iHome App-Friendly Rechargeable Speaker System for iPad, iPhone and iPod

by iHome

Product Features

• Compatible with iPad , iPhone & iPod models
• Charges & plays iPad , iPhone or iPod while docked
• Reson8 speaker chambers
• SRS TruBass enhances bass & overall sound performance
• Customizable with advanced iHome apps?free iHome+sleep app creates alarms, local weather, etc. &
• iHome+radio app accesses up to 10,000 Internet radio stations from around the globe Operates on AC or internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery

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Product Description

iPad/iPhone/iPod App-Friendly Rechargeable Speaker System

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139 of 139 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound, Great Value May 27, 2011

By Karen VINE™ VOICE

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I never know what to expect with apple-compatible devices. Over the years, I've found some that are very good and some that are just a step above useless. So I was pleasantly surprised by this rechargeable speaker system from iHome. Physically the unit is lightweight, yet reassuringly sturdy, meaning it's easy enough to move from place to place but also solid enough to survive constant relocation. The rubberized base eliminates any slipping - when you place it on a flat surface, it's going to stay there.

The system has several features which work well and provide flexibility of use. First of all, it's not only a speaker system, but also serves as a recharging port for your iPhone, iPod or iPad when the unit is plugged into an outlet. Then again, the speaker system has its own rechargeable battery, which means it can play your music anywhere, even when an outlet it not close at hand. The universal dock worked well with all of my various i-devices (I have five) and there is also a line-in jack for CD players, MP3 players, or other audio devices. The unit also works with remote control devices, although none is included. As an added feature, this system will operate with the free alarm clock app iHome+Sleep and also with the internet radio app iHome+Radio.

The most important thing about a speaker system of course is the sound quality, and this unit is about the best I've heard in it's price range. While it does not have separate controls for bass and treble level, the sound clarity is high and the bass processing very good. Overall I am very pleased with this unit - it's much more than I expected at this price point.

43 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful sound, small, lightweight & useful June 2, 2011

By Janet Perry VINE™ VOICE

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This speaker looks quite unassuming, it's small, lightweight, and only has one control on the front (volume). But the sound it produces is wonderful and rich.

If your iPad, iPhone, or iPod is playing music just plug it into the connector (the same as the standard Apple connector and immediately the sound comes through the speakers.

If the speaker unit is plugged in, it also recharges your unit.

On the front there is a line of lights that show you if the speakers are charging or charged.

I found with my iPod Touch that the volume needed to be only halfway to get a good rich sound with indy rock. And the sound was rich and complex, far better than the built-in speakers on either the iPod or my Mac.

I haven't tried it yet with the wider dynamic range of classical music, but I expect the sound to be great.

It would be nice to have more controls for balance, but for casual listening, they aren't necessary. The iHome speaker can't replace your best speakers, but they make a good, easily portable addition.

All in all, I'm delighted with this unit.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars better than average ipod speaker dock May 26, 2011

By l2 TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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I own a couple of cheap plastic ipod speaker docks. Those things are cheap and lightweight, but the sound quality is poor. The iHome is definitely a step up from the cheapies. Right out of the box, I can see and feel a difference in quality. The iHome is well built and fairly heavy for the size. It looks nice enough to place on an executive office desk or in a home with quality furniture. I don't have an ipad, but my ipod fits fine on the dock. Music sound quality is substantially better than the cheapie speaker systems, at least up to medium volumes (like when you are working at a desk or kitchen up to several feet away). I did not expect room-filling sound from these small speakers and I can hear quite a bit of unwanted distortion at higher volumes.

There is a 3.5mm jack in the back of the iHome so you play music from non-Apple products, though that empty Apple dock on the front of the iHome would look pretty silly if you never put an Apple product on it.

The iHome does charge my ipod when it is in the dock. I do not know if it has enough power to properly charge an ipad. The power supply is rated for 2000mA, though I do not know how that is split between the speakers and the device charger.

I run my ipods and cell phones naked. If you have a bulky cases on your devices, they won't fit in this sleek dock (or most other docks). Check with your case manufacture to see if they make a dock or can recommend a 3rd party dock that will work with your case.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Does NOT work for iPad 2 October 27, 2011

By jeffrey s mays

Bought it. Opened it. Returned it. You can NOT fit and iPad 2 on this with out wedging something behind the connector. I currently have the iP46 and use with 3G iPhone and it's a nice product, but this is terrible. I can't believe it was allowed to go into production like this. FYI i tried an iPad 2 wifi only no case/cover.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars These speakers have great sound, but there is one thing August 2, 2011

By Kristeen Schaugaard

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I really love the speakers. Of all the ones I have bought, these are my favorites to listen to music. The problem I have is when I am watching a movie or video. You want to turn the iPad on it's side to get the best picture, but of course the way it works is standing up. I don't want to watch a movie that way, so I tried using a cord to connect the iPad to the speakers and then I could watch with the iPad the way it's meant to be. The problem with this is that the speakers keep tuning off if the iPad is not inserted. It's too bad, because I really like how sturdy and easy to use these speakers are. If the seller has any ideas, I'd love to hear it, because that is what I purchased them for initially. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I've tried and tried & so has my husband. Too bad, but if you want to use them for music, they have terrific sound, they are lightweight but sturdy and the seller is great. Maybe I'll come up with another way. But don't let that stop you from listening with them. They really are great and I can use my computer to watch movies on, so do consider them.