Acoustic Research Wireless Speakers | 
AW825 | 
AW850 | 
AW826 | 
AW827 | 
AW851 | 
AW828 | 
AW880 |
Speaker/Receiver |
2" tweeter, 3" woofer |
2" tweeter, 3" woofer |
2" tweeter, 3" woofer |
3" woofer |
2" tweeter, 3" woofer |
5" down-firing driver |
1.5" tweeter, 3" woofer |
Wattage |
5 watt RMS |
5 watt RMS |
5 watt RMS |
3 watt RMS |
5 watt RMS |
5 watt RMS |
10 watt RMS |
Transmission |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Omni-directional 900MHz broadcast |
Power |
Uses included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries (not included) |
Operates using existing AC wall box (requires installation) - replaces Existing Outdoor Lighting Fixture |
Uses included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries (not included) |
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included) - 25hr battery life |
Operates using existing AC wall box (requires installation) - replaces Existing Outdoor Lighting Fixture |
Uses included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries (not included) |
Uses included AC adapters |
Maximum Range |
Up to 150 ft. |
Up to 150 ft. |
Up to 150 ft. |
Up to 150 ft. |
Up to 150 ft. |
Up to 150 ft. |
Up to 150 ft. |
Compatible with iPhone, iPod and iPad? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Weathering |
Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use |
Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use |
Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use |
Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use |
Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use |
Weather Resistant for Outdoor Use |
Indoor Use Only |
Frequency Response |
40Hz-15kHz |
40Hz-15kHz |
40Hz-15kHz |
40Hz-15kHz |
40Hz-15kHz |
40Hz-15kHz |
40Hz-15kHz |
Broadcast Frequencies |
3 Selectable |
3 Selectable |
3 Selectable |
3 Selectable |
3 Selectable |
3 Selectable |
3 Selectable |
Emits Light |
No |
Yes - 40W bulb not included |
No |
No |
Yes - 40W bulb not included |
No |
No |
Can Stand |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Can Hang |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Wall Mountable |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Can Post Mount |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Has a Planter |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes with integrated drain holes, separates from speaker base |
No |
Stereo Audio Input |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Yes - Mini Jack to Stereo Lead Adapter Included |
Automatic Level Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Push-button, Auto-locking Tuning |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Add Multiple Speakers/Expandable? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
