Speakal iBoo 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 3 Speakers (Red)

by Speakal

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 6 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TDKNMM
• Item model number: IBOO-R-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Red

Amazon.com Product Description

Boo! Scared you. Leave behind the ordinary iPod docks with this supernatural speaker system, boasting 15 spooky watts of sound and a universal iPod dock. Play and charge most docking iPods, enjoy the use of external audio devices with a 3.5-mm auxiliary input, and revel in room-filling music in a small package. Available in red, white, and blue, the iBoo is a great way to enjoy your iPod in any room.

Quality, performance, and a whole lot of fun in one compact iPod audio solution. Click to enlarge.

A perfect iPod addition to any room.

Available in red, white, and blue.

Great Design
Enjoy both form and function with this audio player and fun decorative piece. The distinctive smiley mouth acts as sensor for receiving remote control commands, and the eyes are two speakers (mid- and high-range). The subwoofer is hidden below for downward firing. The included rubberized feet prevent rattling while the subwoofer is powered.

On-Board Navigation
Patented humanized touch volume control and music navigation appear on the ghost's "head" for convenient control.

High-Quality Sound
Three speakers, a built-in subwoofer, and 15 watts of overall power mean you get full sound in a small, spooky package.

Extensive Compatibility
Play and charge most docking iPod models with the included dock inserts, or use the standard auxiliary 3.5-mm input jack to amplify most portable and non-portable audio players, from the iPod shuffle to gaming consoles, mobile gaming devices, cellular phones, televisions, desktop PCs, laptops, and more.

As a green and RoHS product, the iBoo efficiently utilizes minimal energy and is designed using components and non-hazardous materials.

Remote Control
The included remote boasts audio controls as well as iPod menu functionality.

Warranty
The one-year manufacturer's warranty gives you added peace of mind.

What's in the Box
Speakal iBoo, remote control, AC adapter, 3.5-mm auxiliary cable, dock adapters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stinky, May 28, 2010

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Sara Hargis "Sora" (Orange County, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speakal iBoo 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 3 Speakers (White) (Electronics)

God, I love this little guy. I named him Stinky, because he looks like a Pac-Man ghost, and the Pac-Man ghosts are named Inky (Blue), Blinky (Red), and Pinky (Pink). There's no white ghost.

First off, he's adorable. I bought him as a Halloween present to myself, but he's just as cute in May. He's also very modern looking. Very smooth. No buttons or gizmos, and the speakers are in the eyes, so from first glance, he doesn't look like a speaker at all - just an art piece.

He sounds really good. He plugs right into the wall - no batteries, which can be a good thing or bad thing, depending on whether you want to take him outside. I like him inside, so there's no problem.

There are no buttons on Stinky. You have to learn to touch the ghost in just the right spots to control your music and volume. It's a little tricky at first, but you'll get used to it quick.

On another note, there's a tiny blue light that shines from underneath him whenever he's on. You can't turn this off. I believe the manufacturer built it in so that you would be able to know whether or not he's on (If the music's not playing, there's really no other way to tell). I found the blue light a bit distracting after a while, so I covered the bulb with a tiny piece of black electrical tape. As it's underneath his body, no one can see.

So... To sum up. Stinky is cute. He has a nice voice. He likes it when you touch him. And he shines like the moon. The End.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice look, poor quality, November 23, 2010

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J. Nogle (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speakal iBoo 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 3 Speakers (White) (Electronics)

Purchased this a few months ago to play music in the baby's room on an iTouch. Setup and use is pretty straightforward though I had to do an Internet search to learn how to adjust the volume (touching the ghost's "temple" area, but it is hit and miss). I love the way it looks and is cute sitting among the stuffed animals on her dresser. However we had to stop placing he iPod in the dock because the speakers would start thumping with some sort of feedback. I instead hooked it up to the wire, which is less cool because now you can't use the remote to pause or skip songs. Now after a couple months it's starting to make some other annoying sound. Every 30 seconds it makes this sound like a car starting up. Not as loud but loud enough that it ruins the experience of listening to music.

So, as much as I like the package, the functionality is lacking. It going back or into the garbage. If you buy one, save the packaging and return info. You might need it.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The iboo met all expectations!, May 8, 2009

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Ben J. Blissenbach (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speakal iBoo 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 3 Speakers (Blue) (Electronics)

As far as desktop size ipod speakers/charger's go this was the best sounding that I've heard. But don't expect this to replace your your home surround sound system though, It's far to small to pull that off. Also, No battery compartment. This unit needs to be plugged in to work. The sound quality is good and the bass isn't lost like on most other desktop speakers thanks to the built in 9 watt sub. I can confirm that it works fine with both an 8GB ipod 3rd Gen. nano and a full size 120GB ipod as these are the only ipods we own. My whole family loves the iboo and it has become a conversation piece when ever company comes over. The bottom light's up blue and looks cool in the dark. We keep it in the game room by our Ms. Pacman/Galaga standup arcade machine as it fits right in with the Ms. Pacman decor. Note there have been complaints about the ipig with newer ipod models. If worried read all reviews before purchasing iboo.

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