Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter

by Oregon Scientific

Product Details

Product Manual [2.44mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BPAG76
• Item model number: WRS368
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 11, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Unleash the full potential of your iPod, portable MP3 player, CD player, or TV with the Music Sphere wireless speaker system. Consisting of a portable wireless speaker and a separate transmitter, the Music Sphere lets you listen to your favorite music in almost any room in the house regardless of where your audio source is located. The audio range extends to 100 feet, so you have plenty of location options, including on the back patio or in the garage. Or you can simply take the speaker to the other side of the room without worrying about cumbersome cables or a complicated setup. And thanks to the transmitter's sophisticated 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology and the speaker system's three-driver array (two tweeters and a subwoofer in a high-quality acoustic chamber), the audio comes through crystal clear, with no interference and a smooth, powerful sound.

In addition, the transmitter connects to as many as three independent audio sources at once. Want to listen to your iPod without disconnecting from the DVD player or the stereo amp? No problem, as the Music Sphere's two line-in jacks and RCA left/right input keep you fully connected. Even more impressively, the Music Sphere is equipped with remote "learning" and "repeat" functions. This lets you both control the speaker functions through a connected source's remote while also controlling the source itself through the speaker. In other words, you won't need to trudge across the house to increase the volume or skip tracks--just point the CD player's remote at the speaker and you're set.

Listeners will also appreciate the Music Sphere's adjustable bass and treble controls, along with the three-color LCD display with indicators for clock, volume, bass and treble levels, input selection, and battery levels. The display even changes color based on which source is currently playing. Additional features include a built-in clock, a wall-mount bracket for the speaker, and a total power output of 6 watts (1.5 watts x 2, plus 3-watt subwoofer).

The speaker, which measures 8 by 7.4 by 7.7 inches (W x H x D), runs for approximately five days on six C-size batteries (assuming around four hours of operation per day). The transmitter, meanwhile, checks in at 4.5 by 4.2 by 4.5 inches. The entire system is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Wireless speaker, transmitter, two AC adapters (one each for speaker and transmitter), Y audio cable, wall-mount bracket, four screws, allen key, lint-free cloth, warranty card, quick-start guide, user's manual.

Product Description

Sound Heard ¿Round: Music Sphere from StyleFi! Music Sphere employs 2.4 GHz wireless digital audio technology to wirelessly play back and control up to three different audio sources, 100' away from the source. Simply connect your MP3 player, iPod, stereo system or TV's audio output to one of the three independent transmitter sphere's audio input jacks and transmit the audio digitally, wirelessly and reliably. Two tweeters and a full range drive ports through an acoustic chamber to provide full range system performance. Three independent audio sources can connect simultaneously and be controlled remotely from the Music Sphere. Crystal clear speaker casing with built-in wireless transceiver and control pad. Patent-pending learn remote function enables audio source remote controls to send commands back to the source from the Sphere. LCD display features clock, volume, bass and treble display, as well as input selection and battery level indicator.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Wireless Speaker ever??, April 11, 2007

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goosedude "goosedude" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter (Electronics)

I have to say....I bought 2 of these on a whim in a recent sale.......

Suffice to say....I think these could be the MOST IMPRESSIVE Wireless Speakers I have ever owned.....and I've owned them all from 900mhz ones to fancy Sony 2.4ghz ones. All came with a downside of some sort whether it be Hiss, distortion, poor sound quality, low volume....etc. These have none of those problems

While 1st testing....I was blasting music on these.......1st in a bathroom.......Zero Hiss.........I was like "How loud can I make these baby go??" Suffice to say......very loud (you can definitely crank them up).....They have clear highs, and nice Bass and you can adjust the Treble and Bass.

Also...very simple setup....literally plug and play and it supports up to 3 different inputs.

I was absolutely amazed by the range of these.....as I was easily beyond 90+ Feet......I walked all over indoors with the remote speaker in my arm (it's not that heavy even with 6C Batteries).....I experienced Zero Distortion or dropouts with no Clicking (that I've experienced in other "wireless" speakers") and this was in fully obstructed 2-3 rooms away.

Throw in that the environment contains a wide variety of 2.4Ghz Wireless Products including: 8 set 2.8Ghz phone system, 802.11g Network with a D-Link Range Extender and 2 bridged Routers, Wireless HP Printers, XBOX 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Wireless Bridge with VOIP Adapter.....etc.

Impressive.....Verrry impressive product. Glad I bought 2.....one for use on my deck....and one for use on patio at beach house.

I've seen wireless speakers almost 2 x the price that didn't perform nearly as well as these.

The styling is great and the only downside is that they aren't waterproof/weatherproof....then they'd be THE perfect wireless outdoor speaker. I'm still gonna give them 5 STARS because they beat all the other models I've ever tried my entire life.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Speakers, but beware if you want to use multiple speakers with one audio source., April 19, 2007

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iguanadom (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter (Electronics)

I recently bought three thinking that I could use them with my iPod simultaneously but turns out that you can't. However, I bought a Radioshack 4-way Distribution Amplifier which allowed me to do this perfectly. Just connect what you want to hear into the audio input ports (buy an extra RCA to 1/4" cable), and the transmitters go into the output ports with the RCA to 1/4" cables that they include. That way you can use the multiple speakers anywhere within range and hear the same music on them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sounds fine, gets clobbered by wifi, June 22, 2007

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nobaboon "nobaboon" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter (Electronics)

The sound is totally acceptable when it's working, with some occasional pops/clicks. I'm using it outside on my balcony so I don't have to blast speakers inside, annoying my neighbors.

Problem is I have a lot of wifi equipment near it, and it seems to be overwhelmed by it, causing it to drop out often, and it's only 10 feet away from the transmitter. If I move the transmitter, it will also cause the wireless connection on anything close to flutter.

It's fine, but not great solution if you are streaming music over your wireless network, or ... even have a wireless network, apparently! (802.11b and 802.11g use 2.4ghz, same as this device)