Old apple airport express setup2/9/2024 ![]() ![]() Once you’re all set up, streaming audio to your new system is easy. ![]() If your Apple TV or AirPort Express is in a public area-or even an apartment building or condo, where neighbors might be tempted to hijack it-a password is a wise idea. On either unit, you can opt to set an AirPlay password so that anyone who wants to stream audio to the Apple TV or AirPort Express must provide that password. You can also rename the AirPort Express here. Click the Music icon in the toolbar, and then check the box next to Enable AirTunes. If you’d like to give the Apple TV a more-descriptive name-the name that will appear in the AirPlay menu in iTunes and iOS apps-you can do that in the General screen of Settings.įor an AirPort Express, you must launch AirPort Utility (in /Applications/Utilities), choose the AirPort Express, and then click Manual Setup. On an Apple TV (second-generation only), go to the Settings menu, choose AirPlay, and then make sure the AirPlay option is set to On. To stream audio to an AirPort Express or Apple TV, you must first connect the device to your network, then you must enable AirPlay on it. One of the simplest AirPlay systems uses self-powered speakers (such as Audioengine’s A5, shown here) paired with an AirPort Express. Just run a short cable between the Express and the A5’s audio-input jack and you’re ready to go. These self-powered speakers sound shockingly good and are beautifully designed, and-especially convenient for our purposes-the right-hand speaker includes an AC-power outlet on the back that’s perfect for hosting an AirPort Express. One of our favorite AirPlay systems is an AirPort Express paired with Audioengine’s A5 powered speakers ($349 $449 for bamboo model). If you’re putting together a new system but you don’t want the hassle of a separate amplifier and speakers, there’s one other option: A set of high-quality, self-powered speakers. Setup here is similarly easy: You just connect the speakers to your amplifier using standard speaker cable, then connect your AirPort Express to the amplifier as described above. For a bit more, you can get Dayton Audio’s BR-1S ($169 a pair), or for a big step up in compact quality, there’s Paradigm’s Atom Monitor ($250 a pair) and PSB’s Alpha B1 ($279 a pair). On the extreme-budget end, consider Energy’s CB-5 Bookshelf Speakers (listed at $180, but available on, where they regularly sell for around $85 a pair). If you want a step up in quality, Audioengine’s Audioengine N22 ($199) uses class-A/B amplification and higher-end components.įor speakers, you’ll want bookshelf models that offer quality audio at a reasonable price. A couple solid options are Amphony’s diminutive, 40-watt Model 200 microFidelity Mini Amplifier ($69) and Dayton Audio’s 50-watt (and more polished) DTA-100a ($130). I recommend a Class T amp, which will generally give you 10 to 50 watts of efficient power in a tiny package. Depending on your components, it can also be surprisingly inexpensive. The DIY route has the advantage of being smaller and less conspicuous than a traditional stereo, while likely giving you better sound quality than computer or docking speakers, thanks to (with some savvy shopping) better speakers and the capability to spread the speakers farther apart for better stereo separation. Such a system consists of a compact, low-power amplifier, a set of quality bookshelf speakers, and an AirPort Express. But if you’ll be using this system mainly for AirPlay-in other words, you don’t need all the bells and whistles of a multi-function stereo-you might consider, in the spirit of my older article on building your own iPod stereo, putting together your own compact AirPlay-audio system.Īn AirPort express connected to a small desktop amplifier and unpowered speakers (here, Dayton’s DTA-100a and Energy’s CB-5, respectively) is an inexpensive way to create an AirPlay system. ![]() If you don’t already have a good audio system, or you’ve been thinking about buying a new one for AirPlay use, you’ve got plenty of options, including buying a full-size stereo or a bookshelf/mini stereo system. ![]()
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