Review
I bought this for an X-mas present, they were about four months. I was so with this product that I tried to give, it was satisfied with five stars, but it has its flaws (which I'll get to shortly), so I will not give it the "perfect" rating for what it might be in absolute terms. On more relative rating scales, if any other products I have purchased and use (the amount of benefits actually received compared to how well it has fulfilled the expectations, the value for me vs. theirCosts, etc.) It would be easy to earn the top grade.
PRO:
The first advantage is the quality and completeness of the physical items and even their packaging. Sturdy carton, as well as the inner two fields (one is for the sender and the other components for the recipient); nice foam padding for the units themselves, with individual boxes and plastic film for the cables, remote controls, their batteries, etc., even if you are not planning to use the package at any timesoon as a change, makes you hate their quality, just throw away.
The devices and accessories themselves are mostly built of good quality and attractive plastic, metal and rubbery with some parts. And I was really impressed with the functionality of the supplied parts, of which I have to go some to be purchased separately.
Currently, I am not using the supplied USB to mini USB cable between the PC and my notebook, the transmitting unit(Typically, both the audio and transfer the power from the PC to the device). I am instead of the supplied standard outlet plug with an adapter, just upstream at the mini-USB port on the transmitter. For the audio-in, I have the RCA connectors with the supplied cable, a 3.5 mm connector is connected at the other end.
With this configuration, a device with an audio-out could be to the sender (PC, TV, MP3 player, audio can be connectedReceiver, extension to these units). I use a Y-splitter with the appropriate adapters and extensions both a TV / external monitor and my notebook PC connected-up have, by their headphones Audio-Out connectors. If I want time to audio from another source, it is for me, the 3.5-mm extension from one of these devices (usually PC) and connect to my MP3 player or my Boombox / shelf audio player to easily separated. Takes maybe five seconds.
So much for the audio inputthe transmitter. Now I have the opportunity to hear the same sound in two different locations. To the sound in this master bedroom, I just the audio output of the transmitter. Of this 3.5-mm port can connect any powered speakers. I'm using the auxiliary setting my Boombox / shelf audio player that has RCA audio ports.
(This is with my own 3.5-to-RCA cable is made, but when I connected the transmitter directly to my PC and my TV and skippedother audio device options, I would like the cable supplied for this purpose instead of for the audio-in port. Basically, all cables and accessories for the various performance and audio-in options are included for both transmitter and receiver units, and as a bonus some that you can not use for any purpose other standard functions such as audio-out, speaker these units.)
Setting up and always sound from the wireless receiver, which is the same sizeand basic appearance as the sender is a lot easier. A second electrical connector included (similar to the transmitter) is used to power, but without the mini-USB adapter, because the device has only a standard power connector for this purpose. No need for audio-in ports, obviously, as that is what is the wireless. With the additional space that they contain the possibility of two types of audio-out ports: 3.5 mm and RCA. (I use the 3.5 mm for a set of powered PC speakers in the kitchen.)
Noweverything is in place and turned on, and it works like clay? So far, just great.
required in the master room, which I previously connected to the PC, the TV, and other audio devices directly from the shelf speakers player (with the same Y-adapter and changing compounds). Of course, these speakers are built much better than those in the TV and the laptop, and it was / is interesting if for two at the same time how much they sound, even if it is played outthe same set of speakers. By controlling the device itself
It is very convenient to be able to separately adjust their volumes, while they play simultaneously. (Just like now: Listen to an online music site as background music, working the mouse, keyboard and monitor on another website (Amazon), the occasional muffled videos to listen and vote the ball game on the TV that I can, at low-level set or fast again when something interesting happens. -OK, his baseball, and the Cleveland Indians, it is not so often, but it can be done quickly.)
None of this changes with the sensor in between the output devices and the speakers. I can not say with certainty how much improved the X-Fi sound, but I am sure that it does not hurt performance. And while I'm a cheap set of PC speakers are connected to the wireless receiver in the kitchen, I am with how the package works very satisfied. Also, approximately 30 feet,two interior walls and many plumbing of a bathroom and a kitchen between the sender and the receiver, I have never experienced any degrading or disturbances in the sound in the remote speakers. For you audiophiles I plan to test soon transport the entire system at a friend at home, as it can with a higher quality speaker system (again sounds like it separated quickly and easily moved and back again.) But now I have no reason to complain about the sound quality withthe wireless part.
The last pro that I have mentioned, is its functionality (or at least some of these attributes). The remote controls are small with few buttons and I've only played around with them a little, but I know they can turn them off and change to, or mute the volume, and even change from the remote receiver tracks on CD's or online listening stations. You do not need these features now, but maybe someday. What I like a lot of effort and the high volume / mute buttonespecially at the receiver in the kitchen. While aesthetically it looks great and maybe a little out of place, it is easy to find and change the volume size. Even better is that I always close the phone in the kitchen, so when I get a call it is a simple tap to mute and when the call is terminated other tap water they are immediately prior to the band.
CONS:
Well, no, the system is not perfect. First, as others have noted, the transmitter andReceiver units are a little big on the page. I think this is understandable in view of its many features and options (sound card, wireless, cable and outputs), and as I mentioned before, I think they look good, and the volume / mute button works best, as a large button.
As I just mentioned, while the remote controls have potential, I'm still on as they are functional is unclear. It would be nice if it screens and super simple guide had complete control of theAudio input (again, especially from the remote receiver unit). But I think this is really going on in the bonus area, if one considers the entire system costs only $ 45.
As I think I should also expect to control the volume, given the many different variables can be tedious. (I hear the master bedroom or the kitchen speakers? Or am I to hear both by back and forth between the two spaces? Since there is a loss of volume the more devices connected -including the system as a whole – how many and which devices are connected and are on? The PC Web site, the PC CD player, the TV, the MP3 player and / or the shelving system receiver? And of course the volume of different programs, recordings, advertising, etc. vary in audio equipment.) Some days I do not have much volume tugging.
The last Con, the one that reduces the absolute satisfaction to four stars, is mentioned by many reviewers, and myself in righteousness by the manufacturer.That is the problem of radio interference. A separate important note in the package recommending the units for at least three feet away from any wireless adapter (usually in the PC), and at least 10 meters from a wireless router.
I have not the severity of the problem, as some, but by experience and trial and error before I order the transmitter to five meters from the network router (which worked), and it is now in another room. I sometimes have problemsIf I order my notebook PC with integrated wireless adapter to get within a foot or two of the transmitter. In most cases the problem is actually with the Logitech wireless mouse I have connected the PC with a USB transmitter adapter. If the responsiveness of the mouse gets awkward because it came too close to the station it is easy to fix by keeping them further apart and unplugging and replugging the mouse wireless adapter.
The other problems require shutting down andRestart the PC, so I have ordered the equipment physically, so that does not happen anymore. And with all the extensions I am currently using, and considering that I now they go on all the time and have little reason, other than volume, to touch it, I could probably stretch the transmitter away from everything else, and even the final decommissioning mouse problem. Unfortunately at the moment I'm not a good place to move to the station, and for some people the most comfortable placebecause it is close to the network router that is a No-No. (As was the case with me until I changed the channel from a desktop PC or network router room to its present location with the notebook PC and TV / monitor.) There are some hints and suggestions for changing the frequencies of the wireless unity, but with the successful adjustments I've made, that is to try beyond my current wages.
CONCLUSION
I think that more than covers my experiences. Unless you really have noChoice in the placement of the transmitter near a router, or if money is no object to you and you can afford one of those much more expensive equipment (which I do not know how well they have to work), I recommend this Creative Xmod Wireless System under $ 50.
Feature
- Restore the details and vibrancy your music and movies lost during compression. X-Fi technology intelligently enhances the highs and lows so you’ll hear it all–crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos, screeching tires and booming explosions
- Expand your stereo music and movies into virtual surround sound. Voices are centered in front of you. Ambient sound appears all around you… just like a live performance
- Listen to Xtreme Fidelity music and control playlists up to 100 feet (30 meters) away from your PC using the X-Fi Wireless Receiver
- Use the remote controls with the Xmod Wireless transmitter or the X-Fi Wireless Receiver to play, pause and skip through your music
- Add as many X-Fi Wireless Receivers as you like to get all that great Xtreme Fidelity music in every room of your house
Overview
Play music from your PC wirelessly in any room, Make your MP3s sound better than CDs, Connect in seconds – no configuration needed.
( Product Information and Prices Stored: Apr 19, 2010 09:26:48 )
