Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the Audioengine AW1 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Audioengine AW1.
May 2008
(85%)
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The editors liked
Without a doubt the best transmitter set
Compact
USB powered
Plenty of accessories
Easy to setup
Great audio quality
Small footprint
Excellent sound quality
Simple setup and operation
No lag time or drops/interference in playback
Works with a wide variety of audio devices.
Affordable
Simple to install and use
Good audio quality with most source material
Easy to set up
Good range
Good sound
Provides uninterrupted audio output to remote speakers.
Extremely easy to set up
Works as advertised with a wide range of devices
Zero latency
A great fit if you own a set of Audio Engine’s A5 speakers
But works will all speakers
Can be used to stream audio back INTO your Mac as well
The editors didn't like
You might be better off with wires
Theoretically
Not Cheap
Stereo
Expensive
Powered by USB or AC adapter
No battery option
Pricey compared to other wireless music options
Could use another USB AC adapter or possibility for battery power.
Audio transfer still not quite as pristine as a direct cable link
Can transmit to only one receiver at a time
No digital audio output.
Slightly pricey
Can only stream to one receiver at a time
Would be nice if it included 2 AC adapters for “computer-free” streaming.
Abstract: Audioengine was kind enough to send me their newest product: the AW1. My experience to date has been fantastic. Read on for more details, but be sure to watch my first ever video review. I know, I know, it’s not the most polished of video reviews, but ...
Extremely easy to set up, works as advertised with a wide range of devices, zero latency, a great fit if you own a set of Audio Engine’s A5 speakers, but works will all speakers, can be used to stream audio back INTO your Mac as well
Slightly pricey, can only stream to one receiver at a time, would be nice if it included 2 AC adapters for “computer-free” streaming.
Depending how much of the Apple Kool Aid you have already drank, the AW1 might not make a whole lot of sense. If you already own an AirPort Extreme and the only streaming you plan to ever do is from your iTunes library to another part of your house, th...
The AW1 sets out to transmit music wirelessly at CD quality, and it achieves that. We can imagine performance being admirable in big, well-constructed US homes, but in old European housing stock, where there are far more opportunities for dead spots a...
Clear, high-quality sound transmission, No dropouts, Simple setup
A bit costly
Prompt and eager are the mantras for new players in the electronic market. Yes, we received an AW1 unit from Audioengine within three days of its launch. At first glance it looked like a normal USB dongle, which we normally wouldn’t have spent t...
Abstract: Smart lille gadget kan ikke alene fodre dit hi-fi med computerlyd, men også indgå i andre sammenhænge, hvor kabler er et problem Mange af os drømmer om et trådløst liv, hvor vi kan hygge os med it, tv, audio og video uden at have kabler i bundter overalt...
