Customer Reviews

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Wireless Audio Transmitter

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Works great, but documentation somewhat lacking. Didn't know that you have to remember to insert USB device BEFORE starting itunes. AND that you can't operate both the wireless connection and the connected computer speakers at the same time.

The Sound Blaster works great, is easy to use, and has a very good sound for this level of speaker hardware. The "Owners Handbook" and CD were something else. It's very limited, covers more than one non-related product which can lead to confusion and the instructions on the web site are little better. When I first set up the system(on a Mac running Snow Leopard) I couldn't get any sound although all hardware was installed per instructions and all working indicator light were properly lighted. I was on the verge of sending it back to Amazon, when I thought about checking one last setting which was NOT covered by any instructions from Creative. Under System Preferences/Sound a setting had to be manually changed. from "Internal Speakers" to "SB for itunes-usb". The usb setting appears under Sound when the usb transmitter is plugged in and MUST be manually selected each time the transmitter is plugged it. Other than this frustrating omission from the Instructions, the Sound Blaster works great and would have given it 5 stars.

I took this product out of the box plugged it into my mac 13" notebook and paired it with the T20W wireless speakers. That is all it took to play iTunes wirelessly. I never imagined it could be so easy. Now I leave my laptop inside my house with the Soundblaster for iTunes in the USB port and bring the speakers out by the pool when my friends come over. I streamed music for six hours the other day without any issues (I also have a wireless network and no interference issues). This is a cool product.

Many thanks to the person who recommended checking the default speaker setting in the Sound section of the Control Panel. I spent hours trying to find out why I had no sound and their review was a great help. In this day of "Plug and Play" I did not expect it to be necessary to change the setting. The "quick" set up instructions should include checking the setting.

Works fine and easy to set up but must admit it is very fragile and breaks easily. They will not replace it if it breaks I already tried. Not worth the money unless you plan on not moving your computer around. Hangs out of your computer very flimsy. I thought I was going to end up breaking my USB port. Now I am stuck with wireless speakers I cannot use unless I keep buying one of these every time it breaks plus risk breaking my USB port because it does not stay in well and will ketch things when you move your computer.

I would recomend going with another wireless system.

I love this product and what it can do BUT it is the most fragile product I have ever owned. The antenna is held onto the transmitter with very thin plastic and therefore snaps off so easily. I have already ruined my second one and am debating whether it's really worth it to spend the $100 to replace it again.

Works great to play iTunes, DVD movies, etc. directly from computer. But inserting the transmitter into the USB port cuts off reception from home wireless network. Will not play sound from streaming video like Netflix, or on-line radio. Support makes it impossible to find phone number to call, support at Creative web site difficult to understand, does not resolve problem. If you want to use this in conjunction with home wireless, you might want to try some other product.

This USB soundcard is the neatest thing to have - just turn on your creative labs wireless speakers, plug in the usb soundcard, activate the transmitter and you can listen to your music anywhere.

Oh man, I love this little gadget! How easy and convenient to play all over the house without keeping track of my nano! Plugged right into my speakers outside, in the bathroom, kitchen, in the office-ANYWHERE! I love anything that allows me to get rid of other bulkier items...everyone needs one of these guys!!