All About Wireless Speaker Systems

By Andy Zain

The previous generation of music lovers had to contend with wired speakers. These large, bulky devices were hard to move and had to be connected to the stereo system with a bunch of wires. If the music lover was to move the system, everything had to be rewired. Modern technology has made it far more convenient to listen to music by using wireless speaker systems. Single speakers, dual speakers, and surround sound systems all use wireless technology.

Of course, wireless speakers can also be used inside the house. They are extremely convenient for outdoor use, however. In addition to not requiring wires, they don't use batteries that wear down easily. These speakers are also infinitely more portable than their wired counterparts.

There is no difference in sound quality between wireless and wired speakers. The only difference is the mechanism by which sound is transferred. Some wireless speakers use an FM radio transmitter to receive sound. These speakers come with a special transmitter, which must be connected to your CD player, stereo, or other audio device. Depending on the speaker set-up, you can transmit sound from up to 300 feet away. The signal can go through walls, furniture, and other electronic devices to get to the speakers.

Another type of wireless speaker uses infrared technology to send the signal to the speakers. This technology is generally used in home theatre systems; FM transmitters are far more common in general use speakers. In any case, infrared transmitters lack the ability to go through walls and other obstacles, so you need a clear path from audio device to speaker if you use this type of system.

Other than the distance problem, there are very few disadvantages to using wireless speakers. These speakers are extremely durable and can withstand most types of weather.

You probably do not want to leave them outdoors during a snowstorm or hurricane, but you do not have to worry about bringing them inside every night in order to keep them safe from adverse weather. However, the durable materials that protect the speakers from weather-related problems can occasionally muffle sound if the distance between speaker and audio device is too great.

Wireless speaker systems give you high quality sound without the inconvenience of having to set up and wire your system every time you move it. Just make sure your speakers are close to your music source, and you can rock out wherever you'd like. - 29968

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