RCA RC970 Wireless Stereo Speaker System (Pair)

by RCA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 12 x 17 inches ; 22 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008V6KK
• Item model number: RC970
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy high-quality stereo or surround sound without the hassle of running speaker wires throughout the house with this pair of RCA wireless speakers. Ideal when teamed with a traditional stereo receiver or as rear surround speakers in a comprehensive 5.1-channel system, the RC970s receive their signal from a three-channel transmitter, which connects to your receiver via an included 6-foot audio cord. Once setup is complete, you can locate the speakers anywhere in the room provided an electrical outlet is nearby. The wireless system is great for wide-open rooms where speaker cable would otherwise run across walkways, or for listeners who just want a clean, uncluttered look.

The speakers aren't built for power at 10 watts each, but they do sound rich and crisp thanks to the 5-inch woofers and 2-inch tweeters. They also boast separate bass and treble controls, giving listeners more control over the audio performance. As an added bonus, users can connect a portable audio device directly to the speakers through the variety of inputs, which include RCA, wire clamp, and 3.5 mm jacks. The latter feature makes the RC970s even more portable.

Each speaker measures 12 by 17 by 18 inches (W x H x D) and carries a one-year warranty on parts.

What's in the Box
Two stereo speakers, transmitter, 6-foot audio cable, user's manual.

Product Description

RCA Wireless Stereo Speaker w/ Phase-Locked Loop Technology. Transmits audio signal through walls, floors and ceilings up to 300' . Connects with virtually any audio source. Audio frequency response; 50Hz - 15kHz

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A good idea that failed in execution., July 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA RC970 Wireless Stereo Speaker System (Pair) (Electronics)

My intent was to pipe music from my living room to my office (about 25 feet). The RCA RC970 Powerline Speakers seemed like a good idea that unfortunately failed in execution. I tried five different speaker locations in my office, and any combinations of power outlets that they would reach in those different locations, and none of them worked in stereo. One or the two speakers would not have signal either immediately or loose signal in moments. I spent dozen's of trips back and forth setting the different channels on the speakers and the base station trying to get a setup to work. I also experienced interference static at one setup position when the speaker was within two feet of my computer monitor. I would not recommend these speakers to anyone, however if your considering one speaker per room set to mono or using outlets in the same room as the base station than I could understand your considering them, for when I tested them in the same room that had the base station they functioned correctly. When the speakers worked the sound was good, better than any computer speaker systems I've heard although less that you could expect to hear from similarly priced speakers hard wired into your system.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just do not work, October 14, 2004

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Michael A. KIRK-DUGGAN (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA RC970 Wireless Stereo Speaker System (Pair) (Electronics)

I have these in same room with transmitter, and have tried all ways of tuning/locating. When they work, very good, but they will not stay tuned on same program. Emit loads of static and whistles. Will only tune with volume at max on tv. Upstairs I have ARs & they work wondorously, even on low TV volume. The ARs also emit a wider sound spectrum. These RCAs are not as good as the speakers that came with my PC.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simple and convenient, April 29, 2005

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handle123 (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA RC970 Wireless Stereo Speaker System (Pair) (Electronics)

With all the failed trials of poor quality of 900 MHz and X-10 wireless audio, I've been waiting for audio powerline products for years. Finally!!! This is the first product of its kind and I can't understand why these speakers aren't in every store around the country. They are cheap, you don't have to run wires through your house, and you don't have to configure some confusing and expensive computer based wireless systems with all their components and software. It's perfect.

I live in a one bedroom apartment in a small 6 story building. I connected standard left and right audio plugs from the output of my small bookshelf stereo to the input of the RC970 transmitter. I plugged the AC plug of the transmitter into a wall plug in my living room.

I read that surge protectors can interfere with any type of powerline technology whether it be audio, Ethernet, USB, etc., so I reserved a wall outlet solely for the transmitter.

Then I plugged one speaker into a wall outlet in my bedroom and the other speaker in the bathroom. I switched both speakers to the mono setting. I discovered that this setting actually mixes the left and right channel signal for playback. This is evident by the sound level boost as opposed to the lower sound level when only one (left or right) channel setting is selected on the speaker.

I set the transmitter and the speakers to the same transmission and receiving channels. I turned on my stereo and played a CD, went to the two rooms, turned on the speakers and now I have music throughout my home.

One thing I did discover that you should know about. When I plugged in a speaker into a wall outlet that was on the same circuit as my fairly high wattage ceiling halogen track lights there was static and interference. To correct the problem, I simply moved the speaker to another AC outlet and the problem was solved.

The sound quality is very very respectable for the size and configuration of these speakers. I never expected them to sound like expensive, in the wall, hardwired speakers. I was looking for a good combination of installation ease, quality and price. I found it!!

I bought the complete set of transmitter and 2 speakers on Ebay for $70. Excellent deal!

I would recommend these speakers highly to anyone who wants to broadcast music throughout their house on a budget without tearing up the walls to install wires and in wall speakers. Truly amazing!!