First seen: 16 april 2007
Philips WACS7000 is a hard disk digital music audio system. It is capable to store up to 80 GB of digital music and connects to wireless stream via its 802.11g connection at a 54 Mbps rate.
The WACS7000 consists of an 80 GB hard disk that enables user to store and playback up to 1500 CDs. It allows user to wirelessly stream content between Music Centre and Station. Besides that, it also provides a USB Direct for MP3 and WMA music playback. Also, it is built with a doc…
See morePhilips WACS7000 is a hard disk digital music audio system. It is capable to store up to 80 GB of digital music and connects to wireless stream via its 802.11g connection at a 54 Mbps rate.
The WACS7000 consists of an 80 GB hard disk that enables user to store and playback up to 1500 CDs. It allows user to wirelessly stream content between Music Centre and Station. Besides that, it also provides a USB Direct for MP3 and WMA music playback. Also, it is built with a docking cradle for GoGear and iPod. User is also allowed to stream wirelessly from PC via UPnP. Other features include My Room, My Music that allows user to listen to different music in each room; Music Follows me, which allows music to be play along as user move from one room to another; and Music Broadcast for simultaneous playback to all stations. In addition, it also enables user to rip CDs with Gracenote automatic song information search. It also includes a 2-way LCD remote control with alphanumerical search. In term of sound production, it features Super Sound Panel that delivers clear and deep bass and also Class D digital amplifier for sound performance. Sound enhancements feature include Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, Equalizer, Incredible Surround, Treble and Bass Control and Smart Equalizer. The speaker system is capable to produce 40 Watts + 40 Watts of RMS power. It measures 608 x 175 x 303 mm in dimensions and weighs 12.93 kg.
See lessEveryone likes the idea of wholehouse audio. Who doesn't want the ability to access their music library in any room of their home? It's in the implementation that things get tricky. Do you invest a couple of grand in a dedicated audio server for your gear rack, plus amplification and speakers for each room and all that wire you'll have to run through the walls to connect everything? Or do you opt instead for the $150 digital media player that taps into your PC's music... Read more
Despite the good looks, some impressive performance from the speakers and a decent degree of audio control, however, we were a little disappointed by factors like the small, low resolution display, occasionally awkward configuration and the relatively high price. Although you're getting quite a lot for your money with the Philips system, it won't really be worthwhile unless you take advantage of all of its features - if you will, then it's worth it, but there are much... Read more
It’s not going to uproot any trees, but the WACS700 delivers effortless networked hi-fi in a very pretty package Read more
Nos confrères de HomeMedia viennent de publier un test detaille de la solution sans fil multiroom de Philips. Qu’en ont-ils conclus ? à Read more
The WACS700 stores up to 40 GB of digital music and wirelessly (802.11g) streams its content throughout the home at a 54 Mbps rate. Operating via a built-in Wi-Fi® connection, the system features ‘Music Follows Me,’ which allows consumers to take their favorite music from one room to another seamlessly. Read more