Acoustic Research AW-871

HOME RUN- Does the job well!

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Pros: Balanced Audio-Nice appearance

Cons: No tone control on speaker itself

Wonderful Speakers - Easy Setup!

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Pros: Extremely easy setup, minimal adjustments to knob settings

Cons: None

Well satisfied

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Pros: Good performance, good sound for this sort of system.

Cons: Locating the transmitter for best performance takes some trial and error.

Best in class

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Pros: Power choices, separate units, stereo/mono choices, frequency range, volume controls

Cons: Wireless ain't perfect, on/off unpredictable

Great Speakers, but they have a fatal flaw.

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Pros: The sound is acceptable, not great, but the convenience is wonderful.

Cons: The on/off switch can wear out after a relatively short period of time.

Bottom Line:
Until the Off/On switch problem is fixed, I cannot recommend these speakers.
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Don't even consider them - unless...

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Pros: Nicely adequate, once operational.

Cons: Fiddle and fuss; total unreliability.

Bottom Line:
If you're desperate for a set of wireless, these are your best choice. If you can wait, then wait. Read More

AR Model AW871 900 MHz w

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Pros: -very good sound quality -attractive appearance -thoughtful one button control -well written manual

Cons: -may have to adjust the position of the speakers
-unreliable speaker unit
-no repair available anywhere

Bottom Line:
Although the product produces very good sound, has attractive appearance and good functionality, I do not recommend this unit because of poor reliability, and no repair service from this manufacturer Read More

beware!

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Pros: The transmitter works great with my replacement speakers

Cons: Useless speakers - Waste of money

DO NOT BUY!

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Pros: Good concept, very convenient.

Cons: Unreliable.