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Allan
a Casual Listener
from CaliforniaDate Reviewed: December 30, 2001
Strengths: Works with Sony custom output plug on home theaterWeaknesses: Doesn't lastBottom Line: Finally got a SA-IF70 and was happy for about a month. Then, the system started popping and crackling while listening. Speakers buzz loudly when the microwave is on in the next room. Sony dropped this because it is junk. Where is their product to connect to their custom remote low level output plug? Sony owners are now left holding the bag.
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$50.00
Purchased At: Sony Outlet
Similar Products Used: Advent
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Christopher Lee
a Audio Enthusiast
from Davis, CA USADate Reviewed: July 31, 2001
Strengths: Wireless, speaker designed specifically for rear channelsWeaknesses: Infrared signal cuts out if you stand in front of itBottom Line: If you're like me and want to avoid the hassle of running unsightly wires around the room or, worse, pulling up your carpet, the Sony SA-IF70s are a dream. Each speaker is powered and puts out a good full sound. Although the infrared signal can be a drag (the dropping out if the signal is interferred with), the overall pros far outweigh any cons with this unit.
I have looked (and tried) similar wireless speakers. The Advent speakers do you no good due to the fact that they are not geared specifically towards rear channel output. The simply replicate the front channels (through your headphone jack). Rectroton makes a wireless surround sound speaker, but I found the sound to be comparable to a bad radio signal (which it is actually...900 mhz transmission I think...)
For reasons unbeknowst to me, Sony recently discontinued this model. It seems to me that there is a ready and willing market for "no-fuss, wire-free" surround sound speakers. I decided to try and round an extra pair up - ended up spending three weeks scouring the Internet before I was able to secure an extra pair! No one has them anymore! (but I do!!! Email me if you're looking....)
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$200.00
Purchased At: Sonystyle.com
Similar Products Used: Bose surround sound speakers
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John
a Audio Enthusiast
from New York, NYDate Reviewed: November 9, 2000
Strengths: Freedom of positioning and independent volume control.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Great sound and you are able to adjust the volume of these speakers independent of the receiver. A must have.
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$99.00
Purchased At: Sony Online package deal
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Terrence
a Audio Enthusiast
from Los AngelesDate Reviewed: September 26, 2000
Strengths: no wiresWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Just like the Bose system, ease of use = Pleasure
Wonderfull sound, full of harmonics
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$149.00
Purchased At: Sound Spectrum electronics
Similar Products Used: Bose
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Joe
a Audio Enthusiast
from Renton, WADate Reviewed: September 26, 2000
Strengths: Wireless, Neat ConceptWeaknesses: Sound clarity is just not there! Occaisonal popping noises occur and become more frequent as transmitter warms up.
Bottom Line: The concept is neat, but I would not try to leverage a home theater system off of this product. The speaker sound output is just not stable enough.
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$150.00
Purchased At: Sony Outlet
Similar Products Used: Sony Receiver
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