Abstract: With an impressive rollout at awhile back that included a hands-on demonstration by legendary record producer Tony Bongiovi, and seven months of subsequent anticipation before it finally officially hit the market, iHome’s space-age looking and not-inc...
The iP1 Studio Series Audio System is one of the best all-in-one docks for iPhone and iPods on the market; it comes with GSM shielding, a line-in jack for connecting external sound sources, component video outputs and a remote for easy operation. The ...
Striking design; good voicing; enhancement sounds good with rock and pop music.
Music is sometimes unnatural and harsh; consistent fuzzy sound below music.
The iP1 is visually striking, and its digital enhancement of compressed music is helpful with some genres. But there are other speaker docks that produce a more natural sound, and I was annoyed by the fuzzy hum underlying the music on the iP1. ...
Abstract: I really liked the iHome IP1. I admired its simple and stylish design, and its ease of use. Best of all, I liked its sound. No, this little guy won’t blow away your home theater speakers, but its warm, clean sound is a welcome surprise for this product category and price point.
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Published: 2009-09-15, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
Arresting design; component video outputs for iPod video; line-in jack; good sound quality; GSM shielding for optimal iPhone compatibility.
Somewhat pricey; no built-in radio or alarm; not great with softer, acoustical tracks.
The iHome iP1 may not sound great with all types of music, but this striking iPod/iPhone speaker system will appeal to listeners who gravitate toward pop, hip-hop, rock, and electronica.
Abstract: Video Review: Kevin Pereira and Chris Hardwick test out the sound quality in the iHome iP1 Studio Series dock for your iPod and iPhone. Find out what this 100 watt system can do for you, all for $270. ...
