Feed it a good signal and it will deliver.
Written: Jul 03 '02 (Updated Jul 03 '02)
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Pros: Really efficient product. The next best thing to this is run an audio cable instead.
Cons: Black casing tends to overheat if exposed to direct sun light. Sun block.
The Bottom Line: Probably the same price as a good 100 feet audio stereo cable. Forget about running a cable. The Soundlink is simply so convenient, just try one. You'll be delighted.
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| webcat2's Full Review: U.S. Robotics SoundLink Wireless Audio Delivery Sy... |
My wish was to be able to listen to my MP3s all summer long by the pool using my radio. Well this tandem (transmitter & receiver ) is exactly what I was looking for. I had to tweak a bit to get the maximum out of it and I realized after a couple of days and 2 different set up that the best quality signal you can feed the transmitter, the best music you will get at the other end. Instead of feeding the Soundlink a stereo signal straight out of the computer audio , I finally sent the computer audio to a stereo system inside the house. I monitored and equalized my sound live on my stereo before sending the audio signal to the transmitter via RCA to 1/8" stereo cable supplied with the Soundlink. Next I carefully set the signal knob on the transmitter, a few seconds operation ...et voilą ! What you heard is what you just sent. 100 feet away ,near the receiving station, I tuned an old Pioneer portable system outside the house which ( ... the following might be an important factor... )external walls are 1/2" gypsum+ R28 fiberglass insulation + 2" dense foam + 5/8" wood + 1/4" backer board + pvc siding. Also, the signal just went thru an internal wall with 2 x 1/2" thick gypsum layers . It sounds simply as good as if I had used a good quality 100 feet cable. Of course there is a small FM hiss which is audible between songs and also when the music passages gets very very low. I do not forget that some of the hiss is also produced by my Pioneer too and this is part of my set up... I go wireless all the way. Of course, you can run a cable directly from the Soundlink receiver to your stereo if an AUX input is available. This might kill a hissing source but personally, wireless works best on my system. Some local FM radio stations don't even deliver the quality the Soundlink does. When you pump the volume up a bit on one of your favorite song and it is rendered that good, then the fun really starts. Even my neighbor can tune to my broadcasting... he lives 30 to 40 feet away from the receiver unit! Wasn't expecting that much...
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 65.00
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