Wireless speaker systems come in a variety of prices, are offered by a variety of retailers, and come in a handful of categories. Generally, you can safely expect them to be more expensive than wired speakers. We'll break everything down by category.
Bluetooth speakers cater mostly to people who have a phone or MP3 player. These speakers are great because they allow the user to take control of a speaker without getting up from their couch or chair - effectively turning the music player into a remote control. One caveat here is the fact that mainstream iPods do not feature built in Bluetooth. So if you're looking into this option with an MP3 player in mind, look for one of the competing brands like Sony. These speakers will often come as a single unit (as opposed to two or more satellites), often with stereo configuration built in. Keep in mind Bluetooth does not have the same range as wi-fi, so you can use these across the room at best - not across the house.
Many Bluetooth speakers go for as little as , and a few are actually compatible with the iPhone (not the iPod), like the Yamaha NX-B02WH on Newegg.com. Amazon.com is showing the Altec-Lansing T515, which features a pretty nifty remote pendant, for just .99. This wireless audio set is pretty cool, considering it boasts a liberal range of 30 feet (many Bluetooth products only go out to about 15 feet or so). If you're leaning on the budget end, you can grab an NS-BT400 Insignia wireless speaker package from BestBuy.com for just twenty bucks!
The other popular form of wireless audio is radio frequency (RF). One of the biggest differences between this method and Bluetooth is the range. Most RF wireless products have a range of at least 100 feet. This obviously lends itself greatly to things like home theater setups and outdoor gatherings. BestBuy.com has a decently rated RF-RBWS02 Rocketfish speaker system that includes a transmitter/receiver and a speaker for 9.99. One of the customer reviews went as far as to say that the quality was as good as his Bose home theater system! The nice thing about these kind of systems is that you can often add additional speakers to an existing system, often with automatic detection. Still other speakers like this CABLES UNLIMITED SPK-POOL are waterproof - and actually designed for use inside the pool! Newegg.com offers this product for .99 with free shipping, too.
There are many different retailers, prices, and categories providing options for wireless audio. Take a look and see what best fits your needs!
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