Philips Fidelio SBD7500 Portable Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone (Black)

by Philips

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 1.6 x 4.3 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002Y5XQYG
• Item model number: SBD7500/37
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for music-lovers on the go, the Philips Fidelio SBD7500 Docking Speaker is a high-fidelity, highly-portable speaker for your iPod or iPhone. The speaker features a slim, elegant profile that neatly fits into any briefcase or bag. Bass-enhancing technologies ensure a powerful listening experience at home or on the go. The SBD7500 also supports Philips' Fidelio app, which unlocks additional features, such as custom alarms and sound settings.

Fidelio SBD7500 Docking Speaker:
Obsessed with Sound

• Neodymium speaker provides optimum bass response and pure, balanced audio
• DBB preserves low tones for deep bass at any volume
• wOOx technology provides rich, precise bass without distortion
• Shielding technology blocks mobile phone interference

Compact and portable, the SBD7500 delivers mind-blowing sound wherever life takes you. View larger.

Neodymium Construction for Rich, Balanced Sound

The SBD7500 has been engineered to deliver crisp, detailed sound that will satisfy even the most attentive listeners. Thanks to its neodymium magnets, the speaker is able to produce pure sound with superior bass response. Highs, mids, and lows are all rendered in exquisite detail, so you can hear your music as it was meant to be heard.

Bass-Enhancing Technologies for Booming Audio

Unlike some sound systems that swallow up the high and mid ranges when you turn up the bass, the SBD7500 delivers powerful bass while still preserving fidelity. The speakers use Philips' proprietary wOOx technology to produce clean, undistorted bass. With wOOx, you can enjoy deep bass while still hearing all the details in your music.

If you prefer your music with even more kick, you can activate Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) with the touch of a button. DBB helps emphasize the bass content of music, allowing you to feel the 'thump' of the bass even when the volume is low. The result is a richer, more robust sound at all volumes.

Designed to Go Places

An International Consumer Electronics Show 2010 Innovations honoree, the SBD7500 sports a slim design that can comfortably fit into a briefcase or backpack. It can run on either battery or AC power, giving you power options for anywhere you go. And thanks to the included carrying case, you can transport the speaker anywhere without worry.

Free Fidelio App Unlocks Additional Features

If you own an iPod touch or iPhone you can unlock even more features for your docking speaker using the complementary Fidelio app. The Philips Fidelio app lets you control your speaker dock's acoustic properties, access 7000+ free internet radio stations, share music you are listening to with friends via facebook and twitter, set alarms to wake to your favorite music, photo or weather conditions and much more using your iPhone or iPod touch.

Dock Any iPhone or iPod, Even in Its Case

The speaker's spring-loaded docking port accommodates any iPhone or iPod, without special adaptors. What's more, it works even when most protective cases are on--just dock your iPhone or iPod as is for fuss-free enjoyment of your music.

Compatible with Most iPods and iPhones

The SBD7500 is compatible with most iPod and iPhone models, including: iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod (5th Generation), iPod Classic, iPod mini, iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Generations), and iPod Touch (1st, 2nd and 3rd Generations).

What's in the Box

SBD7500 Docking Speaker, AC adaptor, neoprene carrying case, 3.5-millimeter auxiliary cable, and user manual.

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Product Description

Philips Sbd7500/37 Ipod/Iphone Portable Speaker Dock (Personal Audio / Stereo Systems & Boomboxes)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice speaker dock with accessories, January 29, 2010

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M. Stewart (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Fidelio SBD7500 Portable Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone (Black) (Electronics)

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You get the speaker dock, a very nice carrying case, an 18" long 3.5 mm cable if you want to hook it up to something other than an iPhone/iPod, and an AC adapter with a nice long cord. It can also use 4 AA batteries. The carrying case has a piggy-back case that you can use to hold the A/C adapter, or leave it off to travel light if you plan on just using the batteries; a nice touch. The battery compartment is a little awkward to use, but not too difficult. A tip-out stand holds it at a good angle.

I hooked it up to my PC via the 3.5 mm cable, and tried the bass boost feature, which worked nice. The unit has its own volume control so you can fine-tune the listening level easily. These controls and the on/off switch are recessed, giving a clean appearance, but making it a bit hard to operate the sliding switches. I compared the sound to some PC speakers, and what a difference! These were so much better; no tinniness, just nice rich sound. And the bass boost works well. The manufacturer claims 8 hours of playing using batteries. So far, looks like that is a good estimate. There is a small power light behind the speaker grille that glows when it is on, which is nice; it already reminded me once that I forgot to turn it off!

53 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad design flaw!, April 12, 2010

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William R. Hemme "whemme" (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Fidelio SBD7500 Portable Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone (Black) (Electronics)

Though this unit works well, it has a very bad design flaw that any buyer considering it should be aware of. When using it as a portable getting power from its internal AA batteries, even when you shut the unit OFF with its ON/OFF switch, the four batteries will self discharge to dead in about a week because the unit still draws current from the batteries even when shut OFF.

I considered my unit to be defective because of this problem but when I contacted Philips support to request a exchange unit under warranty, I was informed that this battery drain was normal and that I needed to remove one or more of the batteries when not using the unit to prevent the batteries from going dead. Dumb, dumb, triple dumb design flaw in my opinion!

Why even have an ON/OFF switch if you must remove a battery to really shut it OFF!

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent but not what I would expect for price point, January 28, 2010

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Branwen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips Fidelio SBD7500 Portable Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone (Black) (Electronics)

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This portable speaker system from Phillips certainly comes in handy. It is extremely easy to use--just plug it in and insert your iPod or iPhone in the very obvious jack, then press "play" and you're good to go. That it charges as you go is of course helpful. And it is small enough you could easily take it with you in a bag or suitcase, with no extra pieces to worry about losing or breaking. However, the sound quality is not that big of a step up from what comes out of my iPhone itself when I simply play it with the headphones detached. It sounds at best like a decent small radio or car radio. Considering that I recently purchased a 5-disc changer stereo system that ALSO interfaces with my iPhone for only less than $100 more, and which has large speakers and superb sound quality, I have to say this little system is somewhat overpriced. Honestly I could not see spending the money on it unless I traveled very frequently and needed a charger with speakers for that purpose.