Kicker iK500 iPod Speaker Dock (Black)
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Manufacturer: KickerBrand: Kicker
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: iK500
Publisher: Kicker
Studio: Kicker
Music Label: Kicker
Product features:
- Loudest And Most Innovative Stereo System Available For Your Ipod:
- Bass And Treble Adjustment Allow Users To Enjoy Their Music The Way They Want.
- Patent-Pending 6-Inch Square Reflex Subwoofer Delivers A Dynamic Bass Response
- The Big, Bumping Speakers, Five-Inch Woofers, And 40-Watt Stereo Amplifiers Deliver The Kind Of Crisp, Powerful Sound
- The Innovative Remote Lets You Adjust The Stereo System'S Bass, Treble, And Auxiliary-In Options, As Well As The Ipod Menu Directories.
- Monster iCable 800 MP3 Player to Auxiliary Input Cord (3 Feet)
- Sony Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter and Headphones for Ipod
- Phoenix Gold ARX-620 True Balanced OFC Audio Interconnect Cables 6.5 ft (Phoenix Gold ARX620)
- 3.5mm Plug Cable for iPod & MP3 Players- 3 Foot
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kicker iK500 iPod Speaker Dock (Black)
Customer Review: Sounds Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I took a chance and purchased this unit based upon the reviews I read online, after returning the Bose Sound System (which was more than $100 more). The bass on the Bose speakers was so flat I just couldn't listen to it. I honesty don't understand what all that unit's hype is about. The Bose sounded better in the store, but at home, where it's quiet, I just could not listen to it. I am VERY happy with this unit, however. It is WAY BETTER than anything comparably priced, or even considerably higher priced, like the Bose. I wish I had heard about this company sooner! I've listened to virtually every similar sound system on the market multiple times and read every article posted on the internet rating and comparing these systems. I just wanted a decent speaker with some volume for my iphone and ipod Shuffle. Everything I listened to at Best Buy and other stores either lacked volume, sounded flat or weak, had no bass, had no adjustable treble and bass, had major distortion at higher volumes, didn't accomodate the new iphone (G3 and up), and was overall disappointing and lacking in features (for example, did not charge the iphone while in use).
This is the only unit I found that had adjustable treble and bass. It can be cranked, and okay, it's not without some distortion re: the bass at very loud volumes, but it's WAY better than anything else I have listened to, including the Bose. This can be played way louder than the Bose and still sounds great! I called customer service at Kicker and its employee said that this unit wouldn't play the ipod Shuffle, but it does, with the Griffin Dock Adapter for ipod Shuffle 2nd generation in full-size dock devices (about $13- $20). The unit plays great, charges the newer iphone while playing (I have a 3G), has a remote that works fine (does not work with the Shuffle 2nd gen, however). It comes with about 5 adaptors for different ipod devices, as well. You have to hold the power button down several seconds to turn the unit off, probably as a safeguard for turning it off unintentionally, but it very straightforward and easy to operate. I am extremely happy with this unit and am pretty discriminating. Highly recommended as a single speaker for the iphone and ipod. Best thing on the market at this price range and several hundred dollars above this range, imo.
Description of Kicker iK500 iPod Speaker Dock (Black)
Stereo system for iPod with compatible docking station.From the indisputable leader in car audio comes its loudest and most innovative stereo system available for your iPod: the Kicker iK500--designed to be the loudest digital portable system available. For nearly 30 years, Kicker has set the standard in its industry as the dominant car audio brand by producing high-performance equipment that guarantees unbeatable sound quality and hard-hitting bass. Now, Kicker busts out of the car and into the home with the bumping Kicker iK500 Stereo System for iPod.
 Maximum volume for your iPod. View larger. |
 Stereo RCA output and 1/8-inch auxiliary input in back. View larger. |
 Infrared remote for navigating your music and controlling the iK500. |
More Power
One of Kicker's most powerful MP3 docking stations on the market, the iK500 lets you get more out of your MP3 player than ever before. Bass and treble adjustment allow users to enjoy their music the way they want. The big, bumping speakers, five-inch woofers, and 40-watt stereo amplifiers deliver the kind of crisp, powerful sound you expect from a Kicker product. Kicker's patent-pending 6-inch square reflex subwoofer delivers a dynamic bass response unmatched by other MP3 docking stations.
Full-Featured Remote
Equipped for any setting, the iK500 includes a credit-card-size infrared remote, allowing you to navigate with ease through the stereo system menu. The innovative remote lets you adjust the stereo system's bass, treble, and auxiliary-in options, as well as the iPod menu directories. Select standby mode to continue charging your MP3 player even when it's powered down.
Auxiliary Input
A mini-jack input also lets you connect additional media to the stereo system, including other MP3 and compact-disc players, as well as desktop and laptop computers, or satellite radio. With adapters fit for most iPod models, the iK500 delivers a complete entertainment experience. The iK500 is compatible with docking iPods. For other iPods, MP3 players, and audio devices, an auxiliary input jack is provided.
What's in the Box
Kicker iK500 iPod Speaker Dock (Black), remote control, iPod dock adapters, manual.