Stream Music From Pc To The Garden

[quiksilva]

I am looking into ways to listen to my music collection (stored on my PC) outdoors.

I have streaming software (Orb, Winamp Remote and Tversity are all good and free), which I use to stream to my hard-wired 360 downstairs, and these programs will also stream via the internet, and via wireless. I would like to take advantage of that capability, so I am looking for a gadget that can be installed on my verandah that will allow me to select tracks from the PC and play the music to outdoor speakers.

But I have not been able to find such a device that is also suitable for the outdoors.

I have also been thinking about getting an ipod dock built into barbeque area and handling it that way, but prefer to stream from the PC, if possible.

I would not describe myself as an audiophile, so super high quality is not needed, but I am looking for good value for money. Its just for for some background music, whilst entertaining / reading in the garden so shouldn't be too loud or too expensive.

Any ideas?

[quiksilva]

Anyone? Or perhaps it'd be better in the IT section?

[Benjie]

Lots of things that may be able to help you, Squeezebox, Sonos etc... it all depends on how much you want to spend.

Do you need something with a built in amplifier/speakers? If so Logitech offer a boombox like device.

[rogerdee123]

do a google search for "Music Server"

It's not difficult to make your PC a music server .....

If speakers are in the garden, you need a way to transmit (wireless) to the speakers ... and there are also several solutions to this.

for related google searches try:-

Apple Airport Express Music Server

Olive Music Server

[ColinChapman]

Hi,

I have been looking at this problem and concluded I need a Logitech Squeezebox, but I can't find one in Bangkok. None of the shops I've tried have even heard of it.

Does anyone know of a place that sells them or other internet radio devices?

[Pomthai]

I got a bluetooth stereo headset which has a 3.5 phono jack on it, same as Ipod etc, from that I used a 3.5 to two RCA plugs (red/white) and connect direct to an amp that way, the headset has volume and track skip controls. Also works whilst being charged. Cost about 1200 baht. From my desktop with a decent USB BT dongle (900-1000 baht) gives a renge of about 50 metres. Plenty for me anyways.

Can't remember brands, can check when I get home if anyone interested.