SpeckTone Retro iPod Speaker System (White)

by Speck Products

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 10 x 8 inches ; 9.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FVCIWM
• Item model number: ST-WHT-RETRO-875912001311
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy a cool, crisp sound while adding to your bedroom's laid-back feel with the SpeckTone Retro iPod speaker system from Speck Products. The system's primary appeal stems from its sleek and stylish mod design, which consists of a high-gloss lacquered white wood cabinet, a backlit "green glow" volume knob, and a housing that looks straight out of a '50s hipster catalog. But there's far more to the Retro system than looks, as it also includes a built-in iPod docking station that accepts virtually all "dockable" iPods, including the iPod 4G, iPod video, iPod photo, iPod mini, and iPod nano. As a result, you can charge and play your iPod at the same time. The system's auxiliary input, meanwhile, works with older iPods and other digital media players, including personal CD players, MP3 players, and any other device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Audio-wise, the Retro boasts analog circuitry, a pair of 3-inch drivers, and a 4-inch bottom subwoofer that combine to deliver a rich, dynamic sound with uncompromising quality. Other details include the ability to accommodate many iPod protective cases, a total power output of 28 watts, and a set of angled legs with soft rubber strips to prevent slipping. An ideal tabletop system for the bedroom, office, or kitchen, the SpeckTone Retro measures 14 by 5 by 6.5 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a 90- day warranty.

What's in the Box
SpeckTone Retro speaker system, AC adapter, two matching skins (for iPod video and nano), black foam spacer, warranty card, user's manual.

Product Description

Listen to your iPod at home with this exceptional speaker system that accepts virtually all dockable iPods. All 4th generation, 5th generation (with video), mini, and nano iPod can be placed in and played thru the SpeckTone Retro dock connector. iPod Shuffle can be plugged in thru the AUX input jack on the back of the SpeckTone Retro. You can even play non-dock compatible digital media players using the mini input plug connector. So enjoy listening to your iPod music at home. The Specktone Retro delivers dynamic, rich sound with uncompromising quality. Backlit 'green glow' volume knob - The green light indicates that the power switch on the back of the SpeckTone Retro is in the ON position iPod charges while in dock - Retro's power switch must be in the ON position for the iPod to receive a charge Speck's SKINTIGHT cases (included- for nano & 5th gen video iPods) allow you to use the SpeckTone Retro without removing the case. For 5th gen iPods- flip back the bottom flap and dock your iPod. For iPod nano- just plug the nano with case into the dock connector Speck 90-Day Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Cool and Better Than Expected..., January 4, 2007

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Motorcycle Monk (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SpeckTone Retro iPod Speaker System (White) (Electronics)

I've been looking for some speakers for my iPod and ran across the Specktone Retro... Really liked the looks and took a chance on the sound... Got it 1/3/07 from the Apple Store... The one I got is a 'Specktone Retro 2', new model??? They did away with the big power brick, it's all inside now and simply comes with a power cord.... Also comes with a remote and no on/off switch in the back... No foam spacers, but plastic ipod holders in three sizes... Sound - I find it to be deep, full, big and pleasing to the ear... I like to listen to classic rock, blues, folk, bluegrass and audio books... The case besides looking cool, seems well built and it's wood... It does what it's supposed to do and looks good doing it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great LOOKING Product, January 18, 2008

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M. Truszkowski (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SpeckTone Retro iPod Speaker System (White) (Electronics)

Got this for my husband for his birthday. Took it out of the box and it looked great! Plugged in the iPod and it sounded even better!! I noticed the remote wasn't working and then, it made an electronic gurgle noise and died. NOT EVEN THREE SONGS PLAYED!!!! Upon reading some reviews, I realized that this thing is not well-manufactured. You may be tempted, but I'd say go for the Bose.

We called Speck products re: warranty issues and got the run-around and shuffled into someone's voicemail.

Stuck with a brick! :(

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic for the price, October 8, 2007

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M. Schmitz (california) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SpeckTone Retro iPod Speaker System (White) (Electronics)

I bought this about a year ago and it didn't even last me the year. A couple months into using it, I noticed that the sound of the music would vary depending on the position on the ipod while it was hooked into the radio. If you touched it or moved it a bit, you could hear static and whatnot. Sometimes it would have audio issues on it's own and I'd have to wiggle my ipod around and get it just right for the sound to sound normal. Songs with more bass cause the woofer to buzz as well as if it can't handle the frequency. Just tonight, the thing "died"; it doesn't play the music even though the ipod is playing through it. That's what caused me to hop on here and let everyone else know that this is a nice looking, but pretty crappy ipod player.