Choosing between a wired listening station and a multi-room wireless setup can be an audiophile’s worst nightmare. The reliability and lossless quality of wired audio gear is clearly advantageous for high-fidelity listening, but the convenience of truly-wireless audio hardware is unmatched. I wanted the best of both worlds when building my apartment’s sound system. I primarily use a set of JBL Stage2 passive speakers paired with a Sony STR-DH190 receiver, which supports Bluetooth connections. This arrangement was lacking in a few ways — Bluetooth is unfit for any high-fidelity listening station, and it’s not ideal for syncing multi-room speaker systems. Rather than invest in a dedicated system like Sonos, I found a way to convert my wired audio gear into a wireless system capable of streaming CD-quality music across multiple rooms. I spent under $10 all-in, and I couldn’t be happier. AirPort Express base stations are the secret You can connect them to your existing home network for cheap The secret to turning any wired speaker system wireless on a budget is Apple’s AirPort Express …