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.
