| Audiovox Acoustic Research AW850 Mission Style Wireless Speaker and Light (Bronze) | 
| Brand: Acoustic Research
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $81.29
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 15.5 x 11.5
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MPN: AW850
Model: AW850
UPC: 044476065910
EAN: 0044476065910
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| Features:
 | 2-way speaker design with high-performance weather resistant drivers | | | 2-inch tweeter, 3-inch woofer, 5 Watt RMS; frequency response: 40Hz-15kHz | | | Auto-lock PLL tuning ensures crystal clear reception up to 150-feet | | | Operates from existing AC outlet box (requires installation) | | | Three selectable broadcast frequencies; stereo audio input; compatible with iPhone®/iPod® |
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Product Description
Outdoor Wireless Speaker and Wall Lantern
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| Customer Reviews:
 DO NOT BUY IF WIRELESS GOES THROUGH WALLS July 1, 2010
Paul Horn
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this as a gift recently and intended to allow the gift recipient to play music outside on their porch from the stereo or iPod inside the house. I have an Acoustic Research wireless speaker that I personally use that I bought in 2006, and it has worked great for me for years, allowing wireless transmission through multiple walls, while being 30+ feet away from the transmitter. This device, however, was not at all what I had hoped for. Here are the major drawbacks:
1) HORRIBLE WIRELESS SIGNAL: There was literally 2 feet and only a glass door between the transmitter and the speaker, and the audio was still cutting in and out every 5-10 seconds. The only fix for this was to place the wireless transmitter outside with the speaker, and only about 5-10 feet away from the speaker.
2) NO PORTABILITY: I thought this device was like the wireless speaker I bought in 2006, allowing for both battery powered operation as well as plugging into a wall outlet via an AC Adapter. This is absolutely not the case. This device MUST be mounted as a light fixture through in-house wiring in order for it to work. We had no choice but to take one of the outside light fixtures off and replace it with this in order to get it to work. If you're looking for portability, this is the furthest thing from it!
Acoustic Research used to be a company that was respectable, provided great products, and was worth the premium that we paid for it. This is definitely not the case. Acoustic Research, you have lost a dedicated customer with this device. To anyone reading this, please don't make the same mistake I did. Buy another brand's wireless speaker product.
On a positive note, Amazon was great a fulfilling the order, and extremely timely with shipping. I will never buy Acoustic Research again, but I will use Amazon again.
 Nice May 18, 2010
Chris Clearman (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very nice looking and sturdy fixture. Easy install into existing J-box, good instructions, everything included. Sound is fine for what it is. Wireless connection is very good even with tons of other wireless things in operation in the house.
Two Negatives: the rubber seal on the bottom that protects the controls is not very snug. It won't last long at all. Takes Type B light bulbs, 40W max. Pretty useless for a light, but ok for just ambiance.
Nice outdoor wireless speaker December 3, 2009
V. Smith (The Villages, FL)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
Nice sound for its size & and it is a very attractive fixture (built-in 40-watt candelabra-base bulb ).
With controls on bottom and mounting bracket on back, this works best when mounted on a wall light electrical box (preferably a metal one). With hardware and great instructions provided, I was able to permanently mount it where there was a wall light fixture on my back porch. It took less than an hour.
Inside the house, my music source is the commercial-free Sirius channels on the TV.
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