WiSA Demo (Aperion Audio & Klipsch) at CES 2013
WiSA Demo at CES 2013
They were showing off two complete surround sound systems, one by Aperion Audio and the other by Klipsch. We sat down and listening to the Klipsch system, which was actually a 7.1 setup utilizing Klipsch's existing Reference speakers with WiSA technology built-in. The source was a Sharp Blu-ray player (playing House of Flying Daggers) that connected to a Sharp LED using a proprietary Sharp wireless transmitter. Literally the only wires in the system were for power, everything else was wireless.
Left Side: Product sheet for Klipsch Reference 7.1 system on display
Right Side: My favorite piece of swag from the show, a little stand for an iPhone that has a horn to amplify/direct sound.
We have listened to plenty or poor wireless systems in the past, but this one was spot on. The sound was immerse and dynamic, without even a hint of pops, crackles, or hisses common with other wireless products. The picture on the TV was also flawless (but we had to resist from taking it off Dynamic mode) and synced perfectly with the sound.
We know a lot of people scoff at the idea of wireless speakers in a high-end system, but we are convinced. We have always thought that WiSA looked great on paper, but now we can tell you it sounds great too.
Donno, but, your point could actually be a step if the technology gets there.
DreamUnicorn;942913
It's just a shame that this"'wireless" system requires so many power cables. I'm glad somebody reputable is developing this tech, but it just isn't worth it yet in IMO. Maybe in a few years.
well you could always design some sort of internal battery, but who wants batteries to change out. Beam em up, Scotty
DreamUnicorn;942913
It's just a shame that this"'wireless" system requires so many power cables. I'm glad somebody reputable is developing this tech, but it just isn't worth it yet in IMO. Maybe in a few years.
Well, at least here building code states you have to have at least an outlet on each wall. To me, could do 'hybrid' wireless system as a possibility. Like run the sides and rears wireless perhaps, and leave the front wired. Even if sound quality is the same wired or wireless, it would perhaps be more accepted to start with (getting home theater people used to the idea of wireless) and if there is any performance degrade, on the most important channels there would be no effect.