Soundcast

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• RATING:
  
  looking for a solid, accurate wireless connection for subwoofers?
  H. D. McBride -

  I was looking for a solid, accurate wireless connection for subwoofers not located within cable distance/convenience of the AVR. Purchased and evaluated the Soundcast SubCast and have to give it 5 stars. Here’s why:
  
  Frequency response: Measured electrically flat in the sub range of around 250Hz to below 20Hz. Actually, short of a bit of ringing in the very high frequencies (+15kHz) this device works well as a full range, 2 channel wireless audio transmitter. It is just being packaged and sold for subs in this application. Anyway, frequency response was down .3 dB at 15Hz, down 1 dB at 10Hz, and down 3.4 dB at 5Hz.
  
  Connectivity: Comes with multiple audio cables for each end of the wireless connection so it is highly unlikely you would need to buy any additional cables. Also includes wall worts (power) for each end which is provided via USB connectors (USB cables supplied) between the wall wort and the transmitter/receiver.
  
  Latency: All wireless solutions that transmit digitally introduce latency (delay) into the audio stream between the transmitter and receiver. Soundcast claims 15ms and I measured 15ms. Other solutions on the market are much higher than this or use analog transmission that allow static and noise injection into the audio. The latency must be accounted for in the AVR and 15 ms (around 15 feet – one foot per ms) is easily handled by most AVRs.
  
  Interference with other 2.4GHz devices: The transmitter and receiver operate on the standard 2.4GHz band used by cordless phones, wireless networks, etc. Testing revealed no interference one way or the other between devices or external sources of interference like microwave ovens, etc. The transmitter and receiver operate on a narrow band/band hopping process that claims to virtually eliminate interference. My testing confirmed no issues.
  
  Size/Appearance: The size of the transmitter and receiver are quite diminutive hence easy to hide. If you want to look at them, they are very attractive and have two lights in their bases – a green one indicating power, and a blue one indicating signal connectivity between transmitter and receiver.
  
  Bottom line – if you are looking for a reliable, all-inclusive subwoofer wireless connectivity solution that won’t affect the sound quality or performance of your sub, give this a look.

   
• RATING:
  
  Works great!
  In House Chef -

  Works great, after calibration from the receiver. It detected the subwoofer is 28 feet away from the mic, but actually only 5 feet away because of the internal delay of this product.
  
  Just make sure to set it up at “S” mode, not the “M” mode to get the units to sync up correctly if you only have one woofer.
  
  I tested it vs. direct cable connection, I can’t notice the difference.
  
  The auto-on/off function on my Velodyne DEQ-10R still works fine with this wireless unit.

   
• RATING:
  
  As advertised......
  Porscheguy - Manchester NH

  I have two Subcasts, one receiver is up a one level in my house for my zone 2 and the other allowed me to move my sub in my theater to find the sweet spot in the room. They are well made and they work just fine. A good investment!

   
• RATING:
  
  works GREAT
  Nick - New York

  Used this on an installation for a client... works awesome... plug it in, turn it on, it works.....

   
• RATING:
  
  Top notch.....
  Porscheguy - Manchester, NH

  The Subcast does exactly what it says it will do, and does it quite well. I have mine running a subwoofer up one floor and it works perfectly.

   
• RATING:
  
  SubCast
  Jorge R. - Chicago, IL.

  At first I wasn't sure this would work. BOY, was I wrong! What a great product! The range is excellent and there is no loss in sound quality or volume. I also had no interference with this or any of my wireless products in my home. Thanks for a great product SoundCast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!