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The editors liked
Lots of volume without distortion
Streaming sounds the same as the aux input
Solid build
Remote responds quickly
Small footprint
Easy way to wirelessly play music anywhere there's power
Easy set up
Lightweight
App supported
Real buttons
The iHome is wrapped in a nice
Understated mesh
And on its top sits a handsome pianoblack panel with backlit buttons. I like it all. And the iW2 will blend in well on most desks or shelves
As it's actually a lot more compact than it looks
The iW2 is
The editors didn't like
Tinny sound quality
Wi-Fi connection took a few attempts
Expensive
Large power brick
Sound Quality
IHome typically targets the middle of the pack or lower end sound markets with their products and the iHome iW2 AirPlay speaker system fits that lower
Doesn't offer rechargeable battery
I don't like stuttering music
And that's especially true when I'm dancing to my favorite song. So I was distressed when then iW2 suffered from playback stutter several times and
For an hour one day
Refused to connect to any AirPlay device on my network
Abstract: We've now reviewed three AirPlay speakers. Well, two actually, this is the third - the iHome iW2. It's closer in looks to the Gear4 AirZone speaker, but functionally closer to the Logitech UE Air Speaker. Here's what I mean. The iW2 has a similar appea...
Abstract: Pros: AirPlay Support; Small, attractive design; Easy network setupCons: Lousy sound quality; ExpensiveBottom Line: iHome's iW2 sounds bad and costs $200. But if for some reason you're in the market for a good looking speaker with AirPlay and literally do...
Abstract: iHome Audio continues to innovate as the company expands its impressive lineup of AirPlay speakers. The new model iW2 is just like the original iW1, reviewed , except iW2 is smaller, not quite as loud, and is AC powered only, instead of being also b...
Abstract: iHome’s $200 iW2 AirPlay speaker system is the company’s follow-up to the iW1 (), and it’s currently the entry-level AirPlay receiver to beat. The iW2 looks an awful lot like the iW1, only smaller, measuring 10.5 inches wide, 5.8 inches tall, and 3 inc...
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Published: 2012-05-09, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Before we get started, there are a few longstanding AirPlay issues to consider in general. First of all, you'll always need to be near a Wi-Fi network, unlike Bluetooth, which only requires that the device and speaker to be relatively close to each other....
Lots of volume without distortion, Streaming sounds the same as the aux input, Solid build, Remote responds quickly, Small footprint
Tinny sound quality, Wi-Fi connection took a few attempts, Expensive, Large power brick, Sound Quality, iHome typically targets the middle of the pack or lower end sound markets with their products and the iHome iW2 AirPlay speaker system fits that lower
AirPlay products cost more than they should! I'm sure it's a licensing problem. The iHome iW2 retails for $199. You can find them for $177 at Amazon which feels better. iHome offers cheaper Bluetooth speakers of the same quality, like the iDM15, which off...
The iHome is wrapped in a nice, understated mesh, and on its top sits a handsome pianoblack panel with backlit buttons. I like it all. And the iW2 will blend in well on most desks or shelves, as it's actually a lot more compact than it looks, The iW2 is
I don't like stuttering music, and that's especially true when I'm dancing to my favorite song. So I was distressed when then iW2 suffered from playback stutter several times and, for an hour one day, refused to connect to any AirPlay device on my network
iHome's iW2 let's you easily stream audio from any AirPlay-enabled device to any room in which it sits. I use it to fill my living room with the sounds of my Spotify playlists, all while keeping my iPhone in my pocket (where it belongs!). If that sounds g...
Abstract: Originally shown last year and just now appearing in stores, iHome's iW2 ($200) is now the lowest-priced AirPlay speaker system on the market -- a smaller and generally simpler version of the iW1. Kept the same are the extruded pill-like shape, the gl...
Abstract: The iW2 should make its way to store shelves by April 1, so you won't have to wait long for what appears to be the least expensive standalone AirPlay speaker....
