I'm not a salesman for Sonos, but it is a product that simply works with no fuss. I've stated repeatedly it's not for everyone, nor is it the cheapest.....or the most expensive.....or the best, nor the worst.

    Part of the aggravation with digital, especially for those with little know how in how it all works, is getting something that won't test their Norman Bates tendencies when trying to set stuff up. That's the allure of the Sonos and well suited for those who want easy peasy.

    The SB was roughly the same costs, didn't see anyone complaining about it costing the same as a small Kenyan town. A decent Marantz cdp cost about the same, so I don't get why people think this thing costs more than a used car.

    Decaf bro.....Decaf. lol
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    Lets go back to the original question too. Now add to that the OP's experience with digital, and what exactly he wants it to do....and not do.

    Digital, like good 2 channel, has a learning curve to it. You can't throw someone who doesn't know how to swim yet in the deep end of the pool. Know what I'm sayin' ?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    tonyb wrote: »
    You can't throw someone who doesn't know how to swim yet in the deep end of the pool. Know what I'm sayin' ?

    Thats EXACTLY what you do. Dont you know anything tony :wink: Sink or swim... or at least thats what my parents did to me...................

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    Hmm... maybe that helps explain why I'm such a d*ckhead....

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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited April 2015
    It's a valid point. As an example, I spent 2 hours this morning trying to figure out how to run Spotify from my Macbook Air as OP was wanting to do. Ditto Tidal. For whatever reason, I have stream continuity problems with Airplay and I couldn't get AirBuddy to upgrade to full. The browser Spotify player would not show me a Connect button to tie to the Spotify FireTV app. I thought maybe I needed a Spotify Connect app, looked, and couldn't find one for Mac. Guess it doesn't exist.

    So it looks like I have to use Airplay or SBPlayer if I want to use Spotify from Macbook Air. Airplay only for Tidal. (Does anyone know a more direct path to Fire TV?) That, or just continue to use my phone, which is fine for me.

    But my point is, it takes some effort to set up and a few more clicks each time I want to play these on the Fire. Inelegant when compared to plug'n'play feel of Sonos. I love this FireTV and will expand use of them; but, for OP in particular, Sonos would be easiest and IMO best fit.


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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Tidal is easy to get through the SB through a 3rd party app, but I don't know about the Fire.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Tidal is easy to get through the SB through a 3rd party app, but I don't know about the Fire.

    PM me that info if you dont mind. Dont want to muck up this thread but VERY interested in that...

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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited April 2015
    Download the Spotify connect app on the Fire tv.
    the spotify connect icon is the loudspeaker image at the bottom. It is also the same icon within the webplayer.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Tidal is easy to get through the SB through a 3rd party app, but I don't know about the Fire.
    Yep, I have been using Tidal thru SBTouch, but every time I tried to use FireTV's SBPlayer app and chose Ickstream-Tidal on phone, it would tell me I still needed to log in to ickstream on LMS. Got error msg in LMS too.

    But you just helped me to figure out how to do it! So simple but I never tried it - choose a SBT proper (not the FTV SBPlayer), pull up and play Tidal, then sync the FTV SBPlayer with the one running Tidal. (headslap)

    Yay! Thanks @rooftop59 !
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    This is getting way more complicated than it needs to be. The only way the op is going to understand, is by doing it. The fire tv couldn't be easier to use. I just don't like using a tv when listening to music. I use the fire tv in the man cave and the hapurs music streamer in the den, because there is no tv in there. I am confident that the op will be able to adapt to either. In my opinion though the sonos is not worth the extra money for the, arguably, marginal improvement in ease of use. If you can learn to click a few icons a sequence, just like turning on the tv, avr, and source, then you can figure this stuff out.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    DSkip wrote: »
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    But my point is, it takes some effort to set up and a few more clicks each time I want to play these on the Fire.

    I never argued that point.
    Sorry for confusion, I wasn't saying you were arguing that. Just that tonyb's point wrt OP's fit was valid and why I thought it valid.
    DSkip wrote: »
    That was what I pointed out to be the main differences between the two - setup. Getting to spotify is part of the setup process. Its easy, but yes, a few more clicks I'm sure. However, insinuating that setting up a DNLA device is difficult is beyond me. Hell, the WD TV is recognized instantly by the server.
    Agreed, very easy for phone. Wasn't easy for me with computer.
    DSkip wrote: »
    One other dependent item I forgot to mention is having the hdmi connected for the fire tv to work. The Tv/device doesn't have to be on, but a handshake has to be identified. In a dedicated place, this isn't an issue. I don't know if this is an issue with the WD TV or not.

    If this was a PITA to do, I wouldn't do it. Trust me. If it was undependable, I wouldn't do it. Trust me. If the SQ was compromised in any was, I wouldn't do it. Anyone can choose either route - I don't care. Just don't make it sound like other options are crap compared to the Sonos. That gets under my skin. That extra $250 you save can do a lot in cables/etc. to further enhance your experience.

    My goal is to provide other avenues for the budget conscious individuals. With comments like the ones made above, it completely devalues all the input I've given.
    Agree with all that. I still think, in this particular case, it'd be better fit for OP to bite the cost bullet and go Sonos.
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    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited April 2015
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    Download the Spotify connect app on the Fire tv.
    the spotify connect icon is the loudspeaker image at the bottom. It is also the same icon within the webplayer.

    I have had no trouble with the phone app connect; but, I cannot, for the life of me, find the connect button on the (Mac/Chrome) web browser version of Spotify. I'll try again.

    Edit: Looks like Connect is for mobile only. Seems to me the OP would have to take a different path in order to control Spotify from PC and play through FireTV. But, apparently, I'm the only one can't figure this **** out, hehe.

    Sorry to have caused any confusion. Back to lurk mode.
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    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    Download the Spotify connect app on the Fire tv.
    the spotify connect icon is the loudspeaker image at the bottom. It is also the same icon within the webplayer.

    I have had no trouble with the phone app connect; but, I cannot, for the life of me, find the connect button on the (Mac/Chrome) web browser version of Spotify. I'll try again.

    I just looked at the chrome player it doesn't seem to exist. I was thinking of the spotify app for windows. Connect works as it should from there. I would assume you could download spotify on your macbook as well and it would have the connect option.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    Download the Spotify connect app on the Fire tv.
    the spotify connect icon is the loudspeaker image at the bottom. It is also the same icon within the webplayer.

    I have had no trouble with the phone app connect; but, I cannot, for the life of me, find the connect button on the (Mac/Chrome) web browser version of Spotify. I'll try again.

    I just looked at the chrome player it doesn't seem to exist. I was thinking of the spotify app for windows. Connect works as it should from there. I would assume you could download spotify on your macbook as well and it would have the connect option.

    I don't have it for Windows browser player either :s Will revert to iphone and let OP figure it out. Thanks

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    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    Not sure why, but I closed Windows Spotify app, reopened, and there it was.
    Thanks @jeremymarcinko .
    b]Beach Audio[/b]: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Topping D90iii * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    I feel like i'm being a picky b*stard but when it's my money, i want what i want!

    First off, i want no arguing in this thread. :D This is why we have these discussions. Tony is a Sonos guy....Skip is a Fire guy. I get it. Of course there are going to be differences but don't let your emotions over a product get the best of either of you.

    Second, and i feel like i'm repeating myself.....THERE IS TO BE NO PHONE IN THIS CONFIGURATION. I hate my phone, i make roughly 100 (that is not exaggerating at all) phonecalls a day. When i get home, i need separation.

    Third, I haven't ruled any of these devises out just yet.

    They are all capable and maybe i just buy all 3 and do a shootout :wink:.....riiiight. As if i make enough money to buy a small Kenyan town....
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    The use of a phone is just a convenience (controller) option, the content of the stream to Fire tv and Sonos will both be fed or controlled by a PC.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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