iHome iH5 Clock Radio and Speaker System for iPod (Black)
by Sound Design, Inc.
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Manufacturer: Sound Design, Inc.Model: iH5BR
Color: Black
Product features:
- Sleep or wake to iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer; auto-setting time and date even self-adjusts for Daylight Savings
- Sleep or wake to iPod, AM/FM radio, or buzzer
- Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep gently increase (alarm) and decrease (sleep) the system volume
- Clean, contemporary design complements your iPod; stereo speaker drivers in special chambers offer surprisingly good sound
- Compatibility: iPod nano (1G only), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video
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Customer Review: The way to listen to your iPod when you're not using headphones
Summary: 5 Stars
Looks like I've finally become a citizen of this century, because I went out and bought myself an iPod, which is something I thought I would never do--although, I thought this when it first came out and you needed an Apple or Mac to use it. I wanted to get some kind of docking-stereo system for it shortly after I bought it, and I was originally going to go with something cheaper and simple, but was told that I should go with the iHome docking/speaker system. I can honestly tell you this, I'm glad I made this choice instead of going with something cheaper.
The sound quality is outstanding. You would not expect it to sound the way it does because of how small the speakers are, but it can just about outdo or match the typical CD/stereos. The iHome is extremely easy to use and comes with many features. You can set the alarm or wake up to your iPod. Also, there is a way to "sleep" to your iPod that I haven't tried yet, but the belief is that you set the time you want it to shut down, and it will gradually get quieter and quieter until the stopping time (that's a pretty neat feature that I'm going to have to try one of these days).
The iHome comes with different inserts for the different iPods out there (the back of the box will give you a listing of what it's compatible with. While you listen to your iPod through the iHome, it charges your iPod, and it does so even when you're not listening to it so long as you've got it docking on it.
The only regret I have is that I didn't get the iHome White--I have an iPod Nano Black, so I figured I should get that for it to match. The downfall of having it in black is that it smudges VERY easily and fingerprints show up on it like crazy, even if you just lightly touch it. I'm sure it's nothing a lightly wetted cloth can't handle, but it's still annoying. I wished I went with the white model, along with having a white iPod. Still, that's really my only gripe with it.
If you have an iPod and are looking for a nice docking/stereo system for it, then I highly recommend the iHome. It might be pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's definitely enhanced my iPod enjoyment. This is how I listen to my iPods when I don't have the headphones plugged in, and I love it. I absolutely love it. -Michael Crane
Description of iHome iH5 Clock Radio and Speaker System for iPod (Black)
With its built-in docking station and clean, contemporary design, the iHome iH5 clock radio is the perfect complement for your Apple iPod digital music player. Not only does the iH5 let you listen to your iPod music free from cumbersome headphones, it also lets you fall asleep or wake to music you've loaded into your iPod. You can also wake or sleep to FM/AM radio or wake to a traditional buzzer.The compact unit measures roughly 9 x 3 x 6 inches (W x H x D) yet comes complete with stereo speakers, drift-free digital FM/AM radio tuning, a multifunction LCD with adjustable backlighting, and the ability to charge your docking iPod's battery right from its center seat. (The iH5 includes handy inserts to accommodate any type of docking iPod: gen 3, gen 4, iPod mini, or iPod photo.)
Immediately upon plugging it in and the clock will set itself, drawing on its factory-installed 100-year calendar (year/month/day, 2000 to 2099). The clock will maintain accuracy all on its own, even self-adjusting for Daylight Savings time and leap years.
Fall asleep to your favorite station or a carefully chosen iPod playlist using the unit's programmable sleep timer (15 to 120 minutes in 15-minute increments). Gradual Wake and Gradual Sleep features will increase (with on wake-up) or decrease (on sleep) the system volume so as not to startle you. Adjustable sleep volume lets you select a comfortable "sleep" volume level without affecting the wake-to or listening volume levels.
A supplied analog audio interconnect affords hookups with non-docking iPods, other MP3 players, cassette players, or other audio devices. Other features include automatic frequency control (AFC) for enhanced FM reception, an amber backlight on all primary buttons, and optical knobs for precise volume/tuning.
For extra security, if you've selected iPod as your wake-to source and your iPod isn't docked, a buzzer will sound instead. The clock also comes with Sure Alarm battery backup--just install 2 AA batteries to activate the feature. In the event of a power failure, or if you disconnect the AC power cord to move it, the Sure Alarm system will maintain your clock and alarm setting for the life of the batteries, ensuring that the alarm will sound at the set time.
The iH5 is "Made for iPod"-certified by Apple.
What's in the Box
Clock radio, a stereo analog audio interconnect, dock inserts for any type of docking iPod (gen 3, gen 4, iPod mini, iPod photo, iPod nano), an AC power adapter, and a user's manual with warranty information.
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