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| Creative Labs Xmod Wireless Music System with X-Fi Technology 70SB083000004 | 
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| Brand: Creative Labs
Category: CE
List Price: $232.11
Buy New: $85.00
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New (36) Used (1) from $85.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 4766
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 13.7 x 9.5 x 5.6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 70SB083000004
Model: 70SB083000004
UPC: 054651141643
EAN: 0054651141643
ASIN: B000QW9DPU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Works great on a Mac, too July 23, 2008
None of the spec sheets mention mac and an email inquiry to Creative resulted in them telling me that it was not mac compatible, but I ordered it anyway and it works great. In fact you can plug anything into it to stream to a receiver--iPod, etc. I have a mac mini running leopard.
Make sure you use the remotes, so you can turn off the Crystallizer effect if you like. There is no software interface---again, making it OS independent.
Here is my set-up. The mac mini connects to the USB input of the transmitter (so then you don't need the separate power adapter--use this only for an iPod, etc). That's enough to stream to the xmod receiver across the room, which is attached to a set of powered speakers.
However, I also wanted to play through the speakers attached to my stereo tuner/receiver, which is near the computer. So I have the audio out from the xmod transmitter connect to one of the inputs on the stereo tuner/receiver---I use the VCR-input ports. (This was a mini to split RCA connection.) If you have a Phono input that is probably better since it accepts a weaker signal---if you go into VCR or CD you need to crank the volume. I tried using a pre-amp, but my pre-amp was causing distortion--I originally blamed the xmod, but that was not at fault.
Finally, I want to be able to stream the radio from the stereo tuner to the xmod receiver. No problem, I pluggeed the VCR-output ports on the tuner into the RCA audio-input port on the xmod transmitter. Just be careful switching the stereo tuner/receiver from VCR (playing, say iTunes on the computer) to radio, since the volume is cranked up to compensate for a weak input.
So far, I m very happy with this product.
Works as advertised July 19, 2008
I've had the Creative Labs Xmod Wireless Music System for about four months now & it works fine. I previously had my pc hard wired to my stereo receiver but after moving things around the house, I did not want to re-run all the cables again. The system works a lot better then an older Logitech system I used for about a year. No interference at all. I use three receivers throughout my house - in the living room, garage & basement & I'm very happy with the way they work. The only "issue, if you would call it that, is that the volume for itunes is alot lower when using this system, then when I use Windows Media Player, or listen to internet radio, but that's most likely an itunes issue. I'd recommend this setup to anyone who wants to listen to audio from their pc anywhere in the house.
Does what I want while others can't July 12, 2008
This gizmo allows me to play the same music in several different locations at once.
With airport express you can only connect to one reciever at a time and only while using iTunes. I also tried Sondigo Siracco which not only has the limit of one reciever but is technically challenging. I would have to reboot the PC several times to get it to work and then it would have buffering issues causing the music to cut out.
The Xmod works great. Easy to set up in the control panel and so far I have been able to connect to three different receivers at the same time including one that is poolside - about 75 feet away out doors. (I believe the limit is 4 recievers at one time.) I am not sure what will happen if my neighbors start using a set.
I also can play music in my office at the same time by connecting my powered speakers to the audio out of the transmitter. This works great for when we have parties.
I don't have much use for the remote controls can't really do much with them other than adjust volume and their range is not very big. It would be nice to have digital audio outputs.
Finally, a wireless gizmo that allows me to play music through out my house and outdoors. It is extremely easy to use and sound quality is good.
 Sounded Terrible on my Stereo July 2, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was excited to see this because I love the idea of being able to hear MP3 files on the "big stereo" in the den. I have a very nice Yamaha receiver and Klipsch speakers, and when I hooked up this contraption, the sound was simply horrible. I tried all the adjustments I could find - like turning off any effects on my receiver and this thing...nothing worked. Very distorted sound, nowhere near as good as CD or even radio.
Great , cost effective whole house audio. July 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I highly recommend the product from Creative. The sound quality is awesome with no sound interference. The product is also constructed well and is even eye catching to a certain degree. The issue I have come across is that it does interfere with my cordless phone (Panasonic 2.4 GHz), which basically block the phone signal on the phone side (no issue on the sound though). I have even since purchased another receiver for an outside setup!
I find this a good solution for whole house audio on the cheap with no hassle or down sound on sound quality.
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