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The speakers are full of static and intermittant even when close to the transmitter, rendering them worthless. Also, they require 16 batteries, which is not disclosed. One could buy 2 expensive a/C adapters, but then you may as well use wired speakers.

I've had popping and cracking along with the volume coming and going...etc...

That is the speakers only 12 feet straight away from the feed.

Don't buy these, go elsewhere.

I knew enough about wireless speakers' reputation to be VERY wary about buying any. But when I saw these Emersons listed so cheap, I thought it would be worth the experiment. I'm glad I did--they work fine for me.

I have simple needs: I want to be able to listen to my computer-bound MP3s a few rooms away at the end of my apartment, and I don't care about perfect quality. I just want my music to follow me while cooking dinner and hanging on my porch.

These speakers are a bit ornery, and it takes some work to align things right. Luckily I have an airwell running the length of my apartment, so I placed the antenna at the front of that opening. The signal reaches into the near end of my far room, about about 25 feet from my computer and the speakers' antenna, and in the other direction 15 feet to work on my porch. Despite the airwell trick, these are by no means line of sight and there are a couple of walls the signal must pass through in either direction. The receiver/speakers obviously have some digital circuitry in them which try to lock in on the signal and they automatically shut off when the static kicks up high.

The battery outlay is the big problem: 8 AAs per speaker. You can plug them in if you get 12V adaptors but these cost $12 each at Radio Shack. I'm planning to hit the thrift stores in the next week, though, and I'll be suprised if I can't find two 12V adapters for next-to-nothing. So I'm very glad I got these speakers, they're a lot more convenient than putting wire down for four rooms. It seems like wireless speakers would be really hip now and that companies would put some work into designing them better, but until they do these Emerson's are useful and enjoyable--AS LONG AS YOU DON'T EXPECT TOO MUCH!

The price was wonderful but after about an hour of trying on two different stereos I couldn't get them to work. I could pick up other radio stations in the area but not my stereo. I've heard that wireless speakers are a risky buy but I had hoped for the best. Maybe they'll work on someone else's machine but they sure didn't for me.

These speakers are ok. be warey though , they operate around 45 mhz. this conflicted with our kids walkie talkies and our cordless phone. If you don't have these they're GREAT