Speakers for IPOD???
Nov 24, 2005 | 5:16 pm
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One more vote for the SoundDock.
If I want portability I will use earphones. Anything else is simply luggage.
After listening to the various options I went with the Bose system as it sounds far better across the spectrum than other currently available choices.
I also travel for extended periods of time and want sounds in the room when there. As susch I take the Bose sytem with me. It is luggage but it is flexible for all electricity voltages I encounter.
Here at home in Japan my alarm clock of choice was chosen for its ability to always show the correct time. That is paramount with me. Many alarm clocks here catch a wave sent out by various towers across the country and constantly stay set to the correct time right to the second. Cannot see getting a unit that did not have this functionality.
And, more an opinion than a criticism, but I thought the the iHome unit only operates on USA voltage. This strikes me as rather limited for an item as borderless as the iPod. Great sound but reminiscent of the all in one stereo systems of the 70's (8-track, turntable, radio). In short, go for modular components and put together a better system all around.
For a room for which your goal is primarily good sounds from an iPod the Bose is clearly the superior sytem. For a bedroom where you have limited space and want a cute system that covers your clock and iPod listening needs over a limited area and at varying volumes, an iHome may be the best call.
Mike
If I want portability I will use earphones. Anything else is simply luggage.
After listening to the various options I went with the Bose system as it sounds far better across the spectrum than other currently available choices.
I also travel for extended periods of time and want sounds in the room when there. As susch I take the Bose sytem with me. It is luggage but it is flexible for all electricity voltages I encounter.
Here at home in Japan my alarm clock of choice was chosen for its ability to always show the correct time. That is paramount with me. Many alarm clocks here catch a wave sent out by various towers across the country and constantly stay set to the correct time right to the second. Cannot see getting a unit that did not have this functionality.
And, more an opinion than a criticism, but I thought the the iHome unit only operates on USA voltage. This strikes me as rather limited for an item as borderless as the iPod. Great sound but reminiscent of the all in one stereo systems of the 70's (8-track, turntable, radio). In short, go for modular components and put together a better system all around.
For a room for which your goal is primarily good sounds from an iPod the Bose is clearly the superior sytem. For a bedroom where you have limited space and want a cute system that covers your clock and iPod listening needs over a limited area and at varying volumes, an iHome may be the best call.
Mike
Nov 24, 2005 | 7:24 pm
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Originally Posted by Dugernaut
$79.00 at Target Black Friday and Saturday.
I've got a set of the AltecLansing iPod speakers - I've been very happy with them. They come with multiple plates for the power adapter to work with US, UK, and EU plug types (might've come with an Australia plug as well, can't remember).
Nov 24, 2005 | 9:07 pm
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Having heard the Bose, the iHome, and a few other speakers not mentioned (Virgin Boomtube EX, Edifier MP300, Eclipse Lulet TD307PA), the best semi-portable sound quality/portability tradeoff I've seen thus far are the Klipsch ProMedia 2.0 speakers. They, frankly, sound AMAZING. The bass is very good for their size and they get extremely loud. For $99 they can't be beat and walk all over the iPod dedicated speakersets (except for the Klipsch iFi but that isn't anywhere near portable). You can find 'em at any CompUSA, give them a listen.
Alternatively, another that sounds quite good and is semi-portable is the Altec Lansing iM7.
Alternatively, another that sounds quite good and is semi-portable is the Altec Lansing iM7.
Last edited by kanebear; Nov 24, 2005 at 9:12 pm
Nov 26, 2005 | 7:18 am
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Regarding the iHome, good luck finding one at Target, although you can order it at Target online right now (may not arrive in time for holiday gift). Also being sold at Bed Bath and Beyond. The store flyer said $99, so with the ubiquitous 20% off one item coupon you could knock it right down to the $79 level. Or, for whatever reason, it's listed online at $69.99. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=13669171 Shipping is approx $9, for a similar total. The 20% off coupons (at least the ones I'm thinking of, that turn up in my snail mail every couple weeks) don't work online.