Name: W3 Wireless Audio Adapter
SKU: W3RAddonRec-1
Availability: InStock

It’s the Upgrade Every System Could Use

The W3 is a Sender/Receiver system, which means it has everything you need to go wireless. It doesn’t need an app or network setup, an impressive range of up to 100 feet, and produces true hi-fi stereo sound without dropouts or interference. Who knew you could expect such big things from such a little piece of equipment?

There’s a Lot to Love Here

Cut the cords and make your audio system wireless
Plays all of your music from any audio device, player, or streaming app
Easy setup, pre-paired, requires no network connection or password to enter
Enjoy CD-quality stereo sound from up to 100 feet away
Lets you place your subwoofer anywhere
Stream music to up to 3 audio systems with additional W3 receivers
Plays all music formats from any media player
Works with any product with an audio input or output, like headphone jacks, RCA, and more
Low-latency for seamless video sync, which means the words match up with what’s happening onscreen
Built-in audiophile-quality digital to audio converter (DAC) for your USB computer connection
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with dynamic channel selection

Setup in Less Time Than It Takes to Read This

A lot of audio equipment says it’s “plug-and-play,” but is it paired right out of the box? With the W3, the Sender unit automatically finds the Receiver unit, so you’re ready to go as soon as everything’s plugged in. Connect the W3 sender to any audio source, like your computer, TV, integrated amp, turntable, and more, then connect the W3 Receiver to any input on your stereo, powered speakers, or subwoofer and in seconds you’ve got wired-quality sound—without any of the wires.

Nothing Can Stop the Music with the W3

How can you get in a groove when the drrops have static, or noise? You can’t. And, with the W3, you won’t. Thanks to some very clever engineering, your music remains free from interference from Wi-Fi routers, phones, and other wireless devices.

Put the Boom Anywhere in the Room

If you own a subwoofer, like Audioengine’s S6 Powered Subwoofer or S8 Powered Subwoofer, you know where you place it can make all the difference in the world. And if you’re still wrestling with cables, well, that limits your choices. But with the W3, you have the freedom to plant your subwoofer where it sounds—and looks—best.

W3 Wireless Adapter (sender and receiver)

USB audio/power
Status indicator
Pair button
Audio input

Tech Specs

DAC type

Dual mode USB and analog (via CS5343 ADC) wireless DAC

Inputs

USB audio, mini-jack analog

Outputs

analog mini-jack

DAC

CS4344

What’s in the box

Wireless audio sender

Wireless audio receiver

Power adaptor

Mini-jack audio cable

RCA adapter “Y” cable

Questions & answers about the
W3 Wireless Audio Adapter

Will any USB power supply or charger work with the W3?
- Yes! As long as it can provide at least 250mA, any USB power supply or smartphone / tablet charger should work just fine to power the W3 Sender or Receiver.
What is the latency (audio delay) of the W3 system?
- The W3 latency is under 20ms so it’s perfect for using with video – home theater surround or basic 2-channel audio. Can I use the W3 for my podcasting studio? I want a wireless mic to my computer’s audio input? Sure, this is a great application for the W3. You can use the W3 to replace any RCA or mini-jack cable, with or without a computer!
Can one W3 Sender transmit music to more than one wireless Receiver?
- The W3 can transmit to up to 3 receivers simultaneously.
How do I use the W3 to get music to different stereo systems around my house?
- To do this you would use multiple sets of the W3 to send wireless music throughout your house. We have customers that daisy-chain the W3 (and W2) together from the output of one audio system – your stereo or our powered speakers in the living room, for example – to another system in another part of the house such as a Bose Wave radio in the kitchen. This way you can either control audio from their computers or iPods, or even without a computer from any other audio gear depending on how you connect the W3 Senders and Receivers.
I would like to use the W3 to make my subwoofer wireless. Can I do this?
- Sure. Connect the W3 Sender to the subwoofer outputs on your A/V receiver and then connect the W3 Receiver to the audio inputs on your subwoofer. There are stereo 1/8″ mini-jack inputs and outputs on the W3 that will allow you to make an RCA connection with the use of a Y-cable (which is included).
The W3 seems to be designed for a computer but can I also send audio from a stereo located in one room to powered speakers in another room?
- Yes, each Sender/Receiver W3 pair transmits uncompressed stereo audio from a computer or any analog audio output.
What wireless technology does the W3 use? Is it RF, FM, Bluetooth, 802.11, or something else?
- The W3 is based on a proprietary wi-fi technology that uses the same frequency bands as 802.11.
Do I need to install any drivers for the W3 wireless adapter?
- The W3 is a USB Plug-and-Play audio device. which means that the drivers it uses are developed and provided by the developer of your computer’s operating system. Because of this, you shouldn’t need to download or upgrade any drivers to use your W3.
Can the W3 (and W2) handle streaming lossless audio file formats such as Apple Lossless?
- Yes, both wireless adapters transmit any audio file format with no compression or loss.
Does the W3 transmit a stereo signal?
- Yes, each Sender/Receiver W3 pair transmits 16-bit stereo audio.

…the sound quality was equal to or slightly better than AirPlay….

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Honest-to-goodness, CD-quality, wireless sound for $149. Simple, inexpensive, functional — both thumbs way up. Nice job, Audioengine….

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