Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System with Alarm Clock for iPod (White)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 15.8 x 5.8 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OR3LDC
• Item model number: DKA1
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 12, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sharp i-Elegance line of docking speaker systems turns your personal iPod into a stereo jukebox for all your friends and family to enjoy. Compatible with every iPod that incorporates a 30-pin dock connector, the system plays and charges your iPod simultaneously, making it easy to enjoy your favorite tunes whether lounging on the patio or cooking in the kitchen. The i-Elegance is equipped with a pair of front-firing, full-range speakers and two side-firing subwoofers, which combine to produce crisp, crystal-clear highs and mids and a deep, powerful bass performance. Adding to the audio versatility is a six-step electronic equalizer that customizes the sound based on the music genre, along with an E-sound mode that improves the quality of compressed digital sound. The latter feature is great for digital music formats, as it reverses the deterioration that results from compression technologies by enhancing the sound frequency spectrum and increasing the sound pressure.

The i-Elegance also includes a digital AM/FM tuner that picks up all your favorite stations, with 32 station presets for quick and efficient tuning. The built-in alarm, meanwhile, lets you wake to your favorite iPod selections or a buzzing alarm (other alarm options include a sleep timer and a programmed shutoff mode). And users will love the system's compact remote control, which lets them control all the functions of the i-Elegance from across the room. Additional details include an RCA video output jack for connecting the system to a TV or monitor, an auxiliary input for connecting an MP3 player or personal CD player, and an easy-to-read fluorescent display.

The i-Elegance system measures 15.75 by 5.75 by 9.88 inches (W x H x D), weighs 9.5 pounds, and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
i-Elegance music system, remote control, user's manual.

Product Description

The Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance docking system turns your personal iPod device into a stereo jukebox for all your friends and family to enjoy. The DK-A1 i-Elegance offers full range speaker systems with side firing subwoofers that illuminate, AM/FM digital tuner and alarm clock function with snooze. This system is packed with features and cool designs. The i-Elegance docking system is compatible with all generations of the Apple iPod. Included with the docking system are well insert adaptors that guarantee a snug fit for your iPod. Plays and Charges your iPod. Whenever your iPod is connected to the docking system, it will charge. The i-Elegance docking system features front firing full range speakers along with side firing subwoofers with blue illumination. For added bass response the subwoofers produce low-end frequencies for deep bass sound. The i-Elegance docking system features an electronic equalizer that customizes the sound based on the genre of music you are listening to. The electronic EQ has a 6-step mode that lets you set the perfect sound for any type of music. The Esound feature is a digital signal processing technology that improves the quality of compressed digital music. The i-Elegance features a digital AM/FM tuner that let you listen to your favorite radio stations. In fact, you can program up to 32 of your favorite radio stations. Your favorite radio station is always there when you need it! The i-Elegance features an alarm clock functions that allow you to wake up to your favorite iPod selections or a buzzing alarm. In addition to standard clock and alarm functions, you can also fall asleep to music and both your iPod and i-Elegance system will automatically shut down at a predetermined time. Sweet dreams! For added convenience, the i-Elegance features a small, thin, compact remotes that lets you control all the functions of your i-Elegance docking system. In addition, the remote controls some of the features of your iPod as well.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good bang for the buck, August 21, 2007

By	Raymond C. Verrengia "RayV" (NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Sharp DK-A1 is a solid choice if looking for a way to play your I-pod externally. The positives include: very good sound. My sister has the Bose sound system for her I-pod which costs over twice as much from what I paid, but does not sound any better. The Sharp casts very deep, full sound, with lots of base for such a small unit. The E-sound button magnifies the bass nicely, but will become distorted, if the sound is too loud with it on. The illuminated blue lights are a nice touch and look great at night. The general design is nicely laid out. The negatives are: Limited range with the remote. I can only use the remote if I am within 6 ft of the console. In addition I am unable to change the play lists from the remote. It will only control the sound level and allow you to change the songs from the same play lists. I would have liked if this system had a handle to carry it from room to room and had a built in antenna, rather than the external wires which are a nuance to disconnect and reconnect when moving the system. The display panel in the front of the unit only says I-pod when the I-pod is in use, rather than display the artist and song playing. You need to look at the display of the I-pod to get this information which isn't nearly as visible as the display on the unit. Also, the AM radio only gets adequate reception. In general, I do recommend the Sharp DK-A1 as it does deliver very good sound at an affordable price but wish it had better thought out features.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp DKA1 i-Elegance Music System for iPod, September 13, 2007

By	D. Winship (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I listened to a lot of docking stations before settling on this one. I started with the one I thought would have no peers - the big "B" brand speaker. As I moved along in my search, the Sharp DKA1 had the bass sound that came closest to the big brand name docking station. Most other copycat brands sounded tinny. In addition to the DKA1 having rich, deep tones to complement the highs and mid-range sound, it has a built-in clock and an AM/FM radio with 40 presets. And the price for all of this is much less than the big brand item. It's the most bang-for-the-buck of any docking station available today based on my comparison with nearly 20 competitive products.

4.0 out of 5 stars It's not BOSE, but it'll do., November 25, 2009

By	David Nix "WoW geek" (Silverdale, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For the current price listed on Amazon ($289) you'd be better off getting a BOSE Sound dock in my opinion.

But if you can get this unit for much less like I just did, it's a solid little unit. It looks and sounds great.