About the Russound X1 Kit 1 Wireless Home Starter Kit
Multi-purpose wireless audio for the whole house
Multi-purpose wireless audio for the whole house
Use the wireless Russound X1-RX220 amplifier to power your rear surround speakers.
Russound has been creating high-quality wired audio systems for years. Now, they've put together a premium wireless solution that offers flexible audio distribution around your home. This three-piece kit lets you send up to four sources from a compact transmitter to a wireless amplifier and preamp receiver. Reduce clutter and simplify your wiring while maintaining excellent sound quality. Expansion is easy — add as many additional X1-RX2 receivers and X1-RX220 amplifiers to your system as you want.
Connect your rear speakers without running wires across the room
One of the most popular applications for the X1 kit is wireless surround sound. If your home theater receiver has multichannel preamp outputs, the X1-TX8 transmitter will send a full-range left and right signal to the compact X1-RX220 wireless amplifier. Hide it in the back of your room, plug it into AC power, and connect your surround speakers to it.
A robust 20 watts per channel will drive most speakers to produce solid, convincing surround effects. This is a great solution for rooms where running speaker wire from your receiver to the rear speakers isn't a practical option.
Untether your subwoofer
No longer will your sub be restricted to the small area around your receiver. You're now free to move it anywhere in your room within reach of a power outlet. Start by connecting the X1-TX8 transmitter to your receiver's subwoofer out. That signal is beamed wirelessly to the X1-RX2 receiver. Simply plug your sub's cable into the X1-RX2's RCA output and you're in business. You'll enjoy clear, clean bass with flexible placement options.
Multi-room audio that can be expanded over time
With the kit's TX8 transmitter, you can listen to music in any room of your home. You can expand your system with additional receivers or amplifiers anytime, and there's no limit to how many devices you can add. Use the small-footprint RX220 amplifiers for in-wall or in-ceiling speakers. Have an older stereo you want to repurpose? Connect an RX2 receiver to it for signal, and wire a pair of outdoor speakers to the amp inside for music on your porch.
Clear transmission around your home
The system operates on multiple wireless bands for noise-free performance. It doesn't require a connection to your Wi-Fi® home network, and can switch between bands automatically to limit interference from other wireless activity. The receiver's front-panel buttons let you set the wireless frequency and swith between the audio sources connected to the transmitter. This versatile kit offers a 100-foot wireless range.
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Product highlights:
- kit includes one each of X1-TX8 transmitter, X1-RX2 receiver, and X1-RX220 amplifier
- easily expandable multi-room audio system
- locate your powered subwoofer anywhere in your room
- send a wireless signal to rear surround sound speakers
- works with surround sound receivers featuring multichannel preamp outputs
- wireless range: 100 feet
X1-TX8 wireless audio transmitter:
- simultaneous broadcasting of connected sources
- 3 stereo RCA inputs
- 1 switchable RCA/optical digital input
- mounting bracket and screws included
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
- 4-13/16"W x 1-1/2"H x 3-5/8"D
X1-RX2 wireless audio receiver:
- stereo RCA outputs for connection to an amplifier, receiver, or powered speakers
- optical digital output for connection to a receiver or DAC
- mounting bracket and screws included
- 4-13/16"W x 1-1/4"H x 3-5/8"D
X1-RX220 wireless receiver/amplifier:
- 20 watts RMS x 2 amplification
- independent right/left gain knobs
- mounting bracket and screws included
- 4-13/16"W x 1-1/4"H x 5-1/8"D
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # X1 Kit 1
What's in the box:
Russound X1 Kit 1 Wireless Home Starter Kit owner's manual
- The Russound X1 Wireless Home Theater Kit (Kit 1) consists of three separately boxed items: X1-RX2 Wireless Receiver / X1-RX220 Wireless Amplifier / and X1-TX8 Wireless Transmitter.
- The X1-RX2 box contains:
- X1-RX2 Wireless receiver
- AC power adapter (w/ attached 59" DC cord)
- 3 AC plug inserts (US/EU/UK)
- 2 Diversity antennas
- 5' Stereo RCA cable
- 57" Optical digital cable
- Mounting bracket
- Installation Manual
- The X1-RX220 box contains:
- X1-RX220 Wireless amplifier
- 4-Pole speaker connector (pre-installed)
- AC power adapter (w/ attached 5' DC cord)
- 5.5' AC power cord
- 2 Diversity antennas
- Mounting bracket
- Installation Manual
- The X1-TX8 box contains:
- X1-TX8 Wireless transmitter
- AC power adapter (w/ attached 59" DC cord)
- 3 AC plug inserts (US/EU/UK)
- 2 Diversity antennas
- 5' Stereo RCA cable
- 57" Optical digital cable
- Mounting bracket
- Installation Manual
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X1 Wireless System
TX8 Features
RX2 Features
RX220 Features
X1 Wireless System
Overview: The Russound X1 Custom Wireless Audio platform is a multi-purpose problem solver. It can be used for distributing audio wirelessly throughout your home, adding rear speakers to your home theater without running speaker wires, or wirelessly adding a subwoofer to your audio system. The system consists of a transmitter, receiver, and a receiver/amplifier.
Triple Wireless Bands: Russound's X1 professional wireless audio system operates over three bands - 2.4GHz, 5.2GHz and 5.8GHz - featuring Channel Hopping mode or Fixed Channel mode. The Channel Hopping mode will combat crowded spaces by searching for the cleanest channel within the band. Although the X1 wireless system uses bands that are in the Wi-Fi spectrum, the proprietary digital signal transmitted is not used in the Wi-Fi system. This provides a more reliable connection with very low latency between the original source signal and the output receiver, eliminating any echo effect.
Metal Chassis: Each component is housed in a metal enclosure that provides increased EMI resistance and better wireless performance. For best performance, locate the transmitter and receivers in locations that are not surrounded by other metal or other equipment that may interfere with transmission.
AC Power Adapter: The Russound X1 wireless components operate on standard household current using the external AC power adapter supplied with each unit.
Dimensions: The dimensions of all three X1 components are 5.1875"W x 1.3125"H x 4.9375"D.
Home Theater Kit: This Russound Wireless Home Theater Kit (Kit 1) includes the X1-TX8 Wireless Audio Transmitter, the X1-RX2 Wireless Audio Receiver, and the X1-RX220 Wireless Receiver/Amplifier. The kit can be used to add a powered subwoofer anywhere in the room (without a long audio cable). You can also use it to send a wireless signal to a pair of rear surround speakers.
TX8 Features
Multi-channel Wireless Transmitter: The Russound X1-TX8 is a four zone wireless audio transmitter. With one transmitter, you can send audio to an unlimited number of receivers (X1-RX2 or X1-RX220), providing plenty of opportunity to expand your system.
Audio Inputs: The X1-TX8 features four stereo inputs for connecting your home audio components. There are three stereo RCA analog inputs, and another input that is switchable between analog RCA (Line In) and optical digital.
Adjustable Diversity Antennas: The X1-TX8 features two adjustable diversity antennas to optimize performance. These external antennas are used to increase the signal range. The two antennas should be in vertical and parallel position for maximum performance.
Transmitting Bands: The X1-TX8 can transmit on the 2.4GHz, 5.2GHz, and 5.8GHz bands, with each band having three channels each:
- 2.4 GHz Band: Channel 1 (2.41 GHz), Channel 2 (2.438 GHz), Channel 3 (2.464 GHz)
- 5.2 GHz Band: Channel 4 (4.18 GHz), Channel 5 (5.210 GHz), Channel 6 (5.240 GHz)
- 5.8 GHz Band: Channel 7 (5.736 GHz), Channel 8 (5.762 GHz), Channel 9 (5.814 GHz)
Channel ID: The transmitter can operate in a Fixed Channel mode or Channel Hopping mode. In the Fixed Mode, you can manually switch channels by pressing the ID button on the front panel. The Channel Hopping mode will search for the cleanest channels within the band.
RX2 Features
Wireless Receiver: The Russound X1-RX2 wireless receiver is designed for multi-room audio applications, and communicates directly with the X1 transmitter from a distance up to 100'. With both line-level analog and optical digital outputs, the X1-RX2 connects to an external amplifier to deliver high-quality audio without lengthy cable runs; a perfect multi-zone audio solution for retrofit applications.
Analog and Digital Output: The Russound X1-RX2 wireless receiver is fitted with analog Stereo (RCA) output and optical (Toslink) digital output to connect to your home AV receiver's or integrated amplifier's stereo RCA input or optical digital input.
Adjustable Diversity Antennas: The X1-RX2 wireless receiver features two adjustable diversity antennas to optimize performance. These external antennas are used to increase signal range. The two antennas should be in vertical and parallel position for maximum performance.
Mounting Bracket: The X1-RX2 wireless receiver can be placed on any flat surface or securely mounted on the wall with the included mounting bracket. The included versatile mounting bracket makes it easy to install the receiver in out-of-sight locations.
RX220 Features
Wireless Receiver/Amplifier: The Russound X1-RX220 is a small but powerful wireless audio receiver and amplifier that is part of Russound's X1 professional wireless audio platform. The X1-RX200 communicates directly with the X1 transmitter from a distance up to 100'. With an internal 2 x 20 watt RMS amplifier, the X1-RX220 has ample power to efficiently drive a pair of connected speakers. The result is exceptional performance with no lengthy cable runs, making the X1 system the ideal multi-zone audio solution for retrofit applications.
Adjustable Diversity Antennas: The X1-RX220 wireless receiver/amplifier features two adjustable diversity antennas to optimize performance. These external antennas are used to increase signal range. The two antennas should be in vertical and parallel position for maximum performance.
Speaker Terminals: The X1-RX220 wireless receiver/amplifier is fitted with a 4-pole speaker snap-connector to connect a pair of speakers (4-ohm minimum).
Gain Control: The receiver/amp features independent gain control for the left and right speaker channels.
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Good looking, well built equipment. Easy to hook up and works as advertised.
Gary from rockwall, TX