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Acoustic Research AW-871 Main / Wireless Stereo Speaker

 
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  • Speakers Function: Main / Stereo
  • Nominal Power: 15 Watt RMS
  • Construction: 2-Way
  • Connectivity: Wireless
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Average Rating: 3.0
 
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14 out of 14 people found this review helpful.

Don't even consider them - unless...

Date of Review:  Aug 31, 2006
The Bottom Line: If you're desperate for a set of wireless, these are your best choice. If you can wait, then wait.
Review: In concept, good.
The look, fair
In design, poor.
In quality, abysmal.

The concept: speakers-on-the-go... porch; patio; yard; pool.

The look: Ugly! Ugly, ugly, ugly! When will these techies haul their ideational...
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  1.0

by: oliverquick
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Nicely adequate, once operational.
Cons
Fiddle and fuss; total unreliability.
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Well satisfied

Date of Review:  Sep 23, 2006
Review: I am using AW871 speakers as an adjunct to a high-profile surround system that works off my networked PCs. We wanted wireless speakers we could carry around a large yard or use in places like outside the sauna/whirlpool, on the patios on both...
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  4.0

by: siberiantravlr
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Good performance, good sound for this...
Cons
Locating the transmitter for best...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Best in class

Date of Review:  Jun 12, 2007
Review: All of the problems cited for these speakers will be encountered with other speakers. Here, you still get some marginal benefits - AC *and* battery; two speakers instead of one cylinder; stereo *or* mono, so you have flexibility in distributing...
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  4.0

by: airumel
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Power choices, separate units,...
Cons
Wireless ain't perfect, on/off...
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

AR Model AW871 900 MHz w

Date of Review:  Dec 22, 2005
The Bottom Line: I recommend the product because of the very good sound, attractive appearance and good functionality.
Review: If you want speakers in a location where it is inconvenient to run wires, this product may be for you. I selected these speakers because of the good reviews I found. However, I suggest buying any wireless speakers from a store where satisfaction is...
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  4.0

by: joe5566
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
-very good sound quality -attractive...
Cons
-may have to adjust the position of the...
 
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

beware!

Date of Review:  May 13, 2008
Review: I bought a pair of these brand new 1 year ago. They worked fine at first, but as time went by, one developed a static-like buzzing in the bass and I eventually had to stop using it because it ruined the sound. Within a month or two the other...
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  1.0

by: softwaregeek
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
The transmitter works great with my...
Cons
Useless speakers - Waste of money
 
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

DO NOT BUY!

Date of Review:  Feb 20, 2005
Review: I have had MANY problems with these speakers. The sound is acceptable for a 2-way speaker of this size, if the speaker actually turns on that is. On more than two occasions, these speakers have refused to turn on at all, failed to establish a signal...
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  1.0

by: caelestis
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Good concept, very convenient.
Cons
Unreliable.
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

HOME RUN- Does the job well!

Date of Review:  Aug 28, 2006
Review: I purchased these units to allow for some sound on my second floor. It took some placement to 'catch' the signal but once locked they performed flawlessly. They do have an on/off switch on the front which doubles as a pushbutton search for the...
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  5.0

by: greatstuff
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Balanced Audio-Nice appearance
Cons
No tone control on speaker itself
 
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Wonderful Speakers - Easy Setup!

Date of Review:  May 30, 2005
Review: I was looking for these Advent speakers that were highly recommended in a New York Times article. Setup was extremely easy. Just AC cords for each of the speakers, and a connection cord (to connect to the stereo or TV, etc.)and AC cord for the...
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  5.0

by: colmmoo
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Extremely easy setup, minimal...
Cons
None
 
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great Speakers, but they have a fatal flaw.

Date of Review:  Mar 11, 2009
The Bottom Line: Until the Off/On switch problem is fixed, I cannot recommend these speakers.
Review: I bought 2 sets of Acoustic Research AW-871 Wireless Stereo speakers (4 total) for our home on an island in BC, Canada. Because the island is rather remote we stream news and music on the computer and then redirect the sound to the speakers...
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  2.0

by: norris1936
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
The sound is acceptable, not great, but...
Cons
The on/off switch can wear out after a...
 

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