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 |
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and CriticismI ordered one of these speakers for my husband for a birthday gift, reasoning that if he liked it, I would get another so that he would have stereo sound outdoors. We hooked it up tonight, and it has worked great for us. The setup only took a few minutes, and the sound clarity is excellent. It also looks good--either sitting or hanging. Although it's mono right now, it sounds fantastic--good enough that I'm ordering another so that we'll have stereo sound. I must note that we are very close to the sound source--ten to fifteen feet, so I can't speak for longer ranges. The speaker can be either plugged into an outlet (adapter included) or powered by batteries. We have ours plugged in, and don't intend to use batteries, so consider battery life if you don't have an outlet handy. Overall, we're really impressed by these speakers. I'll update if we encounter any problems.
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