Acoustic Research AW877

Pros: Easy set up. No hiss or static

Cons: 8 C cell batteries each speaker

The Bottom Line: Great sound for the money.

Review: I bought these to use around the pool. we used to have a getto blaster but it was large and inconvenient to lug out side everytime sat by the pool. I have them set up about 60 ft. from the stereo in the house with no direct line of sight. They sound ...

Pros: Reasonable price

Cons: No extended bass sound

The Bottom Line: People who don't have hundreds of dollers to spend on speakers will be satisfied with speakers that sound great and easy on your wallet.

Review: Well, I saw these speakers on sale at Circuit City for 49.00 dollers each. I needed some speakers for another room so I went out there to check them out. When the sales man played them for me, I wasn't impressed at the time, but for 49.00 dollers, I...

Pros: Decent sound when listening to music, good range, probably not enough bass.

Cons: Useless for home theater.

The Bottom Line: Fine for remote speakers if you're not looking for hi-fi bass, won't work - period - as rear surround speakers (see review)

Review: These work fine as remote speakers when listening to music. The problem comes when using them as surround rear speakers with home theater. There is a timer on the transmitter that cuts off the power automatically after a minute or so of low or no signal ...

Pros: Cheap price - $40.00 for pair on E-Bay Decent cabinet construction.

Cons: One piece of damping material in box. Marginal tweeter unless crossover modified.

The Bottom Line: Not bad as is if you like a bright upper midrange and highs, otherwise do the modifications and I would rate the sound it above average.

Review: After a few modification I find these speakers to sound pretty good. There was only a single piece of damping material on the rear wall of the enclosure so I added additional fiberglass to the back, one side wall and the top and bottom. The bass was...