Customers find value in the sound quality and ease of use of the Universal Rear Speakers. Many appreciate the affordable price and compact size, which is suitable for smaller rooms. However, some customers express disappointment with the wired connection, limited compatibility with certain systems, and lack of bass. The setup process is generally considered straightforward.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to setup and use
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This product makes setting up surround sound easy, and the sound quality is pretty good. You can even use it with the Polk S1 sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good solution for back surround speakers
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My center speaker with subwoofer doesn't offer back speakers. This universal back speakers kit works well with my set up. Good value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What a great sound and addition to my sound system
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Picked these up on the markdown rack. Didn’t get the Bluetooth portion of it as I didn’t realize it came with the speakers, but the speakers have a direct wire connection which was fine. Awesome sound out of these little babies, I wish they had more as I would have paid for them too!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great idea, but I'll pass
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These were a great idea in theory, but not so good in execution. While you can adjust the time delay, there's not enough of a control range to get rid of the echo. I'm guessing even at minimum setting, it still has a 30 ms delay - seems like it adjusts from about 30-60 ms, when it should be more like 5-30 ms. Also - the darn thing turns off at the slightest bit of inactivity - pause TV to go get a drink - I come back in 5 minutes and they've turned off and need turned back on. The remote also has to be very specifically aimed at the unit as well which is kind of annoying. Taking them back, they're too goofy to justify hanging on to these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rear Speakers
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These speakers were exactly what I was looking for. I could plug these in an outlet by my balcony and hear my TV without blasting my inside TV speakers up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great buy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
sounds great... easy to connect and install... highly recommended...
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but better when on sale
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Hooking this up it quick and easy if you have basic knowledge of how the tech works. They sound okay but no mind blowing by any means. Not sure that I would use these with just t.v speakers. I was using these in conjunction with my LG sound bar & subwoofer. Overall pretty good but I would not buy these at full price ($129.99) but would say they're worth about $60-$80 personally.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome rear speakers!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The insignia universal rear speakers do what they are suppose to do. It’s very easy to install. A few complaints. First of all, if you’re looking for quality sound, this is not it. The quality of the sound is ok at best. Lastly, the unit itself seems to freeze from time to time. Just a simple unplug and restart will fix it, but a little annoying.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Hello!
Thank you so much for the feedback about our Universal Rear Speakers! We understand that it is important to have a good quality audio coming out from your speakers. We really appreciate that you took the time to write your comments about our product since it will allow us to know how to keep improving! Please know that if you would like to get assistance, you can reach us at the link below!
-Angelica G. | Insignia Support. https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sounds great and not bad for the price. I recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Idea, Works well
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First of all its a great idea of being able to get real surround sound (not fake) for any existing source( with optical works best). It does great job on that. You can control real volume , delay, master volume etc with remote. Gets really louder for small or medium room. Sound quality could be better but its inexpensive,, you can replace with other speakers
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great value
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy setup and works well with any system. Great sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Hello,
Amazing! I am happy to read you are enjoying these rear speakers, glad you liked the sound. Your feedback is very important to us, thank you for giving Insignia a chance.
Remember that we are here for you, please do not hesitate to let us know if further assistance is required.
Eduardo L - Insignia Support
https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Syncs well and loud
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this in sale and it was definitely worth it. I was able to set this up for my parents in their home with little fuss. The sound is quite loud, and syncs well with the video on screen. Surround sounds are not as distinct as some more expensive brands, but there is definitely some separation that makes for a larger, fuller experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great addition
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These worked great, they were very loud and easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for sound clarity!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Installed these along with the Insignia sound bar that I already had. Take the optical output cable from TV, put into front control box, then run additional optical cable from there to Insignia sound bar. You will then be able to control both the Insignia Sound bar plus the new Universal Rear speakers to you liking. All works good and for me when I sit in back of room closer to the rear speakers it helps to not have to turn up main sound bar so much.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for what I wanted them for
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wanted some sound in the back of the room without spending tons of cash. These are just what I wanted. They’re definitely not high end or spectacular but they work great for what I wanted.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Hello!
Thank you for your feedback! We understand it is important for you to have good sound and we are glad to know you are enjoying it with our Universal Rear Speakers! We appreciate your comments and we will consider them to keep improving our products. Thank you for being part of our Insignia Family!
-Angelica G. | Insignia Support. https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us
Cons mentioned:
Bass, Compatibility
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Buyer Beware!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The neutral black color, slender look and low cost was our family attraction to this add-on. One of our rooms needed a rear channel
speaker system so this product, we felt, could fill the need. The
Geek Squad people were very helpful with their installation, efforts to please us and their knowledge of the process. Unfortunately, this system didn't help at all for the following reasons: a) It blocked the function of the soundbar's woofer (no bass), b) The high and middle frequency signals between the soundbar and the rear speakers were so separate that a terrible
echoing was troublesome; and c) The situation was further promulgated by not being compatible with our Harmony brand
remote. The Best Buy's efforts were admirable but unsuccessful
after 4 attempts (3 home visits and 2 via walk-around phone chats. We returned the product and received a full refund. This
month-long period was frustrating but thank goodness that we had a home product warranty. Nevertheless, kudos to all of the
Best Buy staff that eased our frustrations. We'll be shopping in the future for a higher-end surround sound system at Best Buy!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good speakers for the price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I use these speakers with my Insignia sound bar- you cannot beat them for the price. They are not high end but they are well worth the money for me. I use them outside in a covered patio so I did not want to invest a lot of money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for soundbar systems
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This product is great for people that have soundbars with no rear speakers. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating is it did not work going through the digital optical cable, had to use the auxiliary cable. But it still sounds great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Product
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We have a sound bar in the living room and these in our kitchen. Works well. Only downside is it turns off when the Tv turns off, but does not automatically turn on when the TV turns on. Small annoyance
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Hi, Buzz.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of your Universal Rear Speakers. Receiving this feedback helps us remaining on the right track to provide you with only the best products. Thank you for choosing Insignia!
Cesar G. - Insignia Support
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent wireless rear speaker
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very easy to setup. plug and play. Just hook the cords needed that comes in a box and your good to go. Tkes only 5 minutes to setup and good sound quality too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Hello,
I am happy to see that you're able to enjoy and delight your ear with these speakers! We appreciate your feedback.