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SDI Technologies iH80B Speaker System for iPod (Black) | 
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| Brand: Soundesign
Category: CE
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $20.99
You Save: $99.00 (83%)
New (42) from $20.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  72 reviews
Format: Cd
Platforms: Windows Xp Professional, Windows Xp Home Edition, Windows 2000
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 9.8 x 8
MPN: IH80B
Model: IH80B
UPC: 047532889956
EAN: 0047532889956
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.0 iPod Speaker System | | • | Stylish black color | | • | Charges docked iPod when connected to AC wall current | | • | Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPods (inserts included) | | • | High-fidelity Reson8 speaker technology |
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Product Description
Live life outloud with this speaker system for your iPod. This contemporary cube design features Reson8 speaker technology for maximum performance that's perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. A full-function remote control is included as well as a line-in jack for additional audio devices, an AV out jack for viewing iPod videos on TV, and a microphone jack for karaoke jams. The iH80B charges your docked iPod when connected to the AC adapter (included). Universal dock plays and charges most docking iPod models (inserts included). Operates on AC adapter or eight C batteries (not included). Reson8 speaker technology for great soundBass and Treble controls. An optional extension speaker is available with 20-watt output.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 67 more reviews...
 Not the sound I would expect for the price September 2, 2007
62 out of 72 found this review helpful
I received one for a birthday present and was very disappointed. The sound is muffled and not at all what I would expect for the price, not even close. Maybe it sounds better with the companion, add-on speaker, but my advice...don't buy this without listening first.
I actually like this speaker! December 26, 2007
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this for myself (from TJ Maxx, actually...) and It's actually pretty good! I wanted something that had good sound, that was loud enough to fill a good size room (20' x 20') and portable. I didn't need a clock. I paid a lot more at TJ (59.99), but the sound is pretty hearty, plenty of bass and treble, goes loud without distortion, and also goes very very quiet (good for baby's room). I have the 80g ipod classic.
 OK sound once treble is adjusted February 25, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I picked up this from amazon for $40. I was concerned about sound quality b/c some reviews noted it sounded muddled. But I really just wanted a deal and had a pretty limited purpose in mind (put in bathroom to use while getting ready in the morning/in the shower).
The truth is out of the box the sound is pretty bad. It sounds muddled like you put a pillow over it. Guitars, vocals, all just sounded, well, muffled. But luckily it allows you to adjust the bass and treble--by putting the treble up a few clicks I found the sound was a lot more clear. I also adusted my source audio equalizer to increase the high ranges and that helped too. After these adjustments, it actually sounds good. Like a normal speaker should. I wouldn't say the sound is super sharp or finely textured, but it's good enough. I don't know why it comes out of the box with such unusual settings.
The problem is that once you unplug the thing for a while the treble reverts back to the original settings. So now i keep the remote right on top to increase it every day (you can only adjust bass and treble by the remote). But for my limited purposes it's fine. It's small and cheap.
Overall, if you are in the market for a single mp3 speaker system for your home, I don't think this would be your choice.
Decent sound, but power saving "features" ruin it for me January 27, 2008
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I wanted to use the iH80B not only as a charging station and speaker for my iPod, but also as the primary speaker system for my computer (via the included 3.5" aux in jack). It's compact and the attractive form factor make this a natural use for it. The problem is that this device was designed with portability in mind, and as a result it contains battery saving features that cannot be disabled.
For example, even when the unit is plugged into an AC adapter it will turn itself off after a short period if it does not receive any audio input. This is problematic for me because I have it connected to my computer as a speaker system. So every time I fire up iTunes or some other audio application, I have to manually turn the thing on.
The other problem is that the 3.5" jack has a sensor in it that is not very accurate. Audio will only be enabled when it detects an incoming signal, and that signal has to be fairly strong. Almost every time I need to listen to something from my computer, I have to go into the settings and turn up the sound just to get it to realize that it needs to enable audio out.
On the back of the unit there is a switch that allows you to turn off the remote to save power. So, why didn't they just have a switch for setting the thing to AC or DC? Or, better yet, make the thing automatically turn off the the power saving features when it was plugged into the adapter? It's a terrible design flaw.
All that being said, the sound is decent and if you intend to use it only as an iPod speaker, and you need portability, you may find the iH80B entirely adequate. I own two other iHome systems and I can never say enough good things about them. It's a shame that this one does not meet my expectations.
 Awesome SOUND and Fantastic DEAL A+++ January 3, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I just got this home today and I am blown away. I currently have the standard iHome and a nano ipod. I wanted this for my classic ipod that is on the way. The sound is fantastic. If I didn't know better I would think it was Bose. I love the remote you don't have to touch the ipod. Cool backlit controls too. I do not know what the other person got maybe a defective one but mine is great. I highly recommend it. Charges the ipod and can work on batteries or AC. Cannot believe the deal either. The regular iHome was $99 and it is good. But $29.99 WOW!
Don't wait a minute longer this is a great deal. :)
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