Customer Reviews

Oregon Scientific WRS368 Music Sphere Wireless Speaker with Transmitter

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

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.

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.

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)

I originally bought an Acoustic Research AW-811 wireless speaker but the unit wouldn't power up after using it a few times. Then I bought the Music Sphere and it has been awesome. The sound quality is better than the AW-811, and the build quality seems much better. It's very stylish too.

I'm using the speaker to listen to music in the kitchen playing from my computer upstairs. For this purpose it works really well. I haven't heard any static or interference. I have an audo splitter on my computer so that I can hear music from the computer speaker and music sphere at the same time. Some other wireless solutions (saitek A-250 and Logitech Wireless Music System for PC) don't allow you to do this.

Another cool feature is that you can mute or adjust the volume using any remote (the speaker has a learning system). If you opt to mount the speaker on the wall, this comes in very handy.

Overall, I think this is the best solution for piping music from your computer or home stereo to another area of your house.

I got this speaker to extend my music playing to my pool/deck area. The setup was straightforward, the quality is nice, and the distance covers my entire house and pool deck (3200 sq ft with two stories). I got a second one to use as alternatives for rear speakers for my 5.1 movie setup. I know I could get better performance if I run the wires and drill in-wall/ceiling speakers but that's just a lot of work...plus I rather not crawl through insulation materials.

I rated it a 4-star because it's not weather proof. I would love to be able to hang this unit on my patio/deck but am afraid the humidity will shorten its life.

I had initially purchased the Acoustic Research AW871 wireless speakers, but they were horrible. However, I have been very pleased so far with "the sphere."

Out of box, they immediately started working without any setup other than plugging in an audio device to the transmitter. I tested them with my DS lite out of its headphone jack and the sound quality was great! I could here the sound effects more clearly than just using the DS' speakers. The frequency range is more solid than the AW871's, and so I had all sorts of other wireless stuff going on in my room while the speaker transmitted flawlessly. [GREAT QUALITY]

The speaker and transmitter both seem very durable. The wall mount looks easy to install and both the transmitter and speaker are sturdy and don't have any flimsy parts. All of the plastic is very thick. [GOOD WORKSMANSHIP]

I really like how they look too. If you're an Apple fan, they go well with the old "white." The transmitter is small and can be hidden away while the speaker's design is unique. The display on the speaker is pretty intuitive and is bright enough to be read in full sunlight. [GOOD AESTHETICS]

Overall, great buy for the price. Don't expect amazing THX sound quality, as it's only one speaker in a still new product area. Out of the cheaper products available, this is the best choice.

This remote speaker and transmiter has superior sound, actually works inside and out. The only drawback is the price (which fell on Amazon from $200 to $99 right after I bought my unit. Like any wireless sytem, there is a faint buzz from the speaker when no audio is being transmitted.

I wanted a wireless speaker for our deck. I decided on this one based on the reviews and the company that makes it. It is very easy to set up and very good quality. I used it in the garage all afternoon which is about 30 feet from the transmitter. The sound quality is good and I programmed my ipod dock remote to work along with it. Very cool. I like that you can plug it in or use batteries for "true" wireless. I don't know how long 6 c's will last and will probably plug it in most of the time. All in all, I am very pleased with this speaker system.

I purchased this product last year. It worked fine for 6 weeks, and then some of the electronic components burned out or something. I contacted the company and they told me to mail them the speaker and they would send me a replacement. That was 4 months ago, and I still do not have a replacement. I have called them, left messages, and emailed them. I have been told by 3 different employees that the replacement speaker would be sent "right out." I just filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and hope I can get some justice finally. Beware of this company!!!! Their customer service is TERRIBLE!!

Sound quality is great, the range works as stated and the speaker picks up the signal indoors or out. I picked up a distribution amp from Radio Shack and have two for my outoor room...much less expensive than wiring the additional room to my indoor stereo. A great buy!