True Rear Wireless Home Theater

My Best Buy tells me there is not a "true" rear wireless home theater system, wire required to the rear unit, then wireless to the speakers. My house is on a slab and there is no way to to get wires to the rear without all exposed. Friend tells me Sony does make such product. I am one that used the Geek Squad to install the Bravia TV, Sony DVD and HD router I guess it is called and was very happy as they were able to do all, floating the TV with no wires exposed. Would like a really nice home theater audio system, willing to spend the bucks but need to do so truly wireless in the rear. Is there a product, preferably Sony, that they sell and could install for me? Thx for any advice you all might have.
Islandlakebaker

Thx Islandfeverman,
Took your suggestion of the BDV-E770W Blu-Ray and went to Sony direct chat with a techie. This system is NOT truly wireless to the rear speakers but can be!!! Product as is requires cables per the techie to a rear unit. But per her, (Hannah), With the Sony WAHT-SA20 Wireless Surround Amplifier Kit allows rear speakers of "select" S-AIR compatible Home Theater Systems without wires from your integrated DVD/CD receiver. Looked on Sony's web site and this kit is $149.99.
Islandfeverman, can you see why I do not own one as of yet?!!? LOL No dummy here but not a tech guru. Will head to Best Buy tomorrow with the unit you thought looked good and the transcript of the live chat from Sony and see if they think something could be installed that works for me.
I appreciate your reply to me for I knew not where to start as Best Buy told me simply no such thing.
Gratefully,
Islandlakebaker

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