Acoustic research aw-871

Acoustic Research AW-871

WIRELESS STEREO SPEAKERS WITH POTENTIAL

Although the Acoustic Research AW-871 is exceptionally adaptable to various environments it not the easiest set of speakers to arrange. Finding the proper positioning for the strongest signal may take some time, but once established the speakers are highly effective and perform great.

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ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AW-871

Acoustic Research AW-871: Not Worth the Money

Although the Acoustic Research AW-871 is exceptionally adaptable to various environments it not the easiest set of speakers to arrange.
The Acoustic Research AW-871 are wireless stereo speakers that are specified for indoor or outdoor usage. It outputs 900 MHz and can function effectively up to 300 feet from the transmitter. It comes equipped with a 1” dome tweeter, a 5 ¼” woofer and 20 watts total RMS power handling. The speakers can be powered via AC adapter, rechargeable or C batteries.

Technical Info:

Transmits 900 MHz audio signals through walls, ceilings and floors up to 300 feet

Can be used as rear channel speakers with 5.1 surround sound systems

Left / Right / Mono switches and integrated power / volume / and tuning control

20 watts total RMS power handling with 5 ¼” woofer and 1” dome tweeter

Powered by 8 C batteries per speaker or AC adapter

Suggested Retail: $199.99

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The Acoustic Research AW-871 is extremely versatile as they are able to function as far as 300 feet from the transmitter.


The Acoustic Research AW-871 is fairly difficult to get running properly. Although the actual connecting of the transmitter isn’t too bad, it’s getting the optimum performance from the speakers that are the problem. Although some configuration needs to be made to the speakers as well as its complementary accessories in order for it be effective, nonetheless it is way too difficult to position.