Is there such thing as a quality WIRELESS subwoofer?

[Matty Red Sox]

Hi, newbie here... I searched the topic and haven't found anything on this really, but you've got lots of good info elsewhere (and you've all helped me spend some serious money on other stuff- or plan to).

Here's the deal:
Wife and I have purchased a new apartment and are giving each other a nice theater set up which also needs to sound great with music (I have a seriously large vinyl collection). Our listening area will not have any couches or soft chairs - it will be a half Japanese style room, with some cushions. Room size is about 19 by 12. We have chosen a swivel mounted 37 inch Panasonic VIERA TC-L37S1 37" 1080p LCD TV, am trying to find a Pioneer 1018 amp (or will go with a 1019), and Orb Speakers (serious WAF factor). I am trying to decide between getting the Orb subwoofer... or something wireless, because the room layout will be tricky. Floor to ceiling glass windows, some hard stone surfaces, and I expect the sound to bounce around. I am concerned that correct subwoofer placement could lead to WAF, and a wireless may be the way to go, if they work.

My questions... can I get one for $300, is it worth it, and what should I be careful of? This one "sounds" okay ... but I haven't heard it... Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HPS-8Wi 8-Inch.

 

[Chopin_Guy]

Matty,

Welcome to the forum!! Now as to your question you are really limited in your price range. I have not heard of any dedicated sub that is 'wireless' that will provide acceptable performance....but then acceptable is a subjective evaluation depending on the listener. You are very limited in the $300 price range to find even a conventional sub that will provide quality performance...

For $300, this might be one of your only options from parts express, that might provide a decent level of performance. Yet I have not read or have any knowledge of this particular model, with the exception that these kits have a reputation for being a fairly good value:

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-770

This kit is $320 and you are still left without it being wireless. The only wireless system that I have read about here on the forum that is supposed to work well is from the company Soundcast---it is there SubCast system and this is another $170 on top of the sub....so now you are up to $500:

http://www.amazon.com/Soundcast-SOU-SCK510-Wireless-Transmitter-Subwoofers/dp/B001UE8J4E

My advice would be, up your budget to $500-600 if you can swing it, and live with a sub that is hard-wired for a bit. And then down the road you can purchase the SubCast for a more wife-acceptable placement option. It is more important that you buy a quality sub up-front and add the wireless capability to it later---than skimping on performance for 'wireless' function....IMO...

 

[GlocksRock]

The HSU 15" sub is, or can be wireless, but it's out of your price range. But if you could afford it, it would be a very nice piece of gear.

 

[Highbar]

I got beat to it, the ULS 15 is only decent wireless sub that I know of but it's a grand out of your range. It is a beautiful piece though.

 

[Matt34]

I think this is about as cheap as your going to get if you want any something with quaility.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582970-REG/Infinity_PS210WBK_PS210WBK_10_Wireless_Powered.html

 

[lsiberian]

Technically no. There has to be some wire inside of it.

 

[Matty Red Sox]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the mysterious Dr. Hsu....

I thought that price would be a problem.

 

[Chopin_Guy]

If the price is not an issue the ULS-15 will be an outstanding subwoofer with wireless operation for you...