If you get annoyed with wires running from the front to the back of your room then these are ideal, and should complement your TV nicely. Please remember though that it is normally only the rear speakers which are wireless, and they still need to be plugged into the mains, so-called “truly wireless” home cinema doesn’t yet exist. Always read customer reviews before buying. The list below is in no particular order.
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All round an excellent piece of kit, buying this you shouldn’t need to upgrade for many years!
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This is a fantastic bit of kit which comes with excellent customer reviews across the web. You will also need the SWA-5000 receiver adaptor kit.
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A really nice system which has good reviews from people who have purchased it. Will also need a Sony ‘S-Air Transmitter’.
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Booming system with big power. Built-in upscaling technology. You will also need the SWA-5000 receiver adaptor kit.
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Higher end of the market. But 7.1ch virtual surround means you don’t need lots of speakers!
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Connects via bluetooth. 6 watts per channel and a 17 watt sub! Nice simple design. Note that the 2 satellite speakers are connected by wiring to the sub so you will still have some wires, just less than a traditional home cinema. Further down the page you can see a video of this product, watch it to get a good idea of what it is like.
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This is a very good looking piece of kit and also has some rave reviews from people who have purchased it.
Don’t forget to shop around for the best price. Amazon is an excellent place to shop so we automatically link to them, but you may find better deals elsewhere.
The featured video for this page is of the Creative Inspire S2, watch it to get a get idea of size, quality and setup. Click the play button to begin viewing.
Questions and Answers
What exactly is surround sound? The term is usually used in connection with home theatre systems. It refers to a method for arranging speakers in a room so as to make viewers feel as if they are the centre of the action. Most have a minimum of 5 satellite speakers and one subwoofer. Some have six or even seven speakers.
What is a wireless surround sound system? It is one in which the speakers are connected to each other wirelessly. In many cases though, only the rear speakers are truly wireless. The front speakers typically are often connected to each other via wires and each one still requires wires to plug into the power outlet. The biggest benefit is that it eliminates the need for running long cables from the front to the back of the room.
How does a wireless surround system work? They use infrared light emissions or FM radio waves to receive sound signals. The speakers require a transmitter to pick up signals from the stereo system or other audio device and send it to them. A sound amplifier that is usually integrated then converts the signal to sound.
How good is the sound quality? Wireless speakers can deliver the same high-fidelity sound as conventional wired ones. However, they operate at the 900 Mhz radio wave range which is also the same range used by home appliances such as microwaves and cordless phones. As a result they are sometimes prone to interference from other devices, especially cheaper ones. Higher end systems can often be configured to ignore such interferences.
How much do they cost? The purchase price of wireless sound systems can vary widely depending on brand and available features. Several inexpensive low-end systems are available for less than £50. Midrange systems can cost between £75 and £150 while higher end system typically start at around £200. The trick is to always shop around as their can be a big range from different retailers.
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Please can you recommend a choice of a few midrange wireless surround systems ?
The ones on your explanation page all seem rather expensive.
Thank you.
Robert Davies
I’m afraid for wireless surround sound systems you aren’t going to get them much cheaper if you’re buying brand new. The Creative Inspire S2 are about the best, at the time of writing you can actually get them used for £80 on Amazon. If you keep an eye on eBay you may also find used systems, not a lot floating around though on eBay.
friend can you get a good multi region wireless system that is dvd that will play any dvd through any television i am retiring back to england from the usa and want to play all my yankee dvds and can you get the sony 42 inch that has freeview capabilites and skype already ijnstalled thanx alan beards
can you get an independant wireless setup that will run through an ONYA amp to a set off Q acoustic speackers all run by a sony hdmi with internal hard drive dvd player
Please help…..I already have a fairly new Samsung 3D Ready blue ray DVD player. I do not however have any surround sound. Ideally i would like a Samsung surround system has thats what my TV and DVD player are. Also i would like the surround system to be wireless. Is there a system i can buy or do i have to buy everything seperate ? If it is all seperate what would i need to buy ?
Look forward to getting some help !!!
Unfortunately Paul you can’t buy wireless speakers on their own, they always come with a blu-ray/dvd player. So if you want to have wireless speakers you will need to get rid your existing dvd player. Alternatively you could buy regularly wired speakers and do some DIY to run the wires under your carpets/floorboards, or round the skirting boards.
Can I use a wireless surround sound system to watch normal TV and DVD’s by just using a remote? Thanks
I am looking to install a wireless 5.1 home cinema surround sound system for my LG 3D TV. I want to spend a maximum of £300. Can you help?
Have a sony KDL-40w4000.
Whats best 5.1 or 7.1 (haven’t got a clue ?)
what I would really really want is a complete all speakers wireless system. is this possible would prefer Sony ?
I want to buy a new DVD/surround system. I live in a victorian house so have tall ceilings and the room is about 14′ square
I don’t want to pay a fortune, but equally want something that is great to listento.
What would you suggest?
Oh, and i want it without wires!
Thanks
*to Paul Scott
IT IS POSSIBLE. You can buy some nice Samsung surround sound system (like -> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Surround-Sound-System-HT-AS710/dp/B000QIYYBW) + wireless rear speaker adapter kit (like this one-> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-SWA-5000-Wireless-Speaker-Adaptor/dp/B003B20FG8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1333148258&sr=1-1) that would make your rear speakers wireless
I had the same ‘problem’ with my sony blue-ray player. Bought really nice 5.1 sound system + wireless adapter and as a result I’ve got a mind blowing wireless home cinema/sound system.
As YOU can see there is a way and it is possible.
Good luck!
I have a top-of-the-line Yamaha 7.2 receiver and would like to connect it to wireless surround-sound speakers. What would you suggest? Thanks