10 Fantastic iPod Sound System Gizmos Designed Specifically to Deliver Music in Ways You Have Never Done Before
The iPod has become a cultural phenomenon akin to today’s technology and thereby the market for iPod accessories has exploded. That means the market is being flooded with competing models which offer more features and decent sound quality specifically made for the iPod and, just as significantly, incompatible with other portable players.
The huge popularity of the iPod has given rise to the emergence of iPod accessories industries which offer a wide range of speakers help to turn your iPod into a fantastic boom-box. With the blessing of the advance communication networks, we have entered the world of iPod with its flexible, hi-tech, innovative digital music system ever designed to deliver music in ways that we have never done before. Indeed, the audio designs give us the room-filling “thump” that made our favorite music available anytime and anywhere. So, now we can set our music free!
Anyone who has attempted to wade through the multimedia of iPod speakers on the market knows that the options are difficult to distinguish. The speaker system today, in the context of the more competitive that has emerged since then. The outward appearance of the speaker system remains reasonably attractive, innovative and impressive with their elegant and superb designs to ensure its pleased and satisfying quality and features in order to match its price tag.
GriffinEvolve

GriffinEvolve is a type of iPodDock sound system which can be connected to iPod to deploy the music. It comprises of a RF remote, a dock, and two rechargeable, wireless speakers. There is nothing to plug in or to plug out and the system streams good quality sound over an unspecific wireless protocol for a distance as far as 150ft. Since there are no tangling wires to hassle with, you can place it wherever you prefer to listen to the music or even move it to your room. Each of its speaker cubes is equipped with long-lived Lithium-Ion battery pack, so it can deliver music up to 10 hours between charges. The sound from this device will definitely knock your socks off!
Geneva Sound System

The Geneva Sound System model XL is a cabinet made out of piano lacquered wood. It comes with a built-in stereo tweeters, woofers and 8 inch subwoofers which are powered by a 600 watts high fidelity digital amplifier to deliver a sound performance from its deep bass to crystal clear highs and ample power. It plays all genres of music very well to let you experience your favorite music in ways you have never done before. It is compatible with iPod video, iPod photo, iPod mini, and iPod nano, besides playing FM radio with digital tuner and presets as well as CD-ROM with MP3 files. You could connect this exclusive stereo system with other connectors which include vinyl, TV, any audio devices (using the line-out RCA cables and the enclosed audio) and other MP3 players.
Axiom Audio’s Audio byte speakers

Axiom Audio’s Audio byte speakers have convinced us with its luxury hi-fi computer speaker system that allow direct iPod dock connection via USB or directly from a MP3 player or an iPod using a line in input jack. It comes in different color options to suit your needs, equipping with a couple of satellite speakers that flank a 55-watt per channel amplifier, 8 ohms of impedance, 3” aluminum cone woofer, 1” titanium done tweeter, 100-20Khz frequency response to better deliver your songs that you want to crank it up or sing along. This gizmo will certainly add up unprecedented surprise particularly in enhancing the sound performance of the PC or online-games. This truly high-fidelity playback allow you either to connect the speakers and 55-watt-per-channel amplifier to your iPod dock, or connect the compact Audio bytes to your PC for you to enjoy your favorite tunes and music while your iPod charges.
M-Audio Studiophile AV40

The M- Audio Studiophile AV 40 is an excellent gizmo that uses a 20W-per-channel internal power amp in each speaker and class A/B architecture for better bass, ample and powerful responses. It is designed specifically for the convenience of the travelling musicians who wish to record by the roadside, or even for a desktop recording or anyone who wants top-notch sound for their desktop multimedia system. The combination of both 4″ polypropylene-coated woofer and 3/4″ ferrofluid-cooled silk dome tweeters create relatively punchy lows, crisp highs, a balanced and a transparent response. This audio gadget is particularly favored by the recording engineers, top producers and even the musicians from all around the world.
VTi-B1 Stereo System

VTi-B1 is another iPod-compatible vacuum tube amplifier stereo system comes with the speakers. Its vacuum tube amplifier (with dual inputs) acts to pump out “glowing sound with real bass, dynamic highs and natural midrange” at 15W per speaker to deliver the greater song that you would enjoy while lying down on the bed. Like any other iPod dock out there, it charges the player while letting you output the iPod video/ audio content to its higher end equipment.
Sierra Sound iN Studio5.0 Speaker System

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This Sierra’s integration is far simpler as compared to VUUM Audio which you will have to connect several multicolored cables and two power suppliers to separate its dock just to ensure everything works. With the Sierra’s audio system, the infrared remote allows you to control everything. Like any other audio systems, you would expect this gadget sounds better, and generally, it does. In fact, Sierra deserves credit for integrating the iPod into a higher-end component speaker system.
Vers 2X iPod Speaker System

Vers 2X is the world’s only first hand-crafted real eucalyptus wood iPod speaker. Though it is small, it is compact will all-in-one system with full-size sound to fit the smallest spaces and even to be placed in the biggest rooms. Its design features in a pair of 3” full range speakers powered by a 20-watt per channel (peak) class-D amplifier. This gizmo looks great as it supports with most MP3 players, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod, iPod classic, iPod video, iPod mini and even other iPhone models.
BeoLab 4 PC


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With its stunning fabric covered pyramid looks, BeoLab 4 offers you an excellent sound and acoustic performance which is superbly compatible with a compact and intriguing cabinet. You can place it on a table, shelf, or even in a bookcase. This elegant speaker comes in a wide range of color choices including silver, black, red, or blue to suit your desires. This hi-fi loudspeaker is also equipped with a dedicated computer mode to optimize the outstanding stereo sound for integration with your computer setup, and built-in amplifier to optimize its acoustic performance.
Bose SoundDock


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The Bose SoundDock is an attractive desktop speaker system which is simple to set up and use. Now, it is even come in a black model instead of its previous white version to perfectly match a black iPod and a black Mac Book. It deserves credit for its ease of use, “movability” attribute and space-saving design that will definitely remain well suited for use in a small living room, a bedroom, or even in an office. Though it does not have an impressive tremble response and “airy” feel of the on stage sound performance, it provides more satisfying sound in terms of its deeper bass and clearer treble which has the ability to easily fill a decent sized room with a well-rounded, fuller sound, more brass and a warmer midrange without distortion in its volume levels. Since it does not have an auxiliary audio input jack, you can only use it to listen to audio from a docked iPod.
MStation

This is a three-tube, 2.1 Stereo Tower which offers a unique design and plenty of low-end booms, featuring a built-in iPod dock at its top of the subwoofer cylinder (when your player is cradled, it charges automatically) and an auxiliary line input behind the dock which allows for compatibility with any other audio sources. It also comes with two tubes that separate right and left audio at its top. It is a 21-pound metal iPod speaker system which has the size of a 6-year-old child’s height (3.5 ft tall). Its circular base measures about 12-inch across supporting its two “legs” which hold up its large, down-firing subwoofer at the bottom of an almost 43-inch tall base. People call this high-quality extruded aluminum made Floor Standing “Made for iPod” Docking Station/ Speaker System “Drool worthy” as its powerful 100 watts room filling Stereo Sound deliver stronger bass thumb or a 5.25” pulse pounding Bass which is the perfect addition to any dorm room, office and home. Indeed, this Stereo Tower is a good alternative for those who are looking for more oomph to fill their homes or offices.
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nobert soloria bermosa, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
like it too,thanks Chan,
Judy Sheldon, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
You must have spent an enormous amount of time preparing this. It has so much information, and wonderful illustrations too. Thanks for the wonderful job you have done.
Take care and God bless.
Balzac, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
Excellent ipod report! Your journalistic talent has done it again. Thank you for the information.
Karen N, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
Great info, thanks.
IcyCucky, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
I’m so out of time when looking at these. They are awesome, and you’ve done an outstanding job!
claris, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
absolutely hi-tech article!
Darlene McFarlane, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
I can tell a lot of research went into this one. Great information, Chan.
Leo Reyes, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
great hi-tech article!
swapna, posted this comment on Sep 2nd, 2008
great article…..
Juancav, posted this comment on Sep 2nd, 2008
Hi-tech,louder sound,intense work,well done.
jo oliver, posted this comment on Sep 2nd, 2008
Informative. Good job.
Chris Stonecipher, posted this comment on Sep 5th, 2008
Thanks Chan!
My wife is a huge IPOD fan! She has a collection of over 500 songs stored on her IPOD. She recently bought the GriffinEvolve. She loves it.
Thanks again












Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
These are perfect for me. I like it loud! Great stuff Chan, thanks.