We are at an age of convenience. Many shoppers come to see us to view our wide selection of wireless outdoor speakers. But why are so many interested in the wireless line versus the options of: Patio speakers, Garden speakers or Rock speakers? Why are the varieties of these wireless outdoor speakers growing at a rapid rate? I have to know for myself! So join me as I narrow down the huge love affair we are now having for these "cord-free" listening devices.

So what do wireless speakers offer that all the others do not? Well to start with they actually come packaged with one less thing than all the others: Wires! Recently we are seeing a boom in the wireless speaker sales and who can blame a consumer for wanting these extremely user friendly devices! I know I like the way mine work for me, so let’s discuss the features that everyone likes about these guys.

No wires, well, what does that mean exactly? Obviously speakers cannot power themselves without some sort of amplifier. So the amplifier is actually built right into the individual speakers themselves in a wireless speaker. Technology has come a long way and the ability to get a good powered amplifier into a small space is no longer a problem. Imagine trying to get that old 70’s tube amplifier that was only putting out 15 watts into a speaker the size of large coffee cup, wow! Yet technology is now able to put amplifiers that can put out 100 watts or more into a speaker no larger than the 5 x 7 picture frame on my desk. And still have room for a power source to run them, because they are wireless!

To power these new "micro" amplifiers there needs to be a power source. This comes in the form of a battery or bank of batteries. Some wireless speakers take AAA, AA, C, D or even gel batteries to power them. Most of which, are rechargeable in these various sizes and can be replaced when they reach the end of their life. A majority of these speakers have internal rechargeable gel style batteries, the same type that you would find in battery back-up systems for your computer or in rechargeable flashlights. These are typically gel batteries that have a long life span and can take many charges before ever being replaced. But just like all batteries they will need replaced eventually. The speakers that take standard off the shelf batteries can be replaced easily just by going to the local store and buying a new pack. The only drawback to these is there life span is very low and they generally cannot be recharged. But, these types do come in handy if you have left your speakers outside for a while and they are out of charge. This gives you a way to get them going for that spur of the moment cocktail party!

Most all of the units with internal batteries come with power adapters that allow you to charge them for usage. You can also use the power adapter to run the unit off of, If the batteries are too low, but this kind of defeats the whole "wireless" concept though right? Units that take just off the shelf batteries don’t always come with power adapters so make sure you check this out before buying them.

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