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Audioengine AW1

Audioengine AW1
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alaScore 87

11 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Audioengine AW1. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and reliability. The design and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Audioengine AW1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Justin Whitaker (topreviewshop.com)

Audioengine AW1

 

If you are looking to setup a wireless solution for streaming your music, it is very easy to get overwhelmed – there's the Slingbox, the Apple AirPort Express, and numerous other offerings from companies like Linksys, Creative and Logitech. Not sure...

Excellent sound quality, simple setup and operation, no lag time or drops/interference in playback, works with a wide variety of audio devices

Pricey compared to other wireless music options, could use another USB AC adapter or possibility for battery power

The $149 MSRP price tag might seem a bit high to some, but there’s no doubt that you are getting a lot of bang for your buck with the AW1.

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by (gadgetmadness.com)

Audioengine W1 - Best Wireless CD Quality Audio For Stereo Receiver, iPod, Gaming & More

 

We love it when things "just work." Life is full of enough things that don't work the first time,...

Enables CD quality wireless audio for almost any configuration imaginable ; Supports Mac, PC, and any audio device or speakers with mini-jack or RCA connectors ; Did not interfere, or allow itself to be interfered with existing wireless such as routers...

Enables CD quality wireless audio for almost any configuration imaginable ; Only comes with one USB AC power adapter - two would be better ; Adjusting audio settings on Windows (PC) can be troublesome

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (macworld.com)

Review: Audioengine W1 Wireless Audio Adapter

 

Audioengine's W1 is an easy-to-use way to get audio from one part of your house to another—without cables and without piggybacking on your wireless network.

Easy to set up; good range; good sound; provides uninterrupted audio output to remote speakers

Can transmit to only one receiver at a time; no digital audio output

The W1 is made up of two USB modules—a transmitter (called a “Sender” by Audioengine) and a receiver. In addition to bearing a male USB connector, each module has a mini-plug jack—the Sender uses this jack for audio input and the receiver uses its for...

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Audioengine W1 review

 

An easy, effective way of wirelessly streaming music to Audioengine active speakers.

Very little effect on audio quality ; great range ; can be used with a variety of other equipment

Expensive considering the price of company's speaker range ; looks untidy plugged into the top of the A5s

The W1 is an admirably audio-friendly wireless solution, but it could be cheaper and neater

May, 2008
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Consumer review (abt.com)

works very well. no problems

 

put the sender on the computer, receiver on the pioneer and presto!

Good Power Output, Great Sound Quality, Easy Setup, Attractive Design, Easy to Mount

Dec, 2009
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Consumer review (abt.com)

As advertised and then some

 

After researching this product, I wasn't necessarily surprised at its ease of use or great performance. What was surprising though was that it configures as a USB Sound Card, which either I missed in the descriptions or isn't stated. This means that...

Configures as USB Audio, Attractive Design, Easy To Connect, Great Sound Quality, Compact

Flexible dongle - why

Jan, 2009
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Consumer review (abt.com)

Dose what it was designed to do

 

Works great except if you are using a wireless mouse. The signal slows the mouse response time.

Compact, Easy To Connect, Great Sound Quality

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (abt.com)

DOESN'T WORK

 

Unit does not work as advertised. It is subject to drop-offs and interference from neighbors WIFI transmissions. As such the unit is unusable to send Internet Music from my PC to my Audio Receiver not more than 30 feet away in another room. I will...

Not Very Powerful, Distorted Sound

Dec, 2008
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