Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Mission Style Wireless Speaker and Light (Bronze)

by Acoustic Research

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.5 x 11.5 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002AQDCUM
• Item model number: AW850
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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

Product Description

Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Mission Style Wireless Speaker and Light (Bronze)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice outdoor wireless speaker, December 3, 2009

By 

V. Smith "Book freak" (The Villages, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Mission Style Wireless Speaker and Light (Bronze) (Electronics)

Nice sound for its size & and it is a very attractive fixture (built-in 40-watt candelabra-base bulb <not included>).
With controls on bottom and mounting bracket on back, this works best when mounted on a wall light electrical box (preferably a metal one). With hardware and great instructions provided, I was able to permanently mount it where there was a wall light fixture on my back porch. It took less than an hour.
Inside the house, my music source is the commercial-free Sirius channels on the TV.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not worth it, April 24, 2011

By 

Timothy Lavin - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Mission Style Wireless Speaker and Light (Bronze) (Electronics)

i purchased this for a convenient way to have sound on my deck, without drilling holes through my walls and running speaker wire through my house.... that being said, when the speaker worked, it worked well. Getting the unit to acknowledge that it was a speaker, however, is a greater challenge. Rarely would the little blue light illuminate, indicating it was ready to receive a signal, and more rarely would it actually connect and produce sounds.

I have yet to determine how the unit decides to connect to the antenna and function as intended... in addition, the limitation on the lightbulb makes it doubly ineffective as a light source, so it doesn't live up to both its claims. I would therefore recommend any shopper move on to the next item in the hope that a truly wireless outdoor speaker exists.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, May 17, 2010

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Chris Clearman (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Mission Style Wireless Speaker and Light (Bronze) (Electronics)

Very nice looking and sturdy fixture. Easy install into existing J-box, good instructions, everything included. Sound is fine for what it is. Wireless connection is very good even with tons of other wireless things in operation in the house.

Two Negatives: the rubber seal on the bottom that protects the controls is not very snug. It won't last long at all. Takes Type B light bulbs, 40W max. Pretty useless for a light, but ok for just ambiance.