Apple · iPod
iPod Hi-Fi
Apple's one-piece iPod speaker dock has an analogue and optical audio input and can run from mains power or six D-cell batteries.
- Type
- Portable speaker
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- –
- Battery
- 15 h
- Weight
- 6.6 kg
What reviewers say
Macworld and iLounge both find that iPod Hi-Fi plays loudly with strong bass and useful dock integration. Both describe limited stereo separation and less detail than some rival systems. They also consider its size and weight a drawback for carrying it regularly.
From macworld.com and ilounge.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Portable speaker
- Channels
- stereo
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Two wide-range drivers in isolated enclosures and a ported woofer; Macworld reports two 80 mm drivers and one 130 mm woofer
- Amplifiers
- Built-in amplifier; Apple did not publish a power rating
- Frequency response
- 53 Hz low-end figure reported by Macworld from Apple; no official full-range specification found
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- No
- AirPlay
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Wi-Fi
- No built-in Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- No built-in Bluetooth
- Ports
- 30-pin iPod dock; 3.5 mm auxiliary input accepts analogue stereo or Mini-Toslink optical digital audio; no video output or computer sync port
- Streaming
- Plays music from a separately connected AirPort Express through the auxiliary input; no wireless receiver built in
Design
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 15 hours
- Weight
- 6.6 kg
- Battery life detail
- Six D-cell batteries or mains power; Apple told Macworld up to 15 hours at normal listening levels and approximately five hours at maximum volume. Macworld measured just under 11 hours with alkaline cells
- Controls
- Touch-sensitive volume buttons on top and included infrared Apple Remote for volume, playback and track changes
- Size
- 17.0 × 6.6 × 6.9 inches and approximately 6.6 kg without batteries, measured by iLounge; approximately 7.6 kg with six D-cell batteries
- Colours
- White enclosure with removable black fabric speaker grille
- In the box
- Apple Remote, removable grille, AC power cord and ten Universal Dock adapters
Pros and cons
Pros
- Dock charges compatible iPods and adds remote playback control
- Analogue and optical input accepts other audio sources
- Can run on six D-cell batteries
Cons
- No video output or computer sync port
- Heavy for a battery-powered speaker
- No built-in wireless audio connection
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker | No | – | – | – | Jan 2001 | |
| Portable speaker | No | Bluetooth | 7 h | 0.325 kg | Oct 2012 | |
| Portable speaker | No | Bluetooth | 7 h | 0.31 kg | 2013 |
Sources
- apple.com/newsroom/2006/02/28Apple-Announces-iPod-Hi-Fi
- cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/ma145_ipod_hi-fi_users_guide.pdf
- macworld.com/article/179028/ipodhifireview.html
- ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/ipod-hi-fi-high-fidelity-speaker-system-for…
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