Klipsch iGroove SXT 30-Pin iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock

by Klipsch

Product Features

• Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod classic 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs, iphone 4
• Plays and quickly recharges the iPod, iPod touch or iPhone
• Bi-amplified design and re-tuned bass ports virtually eliminate distortion
• Shielded to prevent unwanted noise from cell phone interference
• Connect iPod shuffle and other devices via auxiliary input. Requires 120 Volt AC (wall outlet) power.

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Product Description

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While many iPod speakers fall into the dime-a-dozen category, the iGroove SXT iPod Speaker System, with iPhone certification, definitely does not. In fact, this sleek, pint-sized powerhouse fits perfectly into any room, while making your playlists larger than life.

Sleek style and performance prowess. Click to enlarge.

Re-tuned bass ports remove "port noise."

Shielded from cell phone interference to prevent unwanted noise.

The original iGroove SXT, introduced in 2007, turned a lot of heads with its sleek style and performance prowess. This latest version takes that success to a whole new level, without costing a penny more. It sounds better than ever and accommodates all of the new iPod and iPhone models, even the iPhone 3G S.

Technology
The iGroove SXT remains a true stereo sound system that employs dual long-throw 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure and dual 3/4-inch horn-loaded tweeters. Klipsch is the only company in the iPod speaker category to utilize horn technology, a design that delivers lifelike sound as well as produces more output using less energy. The result? Huge stereo sound from a pint-sized package.

And unlike before, the iGroove SXT is now bi-amplified, which means each driver is individually amplified, a feature that virtually eliminates distortion and significantly improves sonic performance. Klipsch also re-tuned the bass ports on the sides of the system to remove any "port noise."

In addition, the amplifier is shielded from cell phone interference, so you can forget about unwanted noise when you've got an iPhone docked.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility
The iGroove SXT charges any iPod with a 30-pin connector, while the shuffle and other digital devices connect via a rear auxiliary input. Klipsch added a 1000mA rapid charge circuit to the system, so you can quickly recharge your iPod, iPod touch or iPhone.

For video-enabled iPods and iPhones, an S-video output lets you watch videos on external monitors.

Finally, need an alarm clock? Combine your iPod's alarm clock feature with the iGroove SXT.

What's in the Box
iGroove SXT, IR Remote, Power Adapter, Power Cord

Product Description

The original iGroove SXT, introduced in 2007, turned a lot of heads with its sleek style and performance prowess. This latest version takes that success to a whole new level, without costing a penny more. It sounds better than ever and accommodates all of the new iPod and iPhone models, even the iPhone 3G S. The iGroove SXT remains a true stereo sound system that employs dual long-throw 2.5-inch woofers in a ported enclosure and dual 3/4-inch horn-loaded tweeters. Klipsch is the only company in the iPod speaker category to utilize horn technology, a design that delivers lifelike sound as well as produces more output using less energy. The result? Huge stereo sound from a pint-sized package. And unlike before, the iGroove SXT is now bi-amplified, which means each driver is individually amplified, a feature that virtually eliminates distortion and significantly improves sonic performance. Klipsch also re-tuned the bass ports on the sides of the system to remove any "port noise."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

213 of 217 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Sound at a Reasonable Price - No Need to Spend Big $$ to Get Great Sound December 28, 2009

By mmcporter

This speaker set really sounds great. I am an audiophile who would usually go the extra $$ for the best sounding unit (i.e. the Bose Sound Docks or something comparable) but you can only spend so much on peripherals. FYI, I checked out the various dock options on Amazon.com. I've heard the JBL On-Stage at a friend's house and liked it, but I was concerned about all the feedback in the reviews about that unit's volume control issues. Speaker sound is all about personal preference and hearing those speakers in the environment where they will be played. I went with the Klipsch for 3 reasons - the company is known for making high-end tower speakers, the unit includes an "S" video jack for showing videos and podcasts on my TV and the reviews here and elsewhere were positive. I normally wouldn't buy speakers without hearing them first, but I relied on the reviews and the company's reputation - and besides, the pricing was good and I could always return the speakers if they didn't sound great in my house.

I received the unit and unpacked it in my bedroom, where it will ultimately be used. It was super-simple to setup - indeed the instruction manual is only 3-4 pages of large type. I put my iPod on the unit and fired it up. The sound that came forth was crisp, clean and impressive. Frankly, not to knock Bose, but the sound was about as good as the sound from my Bose Wave Radio which cost more than 3X what the Klipsch cost. The sound is excellent with lusty base, crisp treble and superb midrange. I have played a variety of music and have been continually impressed with the sound reproduction. Pop, Hip Hop, Classical, Jazz - you name it, this Klipsch really delivers. And it fills my moderate-sized bedroom with music without any trace or distortion and it sounds very natural. I haven't used the S-Video hook up to view videos yet, but I'm sure it will work well also. In my opinion, this is the best unit at the $150 price point - it will not disappoint!

Here are my overall pros and cons for the Klipsch:

Pros:

-> Attractive form factor and reasonably small foot print
-> Easy to set up
-> Sound quality is excellent - at all ends of the musical spectrum
-> Price is very reasonable
-> Fills the room with clear, crisp music at any volume level - sounds great on low or played loud
-> Has video connection for movies and podcasts - many other speaker sets don't have this feature

Cons:

-> The volume buttons on the unit itself don't have a smooth positive feel - they are stiff in their operation
-> A screen like that of the Altec Lansing would be nice so that you could see the volume level and other key operating statistics of the unit

Bottom Line: If you appreciate good sound reproduction, this is the unit for you!!! Take it home and try it - you can return it if you don't like the sound. But trust me, you'll love it!!!!

192 of 212 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Good, Not Quite Great (Comparison to Bose SoundDock) December 22, 2009

By Milton R. Wolf

Amazon Verified Purchase

Here's the quick. The Klipsch is quite good but not quite great. I performed my own side-by-side comparison of the Klipsch iGroove SXT ($149) to the Bose SoundDock Portable ($359).

Bose
* Richer, deeper more robust sound. Truly is impressive.
* Touch volume buttons easier to push (vs. Klipsch mechanical buttons take a little force).
* Cord transformer part of the plug plus the cord can smartly be partially hidden in the transformer to let out only the amount of cord you want (vs. Klipsch transformer in the middle of the cord that clutters the countertop). Advantage Bose.
* Achieves louder volume (though Klipsch is pretty good too).
* Heavier unit, presumably a reflection of larger speaker magnets. (Both units have essentially the same countertop footprint but the Bose is taller.)

Klipsch
* Very good sound, but just not as impressive as the Bose.
* Exchangable docking port for various MP3 players (though the one-size-fits-all on the Bose works fine for my iPhone).
* Accepts the iPhone without a warning. (Annoyance of the Bose: it displays a warning message that it's not compatible with the iPhone even though it actually is.)
* Price.

Bottom Line:
If you have $149 to spend, buy the Klipsch and you'll be happy. If you have $359 to spend, buy the Bose and you'll be very happy.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I never knew anything like this could create unbelievable sound! June 5, 2010

A Kid's Review

Im not Luly, I'm her son and I'm 15 and an audiophile.
My background:
I listen to Rock, classical rock, pop, R&B, jazz, pop, dance, electronic, hip hop and some heavy rap to get the beats down. I love BASS deep rich but No distorion at all. I own a Altec Lansing im800 (one of the earlier docks that came out. about a 1 1/2 years ago), Klipsch Promedia 2.1, Bose Companion 3, Klipsch KG 4.2 Floorstanding speakers. I always knew Klipsch was a FANTASTIC brand, they all sound amazing, and better than Bose because Bose has barely any bass in their products (my opinion).

What I have to say about this product:
I went to the Apple store to listen to the iGroove, JBL soundstage 3, Bose ipod dock and another JBL but forgot the name of it. Then after listening to those I thought that the Klipsch was the best in my budget (nomore than 150$), and I plugged my ipod in the Bose and the Klipsch and didnt quite see the difference at all, the Bose had barely but a little more bass but it probly has 3inch drivers instead of 2 1/2 inch drivers that the Klipsch had. But it was also loud in there so I could be wrong.
After that I went to Best Buy to test out other docks and they had a Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i, Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers, and a Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus Omnidirectional Speaker Dock for iPod and iPhone and also the Klipsch iGroove.

How did they sound??

JBL Soundstage 3: Very portable and good 360 degree sound. Has surprising great sound with its 1/1 1/2 inch drivers and has dual tweeters (one on each side). This had amazing bass for its SIZE. The highs and mids were well produced from this dock and were nice and clear. The loudness of this was amazing cause its small and this thing was cranked with NO distortion.

The atmosphere at best buy was surprisingly quite no other speakers were cranked up.
Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i: Really bad but not saying this t make Klipsch look good. The S315i had bass that sounded like someone was knocking on a wooden door. The high notes sounded flat with no enthusiasm. The mids were mixed in with the bass, but you could still hear the high notes. It woud be good for portability cause it wasnt very wide but just about 6-8 inches tall (maybe).

Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere Compact Speakers: This is excelent if you want portability. The bass was SURPRISINGLY FULL AND RICH, one thing that makes the bass for this product full and rich was that it has two 3 inch pressure/passive radiator drivers. The 3 inch pressure/passive radiator drivers do nothing at all but bounce back and forth instead of having a ported hole for the air to push out, the 3 inch drivers increase bass response and less distortion. The mids and the highs were not really clear though, coming from two 2 inch full range drivers, I think this cause of the bass. This actually gets pretty loud without distortion.

Logitech Pure-Fi Express Plus Omnidirectional Speaker Dock for iPod and iPhone: This was good but not great. The bass was hearable and not like knocking on wood. The bass couldve been more richer and deeper. The mids were very good and the same with the highs. The music was very clear and all notes could be heard with this dock which is great. I didnt get this one because it didnt have enough bass for me. This can get loud too.

Klipsch iGroove SXT: I think this was the best portable one with amazing sound. The bass is very very full, deep and rich cause it has dual 2 1/2 inch long throw woofers and it has two ported holes (one on each side) unlike others that have nothing at all. But the ported hole doesnt even make the shuffling noise at lound volumes which is great. The highs and mids are excellent and noticable, because their being produced by the 2 horn tweeters (one on each side). This dockcan get very very loud with NO distortion at all!! This is a tiny bit taller than my bose wave radio and the length is about 2 inches shorter than the Bose wave raidio and the width is about half the width of the Bose Wave radio. The bose wave radio is NOT the double decker with 4 speakers instead of 2, I have the one with 2 speakers.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PORDUCT TO ANYONE WHO SEEKS AMAZING SOUND AND PORTABILITY!!