How do wireless speakers work, specifically?

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MoNKey

I have had a home theater system for years and I recently passed by a store and saw some really nice wireless speakers. Now I'm interested in having some. However, I don't just want to throw mine away, I'm curious about tinkering with the ones I have and making them wireless. Where do I start?

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You need to buy a wireless transmitter that connects to your source and two wireless receivers - Plenty of options.

What is the best home theater system to get with a budget of 500$?

Paul

Im looking for a home theater system for my tv and that would work with my ipod for $500. I also need wireless rear speakers. So what is the best home theater system to get for $500 and has wireless rear speakers and also works with an ipod or mp3 player. Please answer and thankyou

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There are a few really crappy 'box' systems that have a wireless rear speaker feature.

But in general the wireless systems have to include a lot more electronics, amps, power cords (one power cord, 1 power supply, 1 amp and 1 RF receiver per rear speaker).

Your $500 budget is pretty low even for a low-end wired system.

And when you say 'work with my ipod' - this can mean 2 different levels:

* Receiver has left/right RCA jacks that you can plug into the headphone jack on your ipod to play music
* Receiver has an iPod dock that lets the receiver control the iPod

Most receivers support the first option.

The second option is usually a $125 additional purchase for the 'dock' - a huge percentage of your $500 budget.

WARNING

You will find some tech-looking box systems with a DVD/BluRay drive built into a skinny 'receiver' for $299 and up.

I strongly urge you to avoid these systems.

We get 20+ posters per week here with these systems and asking how to do more than just play disks or swap speakers/parts. We then have to tell them they cannot.

Go to amazon and search for "Onkyo Home Theater" and you will find some budget-but-better systems.

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where in willoughby ohio can i rent a speaker system?

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Robert M

im throwing a party and i want some big speakers and stuff for music and whatnot. where can i rent them, how much would i have to spend and where is the place at?

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CCM Rental Centers

(440) 729-1095
ccmrental.com

8020 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026

What do I need for a PA system to host trivia nights in a bar?

Steve W

I have 2 large speakers (not powered, I don't think!) but I need an amp to run speakers, amp, microphone and a laptop for music. The speakers just have the basic red/black connections that you put the bare speaker wire in. What do I need (tight budget) and how do I connect speakers to the system? thanks for any help.

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It sounds like your speakers are just your run of the mill home stereo speakers that are unpowered.

So, you would need some kind of mixer and power amp. That can be two separate pieces of equipment, or a powered mixer (which is probably better for your application).

I can't recommend anything specific for you, because you didn't state how much power your speakers can handle. I don't want to recommend a 300 watt amp when your speakers are only rated for 50 watts.

Since this appears to be outside the area of your expertise, I would encourage you to find help locally. What you're talking about is not that technically challenging, and most people with a moderate amount of experience with PA systems should be able to help you out. Call up a local music store that sells PA equipment, a sound rental house, or even possibly a karaoke host or DJ to assist you.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX
Ken

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