What are Cordless Speakers?
Cordless speakers provide a wireless way to enjoy music, radio, television, DVD or compact disk players. While standard speakers require speaker cable running to each speaker, cordless speakers receive audio signals wirelessly using radio wave technology. Cordless speakers can augment a wired speaker sound system, or can be used independently. Cordless speakers come with a transmitter which sits on or next to the unit that is generating the audio signal. The transmitter sends the audio signal out via radio waves that are picked up by small receivers located within the cordless speakers. Each speaker also contains an amplifier to boost output. The amplifier requires battery power or an optional power adapter that plugs into an AC wall outlet. Though using the AC-powered option on cordless speakers does not make the speakers totally cordless, it does eliminate the need in most cases to run speaker wire across floors or through walls. The battery option is handy for taking cordless speake
