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Acoustic Research AW871 - wireless speaker system comparison

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Acoustic Research AW871 - wireless speaker system

Acoustic Research AW871 - wireless speaker system
Acoustic Research AW-877 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speaker

Acoustic Research AW-877 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speaker
JBL On Air Control 2.4G wireless speaker system
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Bose SL2 Wireless Surround Link (black)

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Rocketfish Digital Wireless Speakers RF-WS01 - wireless speaker system

Rocketfish Digital Wireless Speakers RF-WS01 - wireless speaker system
Price $329.99 $132.99 to $135.00 $202.96 to $329.99 $249.00 $99.99
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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.
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Features
System Components2 speakers
Transmitter
2 speakers
Transmitter
2 speakers
Transmitter
1 x Transmitter
1 x Receiver
2 speakers
Transmitter
Recommended Amplifier PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable200 Watt
Info unavailable
Nominal (RMS) Output PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable15 Watt
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product TypeWireless speaker system
Info unavailablePC multimedia speakers
Info unavailableWireless speaker system
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailable
BatteryInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableStandard battery - C type
Remote ControlInfo unavailableInfo unavailableRemote control - Infrared
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker System Details2 x Right/left channel speaker
2 x Right/left channel speaker - 7.5 Watt - 20 - 20000 Hz
2 x Speaker - 15 Watt - 50 - 20000 Hz
Surround channel speakers
Info unavailable
Connectivity TechnologyWireless - 900 MHz radio frequency
Wireless - Radio
Wireless - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Wired
Wireless - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Speaker Type2-way - Active
2-way - Active
2-way - Active
Info unavailable2-way - Active
Nominal Output Power (Total)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable8 Watt
Product DescriptionAcoustic Research AW871 - Wireless speaker system
Acoustic Research AW877 - Wireless speaker system
JBL On Air Control 2.4G - PC multimedia speakers
Bose SL2 wireless surround link
Rocketfish Digital Wireless Speakers RF-WS01 - Wireless speaker system
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year limited warranty
1 year warranty
Audio AmplifierInfo unavailableInfo unavailableIntegrated
Info unavailableIntegrated
Response BandwidthInfo unavailable20 - 20000 Hz
50 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailable80 - 20000 Hz
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$329.99
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Amazon.com
$132.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$135.00
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$209.95
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$202.96
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$269.00
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$249.00
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$249.00
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$249.00
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$99.99
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