+.B speaker_backend \fINAME\fR
+Selects the backend use by the speaker process. The following options are
+available:
+.RS
+.TP
+.B alsa
+Use the ALSA API. This is only available on Linux systems, on which it is the
+default.
+.TP
+.B coreaudio
+Use Apple Core Audio. This only available on OS X systems, on which it is the
+default.
+.TP
+.B oss
+Use the OSS (/dev/dsp) API. Not available on all platforms. Not well
+maintained at the moment.
+.TP
+.B command
+Execute a command. This is the default if
+.B speaker_command
+is specified, or if no native is available.
+.TP
+.B network
+Transmit audio over the network. This is the default if
+\fBbroadcast\fR is specified. You can use
+.BR disorder-playrtp (1)
+to receive and play the resulting stream on Linux and OS X.
+.RE
+.TP