This website contains everything you need to know about wireless surround sound systems. Many people are interested in moving up from simple stereo audio to a full surround sound system that bathes them in sound and lets you almost feel like you are a part of the action! The first you realize when investigating surround sound systems is that most people either remodel their room to accommodate the audio and power cables, or need to find a way to cope with 10 or more power and audio cords strung through their room! A wireless surround sound system is a great answer because it gives you all the auditory benefits of surround sound but transmits the audio wirelessly so that you don’t need cables strung between every speaker and your receiver. Many companies are offering them these days at a range of different price points and using several different technologies. If you are on a mission to get surround sound with the least impact in your walls, decor and budget, this can be an ideal direction for you. Here are some examples of the various options available:
Acoustic Research 2.4 Ghz Wireless Home Theater System: Like most wireless surround sound systems, only the two rear speakers are wireless: The assumption is that front speakers, center channel speaker and subwoofer will live close enough to the receiver that the cords won’t be a problem. In surround systems, running cable for the rear and side speakers is typically the most problematic so this system makes a good trade-off. It’s specifically designed to get any interference from the nearly ubiquitous cordless phones, wireless networks and microwaves that plague other wireless speaker systems. You can find it for about $300.
Bose Lifestyle 18 Series w/ wireless surround link: This theater systems is at the other end of the price spectrum. Bose is a well known quality brand name and these speakers have a price to match: they cost about $1500. You are paying for the Bose name, a certain level of sound quality and again a pair of wireless rear surround speakers that won’t require you to run cables through your living room or family room in order to enjoy true surround sound.
Dell 5.8 GHz Wireless Speaker System: This system is specifically meant for using with a computer and comes with a lower price tag. Computer sound systems are a good place to look for budget sound that still works well. Like the other units, only the rear speakers are wireless. In this case, the rear speakers operate on the 5.8 GHz spectrum which is more likely to have interference from competing devices like your wireless network router, older style cordless phones and even microwave ovens. It sells for about $75.