So far, this little guy works very well. I bought this as well as the "
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Wireless Audio Receiver
" to be able to listen to audio from the computer in my garage, and so far its working perfectly for that. The garage location is probably 10-15' away through a couple walls, but so far the connection has been solid w/o any dropouts. Like others have said, documentation in both of these products is limited, but I was able to get it working pretty easily. Mine is actually working well without installing any of the provided software, so I'm going with it that way for now. (I'm on Win7 64-bit, BTW). While there is no mention of this in the product description, I was also pleased to see that a small USB extension cord and mini-dock was included in the packaging, which allowed me to setup the transmitter on a shelf above my computer, rather than having the large USB device sticking out the back of the PC. Nice surprise!
For kicks, I connected the new speakers directly to the computer and then separately via the wireless transmitter/receiver to test the sound quailty, and really couldn't tell any noticeable difference using the wireless setup.
Also noted in at least one other review that someone stated that this USB transmitter couldn't be used concurrently with your existing sound card/speakers. Its a little tricky to setup, but there is a way, at least in Win7. If you are interested in doing so, Google "Windows 7 Stereo Mix". There may be other methods as well, but using this method, I'm able to run my computer speakers inside the house at the same time as this new wireless setup out in the garage.
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| Customer Rating | (26) | (1752) | (591) | (1556) |
| Price | From $195.00 | $218.99 | $39.99 | $99.99 |
| Sold By | Available from these sellers | Amazon.com | Outlet Digital | Creative Labs, Inc. |
| Item Dimensions | 5.91 x 1.8 x 6.69 inches | 5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches | 5.51 x 1.57 x 5.51 inches | 5.35 x 4.98 x 0.91 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.72 ounces | 1.63 lbs | 0.50 lbs | 6.40 ounces |
Product description
Product Description
The Creative Labs Sound Blaster for iTunes upgrades your PC or Mac to a premium wireless sound system. Simply plug into any USB port, connect an optional Creative Wireless Receiver to your powered speakers or home stereo system, and play your iTunes or other digital music wirelessly ¿ no cables or networking required. You can add Sound Blaster Wireless Audio ready speakers with built-in wireless receiver and in the future wireless headphones to play music wirelessly in multiple rooms. Plus, Sound Blaster for iTunes features Creative¿s award-winning X-Fi audio enhancement technology that improves the quality of iTunes media, MP3s and movies. Package Contents: Sound Blaster for iTunes USB Audio Transmitter, Audio cable (1/8" to stereo RCA), Installation CD, Quick Start Leaflet.
From the Manufacturer
Listen to your iTunes anywhere in the house with the Creative Labs SB1170 Sound Blaster for iTunes Wireless Audio Transmitter. Just plug it into a USB port on your computer, and you'll be streaming tunes to the powered speakers in your bedroom, living room, kitchen, and wherever else you want music--all without the need for cables or complicated setup.
 Wirelessly stream music from your computer to anywhere in your home. View larger. |
 A dedicated wireless connection ensures great audio fidelity no matter where you stream music. |
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Enjoy a Premium Wireless Sound System in Just Seconds
The Sound Blaster for iTunes Wireless Audio Transmitter transforms your Mac or PC into a premium wireless sound system a snap. Just plug it into a USB port, and you're ready to stream music. No cables, no network configuration--just music wherever you want it in your house.
The Sound Blaster's small size means you can easily use it with your different computers, whether they're desktops or laptops, letting you wirelessly stream to all your music libraries. It works with both PCs and Macs, and in addition to iTunes, it supports Windows Media Player, Pandora internet radio, Rhapsody, and all media players.
The Creative Wireless Ecosystem: Music Where You Want It
The Sound Blaster is part of Creative Lab's Wireless Ecosystem that also includes the SB1120 Wireless Receiver with Remote Control, GigaWorks T20W Series II Wireless Speakers, and Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook ExpressCard 34.
By setting up a Creative Wireless Ecosystem in your home, you can stream music throughout your home. Additional Sound Blaster wireless receivers or speakers lets you enjoy music in more rooms and areas of your home. The transmitter includes software that makes managing your playback functions easy, giving you control over music in any area of your home.
Dedicated Wireless Connection for Outstanding Performance
Unlike other streaming audio systems, Sound Blaster Wireless system does not piggy back on your home's network. In fact, the Sound Blaster relies on a dedicated wireless connection, so you don't even need a home network or wireless router to use it.
The system communicates via a 2.4 GHz RF transmission, has a range of up to 100 feet, and supports recording and stereo playback at up to 16bit/48kHz. Forget 802.11g connections that break up and stutter--with Sound Blaster, you'll always have clear, uninterrupted music.
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The Sound Blaster for iTunes Wireless Audio Transmitter features Creative's award-winning X-Fi audio technology, so you will not only have wireless music, but you will also have an improved listening experience. X-Fi enhances audio from music and movies by restoring details lost in compression, expanding them to a surround-sound experience. Additionally, support for X-Fi CMSS-#D, EAX 4.0, and OpenAL means realistic gaming audio over headphones (for PCs only).
The Creative Labs SB1170 Sound Blaster for iTunes Wireless Audio Transmitter is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Sound Blaster Wireless for iTunes USB sound card, installation CD, and quick-start leaflet.
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