IHOME Rechargeable Mini Speakers for iPods (Black)
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iHome Rechargeable Mini Speakers for iPod
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Technical Details
- Plays all iPod models and other audio devised with 3.5mm audio jack- Perfect replacement for laptop speakers
- Unique vacuum bass design for surprising volume and bass response
- Fits in your palm for ultimate portability
- Built in li-ion rechargeable batteries
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By S. Kessler
I recently bought my first iPod (had a Zen MP3 player before this) and wanted portable speakers that could go with us on trips where we often stay in B&B-type lodgings that don't have TV or other media in the room. Also wanted something for the car other than an FM-transmitter which does not work well in the NYC-area due to the enormous number of stations on the radio and very little "open" space on the dial. We don't have a CD-player in our car or a plug in for an iPod.
I bought this directly from the Apple Store at the same time I bought my iPod Classic and paid more than I should have, obviously. Still they were the best deal for true portability. I was amazed at how small they were when I opened the package and even more amazed at the relatively big sound quality when I plugged the iPod in. Much, much better than the portable speakers I had for my Zen. And I didn't even need to charge them -- they were fully charged out of the box. The little bag they came with is great -- the whole package fits neatly in my purse.
A few days later, we were off on a much-needed mini-vacation in the country. Sadly, while there, I fell and broke my ankle. I then had to endure a 2 1/2 hour car trip home, stretched out on the back seat of the car with my leg in a very uncomfortable position. I whipped out the little speakers; laid them on the back seat next to me; plugged in the iPod, and the setup proceeded to relieve both my pain and my boredom (and my poor husband's boredom while he was doing a "Driving Miss Daisy" chauffeur routine for me). The sound was great -- very clear -- and fairly loud considering how small they are. He could hear great up in front, and I was nicely distracted sitting in the back.
So these cute little life-savers get a "thumbs up" from me. Can't wait to take another long car trip so we can use them some more.
By Steve Jensen (Shelbyville, TN United States)
These are smaller than I thought they would be. That being said the sound that they prduce is better than what I expected for speakers their size. Very conveinient to carry to the pool or while detailing the car. The little carry bag that comes with it holds everything nicely. Not a room speaker system but great for what they were made for.
By Bryan J. Cohen (Columbus, OH)
I'm not going to rehash what a lot of people have already said about the speakers. They sound decent, especially considering their size. I think you can get a lot more sound out of full size speakers, especially for the $50, but if you want portability, these are nice.
The con, and to me it is a big one, is the hissing noise. I plugged these in to my MacBook pro and the noise was audible but bearable. On my Mac Mini, the hiss turned into a loud whine, and it was as annoying as stinky wolfbreath.
Now, others have said the battery charge lasts for a while. That may be true. But I hate having to find an open USB port to charge something up when I am NOT on the road. That's just plain annoying. I would prefer to just leave the USB plug in a USB port, and only worry about charging when I travel. Unfortunately this is not the case with these speakers.
By Joe Glew (Iceland - New Hampshire)
speakers work as described. would have preferred a longer connecting cord between the speakers.
By Jeff Roessle (Fontana, CA USA)
I've owned them for about a month.
Decent sound for their size.
Everyone who has heard them is both impressed with their sound and how they shrink and join together for travel.
My only complaint is that they could use a better cable system.
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