{"id":14131,"date":"2025-03-01T11:05:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T10:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audio-2g.com\/?p=14131"},"modified":"2025-03-01T11:19:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T10:19:44","slug":"technics-sc-cx700-wireless-hifi-speaker-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audio-2g.com\/en\/technics-sc-cx700-wireless-hifi-speaker-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Technics SC CX700: Wireless HiFi Speaker System"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduzione ai diffusori Technics SC CX700<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Introduction<\/b><\/h2>\n

The market for all-in-one speakers, i.e., powered speakers with built-in streaming capabilities, is steadily expanding. These systems offer a compact and versatile solution for those who want high-quality sound without the complexity of a traditional hi-fi system. Technics SC CX700<\/a> fits into this context with an elegant design that certainly has great personality, advanced components, and-above all-high sonic quality. <\/i> The SC CX700s represent a balanced synthesis of technology and refinement achieved through careful design that integrates amplification, streaming and sophisticated acoustic architecture. The outcome is a system designed for those who want a plug-and-play solution while not sacrificing the quality and performance that have always been the hallmark of the Technics<\/a> brand. <\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Design and Construction<\/b><\/h2>\n

Technics SC CX700s feature a refined aesthetic in which the upholstery fabric, called Dinamica\u2122<\/b>, plays a major role. Technics describes it as a “microfiber material, with a soft suede-like texture, manufactured in part from high-quality recycled polyester<\/i>.” It must be said that it is definitely pleasant to the touch and that the Terracotta Brown<\/i> finish of the sample sent to us for review felt <\/span>actually very elegant. The other two available finishes are Charcoal Black<\/i> and Silky Grey<\/i>. This very unconventional aesthetic solution, in addition to adding a touch of elegance, could in some cases help simplify the integration of the speakers into the home environment. In any case, the minimalist design makes the Technics SC CX700 suitable for both modern and classic settings. <\/p>\n

The exposed plastic elements placed on the top and base of these bookshelves should not be considered indicative of economy construction: in fact, the cabinet structure is made of wood and is distinguished by a particularly careful internal design. The cabinet is divided into two separate compartments: one dedicated to electronics and the other intended solely for handling the acoustic load of the single 15-cm coaxial driver with a 1.9-cm internal tweeter. Technics defines this mode of construction as Acoustic Solitude<\/i> Construction whose purpose is to avoid interference between the electronic circuits and the dynamics of the internal flows. Typologically, the system adopts a bass reflex configuration designed to ensure the widest possible frequency response with deep, controlled bass. The reflex port with a rectangular mouth is carefully positioned in front, and the tube is bent at 90\u00b0 inside the cabinet. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Technology and Functionality<\/b><\/h2>\n

As is almost always the case with this type of speaker there is a main speaker and a secondary speaker. The primary one houses all the inputs and controls, and during setup you will need to specify whether it is the left or right speaker. The secondary one has only built-in amplification and an Ethernet jack for when you want to make a wired connection between the speakers. In that configuration you have support for 24-bit\/192kHz files. Otherwise, in wireless mode, the speaker system is limited to 24-bit\/96kHz. Each speaker is equipped with an integrated Class D amplifier with a proprietary technology calledJENO (Jitter Elimination and Noise-Shaping Optimization<\/i>), stating that one of the advantages of this “engine” is that it helps minimize jitter and\/or timing errors in the audio signals processed by the speakers. The output power of the system is 100 W per channel (60 W for the Woofer and 40 W for the Tweeter). <\/p>\n

Technics SC CX700 supports the playback of high-resolution audio files, benefiting from the implementation of a number of digital signal processing algorithms aimed at optimizing timbral performance and fidelity of reproduction. Relative to the coaxial driver a distinctive feature is the MBDC(Model Based Diaphragm Control<\/i>) technology, which optimizes its response by reducing distortion and improving the accuracy of sound reproduction. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Another distinguishing feature is the presence of a phono input<\/b>, which allows direct connection of a turntable without the need for an external phono preamplifier. This addition is particularly attractive to vinyl enthusiasts who wish to take advantage of the system’s versatility without sacrificing the charm of analog playback. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Connectivity<\/b><\/h2>\n

Technics SC CX700 speakers come with a wide range of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and support for major streaming services. With integration with GoogleCast and AirPlay 2, these speakers easily adapt to any digital ecosystem, allowing content to be played wirelessly from smartphones, tablets and computers. There are also digital and analog inputs, as well as a USB port for direct playback of audio files from external media. Control of the system is via the dedicated Technics Audio Center<\/b> app, which offers an intuitive interface and the ability to customize various playback parameters. All inputs and controls are on located on the top panel of either speaker with a mix of touch-sensitive and physical buttons. Each source is assigned a button aligned along the top with a small LED that lights up during use. The four physical buttons are for power, volume + and -, and Muting. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Of course, the SC CX700s support Bluetooth although there is no support for aptX or aptX HD, so you have to make do with the less performant AAC and SBC. However, it is possible to set the Bluetooth connection to prioritize signal stability or sound quality (which is an option also found on some Bluetooth headsets), and there is also a setting called “Bluetooth Re-master” that should improve low quality audio files. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A few words about Bluetooth<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the landscape of wireless connections, Bluetooth represents one of the most popular and versatile technologies. Few people know that it is named after the 10th-century Danish king Harald Bluetooth, who bore this nickname because of a gray\/blue tooth of his. The story goes that during an initial meeting between Intel, Ericsson and Nokia on the birth of this connection protocol, Jim Kardach of Intel suggested the name, saying:“…King Harald Bluetooth…was famous for uniting Scandinavia, just as we intend to unite the PC and cell phone industries with a short-range wireless connection<\/i>.” The proposal was accepted while waiting for creative people to think of a better name, which in fact never happened. Today, Bluetooth is synonymous with immediate and intuitive connections: a (relatively) simple pairing<\/i> process is all that is needed to connect headphones, speakers, smartphones, PCs and other compatible devices, without the need for an intermediate network such as Wi-Fi to play the role of transmission support. This aspect makes Bluetooth particularly suitable for consumer audio: users can listen to music or make calls without the hassle of cables, thanks to an accessible and evolving technology. <\/p>\n

Unlike WiFi, which requires a router to handle communication between devices, Bluetooth creates a direct connection between source and receiver. Wi-Fi on the other hand offers higher data transfer rates and wider coverage, making it more suitable for high-resolution streaming such as that from more sophisticated audio platforms such as Tidal, Qobuz, HighRes Audio, etc. Bluetooth also consumes less power and is optimized for short-range connections (10 to 100 meters), such as those between smartphones and headphones or between DACs and wireless speakers. This makes it ideal for mobile devices that need fast and efficient connections without unduly affecting battery life. The Bluetooth connection is between a “head unit” (e.g., a music source) and a “peripheral” (e.g., a speaker or a pair of headphones). The two elements communicate with each other using very high frequency radio waves (about 2.4 GHz). <\/p>\n

It must be remembered how many modern DACs, especially of the entry-level and mid-price ranges, support connection via Bluetooth, allowing users to enjoy good quality audio transmission without cables. This feature is particularly useful for those who wish to integrate their audio source with Hi-Fi systems or active speakers while retaining the flexibility of wireless connections. Relative to this use scenario The school case is that of the home system that can be exploited by those who have their entire library of audio tracks crammed onto their cell phone (typically a young son). <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The role of codecs<\/b><\/h2>\n

The audio quality in a Bluetooth connection is highly dependent on the codec<\/strong> used to transmit the signal. The Bluetooth codec is a software format that compresses<\/b> and encodes<\/b> music so that it can be transmitted efficiently and wirelessly between devices before being decoded by hardware that supports the same codec. This is a factor that directly affects latency and fidelity of sound. Compression reduces file size but at the cost of loss(lossy<\/i> = losing information): the less information transmitted, the smaller the file size can be. Compression can also be used to reduce audio encoding delays and minimize latency problems. <\/p>\n

When a music file is compressed and transmitted wirelessly between Bluetooth devices via a codec, some of the detail of the song is almost always lost in the process to varying degrees depending on the capabilities of the codec. However, it is important to remember that even a small amount of compression is detrimental to sound quality and that almost all codecs are lossy. <\/p>\n

Bluetooth codecs<\/b> and Bluetooth standards<\/b> are different concepts. Bluetooth standards (such as Bluetooth 5.3) introduce new features (such as Multipoint<\/i>) and capabilities (such as increased range). New Bluetooth standards may allow new codecs to emerge. Below is a list of the most popular codecs: <\/span><\/p>\n