Boston Acoustics Horizon I-DS2 iPod Dock w/ Speaker System (Gloss White)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013BY14G
• Item model number: Horizon I-DS2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 1, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Boston Acoustics i-DS2 iPod Speaker System: From Your iPod to Everyone

Simple but powerful features to get the most from your iPod. Shown here in white

From your iPod to everyone’s ears--realistic, room-filling stereo with clean, powerful bass. A great-looking compact system that fits anywhere (and will be welcome everywhere), the i-DS2 features high performance full-range speakers, an acoustically tuned chamber for maximum bass, and a mini remote that puts you in control of your iPod from across the room.

It’s Nice to Share

The i-DS2 delivers 60 watts of system power for room-filling, high quality sound. With a composite video output to let you show off photos
and videos from any video-capable iPod on any TV and a USB connector to keep all your content in sync with iTunes, the i-DS2 is a talented
performer with all the right connections.

What It Means to Be from Boston Acoustics

First and foremost, Boston is an engineering company, and every Boston Acoustics system is optimized to meet the highest performance standards: Boston's own.
Of course, performance is only one measure of value. So all Boston Acoustics products are built with strict attention to everything from the choice of
materials to the details of fit and finish. It’s how Boston has been exceeding the expectations of serious listeners for nearly thirty years.

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What Critics Are Saying About the Boston Acoustics i-DS2

“There’s a certain level of clean class in the iDS2 that suggest that real industrial designers came up with the shape, selected the materials, and thought out the system’s cosmetic expandability—this is a unit we would enjoy having in a home.” iLounge, August 2008

“The Horizon iDS2 from Boston Acoustics is a solid-performing iPod speaker that offers a better, beefier sound than many competing models.” --CNET, August 2008

“The main reason this should be at the very top of your iPod speaker system list is the sound quality. The bass is amazing – this is a very rich, clean sounding system that filled our kitchen with high fidelity. Amazing sound for the size and price.” --Audioholics, September 2008

“When judging iPod speakers docks for the home, there are two major points to consider: sound quality and price. Secondary factors, such as style and extras, also factor into the equation. When judged on these criteria. The Boston Acoustics iDS2 iPod Speaker dock is a terrific success.” --About.com, October 2008

Product Description

Includes Boston Acoustics HIDS2MIST Acoustics Ipod Dock With Speaker/Rem White Remote Control.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Bang for the Buck, April 24, 2009

By	D. Rush (Maryland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon I-DS2 iPod Dock w/ Speaker System (Gloss Black) (Electronics)

Over the past two months I have read reviews for the various ipod speaker docks as well as tested several in stores. I'm not sure you'll find many comparable to this one, especially in this price range. I agree with the previous review that you will have to adjust the EQ on your ipod to boost the treble otherwise the bass can become overpowering with some types of music. If you're looking for simple design with surprising sound, this is the one. I owned a portable speaker dock prior to this and ended up parting with it. Although I can't fold this down and put it in a case to take it wherever I go, the sound quality far outweighs the portable ability.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, January 2, 2009

By	James Buffinet "jaboof11" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Boston Acoustics Horizon I-DS2 iPod Dock w/ Speaker System (Gloss Black) (Electronics)

Very full sound for small speakers...I use it for my Ipod Touch and Classic. It charges them both and can also connect directly to my lap top. At first it lacked a little clarity but when I changed my Ipod's EQ to treble boost it came to life. Worth every penny.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like. Good sound, nice look, simple to use., February 16, 2010

By	S. Lewis "clubcar" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

I had been looking a while for an IPOD speaker system. Then I saw this on sale at Amazon. Boston Acoustics at a reasonable price. I bought it (figured I couldn't go wrong). I'm happy I did.

I have owned it about 1 month. It is a substantial speaker system, heavy, not cheap like many of the other systems I see lining the shelfs at costco or bestbuy. The sound is terrific (no, it doesn't rival my expensive full sized polk audio stereo system, but it does sound better than my fairly nice altec lansing computer speakers). I can be a bit of an audiophile, so I was pleasantly surprised these sound as well as they do for a small bookshelf unit. I shouldn't be surprised, BA makes pretty good equipment.

Easy to use.

The remote is limited as someone said, but that is to be expected (we are talking simple operation). It forward/backs up for next or previous song, it pauses and it powers down. Simple functionality. You do have to choose your playlist through the ipod menus before hitting play.

I liked it so much that when I saw it on sale (apparently) again today, I ordered one for my bedroom and then decided to write this review.

Yes, I would prefer the black one, but I can easily adapt to white for the price difference.