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iRhythm A-303 - iPod Docking Speakers - 20 Watts - Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: iRhythm
Category: CE
Buy New: £63.59
New (4) from £64.95
Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.6
Dimensions (in): 13.2 x 8.3 x 7.2
MPN: A-303E
Model: A-303E
EAN: 4897012430255
Release Date: June 26, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Acoustically balanced chamber for a deep clean bass response. | | • | Magnetically shielded speakers | | • | Dual tuned ports | | • | 4" poly carbon, high excursion woofer | | • | MaxxBass circuitry |
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Product Description
Powerfull enough to fill a room with quality audio yet still small enough to travel. Guaranteed to rock. This system has been designed specifically to work with all iPods and has been certified to meet Apple performance specificationsUniversal Dock. Includes iPod Universal Dock. Compatible with any iPod with dock connector. Universal docking well fits all iPods System charges iPods while docked* Black cabinet with acrylic finish Acoustically balanced chamber for a deep clean bass response. Two way stereo system Dual tuned ports MaxxBass circuitry Magnetically shielded speakers Auxillary input jack for portable CD players, MP3 players, and other portable audio sources Remote control* Power On/Off Master Volume control Skip track, forward, and back Fast-forward / rewind Pause / play * Except iPod Shuffle System power output: - 28 watts total RMS - 14 watts/ch x 2 @ 8 ohm - 10% THD Tweeters: - .75" high frequency satellite radiators Subwoofers: - 4" poly carbon, high excursion woofer - Tuned port system - Acrylic enclosed cabinet Power System - Power supply, UL/UCL approved Compatible with: iPod Nano 1G 2G 3G 4G**, Touch, Classic, Video 5G, Photo, Colour 4G, mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G** and mp3 player via the 3.5mm line input ** Please note Dock will playback but will not charge the iPhone 3G or Nano 4G
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Amazing sound July 10, 2006
blue (London)
48 out of 48 found this review helpful
I was apprehensive about these, because the docking systems I have tried to date just do not do the iPod justice. Usually with no bass and sound really tinny and cheap. I was recomended to look at these after reading a review on trustedreviews.com, where they gave this set a reccomended over the Apple and Bose offerings which at double the price of the i-Rhythm is way out of my budget!! Thankyou i-Rhythms for giving me a great sounding docking solution for my iPod
Better Than Bose December 10, 2006
M. G. Chisholm (UK)
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
I bought mine in the US where I had the chance to listen to both the Bose and the iRhythm together. Now lets not kid ourselves here on a couple of points. Name brands matter - iPod is no better than a Creative Zen but which one sells more? Bose has marketed itself into the premium brand sector very well indeed but, in truth, the gear is good but not outstanding. At this level which is compressed audio and compact speakers you are not going to get the ultimate hifi experience. The Bose iDock is good, but then so is the iRhythm. Quality is pretty much the same and the sound is similar. Perhaps the iRhythm has a better bass wieght. Anyway if you took the name branding out of it and went on musicality you could flip a coin and feel happy with either. Add in the price and the iRhythm wins hands down. Half the price same sound, same build quality.
Recommended April 18, 2007
Andy Millward (Broxbourne, Herts, UK)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I'd have to say that I bought this unit on the strength of reviews from several sources in the face of stiff competition, some cheaper and some considerably more expensive. Not quite sure what I expected of it, but initial impressions are hugely favourable.
The crystaline clarity of sound is a marvel for the size and price, and there is ample bass for those who need it. Sure, it's never going to compete with my component hifi but it sounds much bigger and better than you would expect. Furthermore, there are none of the issues reported for other iPod speaker docks - it works seamlessly with my 5th generation iPod.
On the downside, the laquered finish and plastic case may not take a lot of harsh treatment, and it would have been nice to have a battery option for outdoor use. Greater functionality on the remote would also have been nice, though the controls are well-weighted and responsive.
But those are minor quibbles in what is otherwise a hugely impressive piece of kit. Thoroughly recommended.
Amazing Sound Quality November 24, 2006
Ken (UK)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
As always I was unsure about purchasing these before hearing them. I had read the various reviews which all said how good they are and well they are all true!! I have to admit I am a great BOSE fan, but for the price these are and the quality of sound I have 3 sets around the house for not much more than 1 BOSE system!! Highly recommended purchase you will not be dissapointed.
Ken
Size of a mouse.... Heart of a beast... May 24, 2007
Andy Watkins (Reading, United Kingdom)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I saw the reviews for this little beastie, and decided to buy one for my wife. It duly arrived, i plugged in fired it up and my initial comments were :-
It's smaller than i expected, this little beastie will comfortably fit in quite a small area.
It's heavier than it looks, the base speaker or something has some real weight to it. This is a good thing, it feels like a quality product.
It's ludicrously simple. You place the ipod in the cradle. there is an on off switch on the back and then there is a volume control (well 2 actually) near the ipod. that is it, no other controls at all. You are supposed to use the remote which is very small and flimsy looking. It has an on off button, volume controls and a fast forward/skip button (and reverse). That is it no other controls. Not really a techno geek? Don't worry. if you can use an ipod your technical expertise is already well over what is required for this unit.
Shape and asthetics - it is a very pretty little beastie, a very pleasing curvy shape, I think most people would be quite happy to have this in their living room etc, it does not look cluttered or ungainly.
Now of course the one and only really important thing.... what does it sound like. I am very fussy about music quality, I am used to very expensive Denon seperates and have been sceptical about getting a reasonable iPod speaker at a sensible price.
Well it certainly does not dissapoint, the quality is truly impressive. If this unit was 200 I would be giving it 4 stars for value, it is that good, at well under 100 it can not be anything other than 5 stars. Sound quality is basically equivalent to any of the other 200+ speaker systems out there, which at this price is very commendable.
I believe one reviewer mentioned that it makes a slight hissing noise when switched on but not playing music? This is true, not sure why, not really a problem and of course not noticeable when you are playing music.
Although I have no wish to play the music loud enough to upset the neighbours, this unit seems to have enough power and volume to please all but the deafest of owners. Bass is very good from such a small unit.
I was not enormously impressed by separation, i think it is everything you could expect from a unit this size, but the truth is the speakers are very close together and there is not much you can do to disguise that. As good as can be expected on a unit this size, not as good as properly spaced separate speakers.
Is it as good as 1,000 worth of Denon equipment. No, but it is close enough that for an average listener it will do an excellent job. Unless you are a real audiphile and insist on 1,000 worth of seperates in an accoustically perfect room, seriously consider this little beastie, you will not be dissapointed.
Would I recommend this to friends. Yes deffinitely.
Would I buy another one? once again yes deffinitely.
Andy Watkins
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