How far off are wireless audiophile speakers?


Just curious. I know many wireless speakers exist, some with excellent sound. But, do you think we'll see a day where you can ditch speaker wires?
aberyclark
They've had wireless headphones for years, and they still haven't come up with any to satisfy the customer, even with just headphones.

FWIW, I can't picture Wilson going wireless, at least on their serious speakers. They isolate their crossovers from vibration. I know it's common to hear noise just tapping the board in an amp. Maybe B&O might give it a shot, if they already haven't.
Though it would probably be more practical with ss than tubes, at the prices Wilson charges, I think they could engineer a way.
Of course, there will be tradeoffs as with any new way of doing things. I understand the vibration damping, etc. But, if properly designed, I feel the vibration issue would be the least of the problems. Good point about the wireless headphones.
I would think it has the potential to exceed the performance level of even the best cables. The only real downside is that it has no audiophile appeal. If as a group audiophiles reject the advantages of active speakers, then active speakers with built-in digital converters and wireless connectivity won't even get consideration. It's a shame.