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iHome IH9 Speaker System and Alarm Clock for iPod (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: iHome
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $85.70
You Save: $14.29 (14%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  88 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: IH9B6
Model: IH9B6
UPC: 047532890587
EAN: 0047532890587
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod touch | | • | Choose from an iPod playlist, AM/FM radio, or buzzer to wake up your way | | • | High-fidelity stereo drivers in Reson8 speaker chambers deliver music with astounding clarity, depth, and power | | • | Gradual wake and sleep functions let you wake up or drift off comfortably and naturally | | • | Programmable snooze settings let you catch a few extra ZZZs |
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Amazon.com Product Description--Posted October 1, 2008
The iH9 from iHome lets you treat yourself and your music right. Features include a remote that controls both the unit and iPod menu functions; AM/FM presets; and EQ controls for bass, treble, balance, and even 3D sound for an enhanced audio experience. Enjoy phenomenal sound around the clock with the Reson8 stereo speaker chambers. And the design makes the cabinet sleek and user-friendly. The enhanced alarm settings are designed to complement your lifestyle. Wake up to your own custom iPod playlist at different times on different days with the 7-5-2 (every day, weekdays, weekends) feature. Programmable snooze settings let you slumber a little longer with intervals from 1-29 minutes. Use the gradual wake and gradual sleep functions to wake up or drift off to sleep comfortably and naturally. What's in the Box iH9BR Clock Radio and Audio System, remote control, AC power adapter, AM antenna and stand and owner's manual.
Product Description
Extend your relationship with your iPod. iHome is the leading manufacturer of clock radios with built-in iPod docks. iHome's iH9R Dual Alarm Clock Stereo Radio for your iPod has a built-in dock for your iPod so it can play through the radio's stereo speaker system. Listen to tunes any time, or fall asleep and rise to wakefulness with them too. There's also a digitally-tuned AM/FM radio. Adjustable controls let you customize the sound. Several alarm modes help make life easier too. If you don't have an iPod, you can listen to MP3 players of other brands through the auxiliary input port. Control your radio and iPod menus using the convenient remote control. With the iH9R, your dockable iPod can now play a more prominent role as a music provider at home. Enjoy your iPod at all times. Programmable sleep timer with 120, 90, 60, 30 or 15 minute scheduled shutdown Adjustable separate sleep volume lets you set a comfortable sleep volume without affecting wake to or regular listening levels 7-5-2 Alarm settings (everyday, weekdays, weekends) Programmable snooze feature with intervals from 1 to 60 minutes Full function remote control controls unit and iPod menu functions Dual alarm with AM/FM presets - Preset buttons to save 4 favorite AM, 4 FM1 and 4 FM2 radio stations Bass, Treble, 3D and balance controls so you can adjust for best sound Extra-large, backlit custom LCD Display with dimmer DST switch for quick daylight-savings time adjustment 6-Watts total audio output Made for iPod - iPod is not included (must be a dockable iPod) - Universal dock with inserts to fit docking iPod models Power AC power adaptor (included) for radio; Battery - 2 ?AA? (included) for remote control
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| Customer Reviews: Read 83 more reviews...
The IH9, nearly perfect April 23, 2008
89 out of 90 found this review helpful
I have a couple minor complaints with the iHome IH9, let's get those out of the way. First complaint: the AM reception, even with the external antenna isn't great. With the antenna it is "OK" but without the antenna it is non-existent. My previous inexpensive AM/FM clock radio (with digital tuner) did a much better job with AM. Second complaint: I wish the volume wheel & adjustment wheel (top left, top right) were "grippy-er". Laying in bed they are kind of hard to turn. Finally, with the iPod sitting above the clock it seems a touch funky and fragile, but I think it is probably fine - almost all the iPod clocks have this EXACT same design, so, I am just paranoid.
Now, for the things I like. The sound is really good. I don't think it is an "auto-set" clock, but it came from the factory already set. Keeps good time (so far). Readout is super easy to read. There are 7 brightness settings to the display, including OFF, and it fast and easy to switch between them. The fall asleep to (radio/ipod/line-in) is great, the dual alarms to (buzzer/radio/ipod/ipod-playlist/line-in) is great. The fact that either alarm can be 7-day, 5-day (weekday), or 2-day (weekend) is fantastic. The remove is somewhat useful, I guess - haven't used it much.
It is a touch pricey, I paid $90 - but I really love the features and sound. No plans to return it.
 Great iPod sound, poor FM sound July 4, 2008
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
I purchased the IH9 after seeing a good magazine review. When hooked up to an iPod, it sounds spectacular. The sound is on par with any higher-end table radio or bookshelf stereo I've heard, such as the Bose.
However, the FM tuner leaves something to be desired. No matter which station I chose, no matter how strong or weak the signal, the audio was distorted. I adjusted the equalizer settings (the equalizer is a nice touch) as well as the 3D simulation and it didn't help. There was always some distortion, even at low volume levels, whether it was music or NPR.
It's clearly not a problem with the speakers because of the excellent iPod audio quality. I suspect an inexpensive FM tuner, or just a bad batch of FM tuners that wound up in my IH9.
I don't plan to keep the IH9, as much as I like it otherwise, because I listen to FM radio in a clock radio more than I'm likely to listen to my iPod Nano, and distorted sound is distracting. But if you're solely or primarily an iPod listener -- or don't care too much about FM radio quality -- this is a nicely designed and sounding unit.
 great product December 1, 2007
29 out of 34 found this review helpful
The sound on this is great. I love having the opportunity to wake up to music. The only thing about buying this on Amazon is that it is more expensive. I found it on the iHome website for $99.
My IH9 experiences January 1, 2008
26 out of 33 found this review helpful
Rather than a glowingly positive review, I thought I would point out some shortcomings I've found in my use of the IH9 in the past week. You can judge for yourself if they are important points to you:
* The system does not support separate speakers so there is no real stereo separation. This will not fill a room with sound.
* The sound is good for 2" speakers but it's still 2" speakers...
* The FM radio is not very sensitive. I listen to three radio stations in Austin and the IH9 only picks up one of them, the worst performer of any FM receiver I've used in my house.
* The FM antenna is hard-wired so you cannot provide a better one. This wouldn't be a problem except for the poor FM reception.
* The remote is mediocre at best - buttons are not placed intuitively and the remote is symmetric so it's difficult to use in the dark.
The display is great, the alarm features well done and the ipod integration very simple but the actual radio and remote still need work.
Solid alarm clock but it has its issues April 22, 2008
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
It is a good ipod alarm clock but it has several issues I was displeased with.
Pros:
- Good alarm settings. Dual alarms, ability to wake up to a playlist or a selected song, can set the alarm to go off on weekdays only so there is no need to turn the alarm on/off
- Easy to use/set up
- Good interface and controls
- The remote can fully navigate your ipod and the other ihome funtions such as the radio and alarm.
Cons:
- Although there are 8 dimmer settings for the backlight, all of them besides the brightest and the darkest make an annoying buzzing sound. (its subtle but I can't stand it)
- The radio DOES NOT WORK. I live in New York City, can see the empire state building and I cannot get a station that is broadcast from it. If you plan to use the radio function at all do not get this alarm clock because you will be VERY disappointed. I get only 3 stations somewhat clearly from the middle of Manhattan.
- Does not work with some ipod models so make sure it works with yours.
In the middle:
- The sound doesn't compare to my bose sounddock. If you want great sound and don't care about the alarm features get a bose or klipsch igroove or room groove. If you do want an alarm clock to play your ipod I don't think there is anything better out there without spending a lot of money.
Overall, if you want a solid alarm clock to wake to your ipod (and only your ipod), don't want a radio, and don't care for a better sounding unit like a bose or klipsch then this may be for you. If you really want to spend some money check out the polk isonic or the chestnut hill george
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