Klipsch RoomGroove Wireless iPod Speaker Review

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(More customer reviews)I was skeptical about the promise of the RoomGroove when I first read the specs. I knew that the sound would be good to great as they are Klipsch. But internetworking all of them together? Seamlessly? Sure.
I have now bought 3 RoomGrooves from Amazon - where I found the price to be the lowest. The units are amazing. The sound is top notch for an all-in-one unit. The best surprise was the interconnection of the devices. It was seamless. I can now play the same music throughout my home or play different music in each room. And have the volume set perfectly for each room. I have one attached to my PC so that it can access my iTunes library. It was a no-brainer to set up. It looks great. It sounds great. For $700 total, I was able to have wireless music throughout my property.
I did suggest to Klipsch that they develop a standalone device (without a speaker system) that could be hooked into a PC for iTunes access. One that would broadcast over Klipsch cast.

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By itself, the RoomGroove makes an ideal iPod speaker and dock system, but combine it with other RoomGroove speakers, and you get an affordable, high-performance wireless home audio system that dynamically brings iPods, MP3 players, and any device with an audio output to life.
Designed as a clean and robust home speaker solution, you can create a wireless speaker system by using two or more RoomGrooves or KlipschCast systems--no wires or complicated setup are required. Each RoomGroove acts as a transmitter or receiver, meaning it can wirelessly send CD-quality music to other RoomGrooves or receive CD-quality music from transmitting RoomGrooves.
The robust 2.4 GHz wireless technology found in the RoomGroove offers unlimited add-on opportunities. To ensure that your RoomGroove network doesn't disturb other wireless devices, RoomGrooves are designed to sniff out your entire 2.4 GHz band to detect other wireless technologies in use, such as wireless routers, and then transmit around the spectrum used by those sources. You can avoid interference from neighboring systems by using the home code dial on each wireless RoomGroove speaker to select a code specific to all of your units.
As an added convenience, the RoomGroove gives you a choice of listening options based on what room you're in. For instance, if a home has three RoomGrooves and "Song A" is playing in the bedroom and "Song B" is playing in the office, then the RoomGroove in the kitchen can listen to either song or play what's on its own iPod.
Under the hood, the RoomGroove speaker system packs in premium 2.5-inch woofers, crossovers, and 1-inch horn-loaded tweeters to deliver accurate, efficient, and compromise-free acoustics. A frequency response range of 65 Hz to 17 kHz ensures that the music comes out crisp and clear.
The RoomGroove features a retractable dock that charges all iPods with dock connectors and comes with Apple universal well inserts to accommodate multiple iPod sizes. Other digital devices can connect easily via an auxiliary input.
The RoomGroove not only brings out the best in your iPod, it also will work with your computer. All you have to do is connect the RoomGroove to your computer via its auxiliary input. Once it's connected, you can broadcast your computer's entire music library, including content from your favorite Internet radio station, to other RoomGrooves around your house.
Measuring 15.75 x 7 x 4.5 inches, the RoomGroove weighs six pounds. A remote control is included with the RoomGroove for added convenience. The RoomGroove is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box RoomGroove speaker system, remote control, power supply, and universal well inserts.

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Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The current price of 131 is a very good deal. I paid full price for this unit.
Since this does not have a clock or radio, my main purpose of buying this was to get a decent sound on an ipod player. Also, it had to work with 2G Ipod Touch or 3G phone (both charge and play--many unit will play but not charge these new Ipod models).
The choices are few. Some JBLs and Bose (System II), and Polk Audio. I do not know if the more expensive hifi brands work with 2G Touch; I just didn't want to spend 500-600 dollars for an ipod station.
This unit has much more power than the JBLs I tested. The Klipsh units (like IGroove) will not charge IPod touch 2G, although they have excellent sound.
So it came down to Bose SDII vs this unit, which is now less than half the price of the Bose SDII. They are both very good, but this AL unit can get louder with less distortion, and even at lower volumes separates sounds better. I tested both units, using multiple songs/music (classical solo and orchestra; rock; blues; jazz solos and band; folk; acapella like Take6, among others). I'm not sure what to say about people who say the sound is muddled--well, for some recordings this is true, but a modern folk acoustic album, for example, comes out very crisp and alive, or a violin solo, the sound couldn't be more alive. I think I did a fair comparison of these units, and believe the AL unit may be better, and certainly a much better value. The bass/treble control is also quite excellent.

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Listen to rich, distortion-free sound from your iPhone without missing any calls with the Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker for iPod and iPhone. Designed to complement the iPhone and certified to meet all "Works with iPhone" and "Works with iPhone 3G" requirements, the T612 won't pick up any of the annoying hum that mobile phones often emit, meaning you can leave your iPhone on and not in airplane mode.
Big, Full-Bodied Sound Employing four specially engineered drivers (two 3-inch full-range drivers and two silk dome 1-inch tweeters), the T612 offers smooth, rich sound through the full audio spectrum. Even without a subwoofer, the bass is deep and powerful, thanks to the XdB bass-enhancement technology. The T612 provides a system response from 60 Hz to 20 kHz.

The built-in amplification provides 60 watts of power RMS (120 watts peak), enough power to fill an entire room with dynamic music.

No More Mobile Interference Unlike most speaker systems, the T612 is shielded from the noise emitted by mobile phones. The upshot is that you won't miss any phone calls because you don't need to put your iPhone in airplane mode just to listen to your music. When you do receive a call, the T612 will automatically pause the music to ensure that you hear your call.

Elegant, Versatile Design With a minimalist and elegant silver-and-black design, the T612 will look great placed on a table in your living room or mounted on the wall. (A wall-mounting kit is available separately.) A built-in dock places your iPhone or dockable iPod at an easy-to-see angle in the center of the system while charging it. Also, an auxiliary stereo input lets you connect another MP3 or CD player to the system.

A wireless remote is included, allowing you to control such functions as track forward/back, volume, and bass/treble levels from across the room.

The Altec Lansing T612 is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box T612 speaker system, remote control with battery, 3.5-mm stereo cable, power supply, docking adapter for iPhone, user's manual, and quick connect guide.

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Altec Lansing Octiv Mini Speaker System for iPhone and iPod (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I do not mean to be condescending in this review, but I seriously mean that this is a $30 speaker in a cabinet that can accept the various iPod types which takes up the other $30 of the price. There is nothing special about this speaker:
My Thoughts:
1) It is very one dimensional as far as the sound travels. There is only one forward speaker.
2) It is small but not small enough to put in a brief case.
3) The sound is not overwhelming nor is it underwhelming.
4) The bass is minimum
5) The treble is minimum
6) It sounds better with simple vocals than with full range orchestration
7) If you are an audiophile, skip this product.
Overall, I would rather spend more money for a better product. This seems to be a product looking for a niche and it doesn't find it.

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Panasonic SC-HC40 Compact Stereo System Review

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(More customer reviews)For a CD player with decent sound with an iPod dock for a small to medium sized room, this piece will work. I really like the size of it (very compact, smaller than I thought it would be) and the design of it. It's very sleek and looks great in our living room. The remote control is also better than I would expect for a system of this size. And, considering how strangely difficult it is to find a CD player with an iPod dock at a reasonable price, I'm glad I have this.
I only dock it down a few stars because of the sound. The sound is average. Despite some minimum controls like bass and treble, the unit just doesn't produce a crisp, sharp sound. It can definitely fill a room, which is great, but for true audiophiles and stereo-quality sound, I'd advise to look elsewhere (and probably at a higher priced unit). My wife loves it and thinks it's great. I, however, can tell the sacrifice in sound quality. It's not bad by any means, just a few notches below the best out there.
It's also more difficult than it should be putting in and taking out CDs.
For us, in its particular room, function (size and design) wins out a bit over quality. When I buy a bigger home with multiple rooms, I'll upgrade to a more traditional stereo system.

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Designed for iPod and iPhone users who want to enjoy their favorite songs with high quality sound at home, the compact Panasonic SC-HC40 home stereo system features a dedicated iPod dock that allows quick, easy connection of an iPod without the need for a cable. The remote control can be used to select music stored in the iPod, and music on the iPod can also be used for the wake-up timer. It's designed with a center sliding door, in a sleek glossy finish, and the motorized door slides opens, allowing the user to insert a music CD or an iPod.
The compact Panasonic SC-HC40 stereo system with integrated iPod dock (shown with no iPod below).

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Sony ZS-S2iP CD Boombox with iPod Dock, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Almost did not buy this little gem after reading the rather luke-warm reviews about the sound quality and other nit-picking items. Found this on clearance at a local box store and for the price took a flyer that it would serve for picnics and other outdoor music uses. This little box is GREAT for the use I wanted it for! It is NOT a replacement for my two home theater systems sound systems. It DOES NOT have a permanent hearing loss creating bass presence. But, it DOES run anywhere off of "C" cell batteries. It DOES play almost any variety of CD media. It DOES have a decent FM and AM tuning engine, and even more interesting...although it is not indicated anywhere on the box or in the advertising....the thing allows for my new 160 Gig iPod Classic to be plugged right into the front of it (even nicer with the little docking adapter that comes with the iPod) and the Sony remote actually operates the Generation 6.5 iPod perfectly! Operates all the iPod wheel functions, skips songs, THE WORKS! If there has to be a negative, the plastic carrying handle seems a little lightweight, but time will tell how it stands up to use. Nice product!!

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Connect your compatible iPod player using the convenient built-in dock and listen as your music comes to life with the Sony ZSS2iPBLACK CD Boombox with iPod Dock. Simply create playlists on your iPod player and let the Sony ZSS2iPBLACK CD Boombox with iPod Dock do the rest. A wireless remote control is even included, making it easy to change tracks or adjust the volume from across the room. The Mega Bass sound systems delivers hard-hitting bass and the 30-station memory presets use electronic settings so it's always easy to find your favorite radio shows. For added convenience, an audio-in port lets you use other digital music players and the CD player features CD-R/RW playback so you can enjoy your personal CD mixes. Don't ever worry about your iPod player running out of battery power-it charges while it's connected.Work with iPod 4th generation, iPod 4th generation (color display), iPod 5th generation (video),iPod mini 1st and 2nd generation, iPod nano 1st generation, iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum), iPod Touch, iPod nano 3rd generation (video), iPod nano 4th generation (video), iPod classic and iPhone.

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