Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I think this system is one of the best, if not the best, sound systems available for iPhone/iPod considering its cost and sound quality. A similar Bose system cost about $400. Yet, IP1 fails in few areas, mainly some basic design areas and secondly sound fine tuning. Good:
-Cost is lesser than similar Bose
-Good sized remote easily controls iPhones or iPod.
-Sound quality is not bad, actually very clean.
-iPhone or iTouch, once docked, lays its back to the device, getting a good support from IP1s plexi-glass surface, preventing accidental breaking of the connection. Bose does not have this advantage.
-Design is appealing to some as it is a bit different (based on personal preference), some likes boxy, minimalist design, like my self.
Bad:
-Yes it sounds nice, but no matter how much you lower the treble, it still sounds high on treble, even with the extra bass.
-No, it does not sound high enough to tremble the room, the volume is in lower end, may be this is good to prevent over load on the speakers.
-The infamous "power brick", which is separate piece than the system is almost three time bigger than an average laptop power brick. It requires extra attention to place into a proper location so it won't be visible. iHome should have designed better brick, AppleTV has some lessons on this area.
-Design is a bit un-minimalistic for my taste. System's design makes it difficult to safely place it or carry it around. You may need to place this in place and leave it there. To much curves/corners. iHome would better box this into a nice quality plastic container for practical purposes.
Conclusion:
- Yes, I would recommend this system to anyone who is looking for a moderately quality sound system with good price. It is well worth to pay around $230 for this system. However, do not expect miracles, and forget about being mobile with this, even in the house.
-I congratulate iHome folks to initiate this type of system, I am hoping they will improve on this in design and sound area. They are almost there. With an inclusion wi-fi radio system, iHome may come up a better product that may crush all the other new music systems out there.
TIPS:
1- You can install the "Shoutcast" app to your iPhone and stream thousands internet radios just like a wi-fi radio, now, you have a wi-fi radio as well.
2- Or, better, you can buy an Airport Express for $99.
Connect it to music system with its 3.5mm connection,
Configure it to connect to your Mac or PC's iTunes application
Play the music you like on your Mac or PC with iTunes application to have the music streamed into the Air port Express which puts it to any sound system.
3- Even, better, (yes it gets better ) you can also install "Remote" application from app store into your iPhone or Touch which controls your iTunes player on your Mac or PC.
In turn, wherever you are in your house, you control your music with iPhone via Remote app (like a remote control, but seeing entire iTunes library on your iPhone/Touch) through wi-fi network, streaming the music into the any stereo via AirPort Express.
Would that work for you?
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iHome iP1 Studio Series Speaker System for iPod and iPhone (Black)Bring studio-quality sound home with iHome's new iP1 Studio Series audio system. Boasting cutting-edge digital audio reproduction and industrial design, the iP1's highly efficient 4-channel amplifier is complemented by the patented Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station technology. It delivers audio the way the artist intended it to sound, through its 4-inch honeycomb woofers and 1-inch silk dome tweeters. Enjoy restored harmonics, increased clarity, and deep bass. The iP1 also supports component/composite video-out so you can watch iPod/iPhone movies on your TV.
Studio-quality sound for your home.
Push the Button, Hear the Difference--DPS by Bongiovi Acoustics Inside the iHome Studio Series is a complex chip-based algorithm that is custom-tuned to maximize its performance. Developed by Bongiovi Acoustics. Engineers with over 40 years of experience in the music recording industry, the Digital Power Station represents the first active digital signal processor to reside on a consumer electronics product.
With the "B" button activated, the Digital Power Station, or DPS, constantly scans the program material and provides accurate boosts to compensate for any deficiencies across the frequency curve. The result is a restoration of once-missing harmonics, brightness, clarity, and presence. It also delivers a deeper, more resonant bass and miraculously extends audio bandwidth, adding peak output to the signal.
Pure Performance The Studio Series iP1 features 100 watts of power to fill your room with stunning sound. A Class-D digital amplifier delivers stereo sound through two 4-inch woofers with custom glass-fiber diaphragms and two 1-inch silk-dome tweeters. An advanced chassis construction further adds to the robust, high-power acoustic performance, and a digital active crossover means you get the most out of each speaker.
iPod Adept The iP1's universal dock with adjustable back support fits any docking iPod model, so you can enjoy your tunes while your iPod charges. An IR remote control is included and features full iPod menu navigation.
The iP1 will also make your iPod/iPhone video content come alive on any TV, with both component and composite video outputs. Enjoy your favorite clips on the big screen.
Plug and Play Use the 3.5-mm stereo auxiliary input to listen back to any portable device with a headphone output.
The iHome Studio Series Bring studio-quality sound home with iHome's new Studio Series audio systems. iHome's Studio Series products represent the cutting edge in digital audio reproduction and industrial design that is complemented by the patented Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station technology. Studio Series speakers supply audio the way that the artist originally intended it to sound.
What's in the Box iHome iP1 Speaker System for iPhone/iPod, remote control, AC adapter, and detachable speaker grilles.
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