Wireless audio transmitters?

[Mort]

I just bought an SVS soundpath tri-band and it's working flawlessly on a short distance to my porch. I adjusted the timing by 14ms on my wiim.

I'm surprised at how well it works.

 

[Koeitje]

I've been looking into this again and I think I have to settle for wireless XLR transmitters. Does anyone have experience with them? My demands are low latency, 20-20kHz and able to be powered (over usb for example) continously. Something like the Alto Stealth 1 would be an option, but they don't publish many specs. It is in the eight price range though and supports power over usb. That last thing is important, because they will be plugged into the back of my receiver.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

I've been looking into this again and I think I have to settle for wireless XLR transmitters. Does anyone have experience with them? My demands are low latency, 20-20kHz and able to be powered (over usb for example) continously. Something like the Alto Stealth 1 would be an option, but they don't publish many specs. It is in the eight price range though and supports power over usb. That last thing is important, because they will be plugged into the back of my receiver.

Curious to know what you've found. Transmitters with XLR outputs are primarily pro audio gear, and they don't use USB for power.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Koeitje]

Curious to know what you've found. Transmitters with XLR outputs are primarily pro audio gear, and they don't use USB for power.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Stealth 1

Mono UHF XLR Wireless System

www.altoprofessional.com

Runs on AA batteries, but can be powered over USB.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

If USB is the primary factor, then you've found your product. I doubt anything else like it exists. However, I’m aways suspicious of audio products that don’t publish any audio specs (frequency response, THD, S/N). Thus I’d strongly suggest buying from a vendor with a generous return policy.

If you can budge on the USB thing, there are more options.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[valerianf]

I just replace a Outlaw OAW4 with a no name 5.8G Stereo Audio Transceiver made in China bought at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-Wi...+transmitter+and+receiver+5.8g,aps,164&sr=8-3

I use the wireless transmission to avoid cables for my Surround speakers (5.0 configuration).
Since many years I was using the Outlaw that is using the 2.4Ghz band.
Issues were time to time pops in the sound and a very low gain that force me to boost the pre-amp gain.

The Chinese wireless transceiver gives satisfaction with a better gain and no pop.
It is using a dual band RF 5.2 and 5.8 Ghz.
It should be placed not too close to the Wifi 6 router.
I need to use it longer to get a final advice.

 

[Koeitje]

If USB is the primary factor, then you've found your product. I doubt anything else like it exists. However, I’m aways suspicious of audio products that don’t publish any audio specs (frequency response, THD, S/N). Thus I’d strongly suggest buying from a vendor with a generous return policy.

If you can budge on the USB thing, there are more options.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Yeah, I emailed them to ask if they had specs. and am waiting for an answer It doesn't need to be perfect, its just for my rear surround speakers.

But doesn't have to be USB, can be any form of permanent power.

I just replace a Outlaw OAW4 with a no name 5.8G Stereo Audio Transceiver made in China bought at Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-Wireless-Transmitter-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B0DFCK8S8G?crid=QXYTARQ0E2E4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pbQaK1IQ2TlLaX8RcLJQVRqnDOwkCbH5_3UltncBIPhNTDvSjcyObpHNue9l2YHkCxTa5OTaZ_NjIyzzEW1bU-Vfn6HZ3iA0zI6BPcDl69ptTt9x8Oejs59VCKMQXoFXep6YIqi0dWwtjqZozo7l099uEPiVXgAeauhZ5RrhGxe_1Hy-AtFAH2DDiGbMCKcYTNQ-eX5NeOLqODdlIc3rPOMHMbMzQAKEibY8eOvXUv4.sTCB5I94Ykc-VcovGhf7Od4wgknzvAB2vHY0xY8MfT4&dib_tag=se&keywords=audio+transmitter+and+receiver+5.8G&qid=1737061734&sprefix=audio+transmitter+and+receiver+5.8g,aps,164&sr=8-3

I use the wireless transmission to avoid cables for my Surround speakers (5.0 configuration).
Since many years I was using the Outlaw that is using the 2.4Ghz band.
Issues were time to time pops in the sound and a very low gain that force me to boost the pre-amp gain.

The Chinese wireless transceiver gives satisfaction with a better gain and no pop.
It is using a dual band RF 5.2 and 5.8 Ghz.
It should be placed not too close to the Wifi 6 router.
I need to use it longer to get a final advice.

It has 18ms delay according to the specs, is that not noticeable?

 

[Koeitje]

If USB is the primary factor, then you've found your product. I doubt anything else like it exists. However, I’m aways suspicious of audio products that don’t publish any audio specs (frequency response, THD, S/N). Thus I’d strongly suggest buying from a vendor with a generous return policy.

If you can budge on the USB thing, there are more options.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Got a response:

So, first and most importantly as the Stealth 1 runs off UHF radio, the latency should be near instant or at max not even perceptible to human ears and an adequate substitute for actual cable(5 ms or less I believe.) excepting in cases where something adds latency-latency of the sound source/interface processing the sound.

The stealth one should have roughly the same response as the stealth wireless at 50 Hz – 17 kHz, ±3 dB and I believe signal to noise is >100dba in keeping with the rest of the Stealth line.

Latency wise its ok, noise wise its probably fine (my surrounds are cheap JBL 305 actives and have high noise). Frequency response is meh, would have liked to 30hz or even 20hz. But its just for some surround sound. So I guess it will do the job.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Let us know how it works. Your situation is a common problem and it's good to know about potential solutions that actually work.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt