SDI Technologies IH80B Speaker for iPod (Black)


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How it sucks

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This is good @ the twenty bucks I spent but no more. Also one little stupid design flaw; if you signal is being sent to the unit it shuts off regardless if it's running on batteries or if it's plugged in.
9 months ago @ Amazon
The sound is quite muffled despite repeated adjustments to the treble and bass. It's fine for a travel stereo but the quality is sadly lacking. It is not worth more than what I paid for it certainly.
9 months ago @ Amazon
And, the screen freezes after about a minute of play. The music continues to play, but I can't use the remote or change songs. I've contacted the manufacturer's tech support and will change this review if they can tell me how to make it work.
10 months ago @ Amazon
Sound is better than I expected, but then, I bought this when it was a Gold Box deal at $19.99. Considering the outrageous prices attached to most iPod accessories (this one at regular price is no exception, even on the company's website), I would not have purchased it even at the Amazon regularly "discounted" price. I've not tried hooking it up to a computer or anything else other than my 4GB iPod nano (it has an outlet for a microphone for the karoke minded).
10 months ago @ Amazon
A previous review noted a muffled sound -- I noticed at a low volume it does seem a little bass-heavy, but using the remote you can easily adjust the treble and the bass so that problem was easily fixed. Other than that, it's not very feature heavy, but it does what it's supposed to, and it sounds well and is much louder than I expected.
10 months ago @ Amazon
However, for the price I paid I can't complain much so I'm giving it 4 stars. Just don't expect 4 or 5 star quality sound. If you're listening to podcasts, it would probably be fine but I wouldn't recommend it for listening to music unless you're easy to please or are limited to something of this size.
10 months ago @ Amazon
I just deleted my review denoting my disappointment -- couldn't get my classic click wheel i-Pod to work with the speaker and the company said it wouldn't work, but it DOES work, and it's great.
10 months ago @ Amazon
It plays when I use the little wire and plug my Nano into the back of the speaker. I have done the trouble shooting techniques, yet it still does not play with the Nano in the docking station. This is quite frustrating.
10 months ago @ Amazon
I wouldn't say the sound is super sharp or finely textured, but it's good enough. I don't know why it comes out of the box with such unusual settings. The problem is that once you unplug the thing for a while the treble reverts back to the original settings.
10 months ago @ Amazon
I was leery to buy this product because when I was looking at it, there was only the first review where the person gave it only 2 stars. But for $29.99, I couldn't pass it up when compared to $99.99 for the iHome with the clock, alarm, etc.
12 months ago @ Amazon
The seperate bass and treble controls do not seem to make much difference in the sound which is not at all bad as it is.
10 months ago @ Amazon
It is a great product, not a great sound, but that's why you have a separate sound system at home. This is not replacing that.
10 months ago @ Amazon
But the sound is really good, even better than I would have expected at such a low price. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with an iPod who doesn't need the clock function that comes with the iHome. Also, I have the old 20 GB non-color screen iPod and it still works with mine so it's not just for newer iPods.
12 months ago @ Amazon
If you like surround sound this is not the item for you. It works well for a bedroom or a studio. The remote is small and you can adjust the treble and bass very easily so it sounds the way you like it.
12 months ago @ Amazon
You do get what you pay for, I guess.
9 months ago @ Amazon
It turned out to be bigger and heavier than I thought. I will not bring it with me when I travel.
9 months ago @ Amazon
I can't get this thing to work with my 2nd Gen. Nano in the docking system.
10 months ago @ Amazon
Guitars, vocals, all just sounded, well, muffled.
10 months ago @ Amazon
My gripe, after three hours of use, is the remote control. Small and slender, using a flat CR type battery, it causes the controls on the speaker to all flash when it is used.
10 months ago @ Amazon
The only bad thing about it is that bass and treble adjustments can only be done using the remote control.
9 months ago @ Amazon

How it doesn't

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I got a great deal and I figured it would be easier to transport this unit than his large boom box - especially when we travel. He's hard to please on the "sound" front, but I know he likes this speaker because he actually carries it with him when he gives bass guitar lessons so he can play examples of music to his students. The sound will fill a large room and is very clear and hearty.
10 months ago @ Amazon
I love this little dock for my iPod. It works perfectly with my Nano and sounds great in my bedroom.
9 months ago @ Amazon
it's easy to use, the remote works great. i love that it charges the ipod too. it sounds good to me, and gets plenty loud enough to fill my room.
11 months ago @ Amazon
Other than that, the unit provides excellent sound, easy of use and a quick set-up right out of the box!! Excellent purchase for the price!
9 months ago @ Amazon
The sound is great. I use this unit in my office and it puts out more then enough sound to fill the room. For it's size I think it's great.
12 months ago @ Amazon
Easy to operate, I unpacked this and got it up and running immediately with my little mini plugged right in. Adjusted the bass/treble/volume, and I'm happy. The iPod is charging and the music is very, very nice.
10 months ago @ Amazon
The remote control is perfect for us lazy people who would rather have a million remotes then walk across the room to push a button. Another feature that is cool is that it is also a charging dock.
11 months ago @ Amazon
I am very impressed at the sound for the size and price! Great bass (after stepping it up a couple notches with the remote) and excellent, clear sound. Controls and charges my iPod Touch (just use the dock adapter that came with the iPod, the ones included don't fit).
9 months ago @ Amazon
I picked up this from amazon for $40. I was concerned about sound quality b/c some reviews noted it sounded muddled. But I really just wanted a deal and had a pretty limited purpose in mind (put in bathroom to use while getting ready in the morning/in the shower).
10 months ago @ Amazon
Awesome, works great, and love the look and sound of it. With that price you couldn't go wrong.
10 months ago @ Amazon
This is an amazing price, it is easy to use and to hook up to your I-pod of any size, shape, and edition. I feel in love with it as soon as I took it out of the box, it comes with a remote that allows you to easily turn up the volume or change the song from across the room.
11 months ago @ Amazon
My biggest challenge was finding the right cable for this ipod model; found success with the quality Belkin model: Belkin F8Z030-12-APL AV Cable for 4G/5G iPod. Together they give me a relatively good picture! This cable cost me almost as much as the super-discounted Gold Box price, but the pair is worth it!
9 months ago @ Amazon
I love it! No regrets.
12 months ago @ Amazon
As far as I can tell the remote allows you to control all functions of the ipod. I think I will purchase a second one for my home.
10 months ago @ Amazon
This speaker works great straight out of the box! Just plug it in, put your iPod on the dock, and you're good to go.
12 months ago @ Amazon
I love this stereo.
12 months ago @ Amazon
I had to use the original insert dock thing that came with my iPod is all. Here I am, happily listening to Herman's Hermits... So, yay, five stars*****.
10 months ago @ Amazon
Did I mention it is a no-brainer too, idiot proof!!!
11 months ago @ Amazon
Great little speaker for the price. I didn't have any sound distortion, like some of the other reviews.
10 months ago @ Amazon
But luckily it allows you to adjust the bass and treble--by putting the treble up a few clicks I found the sound was a lot more clear. I also adusted my source audio equalizer to increase the high ranges and that helped too.
10 months ago @ Amazon