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Saitek A-250 2.1 Wireless Speaker Review

We recently took a look at the Saitek A-200 2.1 Portable Speaker system. Today we are looking at the A-250 Speaker system which featers a wireless connection to your PC. This stylish wireless speaker system allows you to access your entire PC music library and listen to Internet radio from anywhere in and around your home or office. How well does this work? Let's find out.

Company:

Saitek, www.saitek.com

Price:

$104.99 US at NewEgg.com

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Getting Started

The A-250 is very sleek and stylish. The speakers are not large or akward. They will sit nicely on a desk, bookshelf, counter, or anywhere you want to place them. Transfer music easily from room to room whether you are working in the garage, out on the back patio while you BBQ, upstairs in your room, or anywhere around your home. Watch out for the Microwave or your cordless phone as the waves emitted by these devices can and will cause interference with the reception.

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Usability

Set up is easy. Just plug in the USB connector, press the blue button until it flashes, and turn on the speakers. You are connected. Once connected you can control your music. Skip forward or back, pause, and play otions along with your volume and power buttons are nicely placed on the top of the speakers. Most streaming wireless options allow you to connect your PC to your home stereo. These typically utilize your wireless router and can be difficult to set up or an internal transmitter that often degrades the quality of the output. With these speakers, not only do you get a decent set of speakers to move around the house with you, you have as simple a set up process as you can imagine. And with the blue-tooth transmition, you do not hear a lower quality sound than you would directly listening to your speakers on your PC.

You can even connect your portable music player directly to the A-250 and listen to your files. When running from battery you might hear some differences in output and volume as the system automatically adjusts settings to more efficiently use the battery power. But the included ac power adapter is small and easy to move around with the speakers.

Sound quality is exceptional for such a small design. The active bass output is decent. I did notice in songs where the bass was of a very low frequencie that I couldn't hear it very well, but for most songs, the bass output was very good. Highs and Mids were clear and strong. Never did I feel the sound was fuzzy, or tinny, or cheap. The Neodymium speakers definitely provide exceptional clarity and bass performance as promised.

Specifications

• Brand: Saitek
• Series: A-250
• Model: DM03U
• Configuration: 2.1
• Total Power: 9 Watts
• Satellite RMS Power: /ea 3 Watts
• Subwoofer RMS Power: 3 Watts
• Remote: Wireless

Features

• True digital-delivery 2.1 stereo through 2 main drivers and an active sub-woofer
• Improved audio response using neodymium speaker technology boosts the bass performance
• Active crossover feeds three separate amplifiers for High fidelity and natural sound
• The high quality display keeps you in control. Use media commands (i.e. volume +/-, play, skip, pause, forward and back) to operate your PC remotely
• Reliable high-quality wireless link receives and controls audio within 30m range
• Wireless connection to PC only (requires Windows 2000/XP)
• Connect to MP3, CD and portable media players via 3.5mm jack audio cable (provided)
• Plays for up to 24hrs with 4 x AA batteries (not included) , AC adapter included

Pros:

• You can control your music on your PC from the speakers
• Great portable sound

Cons:

• Bass is sometimes lost at very low frequencies
• Can't use the a-250 and your PC speakers at the same time

Adding It All Up

If you like to listen to your music library from your PC while you roam around the house without having to blast your PC or home stereo so you can hear it, the Saiteck A-250 is just what you need. You get a good 2.1 speaker system that will wirelessly bring your music to you where ever you want to carry this lightweight set of speakers. Best of all you can control your music right from these speakers. If you are looking for a mobile set of speakers to replace your $1000 home stereo speakers or your $500 set of PC speakers, you wont get it. But for the price, you do get a very good sound with the ultra convenience of taking your speakers around the house with you. With the Saitek A-250 Wireless speakers you get to enjoy quality digital 2.1 stereo with active bass.

Once again Saitek has amazed us with excellent quality and we are awarding the Saitek A-250 2.1 Wireless Speakers the UpgradAdvisor.com Recommended Upgrade Seal of Approval!!!

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