Is wireless Soundbar really "wireless"? Understand the truth in one article

Many consumers have a beautiful imagination when choosing wireless soundbars:

Place the speaker in the living room and enjoy immersive sound effects anytime, anywhere without wiring.

But reality often lags behind propaganda. Do so-called 'wireless speakers' really not require cables at all? ​

The short answer is: the vast majority of wireless soundbars are not truly "wireless" in the true sense.

In the audio industry, the term 'wireless' usually only refers to the transmission method of audio signals, rather than all connection methods.

in other words:

This is the root cause of misunderstandings among many users.

Almost all mainstream wireless soundbars must be plugged in.

The reason is simple:

• Consumer grade bar speakers do not have large capacity batteries inside
• To drive the mid to high frequency unit and bass unit, the power consumption is much higher than that of Bluetooth earphones
• Even portable speakers with batteries often have a battery life of only 3-6 hours

Therefore, no matter how advanced the wireless function is, power cords are always essential.

This is also the core reason why it cannot achieve "completely wireless".

The "wireless" of wireless bar speakers is mainly reflected in the following audio transmission technologies:

let me put it another way:

The wireless function only cuts off the audio cable from the TV to the speaker,

But the power cord is still essential.

Many users will pair wireless subwoofers and rear surround speakers to form a "whole house surround sound system".

At this point, a common misconception arises: thinking that the entire system has no wires.

The actual situation is:

• Wireless subwoofer: requires a separate power cord
• Rear surround speakers: also require a separate power cord
• Partial entry-level package: wired connection still exists between the rear speaker and subwoofer

So, behind the sofa and in the corners of the wall, there are often a few power cables hidden, but there are no longer long audio cables.

Strictly speaking, there are currently only two types of soundbars that do not require any cables:

1. Portable soundbar powered by batteries

   • Build in rechargeable battery
   • No power cord, no audio cable
   • Disadvantages: Low power, weak low frequency, limited battery life

   More suitable for camping and outdoor gatherings, rather than living rooms and home theaters

2. High end commercial wireless powered audio system

   • Adopting wireless power supply/wireless charging technology
   • Expensive price and complex installation

   Almost never appears in ordinary family scenes

For the vast majority of household users, neither of these categories are considered regular choices.

Overall:

You will see:

• At least one main speaker power cord
• Power cords for subwoofer and rear surround speakers respectively
• Just missing the audio cable from the TV to the speaker

Wireless "is more of a business term used to emphasize bidding farewell to complicated audio connections, rather than completely eliminating all cables.

When making a purchase, we suggest that you:

• Plan the socket location in advance
• Consider aesthetically pleasing wiring (cable trays, buried pipes)
• Rationally view the propaganda rhetoric of 'wireless'

Only in this way can we truly choose a soundbar that is both pleasing to the ear and user-friendly.