Compare Prices : Philips WACS 7500 - Expert Reviews

Pros: The Philips Streamium WACS700/37 is an expandable two-room wireless digital audio system that is compatible with--but doesn't require--a PC or a Wi-Fi network. The server and client units have integrated speakers and an AM/FM tuner, and the main unit ...

Cons: The device's format compatibility is poor--it doesn't play DRM-protected audio files, it can't stream Internet radio or Rhapsody, and it can't broadcast music from CDs. The PC connectivity is clunky, CD ripping is slow, and the 40GB hard disk is small ...

Verdict: The stylish Philips Streamium WACS700/37 can stream digital music throughout your home without a PC, but considering its high price, it's hard to overlook some basic feature and performance shortfalls.

Review summary: The Philips Streamium WACS700/37 ($1,000) is the company's latest addition to its Streamium line of digital media receivers. It comprises two components: the main Music Center and the smaller Station, each of which includes an AM/FM tuner, an ...

Review summary: Wireless Media Center

Pros: Compact, can burn straight to the unit's hard drive without need for computer

Cons: Styling, no support for DRM enabled tracks, sound not great compared to what you've probably already got

Verdict: With MP3 players allowing you to take your music with your wherever you go, more and more people are looking to do the same in the home

Review summary: The WACS700 Wireless Music Centre is an easy to set up music serving system, but it's not without its quirks.

Pros: Stylish design, Choice of audio from each station, Easy to rip CDs

Cons: Difficult to configure into an existing wireless setup, Low quality display screens, Poorly laid out remote

Verdict: The WACS700 is an easy to set up wireless music serving system, but it's not without its quirks. If you're more of a Hi-Fi person than a PC person it's definitely worth contemplating, but those with more PC networking nouce could replicate the WAC700 ...

Review summary: Let Philips' user-friendly wireless hi-fi run riot around your house.

Pros: Great price; Excellent performance; Easy to set up and use; Stylish

Cons: FM rather than digital radio

Verdict: Wireless multi-room music is finally a reality for the non-tech crowd thanks to this excellent product.