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Customer Reviews for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Model: RF-RBWS02
SKU: 9426089
UPC: 600603122170
With Rocketboost and 2.4GHz wireless technologies for reduced wireless interference, this sender/receiver and weather-resistant wireless speaker make it easy to equip your home theater or audio component system for crystal-clear wireless listening outdoors. Featuring Rocketboost Expandable Wireless Audio Rocketboost technology lets you easily expand your listening experience throughout your home, does not interfere with other wireless products in your home, and uses uncompressed digital audio so there is no loss in sound quality. Learn more about Rocketboost Expandable Wireless Audio
Average Customer Rating:
3.6
out of 5
(56 Reviews) 56
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68% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Review 1 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Good sound, range, and setup, but one fatal flaw
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: Sound and portability
What's not so great: 2 units never shut off
I really liked this speaker. The sound was good and at a good volume. It doesn't get very loud, but it could be heard all around our 500 sq foot patio.
Setup was pretty easy. Plugged in everything and it worked right away, no fuss.
We used this indoors in several places, and outdoors in various spots and the range was good. Had very limited static in a couple of spots, but easily fixed by moving it a few feet.
This speaker works either plugged-in or on batteries. When using the proper rechargeable batteries (8 C cells) the speaker will automatically recharge the batteries.
Now for the deal killer. When you are done using the speaker on batteries and you go to turn it off, it powers down and then 5 seconds later turns back on. Obviously this drains the batteries pretty quickly, which means it isn't ready for use the next time you pick it up. I tried 2 units, and both did the same thing.
Really too bad too, because everything else was perfect.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 2 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Sounds good, easy to move
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Sounds great and it is easy to connect any other rocketfish
What's not so great: I've heard some people say it's not loud enough - i really don't have any complaints
Not too expensive. Sounds great - i haven't had any volume problems. I can barely hook up a speaker and I work with this no problem. I've bought other Rocketfish products so I could have mulitple speakers in different areas of the house and i could do it myself!!
I like the fact you can use batteries too in case your somewhere without an outlet.
My dad liked it so much I got him one for his birthday.
I like the fact you can use batteries too in case your somewhere without an outlet.
My dad liked it so much I got him one for his birthday.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Reliability -- NIL
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: compuvideo
from Nova Scotia, Canada
on 05/12/2012
What's great about it: Simple to use
What's not so great: Unreliable -- stopped working....twice
The first wireless speaker I bought only worked for 1 day and then would not turn on. I had inserted Ray-O-Vac NiMH rechargeable batteries at a cost of $65, so decided to replace it rather than get my money back. The replacement worked for about one month, being used about 10 hours a week over that time. Then, the unit would not turn off, either with the top manual button or the remote. Then it turned off and would not start again -- the unit is dead, just like my first one. It does not even show the charging light when plugged in and does not work on battery or AC power.
I did not have range problems -- it worked at over 100 feet. I did experience long silent periods (5-10 seconds as well as sound blips) and the volume depends very much on the volume control at the source. If your source recording is quiet, or your source computer, iPod etc cannot give high output, then you won't get this to give you much volume. You are better off with the unit that comes with an amplifier and you use your own speaker, but it requires AC and after my experience, I don't want to buy Rocketfish products ever again.
I would have loved for this to work properly for our summer enjoyment on the deck, but now I have to argue with the store that it has a defective design and should be withdrawn from the market until they an make it more robust, or stop charging almost $200 for it. Because I have owned it for over a month, I do not expect to get my money back, and the store is over 60 miles away. Makes you think twice about being a regular customer, right?
I did not have range problems -- it worked at over 100 feet. I did experience long silent periods (5-10 seconds as well as sound blips) and the volume depends very much on the volume control at the source. If your source recording is quiet, or your source computer, iPod etc cannot give high output, then you won't get this to give you much volume. You are better off with the unit that comes with an amplifier and you use your own speaker, but it requires AC and after my experience, I don't want to buy Rocketfish products ever again.
I would have loved for this to work properly for our summer enjoyment on the deck, but now I have to argue with the store that it has a defective design and should be withdrawn from the market until they an make it more robust, or stop charging almost $200 for it. Because I have owned it for over a month, I do not expect to get my money back, and the store is over 60 miles away. Makes you think twice about being a regular customer, right?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Excellent speakers
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Sound is great
What's not so great: nothing
This is the second unit I have purchased for my patio outdoor speakers and this is by far better than the first ones I purchased. First ones were another brand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 5 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Better than expected!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TD77
from Brookeville, MD
on 02/15/2012
What's great about it: Sound, remote, simple to work
Simple to hook up and perfect for a deck/sunroom. Superior sound for wireless and remote is a bonus!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 6 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
would not work
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: would not work properly, and speaker was defective
we had problems installing the system, and had to pay a professional to try to make the entire system work. After paying lots of money, we were told that it would not work properly. The speaker itself was defective (would not turn on 70% of the time) and Best Buy said they could not do anything for us because we were 9 days past their deadline. Would not buy any of these again!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Awsome Speaker
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Beachdog1
from Jacksonville Beach
on 01/13/2012
What's great about it: Sound and portability
I would highly recommend this wireless speaker. The sound is great and it's easy to move around. We have had other wireless speakers in the past but this one is Sweet.....
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 8 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Great option for extending
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: G8RN8
on 12/23/2011
What's great about it: Very easy to set-up and use!
What's not so great: nothing
My wife gave this to me as a gift and I couldn't be happier with it. This speaker is very portable and works well inside or out. I mostly use the speaker hooked up to a computer in conjunction with my computer speakers and the sound is great. If your computer only has one input for speakers, I'd recommend buying an audio jack splitter (very inexpensive less than $5).
Many of my family and friends have gone out and purchased this product after seeing mine in use.
Don't hesitate to buy this, it is a great product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Excellent Speaker
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Eldridge12
from Chase City, Va.
on 11/04/2011
What's great about it: Ease of Use and Sound Quality
What's not so great: Nothing
I use this speaker with an internet radio. It was easy to hook up and the sound is great. I have taken the speaker onto my deck (quite some distance from the sending unit) and the reception was great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Poor Sound Quality
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: skiefer
from Las Vegas
on 11/03/2011
What's great about it: Ease of set-up and connection
What's not so great: Volume is extremely inadequate
The unit worked fine (hook-up, wireless range) just that the sound was below acceptable levels even turned all the way up. I have a TV outside and a spa about 30 feet away from the TV and thus the reason for the speaker. Unles you need something that is typical conversation level sound, this system doesn't deliver and the sound doesn't travel well either (cant hear it for 10-15 feet away). Maybe this was a defective unit? It was returned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
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Review 11 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Can't connect to my Onkyo Receiver
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: jrose1013
from Wayland, MA
on 10/26/2011
What's not so great: Only composite connections, no speaker wire connections.
I have an Onkyo receiver with a Bose surround sound system. The Onkyo has speaker wire inputs for "B" speakers which can be in another room. But the Rocketfish only has composite plugs. So I can't plug in the Rocketfish into my Onkyo receiver. I looked for adapters to turn the composite plugs into speaker wire, but couldn't find any. When I called Rocketfish, they didn't offer me any solutions, and when I went back to Best Buy, they told me that it was impossible. I went to a local high-end sound retailer and they tried creating an adapter for me, but then said that because the Rocketfish has an amplifier built in to it, that if I used the adapter that they made for me that it would blow up the Rocketfish because the amount of sound that the Onkyo puts out is much higher than what the Rocketfish can handle.
So i've been going around and around for 3 months on this and now Best Buy won't take back the Rocketfish because it's past the 30 day return window.
So unless you are just using this on a very basic stereo, I don't recommend purchasing this item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+5points
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Review 12 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Nice speaker
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Audralouise
from Minneapolis, MN
on 09/21/2011
What's great about it: sound
What's not so great: connection - signal is broken up by people moving
The Rocketfish speaker is great sounding, and portable - however the signal is broken by people moving about, so be prepared to move it around a bit if you're having a party.
I'd strongly suggest keeping the receiver and speaker above your guests or the music is broken up quite a bit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 13 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Easy to setup but not loud enough
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: KirkP
from Chicago, IL
on 09/21/2011
What's great about it: Easy to set up, looks nice
What's not so great: Not loud enough, wireless signal strength
I bought one of these for a party I was having and wanted some music out on the deck. I have a nice receiver in my garage and just wanted to pipe the XM radio through this speaker. The setup was easy enough but IMO the speaker does not go anywhere near loud enough. I had about 25 people around and if you were more than 20 feet from the speaker it was hard to hear. The wireless signal also didn't seem to be very strong as it took me a few tries to get the transmitter in a place that let the signal come through uninterrupted. I didn't really have a chance to check out it's weatherproofing claim.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
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Review 14 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
AVOID
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: PugnaciousPrussian
from Minneapolis
on 09/17/2011
What's great about it: NOTHING
What's not so great: EVERYTHING
My wife just bought this for my birthday and it just flat out doesn't work. First of all, I thought it would use a USB cable to connect to the PC. It doesn't. It uses an audio jack. So if you want to use your PC speakers AND send a signal to the wireless speaker, you're out of luck. And after hooking it up for giggles and grins, the unit couldn't send a clear signal from my office to the wireless speaker in the kitchen. (About 25ft away).
AVOID this product. It will disappoint you.
AVOID this product. It will disappoint you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-10points
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Review 15 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Almost right
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: VAPAT
from Loudoun, VA
on 08/28/2011
What's great about it: Wireless connectivity
What's not so great: Volume
Great idea. Met my needs. But in connecting to audio preouts from my receiver, through the sender, the speaker has weak volume. If I really crank up the volume on my receiver (I'm talking unacceptable levels), I can get good volume from this speaker. So the power is there. I think if the speaker had more adjustment available in its volume control, I could make this work. But as it is, it is not usable.
On the plus side, wireless connection was very good.
Also, Best Buy staff at my local store were totally uninformed about how this product functions.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+10points
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Review 16 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Works great. Easy to set up.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: cpeltzie
from kc
on 08/24/2011
REally easy to set up. Just plug it in. Sound quality was great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 17 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Great sound, great wireless connection
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: jeanne816
on 08/14/2011
I love this speaker. I can't wait to have a second to link up with for stereo. I only have a couple suggestions. I love that I can put the C batteries in the speaker or plug it in if I want. I just wish the wireless router could have the option of having batteries too. I still have to keep that plugged in, so I cant bring it to camp for example unless electricity were available.
Also, I wish the speaker could be a little louder on its max setting. The sound.is great, good bass, I just occasionally want to run it loud.
Also, I wish the speaker could be a little louder on its max setting. The sound.is great, good bass, I just occasionally want to run it loud.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 18 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Great speaker for the patio or garage
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: superiorexpress
from Eagan, MN
on 08/10/2011
What's great about it: Easy to set-up sounds great.
My wife purchased this product for my birthday. Sounds great and is easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 19 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Low volume a disappointment
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Wilmad
from Vineland, NJ
on 07/17/2011
What's not so great: Low volume
Considering this is an outdoor speaker, I was not satisfied with the low volume it produces and will probably return it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Rocketfish™ 2.4GHz Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Speaker with Wireless Sender/Receiver
Excellent purchase for backyard use
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jepetta
on 07/14/2011
We bought this to use in our backyard because we are outside alot. It is easy to install and very portable. We can take it from our deck to the fire pit area, to the hammock, to the garden - even the front yard so easily and it sounds great everywhere! My husband can even listen to sports on TV through it! Only downside - It does use alot of batteries if not plugged in, so i would recommend purchasing rechargable batteries for it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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