RCA WSP150 900 MHz Wireless Speakers

by RCA

Product Details

Product Manual [66kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 8.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J0D8
• Item model number: WSP150
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,559 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Chances are there's one or two places at home where you'd love to enjoy music without having to go to the trouble of laying the speaker wire (or drilling the holes) to get it there. And, short of strapping on a pair of headphones, your options are pretty limited. Fret no more: The WSP150 wireless powered speaker system from RCA lets you import music from CD, radio, DVD, or virtually any audio source to nearly any room in the house--the range is about 150 feet, even through most walls and floors.

The WSP150 uses the FM (frequency-modulation) technique employed in radio to transmit audio to the two speakers, each of which houses its own 2-watt amplifier. The speakers each offer a roll-on power/volume switch and a tone control/bass boost button.

The system comes with two main parts: the transmitter and the speakers, all of which require close proximity to an AC outlet, unless you opt to battery-power the speakers--perfect for outdoor use in nice weather (requires four D batteries per speaker, not included). The transmitter plugs into a wall outlet and hooks into your desired audio source via a single stereo minijack-to-RCA cable (supplied). Be aware that with no master balance knob, the two speakers must be manually adjusted for equal volume.

What's in the Box
A transmitter, two stereo speaker/receivers, two DC power adapters (6V, for speakers), one DC power adapter (19V, for transmitter), an 8-inch Y cable adapter (.125-inch minijack to two RCA-type plugs), user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Includes: Transmitter; 2 Stereo Speaker Receivers; Two 6v Dc Power Adapters (for Speakers); One 19v Dc Power Adapter (for Transmitter); One 8" Y Cable Adapter. Invisibly Connects To Virtually Any Audio Source. Transmits Through Walls, Floors, Even Outdoors. Compact Size Ideal For Any Space. Use With Optional Batteries For Ultimate Portability, Requires 4 D Cells Per Speaker. 1-year Warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Medium success, December 19, 1999

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J. L. Scattaregia "lenolaroad" (Carmel, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RCA WSP150 900 MHz Wireless Speakers (Electronics)

I bought these to use as rear channel surround speakers after reading the positive and negative customer reviews. The biggest caveat I have is that I expected traditional speaker wire connections and found, upon opening the box, the connection is either through the headphone jack or via RCA connectors (red/white). Neither option provides the channel separation for them to be used as I intended. They are easy to install, but we have a 900MHz cordless phone and a baby monitor and there are static bursts that pop into the speakers intermittently. When dialed in, they provide decent sound for the money. We're going to hang on to them and try them out on the deck next summer.

80 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Had No Problem, December 2, 1999

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Vacant3 (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RCA WSP150 900 MHz Wireless Speakers (Electronics)

I purchased these speakers prior to reading the negative review and, needless to say, was prepared for the worst. I began setting them up, and was having problems getting a good signal and thought 'Oh well, guess this was a waste of money.' But then I realized I had the wrong AC power supply hooked up to the transmitter (there are 3 power supplies - each specific to the transmitter and speakers.) Once I corrected the supply problem, the speakers worked beautifully. I use them as my surround speakers at a distance of around 30 feet from the transmitter. Few negatives - the sound is a little hot and tinny, even with the bass boost button on (but for 80 bucks, sounds great) and even though the speakers are capable of running on 4 D batteries each (not supplied), the batteries will die quickly (24 hours of use or so). But overall, I am quite pleased and find them to be a great deal.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kept losing signal, February 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: RCA WSP150 900 MHz Wireless Speakers (Electronics)

I bought these speakers for a new home theater system so I wouldn't have to string cable all over my room for the surround speakers. When playing an "active" movie (i.e., lots of action) they worked great. When the action died down and there was only talking or no talking, the speakers would lose their signal and got loud static. Once the movie returned to louder activities, the signal popped in again.

OK for music, but not as good for home theater since sound levels do not remain constant.