Author: Michael Crider / Source: reviewgeek.com
Nothing says welcome-to-the-future like a full surround sound system—but nothing says it’s-the-20th-century like speaker wires running all around the living room. Luckily you, thanks to wireless speakers, don’t have to re-wire your house to get rid of them.
There are a few surround sound kits that are wireless, at least for the rear 5.1 speakers, so you won’t have to worry about connecting the most cumbersome components. And a few soundbar kits, like the Samsung model below, offer upgrades for wireless rear speakers. For those who prefer the speakers they already have but don’t want a permanent installation, we’ve even found an adapter kit that can turn any speaker wireless with conventional A/V hookups, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth required.
The Best All-Around Wireless Surround Sound Speaker Set: JBL Bar 5.1 ($600)
On its own, this JBL soundbar looks like a conventional design, with a single central speaker bar and an included wireless subwoofer. But it’s hiding a secret: both ends of the bar pop off, with the rear speakers hiding an integrated wireless connection and even built-in batteries. It’s an elegant solution if you’re interested in wireless because you only watch surround sound content some of the time.
The Bar 5.1 isn’t skimping on features or power, either. It includes support for Dolby Digital surround, DTS, and Pro Logic II (though Atmos isn’t supported), and the package includes an impressive 510 watts of total power. Three HDMI connections and ARC support mean it will integrate easily with a simple TV or a full home theater setup. In fact, all you need to plug in are the power cables for the bar and subwoofer and an HDMI cord: everything else is ready to go. If you want a simple wireless sound system and your budget won’t stretch for the Sonos upgrade we’re about to look at,…
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