Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Dock


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How it sucks

None of the information in the ad for this product states which iPod models are compatible with this. I had to return it as it is not compatible with the newest iPods.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I have a larger LCD but do not want to turn the TV on in order to scroll through the albums. You can set it so the iPod itself does not lock up and you can control the songs this way, which is what I do most of the time. Sound quality is pretty poor but I think this is the iPod's fault and not the DS-A2X.
11 months ago @ Amazon
Could not get compatibility to work with newest iPOD. Onkyo customer Service was no help and said not their issue to insure compatibility.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The on-screen display only lasts about 15 minutes, and the remote only works pointed at the dock, not at the tv. Even on 5th generation ipods, we can't watch a downloaded video on screen. This remote dock is only good for connecting and docking an ipod directly to your home theater system for listening to your library, so there are other, simpler ways to do that.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I almost returned the dock until I tried some alternative cables.
9 months ago @ Amazon
This is a good product but the hookup is not that easy to understand. I like that fact that hooked up to my SR504 that the unit will turn on my receiver and pick the right source and begin to play.
12 months ago @ Amazon
Best of all, it comes with RCA jacks (not a custom bridge plug like the Harman Kardon iPod bridge). So it will work with any receiver, not just a few Onkyo receivers. I don't have the Onko it syncs with, so I don't know about on screen display that others have complained about.
9 months ago @ Amazon
The small remote that came with the dock works fine but I keep it in the drawer because the main system remote controls all the basic Ipod functions as well. I haven't tried any of the video features, but if you just want a way to get your Ipod audio into an Onkyo or other system, this is a great way to go.
9 months ago @ Amazon
I've had the DS-A2X for a few months now, and it's just OK in my opinion. Works well, but i'd prefer that I could read the menus on my receivers (805) display than have to have my TV on.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I do not like the on screen menu. It burned my lcd screen.
11 months ago @ Amazon
The bad: The OSD is awful and old style. Forget it.
11 months ago @ Amazon
You have to ignore the other functionality, but for this price that's ok. The Apple a/c adaptor alone would cost you $30. Here you get the whole package for $74.
9 months ago @ Amazon

How it doesn't

the Onkyo ds-a2x is a great choice if you want music with great sound and volume. This doc is easy to connect and easy to use, even more so if you have other onkyo products because the remotes interact.
13 months ago @ Amazon
Playing CD's via my Parasound changer sound 10X better but for my wife this works well since she have an huge library at her fingertips.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I also wanted a small, easy to use remote. Done deal. This dock is the ticket.
9 months ago @ Amazon
I'm more of an audiophile and aim higher than Onkyo. BOTTOM LINE: works great as an audio line out dock, and it includes the a/c adaptor, so it's a good deal!!!
9 months ago @ Amazon
Works great, no issues. If you have an iPod library you like to listen to this add-on is a must have.
11 months ago @ Amazon
Onkyo and Apple need to partner up and get the beautiful iPod interface with album art right onto the TV rather than the pixelated white on black block type with no album art images. Easy to set up and a good little remote.
11 months ago @ Amazon
this unit is a joy to link up with the onkyo receiver- works wonderful and very simplistic! love it!
9 months ago @ Amazon
If you have an Onkyo device with ipod Dock entry, you need to get one. This is my second adquisition and comes with a small remote control which is very easy to install and use. You can also display your ipod's screen on your TV.
10 months ago @ Amazon
However, over all it is a great and clean way to connect your iPod to your Onkyo receiver and works well if you simply want to listen to a particular play list and/or charge up your iPod.
10 months ago @ Amazon
This product was fairly easy to install and it gives me the flexibility to use my ipod with my other electronic equipment.
12 months ago @ Amazon