Enter to Win: Aperion Intimus 4B Speakers with Wall Mounts!

[Slats]

1. Yes

2. Rhapsody UPnP mode through a Roku in one room and a Netbook + USB D/A converter in antoher. For better quality I use a customize application server to feed FLAC streams.

3. Not really. It may be convenient but I doubt it would meet my quality standards.

4. BlackBerry

 

[euphonimaniac]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
Yes. I've heard of Airplay, but I don't have an Apple TV or compatible device.

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)
I connect my iPod Touch to my Pioneer VSX-1020-K receiver.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?
Yes. I would use it in the kitchen, the bedroom, or outside. I would expect to be able to control volume, playback (play/pause/song select/skip/etc.), and possibly power through my iPod.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)
Nope, just my iPod Touch.

 

[big_k]

Contest Questions:
Both Apple and Microsoft are making it easier for music lovers to listen to their collections by offering free music streaming services through either Windows 7 or iTunes 10. Windows 7 certified devices utilize “Play-to” and Mac is offering “Airplay”. Both allow you to push music from your computer to a connected device that is certified for the service.

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
Yes, I have heard of the Windows 7 "Play to". I stream music from my computer to my Playstation 3 which is hooked up to my home audio system.
2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)
I leave my windows 7 computer on and play it through the playstation 3, then I have my playstation 3's audio going out to my Harmon Kardon AVR.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?
Yes I would, I would place it outside near the patio so that I could simply turn on my computer and control it via a remoedte or my Palm Pre Plus. I would like Power, Volume, and a built in equilizer with a digital display saying which song is being play.
4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)
Yes, a Palm Pre PLus.

 

[grateful4music]

Both Apple and Microsoft are making it easier for music lovers to listen to their collections by offering free music streaming services through either Windows 7 or iTunes 10. Windows 7 certified devices utilize “Play-to” and Mac is offering “Airplay”. Both allow you to push music from your computer to a connected device that is certified for the service.

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

* YES (If Yes, please explain which service and how you use it.)
* NO
I've heard of "Airplay"

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)
I use foobar2000 to stream lossless files from my main desktop computer to my HTPC (both w/ Windows 7) then into my Onkyo receiver via optical. Played through Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

* If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
* What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?
Yes, in my office or bedroom. I'd expect it to a power switch & volume knob/buttons.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)
Not at the moment

 

[IndoSlim]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

* YES (If Yes, please explain which service and how you use it.)
* NO

No I have not because I'm still using XP, and I don't, and probably never will, own a Mac.

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)

I stream to my X-Box or my Samsung TV with DLNA.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

* If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
* What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?

Yes I would. I would probably use it in my bedroom or bathroom or maybe both.

I would definitely like to have volume controls since my bedroom and bathroom are upstairs and my computer is downstairs.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

Yes. I have a HTC Hero on Sprint and I LOVE my phone! And Android!!

 

[Dster]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
No, I have not

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)
I burn a cd.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?
Yeah. I would use it in the kitchen, the bedroom, or outside. I would expect to be able to control volume, playback, trebble and bass adjustments.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)
No.

 

[Ivygrrl]

Contest Questions:
Both Apple and Microsoft are making it easier for music lovers to listen to their collections by offering free music streaming services through either Windows 7 or iTunes 10. Windows 7 certified devices utilize “Play-to” and Mac is offering “Airplay”. Both allow you to push music from your computer to a connected device that is certified for the service.

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

NO, but now I'm interested.

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)
ipod via Pioneer 1020

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
YES- of course

• If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
  I'd like it in the kitchen, bedrooms and study
  
• What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?

power, volume and possibly the common controls on an ipod, or control via ipod
4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

no, it's on the wish list.
Note this contest ends on October 31st, 2010. Winners will be drawn shortly thereafter.

Have fun and good luck!

I have the older Aperion 523's and they are incredible. Good luck everyone
Ivygrrl

 

[drpaulse]

1. No, I haven't.

2. itunes on iMac G5 through Pioneer

3. Definitely. Entire house, outdoors.
Power, volume, bass/treble level

4. No. Want one.

 

[m_vanmeter]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
NO

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system?
YES, through a WD TV Live Plus box with digital files on network shares or USB devices.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
YES, active (powered) monitors are very useful in many situations by eliminating the need for a stereo amplifier or receiver.

* What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?
Volume is obvious, you have to control the internal amplifiers. Power is also obvious. Some analog tone controls would be nice, due to the small size of the speakers.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? NO, my phone is a very dumb Motorola.

 

[Someday]

enter to win

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
NO

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? Just purchased the squeezebox touch. As of now it is only hooked up to my 2 channel rig.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
Not really.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? No.

 

[truebeliever]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

No

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system?

Currently play ripped CDs and Amazon purchased music through speaker system attached to computer. No home system yet. Really want a home system.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

Very Much Yes!

If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?

I would put these throughout the house.

What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)

Power. Volume. It would be great if they powered up and down from the computers control. Would love to pipe the same music through out the house from a single source. Great parties.

Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

Android.

 

[metier]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
YES (If Yes, please explain which service and how you use it.)
NO

No

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)

I have a Pioneer Elite sc-25 with a ethernet connection to a buffalo wireless bridge, that connects to my Windows Home Server, which has all my music on it.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?

No

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

Yes Droid

 

[gregt16g]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
No

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system?
We still burn CD's

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
Yes, Outdoors, garage
Power, volume

4. Do you currently own a smart phone?
Blackberry

 

[scott911]

yes
connected via apple tv.
maybe
would use in temporay locations
own an iphone

 

[KeithMoon75]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
Yes

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)

Escient Se80 music server


3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

Maybe not normally

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)
iPhone 3g
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[rnatalli]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

No

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)

I don't. I use a USB drive with MP3's to play music on my system.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

No. I'm going the other direction with lighter, more portable computing like Android tablets or iPad.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

Not yet, but will be getting an Android phone soon.

 

[Monkeypimp]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
NO

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? I use a squeezebox 3 connected via gigabit ethernet.


3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

No I wouldn't have much use for a product like that. It does not allow the ability to play from other sources such as cd/turntable/etc.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? Yes I own the Palm Pre and and Ipad

 

[Ananke]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?
YES
I am using Play To to DLNA network-ed WD TV player with digiatal through a receiver and HT system.

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system?

Through WD TV used as network connected streamer and TOS link-ed to HT system. I will probably replace it with Boxee Box, or any other codec-rich and non-proprietary media streamer.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?

Yes, I am interested in powered speakers for surrounds/rear in HT with wireless signal in the living room. I am using M-Audio B8s as computer speakers, they are powered monitors.

What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?
They should have power and volume AND auto shut down when no signal is detected, similarly to good subwoofer's controls.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

Yes, Nokia Symbian based...will probably change it to Android but generation 3.0 and later when released.

 

[1hagop]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

NO

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)

I use a 1TB Iomega network drive and play music through my network receiver. I have a roku and ps3 but only use them for movies.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?
If yes, where you would use such a speaker (bedroom, bathroom outdoors, kitchen etc.)?
What controls that you would expect this speaker to have (power, volume, etc.)?

Not really. Just not fond of the concept. I have 3 zones off my AVR and have them all hard wired in.

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)
Yes, Iphone 4

 

[bwilberg266]

1. Have you heard of either of these free services?

Yes, Airplay, but I do not currently use it.

2. How do you currently play music from your computer on your home audio system? (Please detail your set up: Aperion Home Audio Link (HAL), Sonos, Squeezebox, Roku etc.)

I use the mini-toslink out of my mac mini with an external 500GB HDD to play lossless files through my Denon receiver.

3. Would you be interested in a powered speaker that you could plug into any AC outlet and then play music from your personal collection via your computer without any other components?

YES! I would love to utilize this in our workout room which is currently without a decent audio option. But the great thing is, it wouldn't have to stay there. If I wanted to use them in the garage while working on something in there I just unplug them, move them, plug them back in and I'm good to go!

I would want basic controls such as volume, power, and maybe even control functions of the tracks being played. (Forward, reverse, pause, etc.)

4. Do you currently own a smart phone? (iPhone or Android device?)

Yes, I currently use and iPhone 4