Introduction to Speakers
Speakers are essential for audio entertainment, with numerous models available from brands like Sonos, Bose, JBL, Klipsch, and Sony. Finding the right speakers with the right audio specifications can be overwhelming. Whether you're an audiophile seeking high-fidelity sound, a home theater enthusiast needing surround sound, or a developer building an audio marketplace, having structured speaker product data is crucial.
Imagine being able to search for speakers and instantly get detailed information about each system - from power output and frequency response to connectivity and smart features, from dimensions to driver configuration. This is exactly what a specialized Speakers Product API can provide.
What Makes a Speakers API Special?
A Speakers Product API goes beyond basic product listings. It understands the unique characteristics that matter to speaker buyers:
- Type: Bookshelf, floor-standing, soundbar, portable, or smart speaker
- Audio Specs: Power output, frequency response, and impedance
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, aux, USB, and HDMI
- Smart Features: Voice assistants and multi-room audio
- Design: Size, weight, and finish options
- Features: Water resistance, battery life, and surround sound
With this structured data, you can build powerful features like filtering by power output, comparing connectivity options, or recommending speakers based on use case.
Try It Out: Search for Speakers
Use the search bar below to search for speakers. Try queries like "Sonos Beam soundbar", "JBL Flip portable Bluetooth", or "Bose 901 floor standing". The results will include detailed specifications automatically extracted from product information across the web.
Try the Speakers API
Search for speakerss and see detailed specifications automatically extracted from product information.
How It Works: Technical Implementation
Now that you've seen the API in action, let's dive into how it's implemented. This specialized Speakers API is built on top of The Product API which is an AI-based product search API that works with any product and any type of query. It responds with structured JSON and supports custom structured responses, allowing you to build specialized APIs for any product category.
The Product API's powerful custom_data_schema feature allows you to define additional structured fields specific to your product category, enabling you to create category-specific APIs like this Speakers API. For more details on how the API works, see the full documentation.
Understanding APIs for Product Data
An API (Application Programming Interface) enables different software applications to communicate. For product data:
- Input: You send a search query (e.g., "speakers Sonos Beam")
- Processing: The API searches across multiple sources and uses AI to extract relevant information
- Output: You receive structured product data in JSON format
The flexibility of a product API means you can customize it for specific categories by defining additional data fields through JSON Schema.
Creating a Speakers-Specific JSON Schema to pass as custom_data_schema of search request
Here's the JSON Schema we use for speaker products:
{ "type": "object", "properties": { "speaker_type": { "type": "string", "enum": ["bookshelf", "floor_standing", "soundbar", "portable", "wireless", "bluetooth", "smart_speaker", "subwoofer", "satellite"], "description": "Type of speaker" }, "driver_configuration": { "type": "string", "description": "Driver configuration (e.g., '2-way', '3-way', '5.1', '7.1')" }, "total_power": { "type": "string", "description": "Total power output in watts (e.g., '100W', '200W RMS')" }, "frequency_response": { "type": "string", "description": "Frequency response range (e.g., '50Hz-20kHz', '20Hz-20kHz')" }, "impedance": { "type": "string", "description": "Impedance in ohms (e.g., '8 ohms', '4 ohms')" }, "sensitivity": { "type": "string", "description": "Sensitivity in decibels (e.g., '88 dB', '92 dB')" }, "connectivity": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Connectivity options (e.g., ['Bluetooth', 'Wi-Fi', 'Aux', 'USB', 'HDMI', 'Optical', 'RCA'])" }, "bluetooth_version": { "type": "string", "description": "Bluetooth version (e.g., 'Bluetooth 5.0', 'Bluetooth 5.2')" }, "wifi": { "type": "boolean", "description": "Wi-Fi connectivity" }, "voice_assistant": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Voice assistant support (e.g., ['Alexa', 'Google Assistant', 'Siri', 'Bixby'])" }, "multi_room": { "type": "boolean", "description": "Multi-room audio support" }, "water_resistance": { "type": "string", "description": "Water resistance rating (e.g., 'IPX7', 'IP67')" }, "battery_life": { "type": "string", "description": "Battery life in hours (for portable speakers)" }, "charging": { "type": "string", "description": "Charging method (e.g., 'USB-C', 'Micro USB', 'AC adapter')" }, "subwoofer": { "type": "boolean", "description": "Built-in subwoofer" }, "surround_sound": { "type": "boolean", "description": "Surround sound support" }, "width": { "type": "string", "description": "Width in inches" }, "height": { "type": "string", "description": "Height in inches" }, "depth": { "type": "string", "description": "Depth in inches" }, "weight": { "type": "string", "description": "Weight in pounds" }, "color_finish": { "type": "array", "items": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Available color/finish options (e.g., ['black', 'white', 'walnut', 'oak'])" }, "price_range": { "type": "string", "description": "Price range category (budget, mid-range, premium)" } }, "required": ["speaker_type", "connectivity"] }
Using the Category Prefix
When searching for speakers, we prefix the search query with "speakers" to help the AI understand the context and return more relevant results.
Example Search Queries:
speakers Sonos Beam soundbarspeakers JBL Flip portable Bluetoothspeakers Bose 901 floor standingspeakers Klipsch bookshelf
The prefix "speakers" ensures the API understands you're looking specifically for audio speakers and not other products.
Complete Example: Making a Request
Here's how to make a request to The Product API with a speakers-specific schema. For complete API reference including authentication, endpoints, and all parameters, see the documentation:
const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/api?search=speakers%20Sonos%20Beam&with_image=true', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' }, body: JSON.stringify({ custom_data_schema: { type: "object", properties: { speaker_type: { type: "string", enum: ["bookshelf", "floor_standing", "soundbar", "portable", "wireless", "bluetooth", "smart_speaker", "subwoofer", "satellite"], description: "Type of speaker" }, driver_configuration: { type: "string", description: "Driver configuration" }, total_power: { type: "string", description: "Total power output in watts" }, frequency_response: { type: "string", description: "Frequency response range" }, impedance: { type: "string", description: "Impedance in ohms" }, sensitivity: { type: "string", description: "Sensitivity in decibels" }, connectivity: { type: "array", items: { type: "string" }, description: "Connectivity options" }, bluetooth_version: { type: "string", description: "Bluetooth version" }, wifi: { type: "boolean", description: "Wi-Fi connectivity" }, voice_assistant: { type: "array", items: { type: "string" }, description: "Voice assistant support" }, multi_room: { type: "boolean", description: "Multi-room audio support" }, water_resistance: { type: "string", description: "Water resistance rating" }, battery_life: { type: "string", description: "Battery life in hours" }, charging: { type: "string", description: "Charging method" }, subwoofer: { type: "boolean", description: "Built-in subwoofer" }, surround_sound: { type: "boolean", description: "Surround sound support" }, width: { type: "string", description: "Width in inches" }, height: { type: "string", description: "Height in inches" }, depth: { type: "string", description: "Depth in inches" }, weight: { type: "string", description: "Weight in pounds" }, color_finish: { type: "array", items: { type: "string" }, description: "Available color/finish options" }, price_range: { type: "string", description: "Price range category" } }, required: ["speaker_type", "connectivity"] } }) }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data.products);
Expected Response
The API will return products with standard fields plus your custom custom_data field:
{ "status": "success", "products": [ { "name": "Sonos Beam Gen 2 Smart Soundbar", "description": "The Sonos Beam Gen 2 features Dolby Atmos support...", "brand": "Sonos", "image": "https://example.com/image.jpg", "custom_data": { "speaker_type": "soundbar", "driver_configuration": "5.0", "total_power": "N/A", "frequency_response": "40Hz-20kHz", "impedance": null, "sensitivity": null, "connectivity": ["Wi-Fi", "HDMI eARC", "Optical", "Ethernet"], "bluetooth_version": null, "wifi": true, "voice_assistant": ["Alexa", "Google Assistant"], "multi_room": true, "water_resistance": null, "battery_life": null, "charging": null, "subwoofer": false, "surround_sound": true, "width": "25.6 inches", "height": "2.7 inches", "depth": "3.9 inches", "weight": "6.2 lbs", "color_finish": ["black", "white"], "price_range": "premium" } } ] }
Conclusion
By combining the flexible Product API with a speakers-specific JSON Schema, you can create a powerful, specialized API for speaker products. The key is:
- Define your schema based on what speaker data matters to your application
- Use category prefixes in search queries for better context
- Leverage the custom_data field to build rich, category-specific features
The same approach works for any product category - you just need to define the right schema for your needs!
Ready to get started? Create your own product API on The Product API and start building your own category-specific APIs today!
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