John Falcone, April 1, 2009
Wireless speakers have long been a Holy Grail of sorts in the home audio world. And while power concerns and still keep the "wireless" aspect firmly in quotes, there's actually been some progress in the past several years. Nearly every major manufacturer offers at least one--if not several--home theater systems with wireless rear speakers. Meanwhile, those with existing speaker systems can opt for universal wireless add-on kits--such as the KEF and Rocketfish models shown below--that convert rear speakers to wireless operation. If you just need a set of stereo speakers, consider the JBL On Air Control 2.4G. And if you're looking for an iPod-friendly wireless system that--thanks to built-in rechargeable batteries--has a set of truly wireless speakers, you'll want to check out the Griffin Evolve.
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| Price | $189.99 | $9.95 to $41.99 | $112.00 |
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| Review date | March 01, 2007 | July 03, 2007 | February 26, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | JBL's On Air Control 2.4G requires an annoying amount of wires and has limited compatibility with surround receivers, but its impressive sound quality surpasses that of previous wireless solutions. | While it costs a bundle, KEF's Universal Wireless System makes good on its promise to deliver CD-quality sound to any brand of speakers. | The Rocketfish Universal Wireless Rear Speaker Kit can convert most brands of surround speakers to cordless operation for less than $100. |
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