JBL WEM-1 50-Watt Wireless Amplifier and Expansion Module (Black)
Sales Rank: 26629 Our price: $329.00
Features
The JBL WEM-1 can transmit music throughout your home.
Can transmit music up to 70 feet.
Comes with a 50 watt amplifier.
Add surround speakers to your home theater system without having to run wires.
Connect to your computer and enjoy your music library anywhere in your home.
From the Manufacturer
The JBL WEM-1 is a Wireless Expansion Module that allows the user to make any loudspeaker wireless. The kit contains a transmitter that wirelessly transmits a signal up to 70 feet. The WEM-1 includes a receiver/amplifier that receives the wireless signal and drives any pair of loudspeakers with its internal 50 watt amplifier. The transmitter connects to the source using either line or speaker level inputs. The receiver/amplfiier also offers equalization settings for several speakers. A local input allows the user to hook up a portable device or gaming system to the amplifiier.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism This unit feels professional and solid (it is metal!). It is GREAT. I am using this with some moderately cheap KLH satellite speakers with a subwoofer that I bought maybe 15 years ago. Granted that there are no speakers with this. If you you think you are getting a deal because there are speakers attached to or are included with other products in the same price range, you may find them to be of inferior quality and sound tinny and/or muffled. I have tried several wireless transmitters and wireless speakers to get sound into my sun room from the main house and I have been disappointed with all of them. Mostly the other items have just picked up too much interference (general static and also noise from my wireless router). What makes this unit different - It delivers sufficient power (to your own speakers). - There are no audible clicks and pops as I have experienced with other products (winter static from carpets are notably an issue with the others). - It sounds sufficiently clear (and it creates really good sound if the aux input is used with an iPod or other portable device). - There is no interference with from WiFi (wireless router). This can be a REAL problem with some devices but not this one. I was surprised to find power connectors for other nations in the box... at first I did not know what they were for:-) I guess I can take this with me if I move to the UK:-) It is also flexible on the transmitter end; it has line level inputs and speaker level inputs. This item is worth what you pay for it. There are of course freakishly expensive devices out there also, but this should do for someone who wants quality sound for a reasonable amount of money.