Summary: 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.
Strengths: Works with Sony custom output plug on home theater
Weaknesses: Doesn't last
Similar Products Used: Advent
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Rating Reviewed by: Christopher Lee(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date July 31, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
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, from Davis, CA USA
Price Paid:
$200.00
from Sonystyle.com
Summary: 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....)
Strengths: Wireless, speaker designed specifically for rear channels
Weaknesses: Infrared signal cuts out if you stand in front of it
Similar Products Used: Bose surround sound speakers
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Summary: 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.
Strengths: Wireless, Neat Concept
Weaknesses: Sound clarity is just not there! Occaisonal popping noises occur and become more frequent as transmitter warms up.
Similar Products Used: Sony Receiver
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