Monster SoundStage

★★★★★ Better than Sonos to use Spotify After trying out Sonos, I was very impressed to really only need this app to set up speakers on WiFi. I control my music services through their own apps. Much more convenient! ...but I did have to mess with it for an hour to figure out how to do it. Couldn't find help on Soundstage site or spotify.

★★★★★ Learning curve A well-designed app which for the most part does what it says it will do, but only after learning the when and how it's WiFi/Bluetooth work - which for me continues to be less simple than the good folks at Monster say it is. Streaming services initiated outside the app? No go with WiFi. You must switch to Bluetooth. Then there is the apparent buffer scenario that when you power OFF your mobile device, the music continues playing. I have been "practicing" the app's functions every day to figure it all out.

★★☆☆☆ Want FRUSTRATION....get this!! To parrot other reviewers...yes, they are nice speakers and can work well as a single bluetooth speaker. Forget about using them as a "home wireless system". Speakers refuse to connect to wireless and stay connected. This is only the beginning of the frustration in getting the "system" to function at all. After literally hours of frustration, I got two speakers to work only to have the music abruptly start and stop erratically from the wirelessly connected speaker. Unless you love more frustration in your life, steer clear of this poorly designed "system" I was looking for a system to replace my Sonos system that I was never that impressed with. The sound quality is better for sure, but the usability is only improved by Soundstage's bluetooth option. Otherwise, the usability is even less than Sonos. For example, I am forced to use bluetooth as the primary entry into the system because I have a year's subscription with Deezer and hope to stay with them. The only way to get that to play is using bluetooth from my pad. The only service you can play directly from Soundstage is Spotify. This is extremely limiting. Many other HUGE flaws.

★★☆☆☆ App really needs some work done on it. 1. No volume control while on digital. 2. Cannot switch between modes through the app. The speakers sound great but the app needs more help.