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The Wireless Bluetooth Speakers

Parrot Sound System

Apr 13, 2006 08:41 GMT  ·  By
  

Considering the fact that the range of Bluetooth-capable devices existing on the market is continuously expanding, including here laptops, PDAs, mobile phones and others, it's quite normal that the number of Bluetooth-compatible accessories has also increased exponentially, one of the most interesting and useful devices of this type being the Parrot Sound System.

Parrot Sound System is a wireless speakers system which uses Bluetooth technology in order to receive music transmitted from any type of broadcasting device compatible with this technology, including here mobile phones, MP3 players, PDAs and PCs. The two speakers (which are completely separate, communicating with each other via Bluetooth as well) are fitted with an RCA line-in input, for all non-Bluetooth audio sources, such as CD players, tuners, stereo systems and older computers.

Each speaker from the Parrot system features a built-in MP3 and SBC decoder, supporting the following data rates: MP3: from 112 to 192 Kbps - SBC: from 150 to 320 Kbps. Moreover, each speaker contains a Parrot 5 processor (ARM9EJ at 208 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 4 MB Flash).

Here is the list of the most important technical and commercial specifications of Parrot Sound System:

- Digital two-channel Class-D amplifier; - 60 W RMS power output per speaker; - 7band digital graphic equalizer; - Frequency range: 50 Hz - 20 kHz; - Signal compatibility: audio and MP3; - MP3, MP3 Surround decoder: 192, 160, 128, 112 Kbps; - SBC decoder: 320, 275, 250 and 150 Kbps; - PC software for user settings and updates; - Settings: Volume, R/L Balance, Mute; - RCA line-in input for all audio sources; - Bluetooth integrated into each speaker; - Bluetooth 2.0 & EDR; - Bluetooth scatternet; - Profiles supported: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile); - Reception up to 10 meters; - Phone pairing: by PIN code; - Updates by PC software; - Width: 19 cm Height: 29.5 mm Depth: 21.5 mm; Weight: 4 kg per speaker.

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