Albatron WIDIO Wireless Audio System Review
The Albatron Widio Deluxe
wireless audio receiver and transmitter is a small glossy white and green i-Pod
sized device which allows users to listen to music at distances of up to 50m
(164 feet) from the audio source. The Widio system is not dependent on any
computer hardware, and only requires a power source and audio input for its base
station (transmitter) to function. The
Widio requires no software drivers,
and can be used with a PC, stereo, X-Box, Play Station, CD-player, home theatre
system, or any other device which has an audio-out jack; either mini-headphone,
or left/right RCA to be specific.
Albatron's Widio works on a
2.4GHz wireless signal, and its receiver can also tune into FM radio signals for
those times when you get tired of listening to the same old CDs or MP3s. The
base station doubles up as a drop-in charger for the wireless receiver, which
contains a rechargable 3.6V Lithium Ion 950mAh Nokia 8XX series cellphone
battery pack. One Li-Ion battery is included in the package, at it will last
about 4 hours before needing a recharge.
Furthermore, Albatron have included a nice pair of Audio Technica ATH-EM7
clip-on headphones with this, the deluxe version of their wireless audio system,
to get you grooving to the tunes right away. The Widio deluxe version retails
for about $165 USD, and the standard version for $130 USD. PCSTATS has been
receiving a lot of feedback requests about where the WIDIO can be found; as
far as we are aware, the only distributor is currently based in the EU (here).
The Audio Technica ATH-EM7
headphones are both comfortable, and remarkably well built for headphones. They
have won awards in Japan, and are made out of a lightweight aluminum alloy that
should stand up to many years of use. The ATH-EM7's retail on their own for
about $80USD, making it pretty clear that Albatron is aiming to create a big
splash with its new Widio wireless audio system.
Bundling in a sweet set of
headphones instead of a pair of cheap little ear buds is certainly a good
choice, and one consumers will appreciate in the long rung. Though conversely,
the standard Widio unit does comes with a pair of bright green AV Digital ear
buds...
I spoil my ears with sounds from a pair of $160USD ($230CDN) Grado
SR-80's, so it's none too surprising that the Audio Technica ATH-EM7's
headphones aren't quite up to that which bears Joseph Grado's last name. But as
far as clip on headphones go, the Audio Technica ATH-EM7's are acoustically
quite good.
I found the sound the ATH-EM7's
produced a little lacking in range, as some of the lower frequencies seemed to
vanish when compared to that which a pair of Grado's can produce. Although, when
compared directly to another pair of clip on headphones, the ATH-EM7's did
produce nice crisp sound, and were substantially more comfortable to
wear.
Most clip on headphones - the kind that wrap around the top of the ear -
tend to pinch after a few hours of continuous use, becoming rather
uncomfortable. The ATH-EM7's have a unique spring and rubber suspension system
which does away with nasty pressure points, and they even contain a vertical
adjustment mechanism to accommodate larger ears.
Plus, the metallic Audio
Technica ATH-EM7's Albatron have tossed in with the Widio deluxe version
certainly can't be faulted for their trendy aluminum alloy
construction!
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