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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Rockler - wireless Bluetooth stereo (Rating: 4)

I thought this might make a good gift, so I decided to find out.

I made a quick and simple box using up scraps of 1/2" baltic birch plywood. The box is rabbet/dado joints, the back is just butt joint and glue, the front is screwed on so I can get back inside the box if necessary.

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The only part that could be better is unhooking the speakers from the control unit. I was very careful. The blue connector came off completely and the red and white connectors left half of the plastic connector on the circuit board.

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All the wires went back on easily, but if they shipped it with the wires NOT connected I would like it better.

I hung the unit from the ceiling, with the speakers and controls facing down, hoping sawdust would not be a big factor. We'll see. If I have to move it , it will be easy.

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Bluetooth connection is as the instructions say, quick and easy. I played some iTunes and Spotify and I think it sounds good. It's not going to be competition to my Bose Wave in the kitchen, but it is good enough for where it is.

I have it hanging close to 1 corner of the basement, walked to the far corner and was able to use all the functions.

https://www.rockler.com/rockler-stereo-wireless-speaker-kit-with-2-speakers-and-playback-volume-controls
 

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#3 · (Edited by Moderator)
I've been using it more. It gets bad if I crank up the volume, but as background when in the shop, it's good.

You are limited to 12" separation between the speakers as purchased, maybe you could modify that.

I'm satisfied with the kit and the way it sounds.
 
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I have a local Rockler and am grateful I do. BUT, that said, Rockler, Woodcraft etc: are promoting costly versions of knock-offs that make no real sense if you think about it. As far as the blue-tooth speaker goes?... I'm sure they purchased a generic boatload of them at a steal-of-a-deal price… they would sell "Rockler" aspirin if the price was right. I've gotten more wary of private label stuff… many of these items are nothing more than brokered sales with no in-house expertise behind them. Like I said, I love Rockler… but am very wary with the current trend of privately labeled items that face no competition by the nature of them.
 
#5 · (Edited by Moderator)
I think in this case they are selling the ease of completing a project. They sell a lot of products that fill that purpose.

I could possibly put together a better sounding blue tooth stereo by purchasing all the components , but in this case I chose the easy way.
 
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#7 · (Edited by Moderator)
I made this from the same kit as a gift for a friend, it works OK, makes some rude noises when powering-up but otherwise it sounds OK. The speakers must be press-fit and glued in since there's no clamps or brackets provided.
This one will be firewood if the electronics ever break, it's not serviceable. There are plenty of these bluetooth speaker kits around, this one is by far the simplest from the electronics standpoint, it really is plug-and-play.

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