Acoustic Research AW-871 Wireless Stereo Speakers

Manufacturer : Recoton In Stock : 1 List Price: $349.00 Price: $129.99 You Save: $219.01 (63%) Quantity : 1

Features

• Pair of wireless stereo speakers with transmitter offers cable-free range of up to 300 feet
• 900 MHz signal broadcasts through walls, ceilings, and more
• Use as rear channel speakers in 5.1 surround sound systems
• Integrated power/volume/tuning control; left/mono/right switch
• 20 watts total RMS power (10 watts x 2); powered by AC adapter or 8 C batteries per speaker

Product Description

Audiovox became a pioneer in the wireless industry, selling its first vehicle-installed wireless telephones in 1984 as a natural expansion of its automotive aftermarket business. Its extensive distribution network and its long-standing industry relationships have allowed Audiovox to benefit from growing market opportunities in the wireless industry and to exploit niches in the consumer electronics business.

Amazon.com Product Description

Anyone who has installed a speaker system knows the worst part is figuring out how to hide the unsightly speaker cables, especially if your speakers are located across the room from the receiver. Enter this pair of Acoustic Research stereo speakers, which resolves the dilemma by eliminating speaker wires altogether. The system's powerful transmitter broadcasts its 900 MHz signal through walls, floors, ceilings, and other obstacles, giving listeners a wide array of installation options. Looking for a pair of high-quality speakers for the upstairs bedroom? No problem. Want to enjoy your favorite tunes in the basement without running speaker wire through the floor? Easy. Thanks to the system's 300-foot range, almost any home speaker scenario is possible, including positioning the speakers outdoors so you can provide the soundtrack for your neighborhood block party. And fortunately for listeners, the wireless setup doesn't compromise the quality of the audio, as the rich signal is drift- and static-free.

Each 10-watt speaker employs a 4-inch woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, with a left/mono/right switch for added versatility. The speakers also include integrated power, volume, and tuning controls along the front faces. In lieu of an AV receiver, listeners can connect the speakers directly to most audio sources, including TVs, DVD players, VCRs, computers, and portable audio devices such as MP3 players. Alternately, they can connect the speakers to the rear channels of 5.1 surround sound receivers and take full advantage of the wireless design. Each of the speakers comes with its own AC adapter, though listeners can also install eight C-cell batteries per speaker for complete cordless use. The speakers even recharge ni-cad and NiMH batteries when plugged into an AC adapter. Other accessories include a 1/4-inch headphone adapter and a "Y" cable that connects the transmitter to the audio source.

What's in the Box
Two speakers, transmitter, AC power adapter for transmitter, two AC power adapters for speakers, Y adapter cable, 1/4-inch headphone adapter, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.50 out of 281 reviews

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Great solution - DarcyAnnie, Oct 15, 2008

We bought these speakers as an alternative to an expensive surround sound system. They work great and don't take up a lot of space since there are only two speakers. Amazon offered them $50.00 cheaper than Best Buy, that's the best part!


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Peggy - Margaret L. Swanson, Oct 09, 2008

The audio from these speakers is good except for some static at times. We live in a condo and sometimes the transmitter receives a signal from our neightbor, so that is not so good.


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Acoustic Research AW-871 Wireless Stereo Speakers - William T. Smith, Sep 23, 2008

Units functioned as advertised, but competition by other devices using the same frequency band in the house limited their effectiveness. They were eventually replaced by wired speakers. They should work very well over limited distances in homes with airwaves not saturated by other devices using the same frequency band.


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Serves the purpose completely....... - Donald P. Bell, Sep 13, 2008

Had a need for a wireless speaker system so that I could hear the downstairs tv while upstairs. The system performs flawlessly and has such a high volume output that I have yet to crank it to 50% of its potential. Nice small speakers that are inobtrusive.
Great buy at a great price.


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Stereo Speakers - Leonard Cole, Aug 30, 2008

Speakers sounds great. Received producted without the required "y" cable. Had to make my own.

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