Wireless rear speakers? ... Lets talk!
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Is there power available where you'd like to have them?
The signal can be made wireless, but the power cannot.
The signal can be made wireless, but the power cannot.
hnash53
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By "power," do you mean an electrical outlet? Like for an amplifier?
Yes, there needs to be an outlet near the remote speakers, that is how they get their power. As loudnoises pointed out, the audio then comes in wirelessly, usually via a Bluetooth link.
hnash53
Super Member
OK, I have an electrical outlet nearby.
As for the wireless Bluetooth, would I have to connect something to the remote speaker binding posts on the back of the home theater receiver? Maybe a Bluetooth transmitter?
Natertots
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I think you could get two Bluetooth transmitters, plug them into the receiver via the RCA jacks and then connect the powered speakers to the receiver. If the speakers and transmitters do not play well together, you may have to re-pair the transmitters and speakers each time you use them. Also, you may have other connectivity issue with this type of setup depending on what you buy.
I think that many modern AV receivers support Bluetooth or WiFi connections for speakers. Depending on what your goal/budget is, it may be worth looking for a new or newer used AV receiver as opposed to jury-rigging a setup.
If your existing receiver is Bluetooth/WiFi enabled, check to see if it supports wireless speakers. It may be that all you need is a set of Bluetooth or WiFi enabled active speakers and you are all set.
Edit: if your current receiver does not support Bluetooth/WiFi speakers, it will need surround sound pre-outs to make the use of a Bluetooth transmitter. Also, if you go with a Bluetooth transmitter, there is a chance that signal latency may cause the rear speakers to be out of sinc with the fronts. A few milliseconds probably won’t bother you but it is possible to get noticeable delay.
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crn3371
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I’ve been running wireless rears for years using a Rocketfish wireless rear speaker kit with no issues. It’s RF, not Bluetooth. Transmitter connects to the rear speaker terminals on your avr, the receiver has a built in 30 watt receiver and it drives the rear speakers. Readily available at Best Buy or Amazon for $150.
Natertots
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that’s neat that it uses the speaker level connections. It makes connectivity muc easier.
This: https://www.parts-express.com/Dayto...stem-2.4-GHz-Full-Range-Wireless-Pair-300-594
I've been using one of these for a subwoofer for a couple years. I also have one I've been testing in the garage to send from a turntable/phono preamp to receiver as my son wants to move his turntable to a spot that is impractical for running wires from his turntable to receiver. Seems to work well for this purpose.
You can also get a single receiver unit.
Alan
I've been using one of these for a subwoofer for a couple years. I also have one I've been testing in the garage to send from a turntable/phono preamp to receiver as my son wants to move his turntable to a spot that is impractical for running wires from his turntable to receiver. Seems to work well for this purpose.
You can also get a single receiver unit.
Alan
rwartner
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JoeESP9
ESL's & tubes since 83
All Bluetooth connections are RF. Wireless connections have to be either IR (Infrared) or RF (Radio Frequency).
hnash53
Super Member
I ordered the Rocketfish wireless rear speaker kit.
hnash53
Super Member
I received the Rocketfish wireless kit today and have it connected up.
I got the sender and receiver paired up... and I get sound out of my rear speakers. But the receiver keeps turning off. I can get them paired up again, but again the receiver turns off.
Interestingly enough, I noticed that when I switched my home theater to STEREO, the Rocketfish receiver stayed powered on, but when I switched back to Dolby PLll Music it works as it should... for less than 5 minutes, then shuts off.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
I got the sender and receiver paired up... and I get sound out of my rear speakers. But the receiver keeps turning off. I can get them paired up again, but again the receiver turns off.
Interestingly enough, I noticed that when I switched my home theater to STEREO, the Rocketfish receiver stayed powered on, but when I switched back to Dolby PLll Music it works as it should... for less than 5 minutes, then shuts off.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
AudioGMan
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Yes there is such a thing as wireless speakers. One of the worst inventions ever. Unless you just don’t care about getting the best sound quality.
AudioGMan
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How long are the speaker runs? Can the wires not be ran above the ceiling and down the walls to get to the rear speakers?