- Acoustically amplifies your iPhone
- Custom-engineered waveguide requires no power
- Allows syncing/charging using your dock cable
- Great for nightstand or tabletop
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Imagine hearing your iPhone loud and clear, without using earphones or powered speakers. AirCurve turns your iPhone into a no-power-drain alarm clock on your nightstand, or a mini sound system that never needs batteries or adapters. This cleverly designed acoustic amplifier for your iPhone collects the sound from the built-in speaker of your iPhone, amplifies it in coiled waveguide within the base, and projects it into the room. The waveguide has been engineered to deliver amazing amplification ¿ you¿ll swear there are full-sized speakers in there.
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
By D. Coston
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased the Griffin AirCurve as a bedside charging cradle for my iPhone 3G (cable and AC adapter not included). My thought behind this was that it would allow me to listen to content casually and would make the iPhone function better as an alarm clock. The Griffin AirCurve doesn't disappoint.
The construction is solid polycarbonate with metal hex-screws in the corners holding it together. The dock has soft silicone inserts for both the first-gen and iPhone 3G that provide a snug fit. On the bottom is a cable routing channel so that when you attach a dock cable the unit still sits flush on the table. All in all, the build quality is excellent.
In terms of performance, it is surprisingly good. The air channel inside the unit really does amplify the sound quite well. It isn't exactly "room-filling" and it isn't stereo, but it is perfectly acceptable for casual listening at a office cubicle or for my use as a bedside alarm-clock. The Griffin AirCurve uses the same principles that Bose does to create small speakers with big sound. But keep in mind that this isn't a Bose, and you only paid under $20 for it.
The only issue I can think of is the need for a non-Apple cable for the dock to work well as a charger. The Apple Dock Cable has a very short dock connector which does not reach the base of the docking well where the iPhone sits. It is useable with the Griffin AirCurve, but it has a hard time making connection with the iPhone when docked and often requires you to pull it out of the base and manually connect it to your iPhone then re-set the phone in the base. Griffin's dock cable has a taller connector which works perfectly. Unfortunately it is not included.
Overall I am thrilled with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a small, space saving dock that will allow for acceptable casual listening on their iPhone.
The construction is solid polycarbonate with metal hex-screws in the corners holding it together. The dock has soft silicone inserts for both the first-gen and iPhone 3G that provide a snug fit. On the bottom is a cable routing channel so that when you attach a dock cable the unit still sits flush on the table. All in all, the build quality is excellent.
In terms of performance, it is surprisingly good. The air channel inside the unit really does amplify the sound quite well. It isn't exactly "room-filling" and it isn't stereo, but it is perfectly acceptable for casual listening at a office cubicle or for my use as a bedside alarm-clock. The Griffin AirCurve uses the same principles that Bose does to create small speakers with big sound. But keep in mind that this isn't a Bose, and you only paid under $20 for it.
The only issue I can think of is the need for a non-Apple cable for the dock to work well as a charger. The Apple Dock Cable has a very short dock connector which does not reach the base of the docking well where the iPhone sits. It is useable with the Griffin AirCurve, but it has a hard time making connection with the iPhone when docked and often requires you to pull it out of the base and manually connect it to your iPhone then re-set the phone in the base. Griffin's dock cable has a taller connector which works perfectly. Unfortunately it is not included.
Overall I am thrilled with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a small, space saving dock that will allow for acceptable casual listening on their iPhone.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By J. Franklin
Works great, especially since it does not require power.
We have other speaker systems for the iPhone which give a little higher-quality sound, but they are powered units and the AirCurve allows you to take it anywhere.
Of note: when the iPhone volume is up 100%, the AirCurve seems to make the sound a little tinny. This goes away if the volume is decreased a little.
I am going to purchase a second AirCurve for my office.
We have other speaker systems for the iPhone which give a little higher-quality sound, but they are powered units and the AirCurve allows you to take it anywhere.
Of note: when the iPhone volume is up 100%, the AirCurve seems to make the sound a little tinny. This goes away if the volume is decreased a little.
I am going to purchase a second AirCurve for my office.
84 of 98 people found the following review helpful
I bought this item hoping to find a nice stand to go next to my bed. Like most people, I imagine, I charge my phone overnight and prefer to have it next to me on my dresser. While it's functional to just use a USB cord, a stand is preferable.
I picked this one out hoping its simplistic design would go with the iPhone nicely. The designers almost got it. It fits snugly into the base and amplifies sound nicely, considering how small the speaker really is.
What it does poorly is work with a USB cord. I was hoping to have a stand that I could easily plop the phone into and start charging. Not so with this stand. You have to reach in, pull the cord out, connect the phone, then reach underneath to pull the excess cord back, pulling the phone into the stand. Once it's in place, it's nice, but getting there is quite a pain late at night and early in the morning.
I'm all about functionality, and for a phone that makes sense on all fronts, this stand does not match. I'm using it for now, but as soon as I find one that's better, I'm moving on.
I picked this one out hoping its simplistic design would go with the iPhone nicely. The designers almost got it. It fits snugly into the base and amplifies sound nicely, considering how small the speaker really is.
What it does poorly is work with a USB cord. I was hoping to have a stand that I could easily plop the phone into and start charging. Not so with this stand. You have to reach in, pull the cord out, connect the phone, then reach underneath to pull the excess cord back, pulling the phone into the stand. Once it's in place, it's nice, but getting there is quite a pain late at night and early in the morning.
I'm all about functionality, and for a phone that makes sense on all fronts, this stand does not match. I'm using it for now, but as soon as I find one that's better, I'm moving on.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very well made
you can't espect lots of volume but this is just great to drop it on your backpack and hit the road, don't depend on batteries or outlets. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Jose Guerrero
1.0 out of 5 stars
what a waste
This product sounds better in writing than in use. The volume is so small that it is just not worth the effort to use. It is also not convenient to use as a stand and charger. Read more
Published 16 days ago by L. Casale
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really increase the sound, but you need to put it face back
The design is very nice, clean and minimalist but the speaker on the iPhone 5 is in the right side and the sound channel on the left, so you need to dock it face back!. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tecnofierro
1.0 out of 5 stars
Speaker aperture is on the wrong side for an IPhone 4 and will not...
Speaker aperture is on the wrong side for an IPhone 4 and will not hold an Iphone 4!
Do not buy for an Iphone 4!!
Do not buy for an Iphone 4!!
Published 1 month ago by Big Al Too
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you have an iphone 4 or 4S, this product will not work for you.
After receiving the AirCurve and reading the instructions - the instructions only mention the iPhone 3G. The Amazon listing only says "iPhone" - misleading at best. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alan D
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worthless
Doesn't amplify sound, doesn't do anything. A pain to get phone and charger cord in and out. Junk. I wish I'd gone with my gut and NOT ordered this. Waste of money.
Published 4 months ago by barker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
It probably said somewhere that this was for the iPhone 3/ iPhone 3G but I missed that. The speaker is on the wrong side for the iPhone 4/ iPhone 4s so you don't get any sound. Read more
Published 4 months ago by KThompson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not practical
Most iphone users have a protective case that will have to be removed before using this product. When I did remove iphone from case, the sound didn't transfer properly into the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brent
3.0 out of 5 stars
just a good place to set a phone
With the changable phone-bottom plates, it progressed past my 3GS to the 4S ably.
I don't think the audio is very good, but it makes a nice solid dock
I don't think the audio is very good, but it makes a nice solid dock
Published 4 months ago by Curtis Sieber
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
This worked great with the iPhone and iPhone 3GS: does not work as well with iPod touches due to how thin iPods are. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ElecBooks
