Speakal iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers - Limited Edition (Black)

by Speakal

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 6 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TDKNNQ
• Item model number: IPIG-B-01-L
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Black

Amazon.com Product Description

Quality, performance, and plenty of fun. Speakal's iPig is an iPod docking station that boasts five speakers with 23-plus Watts of output. This little piggy comes loaded with a 4-inch sub, bass reflex system, two tweeters, two 1.5-inch mid-range drivers, a sound stabilization system, and plenty more. The Touch Control feature allows you to control the volume with a gentle tap of the pig's "ears." Add a full-featured remote control and an auxiliary input, and this little piggy's ready for action. Oink!

Quality, performance, and plenty of fun. Oink! Click to enlarge.

Each time a command is sent through the remote or when touching the ears, the light will blink as a confirmation of the command received. Click to enlarge.

Gently touch the right ear of the iPig to raise the volume, and the left ear to lower it. Click to enlarge.

A 3.5-mm stereo audio-in connection enables you to connect the system with other audio and gaming devices. Click to enlarge.

Highly Compatible
The iPig is compatible with most Apple iPods. Plus, thanks to the auxiliary input, it also works with MP3 and MP4 players, portable game consoles (PSP, Nintendo DS), gaming consoles (PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox, Xbox360), portable and non portable CD and DVD players, televisions, personal computers (desktop and laptops), and mobile phones with audio-playing capabilities.

Humanized Touch Volume Control
Gently touch the right ear of the iPig to raise the volume, and touch the Left one to lower the volume. This technology will react only to the human touch.

High-Quality Sound
The iPig boasts a high-fidelity amplifier, an interior dynamic airflow optimizer, and an interior dynamic cooling exchange system with high sound stabilization to consistently deliver a clear and powerful sound.

iPod Docking Station
Dock your compatible iPod, charge it, and listen to your music without interruption. Plus, you still can enjoy music from other devices, like the iPod shuffle, via the 3.5-mm input connector.

Infra-Red Remote Control
Remote control included to browse through the different iPod features and to control the speakers' volume, treble, and bass.

Smiley Lit Mouth
Each time a command is sent through the remote or when touching the ears, the light will blink as a confirmation of the command received. It also indicates whether the speaker system is on or off.

Bring on the Bass
Control the level of Bass output from the knob control in the back of the iPig. Enjoy deep bass in a small package. Crank up the volume, and then place your hand in front of the mouth--you'll feel it.

360 Degrees Sound Spreading
The shape and the technical placement of the 5 speakers gracing the iPig, along with the use of sound diffusers, allows a 360 degree distribution for good sound anywhere in the room.

Standard Mini Jack
A 3.5-mm stereo audio-in connection enables you to connect the system with other audio and gaming devices.

GREEN and RoHS Compliant
Speakal products are made using non-hazardous materials.

Shiny Colors
Available in four high-gloss colors: Black (Limited Edition), White, Yellow, and Pink--complement your decor and different iPod colors.

Multi Cradles
The system is designed to fit your iPod with the correct dock insert.

What's in the Box
Speakal iPig (Limited-Edition Black), remote control, AC adapter, 3.5-mm auxiliary cable, dock adapters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb little speaker, October 27, 2008

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Mo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speakal iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers (Pink) (Electronics)

The only drawback is the cutesy appearance which makes this unit look more like a toy than a serious compact sized all in one IPOD dock.

Having had 4 Harmon Kardon Go+Play and being very familier with the HK sound, I consider this a baby Harmon Kardon Go+Play. It doesn't have the same maximum volume but it does get respectably loud with true 24 watts and audio extension down to 60 hz. VERY clear, present and strong. A super unit that's only about 6.3 inches in diameter, making for the best sounding small all in one unit I have ever heard.

Incidentally, I travel with the highly regarded larger Boomtube unit reviewed on Amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/Virgin-VS2100-Boomtube-Portable-Speaker/dp/B000ARIT5G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225204410&sr=8-3

The IPIG walls ALL OVER the Boomtube. No comparison- much better frequency response, more presence, clarity, deeper bass, and louder. The only drawback is that this is too small to give stereo separation. This is going to be my new travel music unit. I tested it with wireless microphone and it works great also as an amplification system good enough for speaking to 100 people.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm an "audio professional", and I like it!, January 27, 2010

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Eric Myers (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speakal iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers - Limited Edition (Black) (Electronics)

First of all, let me qualify "audio professional" - because I know that is your first question about my review.
I work as the Audio Video and Lighting Manager at a large Baptist Church in Cary, NC. My background before this job is all recording studio work. So, I've been employed as an "audio professional" of one kind or another for close to a decade now.
I purchased this as a gift for my wife. Something to dock her iPod in the kitchen. Check. Something that matched our black appliances and granite counter tops. Check. Something that had decent reviews as it pertained to sound. Check. When we pulled it out of the box, my wife was a little confused at first. When I explained what it was and we plugged it in for a listen... I was pretty shocked. Its VERY respectable. I like it. She likes it. We have a Homedics iPod dock/alarm clock in our bedroom. I hate the way it sounds. But this... I like. Enough said?

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute (but slightly creepy) little speaker system with big sound, October 18, 2009

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buru buru piggu (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speakal iPig 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers (Yellow) (Electronics)

I bought this on impulse about a year ago, after reading favorable reviews in a gadget magazine. I'm generally pleased with it, though it gets a few funny looks from visitors sometimes. The sound coming out of it is indeed very good and fills the room, so if you're looking for an unusual iPod dock, this is a good item to consider either as a gift or for yourself. I like to put my iPod Touch in here and listen to Beethoven or some other classical music while I cook. I have also listened to a variety of music on it, including rock, metal, electronica, and hip-hop and have no complaints about the sound quality.

The iPig is very easy to use. Just plug it in and dock your iPod to it. It comes with a variety of cradle adapters and charges the iPod while docked. The ears are touch sensitive and control volume. Left ear lowers the volume. Right ear makes it louder. The mouth blinks green in response. If your hands are wet, it won't work. One thing I don't like is the flat, credit-card type remote, as all the buttons are packed together in a smaller area. It uses a lithium button battery like CR 2025 3 Volt Lithium Button Battery for Directed Electronics 598T Remote Control Transmitters and other uses or Maxell Lithium Battery CR2032 Pack of 5 Batteries. There's no compartment or clasp to store it on the iPig, so it can be easy to lose.

Construction-wise, the iPig is very solid and has a good heft to it. Made of thick shiny plastic, it feels sturdy and substantial. The surfaces are smooth and sealed, making it easy to clean with a moist towel if it ever gets dirty.

One potential issue is with iPod Touch owners. Because of the depth of the docking bay, the bottom of the Touch's screen is slightly blocked, making the unlock control on the iPod a bit difficult to slide with your finger. Another small issue is the two VERY SMALL controls on the back. One is the ON/OFF tab. Slide the tiny tab to one side for on, the other for off. To the left of it is the bass level knob, a small dial less than the size of an eraser head. It doesn't protrude out very much, so gripping it is a slight issue. Both of these buttons should be bigger and more ruggedized. However, these minor design flaws don't detract from the overall value and usefulness of the iPig.

It's a fun little gadget, if a bit creepy looking. (It looks more like a spider than a pig to me.) It doesn't take up a lot of space and it's very portable. I've taken it outside for a BBQ party and it received complements for delivering big sound in spite of its small size. You might also consider the Speakal iBoo 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 3 Speakers (White) or the Speakal iPanda 2.1 Stereo iPod Docking Station with 5 Speakers to fit your style.

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