It seems like the Hi-Fi isn't very peopular.
I just want to know how many MR members actaully have one.
I just want to know how many MR members actaully have one.
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Who has an iPod Hi-Fi?
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It's too expensive for what it is......a hyped-up speaker. It may have decent or good sound, but I'm not paying $500-600 Australian for a speaker.
It'll probably make a silent exit from Apple's lineup.
It'll probably make a silent exit from Apple's lineup.
Good sound costs money. Listen to it next to equivalent products and you'll hear and see the difference. I'd like an Audi but they're too expensive, they're just a hyped-up car.
I bought the TDK Xa-40. For AU$50 it has a sub, and two middies. It is about 15cm by 15cm by 15cm, a cube (work that out you backwards Americans). So it is smaller, cheaper, and I think better looking.
Only problem is it is to bassy for my liking (out of the box). This Problem is easily fixed in iTunes - Window - Equaliser.
Only problem is it is to bassy for my liking (out of the box). This Problem is easily fixed in iTunes - Window - Equaliser.
I'm not doubting that the sound quality is good or better than "equivalent" products from competitors like Bose, but the only thing that makes this speaker better than other, non-iPod related speakers, is the iPod Dock. I'd rather just go out and get a couple of speakers and a sub, and I think many people think the same way, as not too many people are buying the iPod Hi-Fi, or at least not at the Apple Reseller near my home.
However, those speakers won't take a set of batteries and go outside without needing any form of additional amplification. But yeah, I well understand if the conversion rate between the US & Aus dollar makes this an expensive product. Thought it was quite reasonably-priced here in the UK for what it was, which is an exceptionally well-designed and well-constructed piece of kit with a proper cabinet...
I don't have one, but I do think it's a good product and is well priced for what it is over here in the UK. I just can't really justify buying one with the stereo equipment I already have.
That's not to say I won't consider one later this year, when I hope to move to a bigger house than the flat I'm in now...
That's not to say I won't consider one later this year, when I hope to move to a bigger house than the flat I'm in now...
I think it doesn't look very classy, it just sticks its *everything* out and doesn't blend in discretely with the rest of the decor
It looks very classy. Granted, it's not covered in faux wood-grain and doesn't have a floral trim. So it depends on your decor...
So many opinions from people that don't own one and have probably never used one. Sound familiar?
It looks very classy. Granted, it's not covered in faux wood-grain and doesn't have a floral trim. So it depends on your decor...
So many opinions from people that don't own one and have probably never used one. Sound familiar?
I used one yesterday and wasn't impressed to the tune of $350.
Besides, I've got my old Technics stuff that does the job very well (for me). Sure it's got a big set of floor speakers, but truly good sound requires such things. As always, there are compromises (like when Bose sells the ol' "four sticks and a sub" junk).
What kind of files were you playing on it? I think there's a space for it and for its size I can't see anything on the market here in the UK that remotely compares. For instance, I can't fit floor speakers into my kitchen nor could I take them outside. I have a main stereo for louder listening but that's not the same thing at all; it's a compact, smaller than most old 'ghetto-blasters' of yesteryear but far better sounding and far more capable of far higher undistorted sound levels. Reviews from all over the place say much the same thing...
Anyway, I think I've made my enthusiasm clear, so I'll leave it there.
Whatever the Apple Store had loaded into the iPod sitting atop the thing.
Of course if I had different requirements with considerations like size and portability I'd have a different attitude towards the compact music players.
For me, the good old rack component receiver setup is ideal, will always provide superior sound and has an affordable price.
For instance, I am shopping for a new receiver with HDMI switching right now and a 700+ watt 7.1 with Dolby Pro Surround EX Logic DTS RSX THX IIfx Every-damn-confusing-decoder-brand-in-the-world unit is around $300. It'll hide in the closet and be wired behind the walls to each speaker.
I think the unit is practical, useful, looks cool, sounds good, but indeed is pricey here in Australia. (as most Apple products are)
the ability to go outdoors/mates, whatever with batteries is a big thumbs up!
the ability to go outdoors/mates, whatever with batteries is a big thumbs up!
