NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Now that I have this set up it does exactly what I wanted it to very well -- that is, in a wired network environment, it streams all the mp3 files that I have on my PC's hard drive through my traditional two-channel audio setup. It has a number of limitations: it doesn't support Internet radio, except for a paid service, and it doesn't support various rights-protected data formats. But it does do the one thing I bought it for extremely well: allowing me to enjoy my entire music collection in an organized, well catalogued way, through my home audio system.
As this whole field of products is still pretty new, I also didn't want to spend more money on one of the more advanced systems -- it seems that the customer feedback on all of these media players remains pretty mixed. So I stuck with something relatively simple, and this little box does what I want for a reasonable price. (Previously I was using my iPod on a docking station, connected to my stereo...for the modest price of this Netgear player I've now liberated the iPod that previously was wired up to my stereo.)
A couple of cautions:
1. A lot of the customer problems cited here at Amazon seem to relate to problems with wireless transmission. I did not even try to set this up in a wireless network; I just hard-wired it into the network port I had installed in my living room. I have had a lot of frustration in my home w/wireless devices so finally just gave up and dropped in wiring for a home network while I was having other electrical work done in my house. I am glad I bit the bullet -- the wired network is saving me a lot of time and trouble. This Netgear product is just one example of the kinds of things that are very happy tethered to a wire that seem to be much more problematic when they are wireless.
2. Throw away the software disk that comes with the hardware -- don't install it!. Instead, download the new software and firmware that is on Netgear's site. I couldn't get this to work at all at first -- tech support advised me to uninstall the provided software, download the software update on their site, and start over. This got more complicated than it sounds because I'd already built a database of songs for the Netgear and I had to hunt down this database file and kill it, too...it got a little bit tricky...so it took me a couple of hours in all to get this fixed. Had I started with the new software posted on Netgear's site, I would have had the whole thing done in 20 minutes. In any case, just go right to netgear's site and download their new software, and don't use the junk they ship with the product.
I also found netgear's tech support to be very, very good -- they answered the phone quickly (on Christmas Eve!) and were extremely helpful and patient.

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NETGEAR's Wireless Digital Music Player lets you enjoy your digital music files stored on your computers and unlimited, worldwide Internet radio with your friends and family throughout your home. It connects your existing home stereo to your home computer network so you can listen to the digital music collection from any PC on your home stereo system. You can also listen to music directly from a 30,000 track digital jukebox using the RHPSODY¿ service (only available in U.S.) or hear thousands of Internet radio stations even when your PCs are turned off. Easy-to-install software on one PC automatically finds all your music files on any networked PC and collects them into one complete database. The remote control and stylish user interface let you sit on the couch and wirelessly stream MP3s or Windows Media format files from any PC on your home network straight to your stereo! The MP101 supports many PC operating systems, not just Windows XP, and the LCD display means you don't need to turn on your TV when you want to listen to music.

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Logitech 980441-0403 Wireless Music System for iPod Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been waiting for a product like this one for some time. It puts your entire music collection into the palm of your hand, and transmits the sound to your stereo. The performance far surpasses any FM transmitter, and works up to 30 ft from your stereo.
For $150, it is a bit pricey, but still worth it for me. As stated before, the sound quality is very good will little to no interference...worlds better than an FM transmitter...
Downsides....the peice that fits into the top of the Ipod is adjustable for either the full ipod, or the mini (by way of a sliding headphone jack), but lacks that little peice that goes into the smaller jack next to the headphone jack. because of this, the adapter spins around and doesn't feel like it is stable on top of your ipod. Other downside is that the adapter has its own battery source (does not draw power from ipod), which results in having to charge yet another item at your house.
All in all, it delivers on it's promise, just a couple of nuisances...

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Ge JasHO97686 Wireless Computer To Stereo Transmitter Review

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(More customer reviews)Both the Amazon product description and the enclosed documentation are short on information about the technology used, so I thought I'd share what I found out.
The unit broadcasts on some FM frequency. When I turned on the receiver without turning on the transmitter, I was getting some FM station, but I didn't track down which one. So this is like an MP3/iPhone FM transmitter you would find in a car, with many of the same characteristics.
Because the units are AC powered, and not limited in size, they can work a little better than the car versions. When I turn on the transmitter, the FM station completely disappeared, so the unit is putting out a good signal. When I had the units about 20 ft apart in line of site, they worked very well. I had to turn the volume up on the receiving end, which indicates they aren't modulating the signal very much. When I tried the usage I really wanted, not so good. Transmitting through a wall added some noise, and walking around near the signal path generated noisy interference. Transmitting from one floor to another generated too much noise.
It may be that providing a line level signal to the transmitter would provide better modulation, but most computers these days only have a headphone output. The signal problems result from using a low power FM frequency, which is probably the only way they can provide this functionality for such a low price. (Be sure to follow the instructions to have the two antennas parallel as this polarization makes a big difference for FM signals.)
The product basically works as advertised. It has limited (unspecified) range, and really wants line of sight, so the range drops dramatically through a wall. The music quality at its best is typical of low power FM transmitters. The nice thing about it is that it's so cheap that it may be worth a try if you need to remote some music. But don't count on it.

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Cisco-Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, a little background... I consider myself fairly skilled at using computers.. I have been using them for 25+ years and have installed operating systems, configured routers, set up wireless networks, recovered systems from virus crashes, etc. Reading the below reviews I thought that while installing the music bridge might be a bit tricky, I could handle it.
WOW. I don't know where to begin. This product has the worst documentation I've ever seen, both in the box and online. I spent 10+ hours getting this to work on my system, plus another hour un-doing damage to my system registry after the Music Bridge driver conflicted with another driver in my system and caused a crash.
Having said that, I finally have it up and running and it is operating as promised, though using 100% of my CPU power and thus causing the computer to run very slowly.
Reading the support forum on the linksys site, the people that have the fewest problems installing this equipment are those that don't have routers. Ironically, though Linksys (and Cisco) are router companies, the instructions do not include the special steps that must be taken to re-configure your router so it will connect with the bridge.
Be warned - this is not plug and play and you may very well spend a lot of frustrating time trying to get it to work. Once it is working there are many idiosyncracies (eg having to close and open your music player to get it to play through the bridge) that you would not expect from a well-designed piece of hard/software.
This is a bargain for a reason - I'd suggest you spend a little more and find something better. Good luck!!

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You're having a party, but you don't have the time it will take to burn a disc of your favorite digital tunes. This is where the Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge comes in. By letting you wirelessly stream audio files from your PC to your stereo or other speaker system, no matter which music service you use, the Wireless-G Music Bridge gives you all the convenience of digital music with the sound of high-performance stereo.With the Wireless-G Music Bridge, you can send whatever music your PC is playing--whether it's from media players, games, Internet radio, orMP3 files--through your home network and to your stereo system. If you're running a wireless (802.11b and 802.11g) network, the Music Bridge will send your music to your stereo with no need for any additional cables. Simply connect the Wireless-G Music Bridge to your entertainment system via the included RCA cable, and you'll be ready to start cranking the tunes. Alternately, you can also use standard 10/100 Ethernet cabling to connect to your network.If you have a 5.1-channel surround sound system, the Wireless-G Music Bridge includes software that creates a virtual 5.1-channel sound in your PC, so that you can take full advantage of your stereo system. The Wireless-G Music Bridge also lets you choose what audio from your PC you want to play over your audio system. For example, you can choose to send music but not email alerts or other PC tones. Or you may want to keep the alert tones streaming. It's entirely up to you.An easy-to-use setup wizard will guide you through the configuration so that you can be up and running in no time. The Wireless-G Music Bridge supports 128-bit WEP encryption to ensure a secure connection and is compatible with wireless 802.11b and 802.11g standards.What's in the Box Wireless-G Music Bridge, Ethernet network cable, stereo RCA cable, power adapter, setup wizard CD-ROM, user guide on CD-ROM, and quick installation guide.

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Creative Xdock Wireless Music System for iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ohhhh, this is so cool. I was kind of afraid that this wouldn't work at first from the negative reviews I've read about this. But really I found out what my problem with wireless was. It was a florescent lamp I had near my computer. Using a process of elimination I tested my network's WiFi with the Xdock on and off (unplugged even) and I got the same problem with my wireless. "That's odd" I thought. So I looked around to see what else would cause interference because I've been getting interference before. And on a hunch I turned off this floor lamp with a florescent bulb in it. I got better reception to the WiFi router. Even with the Xdock on. So for me it wasn't the Xdock. Be sure to check to see if there are any other sources of interference in your house. Especially florescent bulbs between your computer and your wireless router.
As for features, I couldn't be more happy. I can actually listen to my podcasts from my main computer in my living room by just connecting the computer to the line in of the Xdock and I still can have my main speakers hooked up to the computer by way of the Xdock. Of course it's just a straight connection from the computer with a plain old stereo miniplug, no controls for the computer, but now I can move through the house and still hear my podcasts. Nice. And of course it's nice to hear my iPod without having to have my computer on. It's a nice dock as well. Charging and data. All the controls are there for the iPod. It takes a little getting used to the remote control button way of controlling the iPod only because I'm used to the scroll wheel, but that's a small thing to get used to because everything the iPod can do is duplicated on the remote plus a couple things the iPod can't do with it's own controls. It's a nice little receiver and transmitter. The only mark I deduct is for bulkiness. Otherwise, for all it does, two thumbs up. I like it.
I got this from Woot!. Transmitter and a receiver. :)
[UPDATE: I've figured out two things that were complaints of other people. First the wireless problem. Yes, if you put the Xdock right next to the wireless router it will interfere with the signal (both may work at 2.4GHz). Move it 3-4 feet away and it doesn't interfere. I have mine on my desk and the wireless router on a shelf. Second, the problem with the remote for the receiver shutting off the base unit as well. The remote for the receiver is the same one that comes with the base unit except with less buttons. It can actually control both units and is not unique to each unit. It's like having two of the same model TVs in the same room and wondering why the remote of one controls the other. It's not hard to guess why. Both units are supposed to be in different rooms. That's the whole point. So put each unit out of the line of sight of each other so you won't accidentally turn off the wrong unit. The remote for one can control the other and vice versa.]
[UPDATE]: For some reason, and I didn't notice this at all when I first got it, all the screw holes holding the unit together became busted. This whole time I was as careful with it as any of my other high tech toys and suddenly when moving the device I heard rattling. My guess is that for some reason the plastic is brittle or maybe when assembling it they torked on the screws a little too tight. It still works fine. Right now I have tape holding it together. Very weird. I opened the unit (since it was already open) and shook out the plastic bits and then unscrewed the screws so there wouldn't be any more rattling (cleaning it out in case the loose parts cause problems with circuitry). But I'm still using it. I'll probably upgrade to something else similar.

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CTA Digital IP-AST Wireless Air Sound Transmitter Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been looking for a wireless transmitter to play music and various sounds from my laptop through either my Mackie monitors in my room, or the sound system in the living room.
Oddly enough, there isn't much out there that meets this rather simple requirement. Most products seem to require you to only play sounds from certain software (such as iTunes, or MusicMatch). A device that plugs into your soundcard is unusually rare, unless you went for an FM transmitter which I've had bad experiences with in the past (although, I've only ever tried cheap ones).
I almost went for the Logitech solution, but the vendor software and reports of incompatibility worried me, although I liked the idea of the USB connection over a stereo jack link to my soundcard headphone socket.
I took a chance on this little gizmo from CTA and was really surprised. Information on the web about this item seems almost non-existant which made me more wary, but it had the exact features I wanted and was cheap enough to give it a shot, but expensive enough to make me think it might actually work.
Even when it came, the rather blurred font labelling the ports increased my skeptiscm. My mood was lifted to find that everything you need, including cables to get it working was included.
The receiver, is a very small aluminium box with a dainty little arial as pictured. It connects to a rather discrete lump-in-a-cord-design power pack. A mini 3.5mm stereo jack is the output which connects to your amp, or powered speakers. It has a blue LED that tells you when a connection to a the transmitter has been found. (a note, there are 16 channels which you can select from to avoid interference, although I didn't need to despite the 50 or so wireless networks in my apartment block).
The transmitter looks exactly the same, except in addition to a 3.5mm stereo jack it has a type B USB port which I wasn't expecting. Essentially what you have when you connect this is an external sound card connected via USB which should result in better sound quality than connecting it via an analog cable (a cheap analog cable if you use the one provided).
Despite the advantages of a USB connection, I would rather keep it simple and get the thing working before I tried that. So, I went for the 3.5mm stereo jack (this config requires the transmitter be also plugged into a power pack, not something I liked, but I guess long term it's better than batteries).
Amazing!! Music was coming from my montiors!! Not just any music. Good fidelity music with a fairly low noise floor!! I was amazed. This thing works, and it works rather well. It certainly wasn't as good as a good quality cable, but for a wireless device it was pretty good considering how terrible FM transmitters are. The only annoying thing was it seemed to attenuate the signal quite a lot, but not so much I ran out of headroom.
I decided to try the USB cable. PnP it says in the manual. I was skeptical again...what no driver disk to try when Windows inevitably can't find my device??
Damn. It was right! XP recognised the device as a sound card almost instantly and I started streaming music again to my speakers. It was so easy this thing could have been made by Apple.
The attenuation problem disappeared so dramatically I was reaching for the volume control in a hurry! The quality also seemed much better also. Figures, since the cables that ship with the device are probably pretty terrible. But I feel that the problem is actually the device encoding the analog signal into a digital format which it sends via the 2.4GHz transmitter which the receiver then has to turn back to analog again. I'm not sure what magic exactly happens in the transmitter, but there is still some quality loss somewhere in the chain even using USB, but only noticible if you really listen for it (in my case I could only hear the slight noise when there was no music being sent from my laptop).
The slight hissing problem was also pretty much fixed by playing with the arials. I have a feeling my wireless network (802.11g) was interferring with the signal since they use the same frequency band.
Overall, I give this 5 stars. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and it does it well. A better hi-fi version would be nice, but at this price that seems most unfair to ask for. I have a feeling if my stereo had fairly standard speakers there would be no noticiable difference in fidelity at all. Considering I have pretty good quality studio monitors and can still use this without resorting back to my trusty cable is pretty darn impressive.
Why there aren't more products on the market that do what this does really suprises me. Everything seems geared around playing media files etc, but nothing that just plays what you hear on your computer through a remote sound source.
As you can probably tell, I'm really happy with this product.

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The Sound Port from CTA digital is the perfect solution to satelite radio customers that need to have their receivers located in one area at all times. With the Sound Port, you can set your satelite radio receiver where it receives its strongest reception, plug it into the transport base and stream the audio signal wirelessly to the receiver base station that's attached to your audio output source. It is also perfect for streaming music from your computer or MP3 Player to your home stereo system or other audio output devices. Easy to set up with no tools required for installation.

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Soundcast ACT-211 AudioCast Wireless Transmitter for PC, Mac, or MP3 Players Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a solution to stream audio from my computer in one corner of the house to multiple locations elsewhere in the house. I tried several attempts using my 802.11g network, but it always ended in frustration - could NOT get streaming to work consistently if at all. Then I took a chance on these devices, and I am extremely pleased. Use the audio out from your PC, and have a powered receiver + speakers on the other end of the wireless link. They are ultra portable (not battery powered FYI), lightweight, and there's no configuration - the receiver and transmitter just find each other and start talking. It's great.
I haven't had any interference problems when using these. And the signal is definitely more robust than my Linksys 11g router provides.
I'm thinking about getting a third receiver, even though the instructions say you can only use two receivers per transmitter for some reason. If not, a y-cable and a second receiver, and I'm in business.

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Turn your PC into a wireless music server or listen to your MP3 player outloud with the ACT-211 AudioCast transmitter. Designed to serve as a bridge betweenyour preferred audio device and your home stereo system, the AudioCast incorporates2.4 GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology to ensure a clean,crisp sound. Setup is simple: Just plug the transmitter and ACR-212 receiver (soldseparately) into nearby wall outlets, run a cable between the AudioCast transmitter andthe headphone jack of your computer or MP3 player, and connect the receiver to yourhome stereo. Within seconds, you'll have complete audible access to all your recordedmusic files, with no long wires to unroll or programming to master. Even better, you canconnect two receivers to each AudioCast transmitter, letting you create two distinctmusic zones in your home. And for people with particularly large homes, it's evenpossible to run a single audio signal through two AudioCast transmitters at the sametime, in effect turning your home into a four-zone system.
The real star of the AudioCast system, however, is the wireless FHSS technology. Foryears, wireless solutions have been plagued with outside interference from otherproducts using the crowded 2.4 GHz band. The Soundcast engineering team, bycontrast, refined the AudioCast's wireless technology to the point where neither themicrowave nor the cordless phone will affect the quality of the listening experience. Nobuzzes, no dropouts, and no distortion--just pure, clean sound.
Other details include a full wireless line-of-sight range of 350 feet (150 feet throughwalls and doors), support for PCs and Macs (including the iTunes audio format), and asleek white housing. The AudioCast transmitter measures 6.8 by 2 by 3.5 inches (W x Hx D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Audiocast transmitter, AC/DC adapter, 3.5 mm mini-to-mini cable, 3.5 mm mini-to-RCAcable, user's manual.

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Logitech Wireless DJ Music System Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are a person who is interested in high-fidelity sound reproduction, this device is NOT for you.
I was hoping it had some of the qualities of the "Squeezebox" or at least something close, I was wrong.
From what I can find on the internet this device uses the "SBC codec for Bluetooth Audio" to transmit audio from the computer to your stereo receiver. SBC is an audio coding system specially designed for Bluetooth audio at medium bit rates, and having a low computational complexity. Judging from the quality of sound, my guess is that the bitrate is approximately 128Kbps.....a far cry from my original music files that are encoded with Apples lossless at a bitrate of about 1000kbps. Don't get me wrong...this device was very hard for me to return. It was a breeze to setup and worked perfectly with my iTunes (after a firmware/software upgrade to Pre-release 3, StreamPoint v1.1.0). The remote is wonderful...east to navigate and good battery life...but has a very short range (less than 40 feet in my house). So, in summary.
The Good:
Easy to setup
Easy to use
Good battery life
The Bad:
Sound quality
Wireless range
So, if you normally listen to music encoded at 128kbs and don't have a long distance requirements for the remote...this device is for you. However, if you like high-fidelity music (or close to it) and you need a remote that will transmit over long distances...pass this one by.
Rumor has it that Logitech will merge the sqeezebox with the DJ Music system remote in the next generation of the Squeezebox...we can only hope.


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Allyour PC music. On your stereo. With total control.

The Logitech Wireless DJ Music System makes it easy to play your PC music on your stereo. Enjoy all of your music in your living room: MP3s, WMAs, iTunes, Internet radio stations—even podcasts and subscription audio. Use the long-range remote to browse through your entire music collection and see what's playing—all from the comfort of your sofa. The Wireless DJ Music System combines plug-and-play simplicity with the clarity of digital audio, doesn't require a network, and works throughout your home. Stream music from your PC to your stereo. Now it's easy!

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Features

System Requirements

Intel or AMD CPU (1 GHz or higher)
Windows XP Home or Professional (SP1+)
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
300 MB available disk space
Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
CD-ROM drive

Audio System Requirements

Home stereo system with stereo RCA input jacks or
Powered multimedia speaker system with a stereo-mini input jack

Specifications

Frequency: 2.4 Ghz
Transmission format: digital

Compatible Applications StreamPoint software accesses the media libraries of:

Apple iTunes 6.0.2 (and higher)
Windows MediaPlayer 9 (and higher)
Musicmatch Jukebox 9.0 build 5805 (and higher)

Plays any format your PC can play:

MP3 & WMA
iTunes (AAC)
Internet Radio

Package Contents

Wireless DJ remote
Rechargeable battery
USB Music Transmitter
Music Receiver / Dock
AC Adapter
Stereo RCA audio cable
Logitech StreamPoint software CD
User Manual
2-year limited warranty

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Soundolier Duo/Maestro Speaker Lamp & Wireless Transmitter Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been hooking my tv up to my stereo since the seventies. Yes that means I'm an old fart! I'm one of those guys that has enjoyed electronic gadgets and good sound since we called it Hi-Fi.
This speaker system had a number of things going for it right away. It requires a small amount of assembly, little or no setup, it is about as stealthy a system as you'll find while performing fantastically, it was reviewed favorably by the people that write about home theatre, and the price through Amazon was incredibly low.
The hidden bennie is that because it's wireless, and they're very stylish, they can be the first step in redecorating the living room ( happy wife) as well as the final step for putting together the home theatre without really looking like a surround setup. What a concept!
Because of their stylish good looks, and superior performance as speakers, you won't find a better one for the average living room (mine is only 11.5 ft X 15 ft). One speaker can do both channels if you're on a budget. I bought 2 (both with wireless maestro transmitters) so once the new wears off I'm gonna do some experimenting.
The only shortcoming (and this is only probably in my setup) is the floor switches and power to the speaker amps is on the same cord (I'm going to set them up on an X-10 setup for convenience) and the floor switches seem to attract the admiration of my dog. I got them zip tied to the stems right now.
In closing, the looks and wireless archetecture make these a sure thing ticket to wedded bliss, and outstanding performance make them a must buy.

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Soundolier's Duo is the world's first wireless speaker lamp.This unique blend of sound and light brings the rich beauty of wireless audio and the warmth of light to your home.Duo's sleek silhouette complements any decor and fits the vision of any decorator.This full-featured speaker offers volume and signal controls and can be configured as a single stereo speaker, a stereo pair, or as part of a home theater.A foot-controlled power and dimmer switch offer convenient control of the lamp for room lighting, theater style dimming, or anywhere in between.Maestro is the ingenious wireless audio transmitter that sends audio from any source throughout your home to Duo and other Soundolier wireless audio devices.This kit offers both a Duo Speaker Lamp and Maestro wireless transmitter in one convenient package.Duo Lamps work in conjunction with Maestro Wireless Transmitters, which are required for wireless operation.

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U.S. Robotics USR6003 SoundLink Wireless Audio Delivery System Review

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(More customer reviews)When I received the SoundLink for my birthday yesterday, I wasn't quite sure if it would work very well, but I just installed it in all of 5 minutes, and it sounds wonderful. I did not need to read the directions at all - the installation is quite painless and intuitive. Here's how things work:
The system comes with two little black boxes - one is a transmitter and one a receiver. Each is clearly marked and powered by either batteries or a power adapter. I was afraid that the adapters would be the bulky kind and not fit on my power strips, but they were actually relatively slim and fit nicely. The transmitter plugs into your PC, Mac, or MP3 player through either the headphone jack or the audio out jack, where you'd normally plug in your speakers. The nice thing about the system, as another reviewer mentioned, is that the transmitter has an audio out jack into which you can now plug your speakers, so the music can be playing on whatever stereo you're transmitting to and at your computer as well. Or just your computer. Or just the stereo. No need to plug and unplug.
The receiver sits by your stereo, plugged into a power source or running on batteries. Here you have a choice as well - you can plug the receiver directly into your stereo using the color coded audio cords which are provided, or you can tune your FM receiver to a choice of stations and the receiver will broadcast to your stereo (you'll notice it has a little antenna wire attached). I tried both methods and think the direct route works better for me, but others here have different preferences depending on their location.
So far I've tried the unit with my PC (listening to the radio on the internet), on my iMac (listening to my MP3s on iTunes), and with my iPod. Each worked very well. Granted, as other reviewers have mentioned, the sound is not absolutely perfect, especially at louder volumes, but it sounds darned good. I also used my 900Mhz cordless phone while using the SoundLink, and did not notice any interference. For anyone wishing to listen to internet radio stations away from their computer (marvel of marvels), or wanting to listen to their MP3 collection, this is an inexpensive, cordless, and effective solution. I'm very pleased with my birthday present!

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Royal Machines 29297W WES 600 Wireless Stereo Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)My hearing is getting bad and to avoid turning the volume up substantially on my TV set, I wanted to place speakers closer to our sitting stations. Plus, the speakers on the TV leave a lot to be desired anyway.
Initially I was very pleased for ease of hook up, sound etc. However, for the speakers to work as desired, the control volume needed to be turned up to max. volume. In this range the speakers had a distinct background sound (unsure how to describe). I guess this is typical of low wattage speakers when running at max. volume.
They in fact improved the sound volume but the background sound/feedback was more than what we expected. Its not like there not tolerable, to others, this may-not be an issue.
The price is reasonable for the speakers, their size leaves a small footprint and are nice looking for the price. All the necessary accessories/hardware is include to connect (except batteries), each speaker has its own power cord included. I used a separate remote control to power off the speakers rather than to turn off each speaker on/off switch, which are small and difficult to see (on the speaker side).
I didn't want to go the surround-sound route, however I may do so. Debating at this time, if I should return the merchandise.

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Onkyo UWL1S Wireless USB Audio Transport (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had wires between my computer sound card and home stereo over under around and through furniture for years. I had no way to hide them in the walls. All the while I have spent hours looking for just this device. Simple to hook up, works great! Took longer to roll up all the wire than to connect the UWL1S and start listening. I saw other brands that implied they could do this but they were mostly no names to me and looked more complicated than this needed to be so I did not trust them. Onkyo hit the nail on the head with this product. I have hundreds of CD's stored on my computer I use Windows Media Player and this works GREAT! I have playlists for all my moods that I have saved over the years and can now listen to them without wires laying everywhere! Quality of sound, and amplification level is good I have no issues at all. I think it might cut the very top and very bottom of crispness off just a little but nobody will notice unless you are in a 'studiofile' mood, sitting still, alone in the sweet spot and in a quiet house. I can still use my CD player for that mode. This transmits through one wall and my stereo is approx 40 feet away from that. Clear, easy, fun, Thank you Onkyo!

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Get sound from your most versatile audio component to any sound system with the Onkyo UWL1. You've got plenty of music stored on your home computer, and more is getting added every day. The UWL1 connects to a USB port, and transmits audio to the receiver up to 30 meters away. Connect the receiver to your home theatre system, stereo, or nearly any other audio device, and get uncompressed streaming audio through your favorite speakers.

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Jensen Matrix Wireless Internet Audio Transmitter Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is a good starting point for those wanting to hear MP3 sound on there stereos without rearranging their house. I used this device from 15 ft to about 75 feet away and the sound remained the same even through a wall. I also was able to play sound from my study to my neighbors stereo approx. 150 ft away through concrete. The sound was not degraded. However, when I say the sound was not degraded that does not mean it was "normal". Due to the wireless technology the product sounds like you are listening to the radio. If you happen to get the perfect setting going though this is hardly noticable and you will enjoy it for a long time. It is the only one of it's kind (from what I have found) and beats buying a bulky stereo component for around $... or more. This product is a perfect buy and gets 4 stars only because of its lack of a power switch and fragile-thin RCA cables. Email me for more info.

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Listen to streaming audio and Internet downloads through your homestereo system with Jensen's Matrix wireless Internet audio transmitter. Use thistransmitter to listen to digital audio files (including MP3, WAV, and VQFformats) with superior sound quality and control. The Matrix's 900 MHz signaltravels through walls and floors to deliver quality stereo sound virtuallyanywhere in your home with a range of up to 150 feet.
This kit contains thewireless transmitter and receiver, two AC adapters, and a stereo Y adapter. Toinstall, just hook the transmitter and receiver up to their respective ACadapters and plug them into wall outlets. Use the stereo Y adapter to link yourcomputer sound card's speaker output and the transmitter. Use the tuners tofine-tune the transmitter and receiver for optimum sound, then sit back andlisten.
The manufacturer notes that both the transmitter and receiver do nothave on/off switches, so you may want to unplug them if not in use for a longperiod of time. This product comes with a one-year limited warranty.

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Motorola 89015J Dc800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently upgraded my hearing aids to a pair of Phonak aids and I purchased the phonak iCom. I did this so I could make a blue tooth pairing with my cell phone. With the Motorola Dc800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway I am also able to hear my stereo, my TV, etc. in stereo through my hearing aids. I do not have to turn the volume up a drive the rest the family out of the room. Late at night if I want I can watch listen to music without anyone else hearing it. And I have stereo pumped through my hearing aids as I walk around the house. This is freedom for hearing aid patients like me.

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MOTOROLA 89015J DC800 BLUETOOTH STEREO GATEWAYBLUETOOTH HOME STEREO ADAPTER;TURNS AUDIO DEVICES SUCH AS HOME STEREOS & MP3 PLAYERS INTO WIRELESS MUSIC SYSTEMS;PLUGS INTO HOME STEREO OR MP3 PLAYER; COMPATIBLE WITH RCA-CAPABLE TV;INCLUDES RCA CABLE & 3.5MM CABLE

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Creative GigaWorks T20W Series II Wireless Multimedia Speaker System with BasXPort Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these speakers and the Sound Blaster wireless audio transmitter for my son for Christmas. I plugged in the speakers and hooked them up via the direct audio cable to gauge the sound. I thought I had to install the software and pair the speakers to get them running on wireless but as I plugged in the transmitter I thought I would just uplug the audio cable to see what happens. Sure enough the music from his laptop was streaming wirelessly to the speakers. The sound is clear and continuous. The base is good enough for a medium-sized room. There was some distortion when you crank the volume up beyond about three quarters but that was the only drawback. Remeber this is only through the usb transmitter and no additional stations were needed for same room sound.

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The Creative Labs GigaWorks T20W Series II wireless multimedia speaker system is ideal for music and gaming enthusiasts. Complementing existing Creative wireless audio products, you can now enjoy uncompressed Xtreme Fidelity music anywhere in your home. Enjoy well-balanced audio with dedicated tweeters for sharp, detailed highs and robust mid-range drivers for richer, fuller sound. BasXPort technology for enhanced bass will enhance the low frequency response without the bulkiness of a subwoofer. Listen to uncompressed Xtreme Fidelity music from Creative wireless audio products across the room or around the house conveniently with no delays or dropouts of up to 100ft. The built-in receiver accepts wireless audio from Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, Cambridge SoundWorks MovieWorks HD for iPod, and other select Creative wireless audio products. A perfectly easy set-up, these sleek speakers come with contemporary black finishing and will fit neatly on any desktop! Specifications include: 28 watts RMS speaker power, 50Hz-20kHz Frequency Response, 80dB signal-to-noise ratio, up to 100ft wireless range.

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Eos Converge Wireless USB Transmitter for iPod and iPhone Review

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(More customer reviews)Airport express works great with itunes and does a decent job of syncing between multiple rooms, but it's not perfect and it can get out of sync sometimes. Plus, using the itunes remote had limited capabilities, things I was dying for (pandora, last fm, alarms, sleep timer, etc.).
What I had been dreaming about was a sonos, but I couldn't bring myself to buy it, particularly because I needed (wanted) audio in 5 corners of my house - that would've easily run me $1500. Then I read about this device.
First, let me say that the customer service is amazing. I called and asked them about how good the multi room sync was, within hours I got a response - down to 20 milliseconds, not noticeable. If you have to put it in far range, it can get to 60ms, which you may hear. But at that range, I doubt you'd notice the interference because the rooms are so far apart. In my house, the normal setting works fine, I have a townhouse, 3 listening spots upstairs, two downstairs.
Now, what I had really dreamed about though was the sonos control. So this little device allowed me to take the output of a single sonos and transmit it through the whole house! While I don't have control of the music that goes to individual rooms, each room has its own self powered speaker which I can tweak the volume with. Saved me a ton of money and I finally have the perfect dream system. Plus, I was able to take the money I saved and put it towards better speakers in the living room!
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All that said, my only complaint is the blue lights on all the different units. They can get really bright at night and it makes it a little conspicuous. When I get a chance I'm going to dab a bit of paint on all of them to cover that up.
If they're looking to update these in the future, I'd probably add volume controls to each unit.

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Aerielle i2i Wireless Digital Audio Device for iPod and MP3 Players (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is useful to listen to streaming audio off the computer but the batteries are UNREPLACEABLE and only lasted 1 year with moderate use. The only option is to buy new ones when the batteries quit on you, what kind of a music device is that, RIDICULOUS and disingenuous, I emailed the company before I bought them and was told don't worry they'll last years, well they didn't. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, I learn the first time and I will not replace them.

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