It's not just a speaker. It's an internet radio and speaker. It works with internet radio providers like Pandora, iHeartRadio, etc. It can connect to your home music library on iTunes as well, along with a ton of internet radio stations. It can also connect via bluetooth. With that said, it's 80 feet range will work if it can connect to your router from 80 feet away. I suggest you to to Best Buy and check out their display and talk to one of their customer service representatives to get a better understanding as to what the Bose Soundtouch is capable of.